Lawyers For Claims Involving Highway Accidents

If you were injured in a Broward County highway crash, our attorneys can help

There are a lot of highways that run through Florida, used by thousands of cars and trucks every day. Unfortunately, not everyone drives responsibly. It only takes one negligent driver to cause a car accident that leaves people seriously hurt. In just seconds, lives can be changed significantly.

The aftermath of a highway accident can be confusing and frustrating. You need an experienced Plantation car accident attorney to guide you through the legal process. The lawyers at Feingold Posner Draizin in Plantation, FL, understand the impact a serious injury can have on you and your family. We know how to build strong cases that get results.

Our firm handles car accidents on all highways in Plantation, Broward County, and throughout the state, including:

I-595
I-75
I-95
SR 817 (University Drive)
SR 838 (Sunrise Blvd)
Florida’s Turnpike

If you were hurt in a highway accident, it’s important to get legal advice as soon as possible. We’re ready to talk about what happened and how we can help.

Highway accidents are especially dangerous

Accidents on highways often result in more severe collisions, greater injury severity, and higher fatality rates. This is because of:

Higher speeds – Vehicles on highways typically travel at much higher speeds than those on city streets. This results in greater impact forces during collisions, leading to more severe damage and injuries. At higher speeds, the distance required to stop a vehicle increases, making it harder to avoid collisions.
Traffic density and volume – Highways often carry a larger volume of traffic than other roads, with vehicles in closer proximity to one another. This leaves less room for error and increases the risk of multi-vehicle collisions.
Merging and lane changes – Highways involve frequent merging, lane changes, and interactions with on-ramps and off-ramps, which can increase the risk of collisions.
Limited escape routes – On highways, there are often fewer escape routes for drivers to avoid collisions. Barriers, medians, and narrow shoulders limit their ability to maneuver out of harm’s way.
Limited stopping areas – The lack of frequent stoplights and intersections means that there are fewer natural pauses in traffic flow, which can prevent minor issues from escalating into major accidents.

Victims can be seriously injured in highway crashes. Common injuries include broken bones and injuries to the head, neck, or back. More severe examples include traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries.

What causes highway accidents?

Highway accidents can occur for a number of reasons and often involve multiple factors. Some of the most common causes include:

Speeding – Excessive speed reduces a driver’s reaction time and increases the severity of collisions.
Distracted driving – Activities such as texting, talking on the phone, eating, or using in-car technologies divert the driver’s attention from the road, leading to accidents.
Impaired driving – Alcohol and drugs impair a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely, affecting their judgment and reaction time.
Drowsy driving – Fatigue can impair judgment, reaction times, and overall driving abilities, making it a significant risk factor.
Aggressive driving – Tailgating, weaving through traffic, and cutting off other drivers are aggressive behaviors that often lead to highway collisions.

If you were hurt by a driver who engaged in one or more of these negligent behaviors, you deserve financial compensation for injuries and other damages you suffered. One problem is that negligent drivers often don’t accept responsibility for what happened and refuse to admit they did anything wrong.

Our firm can help you recover compensation

Another problem you’ll run into after a car accident is insurance companies. Their goal is simple – find a way to pay you as little as possible. There are a number of different tactics they’ll use to try to limit your compensation.

One is to question the seriousness of your injuries. Another is to claim your injuries were pre-existing, and they may seek access to your medical history. The insurance company may argue that you were to blame for what happened. Or they’ll offer you a settlement soon after the crash, which falls far short of covering all the damages you suffered.

We know all of their tactics. All of our attorneys used to represent insurance companies in personal injury claims. We know how they approach these cases and what it takes to convince them to pay fair compensation.

If you’ve been injured in a highway accident in Broward County or anywhere in Florida, you may not be sure if you have a case or even about what to do next. All you have are questions. Talk to one of our attorneys – when you call us, you get us. We can review the details of your crash, discuss your legal options, answer your questions, and help put your mind at ease.

Learn more about how we can help. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.