March 15, 2019, marked one year since the shocking FIU pedestrian bridge collapse; an incident that killed six people and injured eight more. Two of those victims are represented by Andres Beregovich, Esq. of The Beregovich Law Firm as they navigate multiple lawsuits related to the incident.
Our clients, a husband and wife, were in a car almost directly underneath the bridge when it collapsed. They escaped with their lives, but not the front end of their vehicle, and suffered traumatic physical and emotional injuries as a result of the collapse. A year later and they have both lost their jobs due to their inability to work and are still seeing physical therapists and psychologists for treatment related to the accident.
Click here to read a recent Miami New Times story about the situation.
“Alive, But Still Suffering”
To add insult to injury, the couple has had trouble getting insurers to pay out under their policies and are faced with mounting bills. That’s unacceptable to Andres Beregovich, their personal injury attorney.
“They’re alive, so they’re still suffering, and these companies, the only thing they care about is their bottom line,” explained personal injury attorney, Andres Beregovich. “The defendants have a great opportunity right now to stop my clients suffering right now. And the ball’s in their court right now as to whether they want to do it the hard way or the easy way.”
The easy way would be to pay the victims the insurance money they are due or to provide the insurance coverage that they’ve paid for. The hard way is to continue to litigate the issue, “I’d prefer to do things the easy way and so would my clients, but we’re not being given much of a choice, so the hard way it is,” said Beregovich.
Advocating For Victim’s Rights
Beregovich is helping his clients on multiple fronts, bringing a negligence lawsuit against the companies that designed and built the bridge and defending his clients from countersuits brought by insurance providers who don’t want to provide coverage for his clients.
“To me, it’s absolutely disgusting,” Beregovich says. “These are very complicated insurance issues where everyone is just pointing the finger at each other.”
This situation is a perfect example of how Andres Beregovich fights for victim’s rights even when the situation looks bleak. In fact, Beregovich argues that those bleak situations make it even more crucial that victims explore their legal rights.
“Victims can’t do this by themselves. They need help from someone who is familiar with all the tricks and intimidation tactics that businesses and insurers use to avoid responsibility. Helping people who are suffering and really need a win is what drives me. I fight for the little guys so they can hopefully move past their traumatic incident and get on with their lives.”
Have You Been Injured? Contact The Beregovich Law Firm
If you have been injured in an accident and want to explore your legal options, contact The Beregovich Law Firm. We’ll listen to your side of the story, examine the evidence, and provide you with honest advice about your situation.
Call (800) 631-9009 or email us to arrange a free consultation.
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