What are your rights after an accident in Coral Gables?

Coral Gables, FL – With its tree-lined boulevards and its historical landmarks, Coral Gables, also known as City Beautiful, is a popular holiday destination. Coral Gables is close to the beach and boasts a vibrant nightlife, so there’s a lot of partying going on. Yet, sometimes, an accident ruins your vacation. These things happen and you need to know what to do in such a situation. If someone bumps your car in the parking lot, it’s not such a big deal, your insurance will cover that. However, if you’re in a serious accident you should get in touch with an experienced Coral Gables personal injury lawyer to make sure your rights are protected.

Let’s have a look at the most common types of vacation accidents and who may be responsible for your damages.

Premises liability cases 

The term refers to accidents that happen in a holiday resort, hotel, restaurant, commercial venue, amusement park, etc. Slips and falls are the most common type of accident in this category, but you may also be injured by tripping in an ill-lit debris-strewn alley or by using defective equipment. Obviously, the first thing you’ll do is to seek medical care, but you must also document the scene of the accident as best you can. If you’re seriously injured, ask a friend or relative to take pictures of the spot, focusing on what caused the accident. At the same time, get the names and contact info of any witnesses who can corroborate your story. 

Your lawyers will examine all the facts and tell you if you can sue the owners of the premises. The most important part is to prove that there was some sort of negligence involved – for instance, the stairs were unlit or the guardrail was missing. 

Car accidents

Florida is a no-fault state so locals turn to their Personal Injury Protection policy to cover their immediate medical expenses. If you’re from out of state, you’ll have to file a personal injury claim against the other driver’s insurance or sue them. Keep in mind that Florida uses the comparative negligence rule so your damages may be reduced if it is determined you were partly to blame for what happened. 

Uber/Lyft accidents

Many of those who stay out all night while on vacation prefer to use a ride-sharing company to get back to their hotel. Yet, with all the traffic in Coral Gables, you may be involved in a Uber or Lyft accident. You must talk to a skilled car accident lawyer right away. If your Uber or Lyft driver was to blame you may be able to sue them, as well as the company they work for, as they are ultimately responsible for your safety. Rideshare companies operating in Florida are required to carry $1 million in insurance for death, personal injury and property damage

If you were recently injured in a car accident caused in the Florida City area, schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at Madalon Law and see how much your claim may be worth.

Contact info:

Madalon Law

Fort Lauderdale Office

100 N. Federal Hwy #CU5

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301