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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Four Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Palm Beach Auto Accident Case

If you have been seriously injured in a Florida car crash, you need to order Palm Beach car accident lawyer Evan Fetterman’s book, Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. It contains the information you MUST KNOW to protect your rights after a Florida auto accident.

After your involvement in a Palm Beach automobile accident, you need to be careful. Don’t make these four mistakes that would wreck your Palm Beach accident case:

  • Trusting Insurance Companies – Insurance companies are very skilled in getting victims of Palm Beach car crashes to sign away their rights to a fair settlement. Do not sign anything, do not give any recorded statements, and do not let yourself be fooled! The insurance companies are not on your side. Their goal is to settle your case for as little as possible, even if that means leaving you with serious injuries and piles of unpaid medical bills.
  • Divulging Information Online – In this day and age, EVERYTHING is online. Your life story, photos, and every moment of your life is documented. Even though you may love to share every experience with your friends on Facebook and Twitter, you need to think twice about divulging auto accident information. Because, even though your friends may not have any use for this information, the insurance companies – who will be sure to check these sites – will.
  • Not Documenting Your Injuries – Anytime you have a surgery, doctor’s appointment, hospital visit, or any other incident, take notes! Document your injuries by keeping paperwork and receipts or by taking photos and videos. Any records you keep could be used to help you and prove the extent of your injuries at a later date.
  • Not Consulting With an Attorney – Consulting with a Palm Beach car crash attorney is one of the smartest moves you can make. A lawyer can help you understand your rights, will let you know if you even have a case, and can help you understand what will happen as your case progresses. A consultation with a Palm Beach car wreck lawyer in our office is ABSOLUTELY FREE, so what do you have to lose?

If you have been injured in a Palm Beach auto accident, contact Fetterman & Associates today. Schedule a FREE consultation before you make a mistake that could wreck your auto accident case.