When to call a lawyer after a car accident

When to Call a Lawyer After a Car Accident

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Car accidents are a common occurrence, and it can be difficult to know when you need assistance from a car accident lawyer. It may depend on the circumstances, but this blog will explore potential situations where hiring a lawyer could make sense. We’re often asked when you should call a lawyer after a car accident. It can be confusing to decide whether to get a lawyer involved in your case from the very beginning or wait until later. After all, insurance companies love to take advantage of those who don’t know their legal rights. The good news is that we’ve created this blog post for those questions and issues so that you can have an easier time making that decision and knowing what your options are.   When to Call a Lawyer After A Car Accident Having a lawyer after an accident can be a huge help. A skilled lawyer will be able to prove your case and make sure you’re compensated for your losses. If you have any injuries, a lawyer can also help you recover the cost of your medical bills. If you find yourself in any of the following situations, you should absolutely consider contacting an attorney. …

4 Types of Catastrophic Car Accident Injuries That Should Be Compensated

4 Types of Catastrophic Car Accident Injuries That Should Be Compensated

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Catastrophic car accident injuries require serious medical attention. This article discusses a few situations in which you should seek compensation. Not all car accident injuries require the same amount of medical attention. Not all of them cause the same amount of pain and suffering, either. A catastrophic injury can change your life forever, leaving you with piles of medical bills and unable to work. On top of it all, your injury could leave you in constant pain and require years of rehabilitation to overcome—and that is often a best-case scenario. When your life is so irretrievably shattered, you deserve to be compensated. If you or a loved one suffer any of the following catastrophic injuries, you should speak to an attorney about what you need to do to get a fair settlement. Catastrophic Car Accident Injuries That Should Be Compensated Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries can cause a wide range of issues, from diminished sensation to complete paralysis. Paraplegia and quadriplegia—the loss of function of the legs or all limbs respectively—can mean a life spent in a wheelchair. Aside from the lifelong cost of care following a spinal cord injury, there are also damages like loss of enjoyment and …

Your Whiplash Injury Claim Amount Could Hinge on This

Your Whiplash Injury Claim Amount Could Hinge on This

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Interested in learning how to protect your whiplash injury claim amount? This article discusses one critical aspect you may not have considered. Thousands of car accidents happen every day, and a large portion of those accidents result in some sort of neck injury. Since they see them so frequently, insurance companies are all too familiar with whiplash injuries—and how to avoid paying out for them. You should do everything you can to keep your claim free of any mistakes that might help your insurance company deny your claim. And that includes one seemingly simple choice you make following an accident. The Doctor You Choose Could Make or Break Your Case When you visit a doctor for treatment after your accident, you should be careful to choose someone who is reputable and qualified to treat your injuries. While you may not have a choice about the doctor who treats you first if you are in need of emergency medical services, you can choose where you go once you are no longer in immediate danger. This choice could prove to be one of the most important in the insurance claim process. The size of your whiplash injury claim amount could be impacted …

Should I Try to Handle My Accident Claim without a Car Insurance Attorney?

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For many car accident insurance claims, you should be able to go through the filing process without a problem, even if you do not consult with or hire a car insurance attorney, as long as the car insurance company acts in good faith. However, if you sustained injuries or someone close to you died as a result of an accident, your best course of action is to find an attorney you can trust to get you the justice you deserve. Here are four other reasons you should hire an attorney to take care of your claim. Your Policy Limits Might Not Be Enough to Cover Your Injuries In Florida, we operate as a no-fault insurance state, which means that each driver first must file a claim with their own insurance. While being a no-fault state makes accidents that do not result in injury or significant damage easier to handle, it also has drawbacks. For instance, when the cost of damages exceeds your insurance policy’s limits, things can get complicated. With multiple insurance policies in play and several parties trying to protect their interests, it is best to let a professional who knows how to navigate such a complex situation handle …

In a Rear End Collision, Can I Be Held Liable for Damages If I Was Hit from Behind?

In a Rear End Collision, Can I Be Held Liable for Damages If I Was Hit from Behind?

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When you get rear ended while driving, you might think that you can’t be held liable for the accident. In most rear end collision cases in Florida, that’s true—the rear driver is usually found to be at fault. The reason rear end accidents usually favor the driver who is struck from behind is that Florida courts use a rebuttable presumption—an assumption that stands unless another party contests it—in such car accidents. What you might not realize, though, is that in certain situations you can be held liable as the front driver. You never know when someone will hit you from behind. Here’s what you should know. When the Front Vehicle Can Be Held Responsible in a Rear End Collision In Florida, the law follows what is known as “comparative negligence” to assign liability in auto accidents. For instance, the jury in the case could find you 20% liable and the other driver 80% liable, which would reduce the compensation you would receive in a settlement. In a rear end collision, you could be assigned some or even all of the responsibility for the accident in certain situations. For example, if the evidence were to show that you were driving erratically …

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Distracted Driving in Florida: 5 Tips to Keep You Safe on the Road

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According to the CDC, 3,450 people were killed in 2016 because of distracted driving in the United States. If that number doesn’t make you stop, then let’s consider the impact of distracted driving in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently said that in 2016, 50,000 accidents happened because of distractions behind the wheel. In those accidents, 233 people died. Many others were injured. Perhaps numbers such as these are part the reason that the Florida legislature passed and DeSantis signed into law a bill that took effect July 1. The new law treats texting while driving as a primary offense, which means that law enforcement can now pull over drivers simply for texting or messing with their phone while their car is in motion. The point behind this law is to keep people safe. That’s also the point behind this blog post. What Is Distracted Driving? There are three types of distracted driving: Visual – taking your eyes off the road Manual – taking your hands off the wheel Cognitive – concentrating on things other than driving Want to avoid distracted driving and make the road a safer place for everyone? Put these simple tips into practice to help reduce distracted …

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Advice from an Auto Accident Attorney: Settling a Claim

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If you’ve been involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you’re probably wondering about getting the compensation that you need. Hiring an auto accident attorney that can help you through the negotiation or even litigation process might not be at the top of your list of worries if you’re still trying to recover your losses, but we still want you to have the information that you need so that you can settle your claim and get back to your life. With that in mind, here’s what you need to know about settling your claim. What You Need to Understand about Getting Compensation We’ve written about gathering the evidence you need to get the most from your settlement before, so we won’t reiterate that here. You can read more about that in this post and this post. Suffice it to say that you need to gather as much evidence from the scene as you can. The other driver’s insurance company wants to make as much money as possible, so if they say that you haven’t given them enough evidence to prove your claim, you could be paid less than you should be paid, or you might be denied …