Damages in Car Accident Cases

When you are the victim of a car accident, or lose a loved one in a fatal collision, it impacts not only your physical and emotional well-being, but also can have a significant effect on your finances. Often insurance benefits are not enough to cover the costs of a devastating injury. When another’s negligent act has led to a motor vehicle accident and injuries, he or she can be held accountable for certain damages. Miami car accident attorney Robert Dixon of the Law Offices of Robert Dixon helps victims pursue legal action against those responsible for their harm. Mr. Dixon and his staff represent victims and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases, working tirelessly to make sure clients receive the compensation they are entitled to following a serious accident. Our firm assists residents throughout South Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. If you suffered an injury, or a loved one has passed as a result of a motor vehicle collision, please contact our office to find out more about your legal options and set up a free, no obligation consultation about your case.

Personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of a motor vehicle collision are based on one or more party’s negligence. Negligent actions can include excessive speeding, failure to yield the right of way, or other acts that constitute a breach of a duty of reasonable care all road users owe each other. These acts must cause a plaintiff’s injury, or another’s death, as well as result in damages in order for compensation to be awarded. If an employee is acting at the behest of an employer when an accident occurs, such as a delivery driver rushing to make a delivery on time, that employer may also be vicariously liable. Additionally, if a collision or injury is the result of a manufacturing or design defect, such as faulty brakes or airbags, the manufacturers of that part can be held strictly liable for the dangerous products they put on the market.

Victims of serious car accidents can suffer devastating, life-altering injuries such as amputations, paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries. Some collisions can even result in one or more fatalities. When another’s negligence is the cause of these injuries, victims or families are entitled to certain damages in order to cover the costs associated with recovery.

Economic damages are awarded for costs that are demonstrable by bills, both incurred as well as anticipated in the future. These include any property loss, such as a vehicle, as well as medical expenses such as hospital treatment, doctors’ visits, surgery, as well as physical or occupational therapy and other rehabilitative measures that are necessary. Victims may also be awarded compensation for leave taken from work, as well as any changes in income and ability to do their jobs as they once did as a result of permanent injury. For wrongful death claims, these economic damages include burial or funeral expenses as well as outstanding medical bills resulting from the injuries that lead to the victim’s death. To show what compensation may be necessary for victims in the future, expert testimony is often utilized during a claim.

Non-economic damages in car accident cases may also be awarded to victims and families, and can include pain and suffering as well as loss of consortium or support. In instances where a person’s actions arose to willful or malicious conduct meant to cause harm to another, punitive damages may be sought to punish a defendant. Consulting a knowledgeable attorney as soon as possible following an accident is important to ensuring your legal rights are protected.

The aftermath of a serious motor vehicle collision can be an overwhelming time, filled with doctor visits, dealing with finding a new car, and other imminent issues. Having financial assistance to cover these costs can be vital to ensuring your future. Lawyer Robert Dixon can help you pursue legal action against those liable for your harm, and can answer your questions regarding damages in car accident cases. If you’ve been injured, or have lost a loved one, please contact the Law Offices of Robert Dixon today at 877.499.4878 or go online to schedule a free, no obligation consultation to find out more about our services. We represent clients in areas including Miami, and West Palm Beach.