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$850,000

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$700,000

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$600,000

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$550,000

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$450,000

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$400,000

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$350,000

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$300,000

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$210,000

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$195,000

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$106,890

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Preserving Your Rights Now for Your Car Accident Claim Later On

DrEval

Unfortunately, car accidents are quite common these days and there is no way to fully avoid them. Hundreds of thousands of accidents happen every single year just here in Florida. There are multiple scenarios of what could happen to your body should you happen to become involved in one of these collisions, and it is almost impossible to guess the outcome. You should be aware that either way, you may be entitled to recover for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injuries as well as to compensation for your pain and suffering. In order to have any chance of success with a car accident claim later on, it is important that you undertake steps today to help you preserve your rights.

Get Medical Attention Quickly

There is a good chance that you may not know you are suffering from injuries right after an accident as the symptoms of many injuries often take time to show up. The crash report authored at the scene is likely to depict things as calmer than they were. In addition, some more serious conditions such as internal bleeding are typically causing serious problems when symptoms begin to manifest. Therefore, you should always obtain medical attention as quickly as possible after any kind of accident, even if you think you feel fine.

Follow Through With the Doctor’s Orders 

Anytime that you fail to comply with the stipulations and restrictions implemented by the doctor, you are unfortunately threatening any future accident claim. Take care not to display behaviors that could be interpreted as evidence that your injuries were not actually severe. That means that you should never return to work too early, should attend all scheduled appointments, and should not do anything in a place of public viewing that can be used against your claim.

Explore Your Legal Options Early

After you obtain the medical help you need, you should reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you advocate for your legal rights. With the right legal assistance, there is a good chance that you will be able to obtain more relief than you would on your own. In addition to helping you navigate through the process of taking the appropriate next steps, you can also rest assured that you will have someone who will stop you from settling too soon for an amount that’s too low.

As the Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys of The Pendas Law Firm, we sometimes hear from accident victims who are looking for help after they have unsuccessfully attempted to handle the case themselves. As much as we wish we could help everyone who walks through our doors, we are sometimes unable to help people because they have allowed too much time to pass before seeking our assistance. Do not hesitate to reach out for a free consultation. Even better, if you do end up hiring us after the consultation, we will not charge a fee unless we are successful in helping you obtain compensation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Jacksonville, Tampa, Bradenton, Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando and Daytona Beach areas.

Read What Others Have To Say About Us

  • “I can’t express how much I appreciate this law firm. I had the honor to deal with attorney Daniel. He kept me updated on my case. I couldn’t ask for a better law firm. Daniel fought for me til the end and got me what I deserved. Thanks Daniel and your team for always being there to answer any of my questions. If I ever need a law firm again...”

    Terry Mcphillips
  • “Speedy & superb handling of clients & cases, kind & caring. Highly recommended professionals. They made everything very easy for us, were outgoing & polite. I would call them again if ever in need, rather than call the larger firms that need to advertise & brag about winnings…Pendas was a pleasant & more personal approach instead of...”

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  • “Wow I called Pendas Law Firm the other day at their main intake line it was around 11 o’clock at night and I’ve got this wonderful representative his name was Jeffrey Alvarez. This guy was very professional and his compassion was out of this world I don’t know what I would do if I could not have got a hold of him...”

    Luis Sanchez
  • “Thank you for helping us in our time of need. This firm handled my father’s workers comp case, and helped us with every question we had, and we had a plenty. Thankful for the entire legal team!”

    Enilno Resu
  • “I just concluded a case with attorney Michael Sanchez and paralegal Camilo Lopez. I can only say they are exceptional. The customer service is unique, they have been battling alongside me since day 1. They are not only courteous and professional, but they also are amazing at their job. Thanks to them I got a great deal. I am glad I decided to use their services...”

    Israel Garcia
  • “Their attorneys are absolutely someone you want handling your car accident claim. They communicated with us promptly and thoroughly. I was very happy with our recovery. Already recommended them to others in the same circumstances, their staff speaks Spanish and you feel like in family.”

    Ian Brito
  • “Very Professional law firm. They explained to you every detail what to do according to the laws (worker’s compensation). Mr. Danilo Cruz is the best Lawyer and his team. They are very kind, friendly, responsible, I love this firm. They fight for their clients. AwesomeTeam!”

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