Car Accidents

With nearly 20 years of experience, Ward Law has handled every possible variation of insurance claims. From minor fender defense to severe catastrophic injury accidents, Ward Law knows the suitable switches to flip to allow your case to gain momentum.

Why You Need a Car
Accident Attorney?

A Car Accident Can Turn Your Life Upside Down
After an accident, it’s not just the injury, it’s everything that comes with it:

Who’s paying for the damage?
How will you cover medical bills?
What happens if you can’t work?

Medical expenses, lost income, and insurance pressure can quickly become overwhelming.

Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side
Even when your case seems straightforward, insurance companies are focused on one thing: paying you as little as possible. The less they pay you, the more they keep.

The Right Attorney Changes Everything
An experienced car accident attorney helps you:

Navigate the claims process with confidence
Protect your rights
Fight for the full compensation you deserve

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Common Types of Miami Car Accident Claims That We Settle

Each year, 2.35 million Americans suffer personal injuries as a direct result of a car accident. (This figure omits car accidents in which drivers were not injured.)

Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of car accidents occur not due to unavoidable events, such as black ice or dense fog, but due to the negligence of other drivers. According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the top 3 causes of car accidents include:

Distracted Driving:

You've probably noticed that state bans on portable devices, like cell phones and electronics, have become increasingly popular in recent years. This is because distracted driving bills are the number one cause of car accidents in the United States. Texting while driving, talking on the phone, adjusting the radio or GPS, and even eating and drinking while driving can lead to car accidents.

Driving while intoxicated:

28% of all car-related deaths involve an intoxicated driver. If you have lost a loved one to drunk driving, your personal injury claim falls under the category of wrongful death.

Reckless Driving:

Reckless driving includes car accidents caused by irresponsible acts, such as speeding, U-turning, or changing lanes. In particular, the force of a collision increases with speed, making personal injury more likely and more serious.

Defective Auto Parts Parking Accidents T-Bone Collisions Drowsy Driving Rear-End Collisions Uber & Lyft Accidents Head-On Collisions Road Rage Accidents Uninsured Motorists Hit-and-Run Accidents Rollover Accidents

Types of Car Accident Injuries and Compensation

From fender hems to multiple car pileups, motor vehicle accidents represent the second most common source of personal injury in the United States. Aside from emotional trauma, car accidents can also cause medical problems. Typical forms of injury that are associated with car accidents include:

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Whiplash or Soft Tissue Injuries
Bulging or Herniated Discs
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Burn Injuries 
Concussions
Fractured or Broken Bones
Damage to Internal Organs

Types of Compensation for
Miami Car Accidents

When you are seriously injured due to the negligence of others, you need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you maximize your claim. With expert legal assistance, you may be entitled to the following forms of compensation:

Property Damage:

Property damage to your vehicle and hidden costs (like towing fees).

Medical Bills:

This includes bills for doctors or hospital visits, physical or occupational therapy, emergency surgery, inpatient care, etc.

Loss of Earning Capacity:

Projected wages you will lose due to a permanent injury.

Pain and suffering:

Take into account the "intangibles," such as emotional trauma or psychological disorders.

Maximizing Your Claim:
Immediate Steps to Take After an Accident

01

When guaranteeing a successful lawsuit, timing is often crucial. If you contact an attorney from the scene or shortly after, he or she will send investigators to the accident site to collect photographic evidence, witness statements, and police reports. In the meantime, your attorney will also help you obtain an assessment of vehicle damage and submit the necessary paperwork (including a settlement demand letter) to the insurance company.

02

Contact a lawyer who will handle all communication between your insurance company and yourself until you achieve a resolution. As your attorney handles the legal particulars, ensure you receive a medical evaluation within 14 days of your accident. Evaluations that occur outside of this timeframe may be considered inadmissible in court.

03

If you contact an attorney from the scene or shortly after, he or she will send investigators to the accident site to collect photographic evidence, witness statements, and police reports. In the meantime, your attorney will also help you obtain an assessment of vehicle damage and submit the necessary paperwork (including a settlement demand letter) to the insurance company.

04

You must provide additional information to the insurance company demonstrating the seriousness of your injuries. Your attorney must also establish any lost wages, including your salary and how much income you lost. Furthermore, your insurance company will expect you to furnish any medical bills or information about the doctors who provided your medical care. All of these items will allow your attorney to mount a convincing case against the other driver and counter any claims made by your insurance company.

Common Types of Miami Car Accidents

Each year, 2.35 million Americans suffer personal injuries as a direct result of a car accident. (This figure omits car accidents in which drivers were not injured.)