Boynton Beach Car Accident Lawyer

At Frankl Kominsky, our Car Accident Lawyers in Boynton Beach understand how difficult it can be to recover damages from medical bills and lost wages after an accident. Our experienced legal team has helped more than 6,000 clients recover compensation and move on with their lives.

According to the Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, in 2018, there were more than 26,000 auto accidents in Palm Beach County. The report also stated that of all the auto accidents, over 180 resulted in fatalities.

Palm Beach County Crash Statistics

• Car Accidents involving Pedestrian: 595 with 42 fatalities
• Bicycle Accidents involving a motorist: 422
• Motorcycle Crashes: 450 with 28 fatalities
• Hit & Run Accidents: 7,449 with 13 fatalities

Top 14 Types of Car Accidents in Boynton Beach, Florida

Top 9 Most Dangerous Intersections for Car Accidents in Palm Beach County

Glades Road & 411 or State Road 7 in Boca Raton

Atlantic Ave & Military Trail in Delray Beach

Military Trail & Forest Hill in West Palm Beach

In 2018, which Law Enforcement Agency Responded to Auto Accidents in Palm Beach County?

• Police Department: 43.15% or 11,634
• Palm Beach County Sheriff Department: 39.92% or 10,763
• Florida Highway Patrol: 16.91% or 4,560

What are the Most Common Injuries after a Car Crash in Palm Beach County?

Serious Injuries

Concussions, Fractured Skull, Traumatic Brain Injuries: Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include change in mood including excessive anger or anxiety, poor speech such as difficulty forming sentences and slurred speech, changes in behavior such as abnormal laughing, crying, persistent repetition of words or actions

Spinal Cord Injuries: symptoms of a spinal injury include problems walking, inability to move your arms or legs, loss of control of the bladder and bowels, pain and stiffness in the neck or back area

Broken or Fractured Bones: symptoms of a broken or fractured bone include swelling or bruising over the affected area, severe pain especially when pressure is applied or when you try to move it, obvious deformity, loss of function in the injured area

Internal Bleeding: symptoms of internal bleeding includes shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, especially when standing, blood in the urine, abdominal pain.

Other Accident Related Injuries Include:

• Soft Tissue Injuries and Whiplash
• Lacerations, Cuts, Scrapes, Bruises, Road rash
• Herniated Discs or Back Injuries
• Dislocated Shoulders, Hips, Knees

Florida Car Accidents: What Damages Can You Claim

Medical Expenses
If you were injured in a car crash, it is essential to get the medical treatment you need to make a full recovery. Whether you require surgery, physical therapy, chiropractic treatments, MRIs, or need were prescribed medication, you could include these expenses in your compensation claim.

Extended or Long Term Medical Care
If you were involved in a devastating auto accident, your injuries may be so severe and could require extended or long term medical care such as home health care services, a homemaker, physical therapy or rehabilitation.

Modifications to Your Home or Vehicle to Accommodate a Disability
If your accident has left you with a permanent (or short term) disability, you might need to make adjustments to your life and your home, such as a chair or stair lift, customizing your home or vehicle to be wheelchair accessible. These are additional costs that come with a disability that should be covered by the responsible person.

Current and Future Lost Wages or Loss of Earning Capacity
When an individual sustains injuries in a car wreck, they should focus on their health and recovery. Which could mean they need to take time off from their regular work schedule for physical therapy, MRIs, or chiropractic treatments.

On occasion, the accident may experience serious injuries that limit their ability to perform their trade or routine work duties. This is very common for accident victims whose jobs require strenuous physical labor like a mechanic, repairman, or a construction worker.

How Our Boynton Beach Accident Attorneys Can Help You

With the increasing population in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County, the chances of being injured in a car crash continues to rise. If you or someone you love is hurt as a result of another's recklessness, we encourage you to call our injury firm.

While many law firms offer a broad range of legal services, it’s very important that you consider the guidance of an accident lawyer instead of an attorney who specializes in criminal, divorce, or family cases.

Our personal injury lawyers in Boynton Beach may be able to review the details of your claim such as the cause and scene of the accident, your injuries and medical records, and how the injury impacted your life to guide you throughout the insurance claim process.

Free Legal Advice After A Car Accident

What You Should and Should Not Do After A Car Accident in Florida

1. You Should Never leave the scene of the accident
2. You Should Call the Boynton Beach Police Department or the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department to report the car accident
   1. Request Your Police Report Here
3. You Should Document the scene of the accident by taking videos and photos of the property damage, collect witness statements and contact information
4. You Should Call EMS, Go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care for immediate medical treatment. Note: If you are looking for a hospital near you, these hospitals can treat car accident victims:
   1. Bethesda East - Open 24/7
   2. Bethesda West - Open 24/7
   3. All hospitals and urgent cares in Boynton Beach

1. You Should Never Speak the Insurance Companies for Property Damage, Injuries or Give a recorded statement.
2. Call for or Schedule A Free Consultation with Our Injury Lawyers

How Long Do I Have To File A Car Accident Claim in Florida

Florida Statutes: Boynton Beach Car Accidents

In Florida, the statute of limitations to bring a personal injury claim involving negligence is two (2) years from the date of the accident. If the statute expires, you will lose your opportunity to file a lawsuit.

Teen Car Accident Lawyer

Teenagers in Boynton Beach and around the country find freedom when they turn 16 and obtain their driver's license. Suddenly, they can travel to school, jobs, friend’s houses, restaurants, malls, and other locations without having a parent drop them off or pick them up. This freedom is often the first sign of adulthood and independence.

However, teenage drivers lack experience - and sometimes maturity - which can lead to serious consequences. The leading cause of death for teens in the United States is car accidents. Moreover, teenagers are more likely than adults to get into auto accidents of any type.

If you or a loved one in Boynton Beach has been injured in a car accident involving a teenage driver, the lawyers at Frankl Kominsky can help you recover damages related to the crash.

Statistics Involving Teenage Drivers

Regardless of how much driving practice a teenager in Boynton Beach experiences before taking their driving test, they are still relatively inexperienced when they get that license to drive. That inexperience, combined with teenagers’ sense of immortality, risk-taking behavior, peer pressure, and other factors can create an explosive cocktail when they get behind the wheel.

In 2013, 2,163 teenagers in the United States between the ages of 16 and 19 died in automobile accidents. That means six teens between 16 and 19 died every day as a result of a car accident. That same year, 243,243 teenagers were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries due to car crashes.

Teenagers between 16 and 19 are more likely than any other age group to be involved in car accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, teenagers are more than three times more likely than drivers 20-years-old or older to be in a fatal car accident.

The highest risk for a car accident is a 16-year-old driver. Teenagers’ crash and near-crash rates during the first 18 months after receiving licenses are almost four times the rates of adults.

Alcohol and drug use increases the risk of accidents involving teenage drivers. Although teenagers are less likely than adults to drive when under the influence of alcohol, a teenager who does drive after drinking is more likely to become involved in an accident than an adult. In 2014 about 26% of fatally-injured drivers ages 16 to 19 tested positive for alcohol.

Causes of Teenage Automobile Accidents

A 2014 study by CC McDonald, V Kandadai, MS Sommers, and FK Winston found that newly-licensed teen drivers have what they call a "significant skill deficit" which increases the risk of an accident. They note that because of these deficits, teenagers are more likely to be involved in crashes that involve left runs, rear end or rear impact accidents, and running off the road.

The same study found that 75 percent of serious accidents involving teenage drivers are the result of three common errors. Those errors are failure to scan to detect and respond to hazards; driving too fast for road conditions; and distracted driving. Distracted drivers cause 58% of accidents involving drivers between 16 and 19.

Self Driving Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Excitement is building in Boynton Beach, Florida, and around the nation over self-driving vehicles. The idea of a car that drives itself while passengers are free to text, talk, read or even work, is appealing to many Boynton Beach residents. It is even more exciting because the technology is rapidly making this futuristic idea a reality.

While self driving cars bring many advantages, they also introduce new risks. There are growing questions about liability if a self driving vehicle is involved in an accident. If you suffer injuries from an accident involving a self driving car - whether you are a passenger in that car or whether you are in another vehicle - the issue of which insurance company pays for those damages is complex and still evolving. The lawyers at Frankl Kominsky are at the forefront of this emerging area of law, and are prepared to help anyone injured in an accident involving self-driving vehicles.

Are Self Driving Vehicles Here?

Newspapers and magazines around the country, and around the world, are reporting on the rapid technological advances involving self driving vehicles. Boynton Beach residents likely have seen stories in local newspapers, on television, and in other publications about the avalanche of companies now working on these new-age automobiles. Google (Alphabet), Apple, Chrysler, Honda, Tesla, Ford, Navigant and Hyundai are just some of the companies racing to hit the road first with an autonomous vehicle.

All this effort suggests we are only a few years away from the reality of self driving cars. The latest predictions are that there will be at least 10 million self-driving cars on America's roadways by 2020. That means that in just three years, Boynton Beach residents are likely to see autonomous vehicles in their neighborhoods, on highways, and in parking lots.

And long before 2020, Boynton Beach will almost certainly see some self driving cars puttering around without a human driver behind the wheel.

What are the Advantages?

Supporters for self driving cars note a number of advantages. For the passenger/driver, it creates an opportunity to perform a variety of activities as they commute. If they don't have to pay attention to the road, they can engage in other activities with little concern for what is happening around them. Imagine Boynton Beach residents watching sporting events or shopping online or even napping as they head to Fort Lauderdale airport to catch their flight.

Advocates for autonomous vehicles also tout the cars for their elimination of "human error" in accidents. According to these individuals, accidents from distracted driving, driving under the influence, slow reaction times, lack of care, and other human-related errors will disappear.

No More Accidents?

Despite the rosy outlook, experts also admit that accidents will not disappear completely. Major developers of autonomous vehicles, including Uber and Tesla, publicly acknowledged that their cars have recently been involved in crashes. The fact that many autonomous vehicles require some human guidance means human error may still cause accidents, but even fully self driving cars will suffer some problems, including accidents. Some accidents will involve other cars, while others involve bikes, pedestrians, motorcycles, or property.

So Whose Fault Is It?

The sticky question with self driving cars is who is at fault. In cases where human interaction is required, the human may have liability. However, in other cases, the liability will fall on the car manufacturer or the creator of the software.

Each state is creating its own laws regarding liability for accidents involving self driving vehicles. That means that Boynton Beach residents will fall under whatever legislation Florida ultimately selects.

As the case law evolves, the questions regarding accidents and self driving vehicles will be difficult. Each case will be different, and will require the assistance of skilled lawyers who are closely watching the evolving area of personal injury law.

Texting and Driving Accidents

Every Boynton Beach resident knows that cell phones have changed our lives. We are always just a phone call - or a text - away, and that includes when we are driving. With in-car Wi-Fi, we can also stream videos, watch our favorite sporting event, check emails, and even shop while we are in our cars.

Of course, this functionality has a significant downside. There are an increasing number of accidents involving distracted drivers who are using cell phones. Even hands-free texting or calling can distract the driver and increase the chance of an accident.

Frankl Kominsky are experienced car accident attorneys who have represented numerous individuals or the families of individuals involved in distracted driving accidents.

Cell Phones and Driving

Cell phones are now an integral way of life for those in Boynton Beach and around the country. According to the Consumer Electronics Associations, the number of cell phones in the United States now exceeds the US population.

A 2016 study by the Pew Research Center shows the wide range of activities users conduct with their smart phones. Nine-in-ten smartphone owners use their phones for location-based information. In other words, they use them for driving directions, recommendations or other information related to their location. That means drivers are actively interacting with their cell phone while they are driving.

Other prevalent activities, according to Pew, include watching movies or television, listening to music, checking sports scores, or checking stock prices.

Of course, calling and texting remain important activities for cell phone owners. Pew reports these activities, as well as video chats or video calls, have increased by double digits since 2015. In the last year alone, text messages have increased 16 percent, with 1.138 trillion text message sent in 2016 alone.

And for many cell phone owners, these activities continue when they get behind the wheel of a car.

The Danger of Using a Cell Phone While Driving

Cell phone users who drive are often distracted from the primary task at hand, driving safely. The National Safety Council reports that drivers using cell phones lead to 1.6 million car accidents every year. The most often discussed danger of cell phone use while driving is texting while driving. Approximately 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving. Additionally, one out of every four car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving.

But texting is not the only dangerous activity using cell phones when driving. Talking on a cell phone can be distracting, with the driver focusing on the conversation rather than the road. Many drivers look at the cell phone screen when following directions, or they reach down to adjust volume, skip songs on online radio, or "glance" to see what is flashing across the screen.

Even hands free cell phone devices can cause distraction and lead to accidents. According to a study by the National Safety Council:

Vision is the most important sense for safe driving. Yet, drivers using hands-free phones (and those using handheld phones) have a tendency to “look at” but not “see” objects. Estimates indicate that drivers using cell phones look but fail to see up to 50 percent of the information in their driving environment. Distracted drivers experience what researchers call inattention blindness, similar to that of tunnel vision. Drivers are looking out the windshield, but they do not process everything in the roadway environment that they must know to effectively monitor their surroundings, seek and identify potential hazards, and respond to unexpected situations.

In other words, literally any cell phone use by a Boynton Beach driver can prove distracting and increase the chances of an accident.

Side Impact Accidents

One too-common type of accident is a side impact, "side-swipe," "t-bone" or "broad side" accident. This type of crash involves the front of one vehicle crashing into the side of another vehicle.

The lawyers at Frankl Kominsky have vast experience in representing victims, and families of victims, of side impact car accidents. Our attorneys know that side impact accidents often cause serious injury because of the lack of safety equipment at the point of impact and the high rates of speed that are often involved in these kinds of accidents. We know that legal settlements need to include the long view, looking not only at current expenses but also at long term needs of the victim or their families.

The Impact of Side Impact Accidents

Statistics show that side impact crashes can cause serious damage. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that approximately 13% of all car accidents are T-bone accidents. Yet side impacts account for 25% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths. More than 50% of all automobile accident deaths involve a side impact collision.

Why Side Impact Accidents are Dangerous

Side impact crashes in Boynton Beach can cause more injuries and more severe injuries than accidents involving other parts of the car. This is because many of the areas in the "middle" of the car are then metal and glass, and do not have the same safety features that are present in other parts of the car. For example, they may not have side-impact airbags, and the door or quarter panels may not be thick enough to provide a strong protective barrier for the driver or passenger.

Side-impact accidents can also cause extensive injury because they are more prone to rolling over, being pushed into other vehicles or off the side of the road, or being pushed into property (such as buildings or utility poles).

Some of the injuries suffered by Boynton Beach victims of side impact accidents include broken bones, major cuts and abrasions, internal injuries, brain injuries, neck and spine injuries, facial injuries, and others.

Rear End Collisions

A rear impact collision is simply an accident where the front one vehicle, usually a bumper, makes contact with the back of another car.

Rear end collisions are the most common types of automobile collisions, with almost two million crashes taking place every year in the United States. In 2014, approximately 32.4 percent of total crashes are rear impact accidents. Of those accidents, 1,966 involved fatalities, 522,000 involved injuries, and 1,442,000 caused only property damage.

Causes of Rear End Collision

Rear end collisions happen for a number of reasons, usually involving situations where the front driver must apply brakes quickly and the driver behind is not able to respond as fast. Some of the most common reasons for a rear impact crash are distracted driving, speeding, tailgating, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, inclement weather, or unsafe road conditions.

The explosion of cell phone use in cars in Boynton Beach, either texting or driving, has increased the number of distracted driving accidents, many of which involve rear-end crashes.

One point for individuals in Boynton Beach involved in a rear end accident is that while it is generally the fault of the driver in the rear, that is not always the case. There are situations where the driver in front is at fault or partially at fault, raising the complexity of the situation.

Rear End Injuries

Rear end accidents can appear benign, but can cause serious injuries. Whiplash and other neck injuries are the most common problems after a rear end collision, and may not immediately present themselves. "Whiplash" is a lay term meaning pain or discomfort in the neck and shoulder area that is the result of necks, shoulders and spines violently extending beyond their normal range. Approximately 20 percent of people involved in rear end accidents suffer from this type of injury. Other common injuries from rear impact accidents include:

• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injury
• Brain injury
• Facial trauma
• Injuries to limbs
• Internal bleeding and organ damage
• Broken ribs
• Seatbelt and airbag injury

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