Parkland Car Accident Attorney

Parkland, Florida is a small yet affluent city on the northern end of Broward County. As its name may suggest, Parkland takes pride in keeping a parklike atmosphere for residents and visitors to enjoy, and for many years, traffic lights and commercial developments were not allowed. As the city changed, the ban on stores and commercial districts began to relax, though the city is still proud of its green spaces and peaceful atmosphere.

As cities develop, streets become busier and there is inevitably more traffic on a daily basis. With more traffic comes the increased possibility for car accidents, which can often result in serious injuries. Whether a car accident is a relatively minor “fender-bender” or a serious high-impact crash, victims can be left facing medical bills and other related losses.

The Law Offices of Joseph I. Lipsky, P.A. regularly represents car accident victims in the Parkland area and throughout Broward County. If you have been involved in a collision, please do not hesitate to contact our car accident law firm to learn more about how we can help you.

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, more than 254,000 people were injured in traffic accidents across the state in 2016 alone. These crashes can happen anywhere in Florida, including relatively peaceful cities like Parkland. It is important to recognize the common causes of car accidents and to realize that you may be a victim at any time.

Some of the more common reasons that car crashes occur in Florida include the following:

• Impaired driving, including by drugs and alcohol;
• Distracted driving, such as texting, reading, or talking on the phone;
• Aggressive driving behaviors like tailgating or speeding;
• Failure to obey traffic signals, yield signs, or stop signs;
• Violations of other Florida traffic laws;
• Fatigued driving or falling asleep at the wheel;
• Defective auto parts that malfunction and cause a driver to lose control;
• Dangerous hazards in the road that cause a driver to lose control.

Determining the cause of a car accident is essential to determine the best way to recover for your medical bills and other losses.

In Florida, the primary way under the law to receive payment for medical expenses resulting from a car accident is to file a claim with your own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance provider. This claim can be filed no matter who was at fault in the crash and is the reason Florida is known as a “no-fault” state.

However, in many cases, car accident injuries can be serious and the costs will far surpass the limits of your PIP policy. In these situations, if you have determined that another party was at fault in your accident, you have the right to file a personal injury claim in Broward County civil court.

The process of recovering after a crash is complex and it is imperative that you have a highly skilled Parkland car accident attorney handling your case. Please call the Law Offices of Joseph I. Lipsky, P.A. at 954-693-0073 for a free consultation if you have been injured in a crash.