Canadians Injured In the U.S.A.: Florida Accidents
Canadians travel to Florida frequently for vacations and business. Unfortunately, accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. It is especially difficult to deal with a serious accident when you are a Canadian visiting Florida. If you are a Canadian injured in a car accident while in Florida, there are remedies available to compensate you for your losses.
Fortunately, Canadians involved in a Florida accident will often be able to access insurance benefits through their own Canadian insurance policy, even for car accidents that occurred in Florida. In addition to obtaining accident benefits or disability insurance payments from your Canadian insurer, you may also be able to claim against the insurance company for the other vehicle/driver in Florida.
If you are an Ontario resident, and were injured in a car accident in the United States, there is a chance that the at-fault party may be uninsured or underinsured. The other driver's insurance limits may not be sufficient to pay for your claim. Florida has lower minimun insurance requirements for drivers than Ontario. As such, you may be able to advance a claim in Ontario, Canada for the uninsured and underinsured benefits that form part of your Ontario motor vehicle insurance policy.
Cross border personal injury cases can be complex and you should not delay in consulting a Ontario personal injury lawyer to make sure your rights are fully protected.
Ontario personal injury lawyer, Andrew Iacobelli, obtained his Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Michigan State University and he is licensed to practice law in the province of Ontario and in the State of Michigan and State of Florida. Andrew is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal. Before returning to Ontario, Andrew resided in Florida where he litigated serious personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims in the United States. Andrew continues to maintain offices in Florida and has established a network of legal professionals in the United States with whom he is able to co-ordinate legal proceedings which must be conducted in the United States.
Fortunately, Canadians involved in a Florida accident will often be able to access insurance benefits through their own Canadian insurance policy, even for car accidents that occurred in Florida. In addition to obtaining accident benefits or disability insurance payments from your Canadian insurer, you may also be able to claim against the insurance company for the other vehicle/driver in Florida.
If you are an Ontario resident, and were injured in a car accident in the United States, there is a chance that the at-fault party may be uninsured or underinsured. The other driver's insurance limits may not be sufficient to pay for your claim. Florida has lower minimun insurance requirements for drivers than Ontario. As such, you may be able to advance a claim in Ontario, Canada for the uninsured and underinsured benefits that form part of your Ontario motor vehicle insurance policy.
Cross border personal injury cases can be complex and you should not delay in consulting a Ontario personal injury lawyer to make sure your rights are fully protected.
Ontario personal injury lawyer, Andrew Iacobelli, obtained his Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Michigan State University and he is licensed to practice law in the province of Ontario and in the State of Michigan and State of Florida. Andrew is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal. Before returning to Ontario, Andrew resided in Florida where he litigated serious personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims in the United States. Andrew continues to maintain offices in Florida and has established a network of legal professionals in the United States with whom he is able to co-ordinate legal proceedings which must be conducted in the United States.
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4440 PGA Blvd, Suite 600 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Telephone: 561-625-6133 Toll Free: 1-866-234-6093 If you are a Canadian resident injured in Florida, we may be able to meet with you in Florida. Iacobelli Law Firm has meeting facilities in West Palm Beach, and we can also arrange to meet with you in a more convenient location in Florida.
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