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Q: I Haven’t Been Able To Return To Work Since My Car Accident. How Can I Afford A Lawyer?

A: You’ve been in an automobile accident, but it wasn’t your fault. Your car needs to be repaired if it isn’t totaled. You were injured, and the medical bills are already piling up. You know you need a lawyer to help you get compensation, but you haven’t been able to work. Aren’t lawyers too expensive ...

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Q: I Was in a Car Accident and Have Been Told I Should Get a Lawyer. Won’t My Car Insurance Cover My Needs After an Accident?

A: When you have been involved in an accident in Miami, your state-required Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance can indeed help repay some of your losses. However, PIP coverage alone might not be enough. If you have been injured in a car accident, discuss your case with a Miami car accident lawy...

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Q: I Was in a Car Accident and Have Been Told I Should Get a Lawyer. Won’t My Car Insurance Cover My Needs After an Accident?

A: When you have been involved in an accident in Miami, your state-required Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance can indeed help repay some of your losses. However, PIP coverage alone might not be enough. If you have been injured in a car accident, discuss your case with a Miami car accident lawy...

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Q: Should I Admit I Was at Fault in a Car Accident?

A: You should never admit fault at the scene of a car accident. If you do decide to assume fault, it should only after a rigorous investigation that irrefutably shows you are liable for the damages caused by the accident. Many car accident victims make the mistake of admitting fault too early, only to ...

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Q: The Insurance Company Offered Me a Check. Should I Take It?

A: Few things are more upsetting than an automobile accident. Beyond the damage to your car, you have to consider how you’ll get to work and run everyday errands. And what if you were injured? On top of repair bills, service fees (i.e., mowing the yard, housework), and possible loss of income, medical ...

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Q: I Recently Suffered Physical Injuries in an Accident. Do I Really Need an Attorney?

A: After a car accident in Miami, you may be left wondering if your damages are bad enough to go through the hassle of hiring an attorney. You have enough stress on your plate as it is, and the last thing you want is to deal with complicated legal language and potential costs. Has the Insurance Compa...

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Q: How Much Time Do I Have After My Accident to Decide Whether or Not to Sue?

A: Miami car accident victims have the right to file a civil complaint (lawsuit) against any parties whose negligence has caused an injury and financial losses. Personal injury victims in Miami maintain this right until the state’s statute of limitations runs out. In Florida, the statute of limitations...

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Q: The Person That Hit Me Does Not Have Insurance, What Can I Do?

A: The stress of a car accident is exacerbated when the other driver doesn’t have the insurance they are legally required to have. Despite Florida’s laws requiring motor insurance, nearly 27% of Florida drivers drive uninsured. This situation increases the liability of everyone on Florida’s roads and c...

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Q: What Is a Compulsory Medical Exam?

A: Very few car accident injury claims end up in court. More often than not, the insurance company or an at-fault party will be willing to come to a settlement agreement outside of court. This outcome is especially common when having an experienced Miami car accident attorney handle your case. But what...

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Q: What If I Don’t Know Who Caused My Accident?

A: Car accidents in Miami happen in the blink of an eye. When all you see is a flash of glass and the sudden appearance of the ground in your windshield, you may have no idea who to blame and where to turn to for compensation. Fortunately, you have recourse. Florida law allows you to file no-fault Pers...

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Q: What Should I Avoid Doing After An Accident?

A: Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day. There are approximately six million automobile crashes each year in the United States, which breaks down to between 16,000-17,000 a day. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida ranks high on the list with over 4...

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Q: My Car Is Wrecked – Should I Take Pictures?

A: If you are involved in a car accident, don’t be shy about pulling out your phone and snapping some photos. Photos help you prove your case. It’s easy to become overwhelmed when you are involved in a car accident. Many of us have been in that position. Even after the dust settles, feelings of stress,...

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Q: Accident From Defective Vehicle?

A: Defective Automotive Products & Car Accidents Accelerator pedals that stick, faulty air bags that don’t deploy when they need to, seat belts that break in an accident, tires that blow out on the interstate because of poor workmanship—all of these car product defects are preventable. If you are t...

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Q: Who is at fault in a 3 car accident in Miami?

A: The answer all depends on the facts of the specific accident.

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Q: Is Florida a no fault state for car accidents in Miami?

A: Florida is known as a No Fault state. Insurance Companies are required to provide a certain level of coverage for their insured if they are involved in an automobile accident, regardless of fault. In exchange, a victim of an auto-accident can only bring a claim against an at-fault party if they have...

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Q: What is the average payout for a car accident in Miami?

A: There is no average payout for a car accident. Recovery for an accident depends on many factors, such as: Coverage available Injuries sustained Property Damage Number of parties involved

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Q: What to tell insurance companies in an auto accident in Miami?

A: First, call Steinger, Greene & Feiner to discuss your rights. After you report the crash to your insurance carrier, they will open an investigation. Steinger, Greene & Feiner will talk to the insurance companies for you, so you can focus on treating your injuries and getting better.

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Q: Is the owner of a car liable for an accident in Miami?

A: Yes, the owner of the vehicle is always liable if the person driving the owners’ vehicle was at fault for the accident.

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Q: Where do car accidents happen most?

A: Automobile accidents can happen anywhere. In fact, more than half of all automobile accidents occur within 5 miles from a person’s home. Typically this is because of the relaxed feeling we have due to the repetition of driving through one’s own neighborhood. Driving in familiar routes typically cau...

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Q: What to tell insurance companies in an auto accident?

A: While insurance companies may contact you asking for a recorded statement or wanting you to complete paperwork, DO NOT REPLY OR SIGN ANYTHING, until AFTER speaking with a Steinger, Greene & Feiner attorney to know what your options are. A Steinger, Greene & Feiner attorney can help you navigate your...

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