Dangerous and negligent drivers are all over the place in Florida. An accident is bound to happen every day. Millions of vehicles are on the road and thousands of people are moving at high rates of speed in large vehicles. It is a recipe for disaster. In fact, collisions involving passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers, pedestrians and motorcycles all have the potential to cause serious injury and even death.
Everyone has seen aggressive drivers on the road, or vehicles speeding by, or even individuals who appear to be operating their motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Our attorneys have seen just about every scenario imaginable. Put our experience to work for you. Don’t go it alone. The insurance adjusters handling your claim have also seen it all. Perhaps they have already worked on previous claims involving the same drunk driver or negligent driver. They want to try to save as much money as possible in resolving your claim. But, this is your only chance to recover for the injuries you sustained in the accident. You won’t get a second chance. Use a professional to assist you with the legal aspects of your claim while you attend to the visits to the doctor or rehabilitation specialist. Call us TODAY for a free consultation.
If you have been involved in an auto accident, you should be thoroughly examined by a doctor. Seemingly minor injuries often develop into major health problems. Even if you do not have any broken bones, cuts, lacerations or bruises, you may have sustained a soft-tissue injury to the muscles and tissues below the surface of your skin. This is especially true if any part of your body came in contact with the interior of your automobile during the collision. Damage to soft tissues can lead to long-term adverse effects. The at-fault party's insurance company is responsible for paying for all damages resulting from the accident.
A serious car accident can have a devastating effect on the lives of the victims and their families. A collision often results in a permanent injury. Victims are faced with a prolonged recovery period and months of treatment and therapy. From medical bills to lost wages, the financial considerations alone can cause tremendous strain. Having to negotiate with insurance companies about the value of your claim while you are undergoing treatment adds stress to an already stressful situation. In addition, you don’t want to worry about discussing the value of your property damage claim, as this becomes an added worry when you are trying to recover from your injuries. This stress is easily handled by the employees of the firm, which allows you to focus on your recovery.
Our lawyers will protect your legal rights and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. Once again, call us TODAY for a free no cost review of your accident
What To Do if You Are in a Car Accident?
Before leaving the scene of a car accident - regardless of who is at fault - it is important to collect the following information. Your attorney will need this data to help build an effective case:
Names and addresses of drivers, and driver's license numbers
Names and addresses of registered owners of the vehicles
Names and addresses of passengers
Names of insurance companies and policy numbers
Names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses
Location of the car accident
How the car accident occurred
Whether or not any of the drivers seem to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
Injuries
Damages to vehicles
Names of police officers that responded to the scene
Whether or not anyone admitted fault (Do NOT admit fault)
Have a camera handy…take pictures!!!!! Pictures are worth a thousand words
