Injured As a Passenger in an Accident? Help Is Available

The highways and byways in and around Boca Raton can be treacherous for drivers and passengers alike. If you have suffered an injury as a passenger in an accident, you may be able to pursue remuneration for the damages you have incurred with the help of a personal injury attorney. Even if the accident was the fault of the driver with whom you were riding, it is likely that you are eligible for compensation to cover medical and other expenses. Since every case is unique, it is important to consult with a Boca Raton accident attorney as soon as possible to learn what your legal options might be.

Often, passengers do not pursue legal action even after an insurance company has denied a claim because the passengers think that since they knew the driver or are have a relationship with the driver, they are not entitled to adequate compensation. They may feel as though the accident were somehow their fault or their relationship with the driver means they have to come up with the funds for medical treatment on their own. However, that is not the case, and despite the fact that some insurance companies may undervalue an injury thinking that the victim will not pursue legal action because of the relationship with the driver, if you are due benefits, you should not be intimidated into believing that you are not allowed to pursue them.

An example of the type of accident in which passengers may be injured due to the fault of the driver of the vehicle in which they were riding occurred recently when a car, allegedly traveling at excessive speeds, flipped over and crashed into a light pole. Witnesses who heard the skidding and then the crash, followed by ambulance sirens, quickly gathered to witness three passengers being pulled from the wreckage of the accident. According to the police report, the driver was not injured in the accident. Charges are pending completion of an investigation by law enforcement.

In an accident such as this recent one, if it could be proved by an attorney that the driver was negligent, either by traveling at high speeds or driving while impaired, for example, the accident victims would most likely be able to pursue legal action in order to obtain financial compensation.

If a Boca Raton accident for which you were not to blame has resulted in injury to you or someone in your family, get help from a Boca Raton accident attorney today. Your attorney will defend your rights and uphold your best interests so that you can pursue any justice to which you may be entitled.

When you need a Boca Raton accident attorney, the Law Offices of Slootsky, Perez & Braxton are located in Fort Lauderdale, FL and handle cases throughout the state, including Broward County, Indian River, Okeechobee, Delray Beach, Martin County, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and all other cities and counties. We have years of experience handling cases like yours. Contact us for a free case evaluation at 954.764.7377 on via the web at http://www.slootskylaw.com.

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