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Top Treasure Coast Car Accident Lawyers

By Shiner Law Group · · 4 min read

Note on current Florida law: this article was published on August 3, 2017, before Florida’s 2023 tort reform law (HB 837) took effect on March 24, 2023. Some details may have changed — for example, most negligence injury claims must now be filed within two years instead of four. For advice on current law, call (561) 777-7700.
In This Article
  1. Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in Treasure Coast, Florida
  2. Do I Need a Treasure Coast Car Crash Law Firm to Represent Me?
  3. Should I Accept a Settlement for My Car Crash Injuries?

Dedicated Car Accident Lawyers in Treasure Coast, Florida

If you live or work in or around the Treasure Coast area, you know that the roads and highways of this area of Florida are a prime location for car crashes and other motor vehicle wrecks to occur. Each year in the Treasure Coast region, thousands of traffic crashes cause hundreds of injuries and a significant number of fatalities. If you or one of your family members have had the unfortunate experience of being counted amongst these numbers, you are well familiar with the physical, mental, and emotional pain and financial challenges that can accompany a car wreck – especially one that is the result of another person’s careless driving.

The Shiner Law Group has one objective: to help Treasure Coast car wreck victims obtain the compensation they need and to which they are entitled quickly so these victims and their families can begin to regain their health and a sense of normalcy in their lives. Contact the Shiner Law Group if you or a loved one are injured in a Treasure Coast car accident.

Treasure Coast Car Accident Attorneys

Do I Need a Treasure Coast Car Crash Law Firm to Represent Me?

Because Florida is a “no-fault” insurance state, in many cases the individuals involved in a car accident will have their own insurance companies pay their own separate claims. When you suffer injuries that are permanently disabling or disfiguring, however, the amount of compensation you are able to recover from your insurance company may not be sufficient to fully compensate you for your losses and expenses. For this reason, Florida law permits individuals who suffer these catastrophic injuries to file a lawsuit and seek monetary damages from the at-fault party or parties that caused the crash and the victim’s resulting injuries.

Recovering compensation through a car crash lawsuit filed in the Treasure Coast region is not as simple as showing that the other driver involved in your crash was texting while driving or speeding down the road. Not only must you prove that the at-fault party did engage in such negligent behavior, but you must establish that such behavior directly led to your injuries and loses. Finally, you must be able to quantify your losses so that a court can award you a monetary damages award that will fully and fairly compensate you. These can be challenging tasks for most individuals without a legal background, but they can be accomplished efficiently with the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable Treasure Coast car crash law firm.

Should I Accept a Settlement for My Car Crash Injuries?

At some time during the pendency of your claim or lawsuit you may be approached by your insurance company and/or a representative of the at-fault party and offered a settlement: an offer of money in exchange for the cessation of your efforts to recover additional or other compensation. Settlement agreements may appear attractive to injury victims because of the promise of quick cash; however, in settlement agreements, the victim must usually waive important legal rights and accept an amount that is typically not sufficient to fully compensate the victim. Before accepting a settlement agreement, therefore, it is usually advisable to speak with the Shiner Law Group before accepting any settlement offer to ensure that your legal rights and remedies are protected and that the amount offered is sufficient to compensate you for your losses and expenses.

Call the Shiner Law Firm Today for Help with Your Treasure Coast Car Wreck

When you or your loved ones have been hurt by another driver’s careless acts in Treasure Coast, count on a law firm with a proven record of success and dedication to its clients. Call the Shiner Law Firm at 772-777-7700 or reach out to us online to discuss your rights and options following your Treasure Coast car wreck.

You Don’t Pay Unless We Win Your Case!

If you or someone you love has died because of the negligent, reckless or intentional conduct of another, we welcome you to contact our experienced legal team so that we can evaluate your claim and advise you of your rights and options. We are committed to helping victims recover the compensation they need to move past injuries or loss, so call us 24/7 at 561-777-7700 or online for a free case review to see how we can help.

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About Shiner Law Group

David I. Shiner

Founding Attorney · Member, The Florida Bar

David Shiner has represented injury victims throughout Florida since 2002, and his firm has recovered more than $500 million for injured clients and their families. From seven offices across Florida, Shiner Law Group handles car, truck and motorcycle crashes, wrongful death, premises liability and other serious injury cases, every one on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis.

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