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Car Accident

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.

Top 5 Reasons You Need a Port St. Lucie Car Accident Attorney

You’ve been involved in a serious Florida car accident; you are thinking about “doing it yourself” and taking on the insurance companies alone.

Why do I need an attorney?

  1. Expert Advice: If you had a serious heart condition, you wouldn’t try to fix it yourself—would you? In serious situations, someone who is a true authority on the subject and has experience in dealing with it every day will be worth your investment.
  2. Loss of Time: The insurance companies are out to pay you as little as possible. Consider the time that will be taken away from work and family as you try to fight large corporations alone.
  3. Loss of Money: Lack of knowledge could translate into insurance companies taking financial advantage.
  4. Limited Time to Sue: Statutes vary by location. If the process is not completed within a certain time frame, you will lose your rights.
  5. Proving your case can be complex: There are many variables involved in a car accident. Having a legal professional used to ascertaining all of the factors is CRITICAL.

Don’t make the mistake of facing serious Port St. Lucie car accidents on your own. While on our website today, take advantage our FREE book: Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. If you have experienced loss due to a serious Florida car accident, contact Fetterman & Associates.