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One of the most frequent questions that we are asked, relates to an individuals rights once they were involved in an accident. We get calls from drivers who are at fault and who are not at fault.



At Drucker law offices, our personal injury lawyer in Boca Raton (also, Miami accident lawyer, North Miami injury attorney, Pembroke Pines accident attorney, Miramar injury lawyer, Plantation lawyer, Tamarac injury lawyer, Coral Springs attorney, Fort Lauderdale injury attorney), we help our clients who were involved in an accident.



For instance, Mary and Joseph were involved in an accident. Mary is stopped at a red light. Joseph crashes into her car from behind. Joseph acknowledges fault. Joseph receives a ticket. They both go to the hospital. They both miss a week of work. After seeing their respective doctors, both Mary and Joseph are diagnosed with permanent injuries. This is a requirement of the law to facilitate entitlement to pain and suffering. What are their rights and what are the differences between them?



Regarding the car, Mary could put in a claim from Joseph’s property damage coverage. Since Joseph is at fault, his insurance company should fix Mary’s car. There would be no deductible and Mary's costs would all be covered by Joseph’s insurance. Joseph on the other hand cannot get his car fixed through Mary’s insurance. Joseph could get his car repaired through his own insurance if he is covered for collisions, though this would incur a deductible cost which should be in the range of £250 - £1,000. In the event of Joseph not having collision coverage, the cost of fixing his car would have to be borne by him.



In Florida, PIP pays for 80 percent of medical bills and 60 percent of lost wages to a total of $10,000.00, without regard for fault. In accordance with this PIP coverage, both Mary and Joswph have the same rights relating to medical bills and time missed from work. However, Mary is able to make a claim against Joseph for the 20 percent out of pocket expenses and the 40 percent wages. Joseph is not able to make this claim against Mary or her insurance companyJoseph could try to have his medical expenses paid through health insurance if he has any. If joseph has some for of short term disability insurance like sick leave, then he can get additional monies from this source.



Lastly, let us consider the issue of pain and suffering. In Mary’s case, she would have a claim for pain and suffering to the extent that she has permanent injury (or dealth; or permanent disfigurement; or signficiant scarring). Joseph would not have a claim for pain and suffering.



In conclusion, you can see that both parties have some rights, but the party who was not at fault would have the most rights. We offer our help to people who are not at fault and offer a free consultation.





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