Car Accidents

Car accidents disrupt our everyday lives. People injured in a car crash can be left with painful wounds that could take weeks or months to recover from. Accident victims typically require extensive medical treatment and time to recover from their injuries. Beyond the pain and suffering accident victims face, they may not work because of their injuries. Lost wages can leave your family financially stretched if they cannot pay for their daily expenses, let alone costly medical bills.

Wolfson & Leon has more than 55 years of experience defending the rights of accident victims. Our Cape Coral car accident attorneys understand the pain a family faces when a loved one has been badly hurt. We work hard to get the compensation accident victims need to pay for their medical care, replace lost income, and get back on the road to recovery.

At Wolfson & Leon, we believe accident victims should be able to protect their interests by knowing their rights when they have been hurt. We provide a free consultation for people injured in accidents. You can talk to us about the specifics of your accident, ask questions, and learn more about what rights you may have when you've been hurt. Find out more today by calling the Cape Coral accident attorneys at Wolfson & Leon at (239) 471-0714.

Some of the most common causes of car accidents in Cape Coral include:

• Speeding
• Changing lanes without checking blind spots
• Reckless or careless driving
• Driver distraction
• Running stop signs or red lights
• Failure to yield when entering the highway
• Driver inexperience
• Poor visibility
• Not following the rules of the road
• Drowsiness or impairment
• Tailgating
• Dangerous weather

If your family is affected by a motor vehicle crash, it is a good idea to take steps to protect your interests. After seeking medical attention, you should speak with a Cape Coral car accident lawyer to understand what rights you may have when you've been injured. You can find out more by calling Wolfson & Leon today at (239) 471-0714.

The fast speed and the weight of motor vehicles can result in serious injuries when a crash occurs. Even a minor car accident may produce painful injuries that take days or weeks to recover from. Typical injuries people experience when involved in a car crash include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Broken or crushed bones
• Burns
• Herniated discs
• Damage to internal organs
• Whiplash
• Neck or back injuries
• Deep lacerations
• Scrapes and bruises
• Sprains and strains

When injured in a motor vehicle accident, your priority should be to seek medical attention. Even if you feel ok after being hit, it is a good idea to get checked out by a doctor as it may not be evident that you've been hurt. You may have hit your head or injured your back or neck from the jolt of the accident. Or, you may have broken a bone or strained ligaments that you aren't aware of. Getting checked out by a medical professional can prevent you from making an unknown injury even worse.

When you've been hurt in a car accident, your first inclination may be to settle with your insurance company. While this may be a good course of action for a minor crash, you may find that you don't receive the full benefits you could be entitled to if your accident is severe.

The State of Florida requires drivers to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. This coverage automatically kicks in to cover car repairs, medical bills, and other damage caused by the crash. Yet if your injuries are severe or the insurance company disputes your claim, you could lose out on any benefits you are entitled to recover. Protect your interests by seeking the help of a Cape Coral car accident lawyer when you've been badly hurt in a car accident.

If you are badly hurt in a Cape Coral car crash, you may be entitled to benefits to cover:

• Necessary medical treatment, hospitalization, surgery, and physical rehabilitation
• When severe injuries prevent you from working during your treatment and recovery period, you could be reimbursed for wages you lost.
• In-home care, medical transportation, and medical equipment

While dealing with your car insurance company may seem to be the easiest course of action, you could find yourself financially strapped if your injuries are more severe than expected or your recovery time is longer than your doctor predicted. Or your injuries could be extensive that permanently alter your way of life. Your future earning potential could be drastically affected, or you may need continuous care in your home to complete basic tasks. To ensure you get the benefits you are entitled to, you should speak with a Cape Coral automobile accident lawyer as soon after your accident as possible.

Your health is always your priority when you've been involved in a motor vehicle crash. Whether your injuries are extensive or you have a few cuts and bruises, you should always have a doctor or medical professional check you out as soon as you can after an accident.

Other steps to take after you have been in a car accident include:

• Contact the police and get a copy of the report that is filed
• Get the insurance and contact information for the other driver involved in the car accident
• Get the contact information for any witnesses to the crash
• You should take videos or pictures of the accident scene if you can.

To best protect your interests when you've been injured, you should speak with a Cape Coral accident attorney. Learn more about your rights and the compensation you could receive when you've been hurt in a Cape Coral accident by calling (239) 471-0714 today.

For more than 55 years, the Law Offices of Wolfson & Leon have represented Cape Coral residents severely hurt in car accidents. Our Cape Coral car accident attorneys team is dedicated to helping accident victims get the compensation they need to pay for their medical care and replace the income they lost as they recovered from their injuries. We handle all areas of your case, from helping you build your case, filing paperwork, and negotiating a settlement on your behalf. If necessary, our team of Cape Coral accident lawyers will defend your rights in court.

Wolfson & Leon represent injured victims in Cape Coral and its surrounding communities of Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Rotonda, North Port, Venice, and Osprey. When you are badly hurt in a car crash, call our Cape Coral accident attorneys today at (239) 471-0714.