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Sunrise, FL 33351

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Ft. Lauderdale Auto Accident Attorney

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Is it safe to drive in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a report on Florida Accidents, the answer is NO.

The Traffic Safety Report for 2005 was recently released, and the news is not good.

According to the report there were 3,543 car accident fatalities in Florida in 2005. That’s 19.9 deaths per 100,000 people in the state, which is well above the national average of 14.7 deaths per 100,000 people.

As the most populated sections in Florida, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have accounted for the most accidents and fatalities. Miami-Dade had 335 deaths and Broward County had 263.

The one positive thing that you can say about these numbers is that they pale in comparison to the number of non-fatal injuries caused by traffic accidents in our state. According to a report by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, our state had 252,902 car crashes in 2004, which caused over 227,192 non-fatal injuries. Admittedly, many of those injuries were minor, but keep in mind that paralysis, dismemberment, broken bones, or brain injuries are all considered “non-fatal.”

So if you have ever wondered why the insurance premiums here in South Florida are so high, it appears that the answers are in these numbers. But with so much daily, weekly and monthly revenue coming in from those premium checks, you would think that your insurance company would be able to quickly and efficiently handle an auto accident claim. If you’re paying some of the highest insurance premiums in the country then surely money isn’t an issue, right?

Wrong.

The truth is that insurance companies are not in the business of writing big checks. They have no problems with the cash flow coming in, but sending it out is a different story. They especially don’t like paying for extended hospital stays, severe injuries, or injuries that require long-term medical care. And even though Florida has “No-Fault Laws” that require that your insurance company pays your claim regardless of whether or not the fault was yours, that’s still no guarantee that your insurance company will simply pay off your medical bills, property damage, or long-term care.

Insurance Company Tactics

Have you noticed how easy it is to get auto insurance these days? It’s impossible to turn on the television or read the newspaper without coming across a GEICO advertisement. And all you have to do is get online, or make a quick phone call. Within a few days you get a copy of your policy, which you don’t read because it’s loaded with dense legal jargon. But that shouldn’t matter, because according to the nice person at the call center, you know exactly how much you are insured for and what you can expect from your insurance company. It was so easy to get the policy, and there are so many easy ways to pay your premiums that filing a claim must be just as easy, right?

They do it this way on purpose. Insurers know that the less informed you are about your policy, and the less you know your options and your rights under the law, the easier it will be for them to deny your claim, or offer you a settlement that is wholly inadequate to cover your damages.

Insurers are usually in a rush to get you to accept payment as soon as possible. They know that injuries don’t have to be severe for the victim to receive compensation. They also know that with some injuries, it takes days for the symptoms to manifest themselves in the victim. If they can get you to accept a settlement quickly it will absolve them of any future responsibilities for compensation or medical care. If your injury does not fully develop until after you have already accepted a settlement check, what happens if you later find yourself unable to work? How do you pay your mortgage? Your electric bills? Your groceries?

When someone is able to walk away from a car accident with no broken bones or obvious injuries, they probably feel very fortunate. But you should always remember that just because you don't have broken bones does not mean that you aren't hurt.

In order to make sure that your needs are being met by your insurers after an auto accident, having an attorney that understands personal injury law and insurance company tactics is essential. It could be the difference between receiving a fair and adequate settlement for your injuries and having your needs utterly discarded.

David Benenfeld has been protecting the rights of the injured in South Florida for over ten years. He knows when accident victims are being treated fairly and when they aren’t. He also knows what constitutes a fair settlement and what constitutes a bad one.

Your rights and your future are too important to be left in the hands of a profit minded insurance company. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident and don’t feel that you are being treated fairly, contact David Benenfeld for a free legal consultation today.

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Accident and Injury Lawyer for Broward County, FL
Description: The second largest county in the state of Florida in terms of population, Broward County is home to the city of Fort Lauderdale as well as many other cities and towns, including Sunrise, Weston, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Pompano Beach. Experienced personal injury attorney David Benenfeld of Injury Law Service bases his practice in Broward County but also handles cases in Dade and Palm Beach counties. Injury Law Service: 954-677-0155.
Ft. Lauderdale Accident & Injury Attorney | Broward County, FL, Lawyer
Description: Fort Lauderdale, a South Florida metropolitan city in Broward County, sits along the Atlantic Ocean as a popular tourist city with an impressive canal system. Experienced personal injury attorney David Benenfeld of Injury Law Service bases his practice out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, but handles cases in Palm Beach and Dade counties. Broward County residents can reach Injury Law Service locally at (954)677-0155.
Accident & Injury Attorney for Palm Beach & West Palm Beach, FL
Description: The town of Palm Beach, FL, originally founded as a resort, can be found in Palm Beach County along with the city of West Palm Beach. David Benenfeld of Injury Law Service handles cases in Palm Beach, Dade, and Broward counties. Palm Beach County residents can reach Injury Law Service locally at (561)353-2522.
Broward Health/ Broward General Medical Center Information | FL Personal Injury Attorney
Description: Broward General Medical Center is a part of the system of Broward Health, which has served residents of South Florida for over 50 years. Experienced personal injury attorney David Benenfeld of Injury Law Service handles cases in Broward County, and many of his clients receive treatment at one of the Broward Health centers. Injury Law Service: 954-677-0155.
West Palm Beach & Miami Stations of Florida Highway Patrol Serve Victims of Car Accidents Nearby
Description: The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is part of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and it has patrol stations throughout state of Florida. Injury Law Service, has represented clients who have been involved in car accidents handled by the Miami and West Palm Beach patrol stations of the FHP. Injury Law Service: 1-866-943-5766.
Students Injured When Struck by Car in Loxahatchee | Palm Beach County Lawyer
Description: Students from Seminole Ridge Community High School in Loxahatchee, FL, sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car in front of the school on April 28, according to the Sun Sentinel online. We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured in this accident. If you have been injured in a car accident and have questions for a Ft. Lauderdale area or Palm Beach County injury lawyer, call Injury Law Service for a free consultation. Broward: (954)677-0155, Dade: (305)623-5959, Palm Beaches: (561)353-2522
Auto Accident Sends One Vehicle Crashing into Progessive Office in Fort Lauderdale
Description: A Fort Lauderdale car accident yesterday resulted in injury for five people yesterday when the two-car accident sent one vehicle crashing into a nearby building, according to Rafael A. Olmeda of the Sun Sentinel online. At Injury Law Service, David Benenfeld has been handling Fort Lauderdale auto accident cases such as this for over a decade. If you have been injured in a similar car accident, call us for free answers to all your most important questions. We only represent the injured and offer a free consultation. Call 1-866-943-5766.
One Injured in I-95 Tractor Trailer Rollover Accident
Description: A tractor trailer accident on I-95 closed the northbound lanes of the interstate in Port St. Lucie on Thursday, according to the CBS 12 news website. Although no other vehicles were involved in this accident, many auto accidents involving tractor trailers occur between trucks and smaller cars, often resulting in injuries for multiple people. If you have been injured in a Port St. Lucie or Fort Lauderdale metro area auto accident involving a truck, feel free to call our office at 1-866-943-5766. We will answer all of your questions for free and evaluate your particular case or situation.
Driver Arrested After Fort Lauderdale Auto Accident That Resulted in Serious Injuries for Motorcyclist
Description: We recently posted a blog about a Fort Lauderdale man who sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run car-motorcycle accident. According to the Sun-Sentinel, the hit-and-run suspect, who was allegedly driving the car in the crash, has been arrested. Our law firm handles hit-and-run accident and motorcycle accident cases, and we hope for the fast recovery of Guenter Schmidt. If you have been injured in a Ft. Lauderdale area vehicle accident, call us for free answers to any questions you may have.
Following Summer Car Accident, Morgan Freeman Still Hopes Hand Will Heal
Description: After suffering a broken arm and elbow in an August 2008 car accident, Morgan Freeman told Access Hollywood recently that he still cannot feel his hand due to nerve damage, according to Sarah Rollo of the Digital Spy website. We handle auto accident cases throughout the metro Ft. Lauderdale area that resulted in hand injuries and other nerve damage. If you have been injured in a car accident and suffered broken bones, nerve damage, or other injuries, call for a free consultation with experienced Ft. Lauderdale auto accident attorney David Benenfeld. We will answer all of your questions for free, only represent the injured, and will evaluate your particular case at no cost or obligation to you. Call (toll free) 1-888-943-5766.

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Sunrise, FL 33351
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