Personal Injury Lawyer in Aventura, Summerlin

Accident Types We Handle at Adam S. Kutner

At Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, we have a team of experienced attorneys who handle different accident types, including:

Car Accidents

A driver who acts negligently on the road can crash into you. Examples of the negligent actions some drivers engage in include drunk driving, distracted driving, tailgating, running the red light, speeding, and unsafe lane changing. 

For instance, if a driver tailgates you, and you suddenly slow down or stop, perhaps due to a change in traffic flow or an obstruction on the road, they may not have time or space to respond accordingly. A rear-end accident can occur.

A car accident can result in broken bones, burns, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, soft tissue damage, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). If you sustain an injury in a crash, a car accident lawyer can help you recover your losses.

Truck Accidents

Due to the size and weight of trucks, truck accidents usually lead to serious injuries. A truck has a long stopping distance, and large blind spots. Thus, truck drivers need to be extra careful to avoid endangering the occupants of smaller vehicles. 

While you may avoid a truck’s blind spots, increase the safe following distance, and observe all traffic rules since a negligent truck driver can still put you at risk. For example, when they are drowsy, distracted, or drunk.

The truck driver’s employer may also be liable for the accident you are involved in. Some trucking companies have poor hiring practices, inadequately train drivers, neglect proper vehicle maintenance, pressure drivers to meet deadlines, and fail to perform the required drug tests. Such negligence on the company’s part can contribute to an accident.

Truck accidents can be complicated due to the severity of the injuries and the possibility of several liable parties. An accident attorney can help you navigate these complexities to smoothen your experience.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are commonly caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, unsafe lane changing, and errors when making a left turn.

Proving liability in motorcycle accidents can be challenging. Firstly, there is an unfair bias in such cases. Motorcycle riders are deemed to be dangerous — they are viewed to always engage in risky behaviors on the road. Additionally, since a rider is not as protected as a driver, they are more likely to sustain serious injuries. This means they may be unable to gather evidence at the scene. 

For these reasons, it’s crucial to work with a motorcycle accident lawyer to receive fair compensation.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Non-motorists have rights that should be respected by motorists. For example, pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks, intersections, on sidewalks, and shared paths. Cyclists have the right-of-way in bike lanes, and on bicycle paths. Cyclists can also safely use lanes of traffic. 

Drivers owe a duty of care to pedestrians and cyclists, as they are also road users. If a driver breaches this duty when you are walking, jogging, or riding a bike, and injures you, consider legal guidance to recover the damages you suffer.

Slip-And-Fall Accidents

If you slip and fall on someone else’s property because of a hazardous condition, like a spill, a wet floor, an uneven surface, or clutter, you can bring action against the property owner. They should have taken reasonable measures to keep their property safe, or warn you about the hazardous condition.

A slip-and-fall lawyer will help you gather evidence to show the property owner breached the duty of care they owed.

Wrongful Death Claims

The family of someone whose death is caused by a wrongful act, or neglect of another person can file a wrongful death claim. The surviving family members can claim medical expenses incurred before the death, lost income, and funeral and burial expenses.