West Palm Beach Personal Injury Law Firm

Car/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents

Serving Clients in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Martin, St. Lucie, Jupiter, Broward Counties and throughout South Florida since 1992

Florida Board Certified Lawyer

Serving Clients in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Martin, St. Lucie and Broward Counties

Car, truck, motorcycle, and other vehicle accidents, including boats and personal watercraft fall under the broad category of personal injury law. When negligence, wrongful conduct, or reckless behavior causes physical or mental impairment, or results in financial harm, you may file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages.

Across the U. S., motor vehicle accidents are a daily occurrence, resulting in millions of dollars in property damage, serious injuries and death. Unfortunately, many fatal and non-fatal car accidents occur right here in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Broward counties.

Protecting Your Legal Rights

When you are involved in a car accident, your life can change dramatically in mere seconds. If your injuries are serious or catastrophic, expenses for lifetime medical care may be astronomical.

To protect your interests and help you recover your losses, you will need an experienced lawyer skilled in personal injury law. At the Law Office of Michael J. Overbeck in Palm Beach County, our practice is devoted entirely too personal injury and wrongful death. We believe those who cause harm should be held responsible—a philosophy we diligently apply on behalf of our injured clients.

When we take your case, our goal is to hold liable parties responsible for the harm they cause and maximize the compensation you receive. Steps essential to building a substantive case and achieving positive results include:

• In-depth investigations
• Evidence preservation
• Proper Documentation
• Injury and accident scene photographs
• Settlement negotiations

While many car, truck, and motorcycle accident claims are resolved through negotiation, if reaching a full and fair settlement is not possible, Attorney Michael J. Overbeck has the trial skill and experience to take your case to trial and to help maximize your jury verdict.

No Cost, No Obligation Case Evaluation

When you suffer serious or catastrophic injuries in a car or other vehicle accident, it is essential to have an experienced trial attorney evaluate your case as soon as possible—ideally within 24 hours. The sooner case preparation begins, the greater the likelihood you will make a fair recovery. We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not owe a fee unless we recover damages for you.

For legal help and guidance, concerning your injury accident, fill the contact us form or call our Palm Beach County personal injury law firm at 1-866-720-6679.

How We Have Helped Some of Our Clients

Confidential Settlement – Wrongful death

Ken and Susan traveled to South Florida for their honeymoon. While driving a Chrysler Sebring convertible on scenic Ocean Drive in Boca Raton, a pick-up truck crossed the centerline and crashed into the couple's car. The accident killed Ken and injured Susan. Attorney Michael J. Overbeck successfully negotiated a large confidential settlement on behalf of Susan and Ken’s children against the pick-up truck driver and the car manufacturer.

$17,000,000 Verdict - Brain Injury

Shelly was in her mid-twenties when another driver ran a red light and plowed into the side of her vehicle. As a result, Shelly suffered significant trauma to her brain and was in a coma for an extended period. Shelly miraculously emerged from the coma, but had extensive physical limitations. Attorneys Michael J. Overbeck and Joe Reiter helped Shelly obtain a large multi-million dollar jury verdict.

Confidential Settlement - Spinal Cord Injury

While riding in a pick-up truck, Glenn was rear-ended. Glenn struck his head on the back window, breaking the glass. Nevertheless, Glenn thought he had no injury. Almost a year later, Glenn developed pain in his arms. A doctor determined that Glenn had a spinal cord condition known as syringomyelia, which was caused by or made worse by the truck accident. Because there was a delay in Glenn's symptoms, the defendent's insurance company refused to believe Glenn's condition was related to the accident. With the help of attorney Michael J. Overbeck, the Defendant's insurance company eventually paid a large settlement.

Undisclosed Substantial Recovery - Spinal Cord Injury

While driving her car, Sher was rear-ended by another driver. Sher believed her injuries were minor and therefore, received little treatment following the crash. Months later, Sher began having difficulty with her hands. Ultimately Sher was diagnosed with a severe spinal cord injury that required extensive neck surgery. After a number of law firms refused her case, Sher retained attorney Michael J. Overbeck, who was able to negotiate a substantial recovery for Sher with the defendant's insurance company.

$670,000 Verdict - Neck & Head Injury

A police officer working for the Town of Palm Beach, rear-end Sandy's car. Although there was little damage to either vehicle, Sandy suffered neck pain and headaches that would not go away. During a jury trial, the defense argued that Sandy's injuries were related to arthritis, not the car accident. Attorney Michael J. Overbeck represented Sandy at a jury trial and helped Sandy win a large verdict.