If you suffered serious injuries in a side-impact collision due to a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. The outcome of personal injury cases vary as each case is unique. A personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you pursue possible justice—and compensation—through civil action.
The brunt force of a side-impact collision can change your life forever. The confusion and stressful time that follows requires focusing on your health and recovery.
If you experienced serious injuries in a side-impact collision, we can help you. A West Palm Beach side-impact collisions lawyer from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers understands how to navigate the civil litigation process.
We expect no money upfront and we only collect our fee if we win your case. Call us now for a free case evaluation: (561) 899-5020.
Side-Impact Collisions and Your Injuries
According to the most recent data from the Insurance Information Institute (III), angle crashes accounted for approximately 18 percent of all fatal crashes in 2017.
One of the leading causes of side-impact collisions is drivers who run red lights. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that more than two people are killed every day by impatient and speeding drivers who run red lights. Red light running is at a 10-year high, according to the Foundation.
In addition to red light runners, other types of dangerous drivers include:
- Drunk drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Aggressive drivers
- Drowsy drivers
The force of another vehicle striking yours in a side-impact collision can result in serious harm for you and your passengers. Depending upon the severity of your injuries, you may never return to your career or to your active lifestyle.
This is not fair and we want to help you. A West Palm Beach side-impact collisions lawyer from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can provide you with personalized legal representation. Call us today for your free case evaluation: (561) 899-5020.
Potentially Recoverable Damages
Each personal injury case is different. Depending upon the details of your side-impact collision, possible compensation may include:
- Medical costs for such items as hospital and doctors’ fees.
- Continuous medical costs for rehabilitation, therapy, and prescription medications.
- Diminished earning capacity, which relates to accident victims whose injuries prevent them from returning to the same job they had before the accident.
- Pain and suffering.
We work hard to reach a fair settlement through negotiations with insurance companies. If we are unable to secure the settlement you deserve out of court, we are ready to go to trial. It is our goal to fight for compensation on your behalf.
Do not try to negotiate with an insurance company on your own. Insurance companies want to protect their interests and not yours. They may often use a variety of tactics to underpay or deny claims.
Our team is well aware of how insurance companies operate. We may be able to protect your interests with insurance companies, allowing you more time to focus on your health, recovery, and family.
When Side-Impact Collisions Are Fatal
If you lost a close loved one due to a side-impact collision, you may be entitled to a wrongful death claim.
The unexpected and traumatic loss of your loved one can change your life and can send you into a time of immense grief. If you learn their death was preventable it can be especially frustrating.
At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we are respectful of your grief, yet ready to fight for possible compensation for you. Types of damages generally awarded in wrongful death cases include expenses such as final medical bills for your loved one and funeral costs.
A member of our legal team can help you learn more about wrongful death claims and lawsuits and your eligibility. We are here to serve your legal needs during your time of mourning.
Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers: Helping Victims of Side-Impact Collisions
Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers provides personal representation, and you will be able to work with the partners directly once you become a client. We can fight for your rights as an accident victim while also keeping you informed throughout the process.
It is important that you contact us as soon as possible. State laws regarding the limitations for filing civil action are very strict. If the deadline for filing your lawsuit passes, you may be barred from pursuing compensation forever.
Our team needs time to carefully review the evidence in your case. Such evidence may include police reports, witness statements, accident scene photos, and more. If your injuries prevent you from coming to us, we can come to your hospital room.
With offices located throughout Florida, we have a personal injury lawyer ready to help you, no matter where your accident occurred. While getting help from a personal injury lawyer may not be your first thought after your collision, a lawyer will handle every aspect of your case. This will allow you to focus on your recovery or on mourning a lost loved one.
The clock for pursuing litigation starts the moment you become injured. A quick phone call to our office only takes seconds. The sooner you reach for your phone, the sooner you can start on your journey to justice.
A West Palm Beach side-impact collisions lawyer from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can help you through this challenging time. If you were seriously injured in a side-impact collision that was not your fault—or you lost a close loved one due to a side-impact collision—call us today for a free case evaluation: (561) 899-5020. Remember that we do not recover any payment unless and until you win your case. There is no risk when working with our team.
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