What if the cause of my Florida car accident is not clear?
If the cause of your auto accident in Florida is not clear, you should contact a competent attorney as soon as possible. There are many ways an accident can happen. For example, there are multiple rear-end car collisions where you are not sure who caused the first collision or even if there was more… Read More »
What should I look for in hiring an attorney to represent me in my Florida auto accident case?
There are many types of qualifications that a competent attorney has for Florida auto accident victims. You should ask the attorney how many cases they’ve handled representing people injured in car accidents? What percentage of their personal practice is devoted to auto accident cases? How long have they practiced in the state of Florida?… Read More »
What if the driver who hit me in Florida was drinking?
If the driver of the car that hit you is drinking, you still have a personal injury claim. You may also have some additional claims if that person is found and convicted to be driving under the influence. Such claims are normally called punitive damages, where you would be able to recover damages beyond… Read More »
Who is going to pay for my medical expenses following my Florida car accident?
After you’ve been injured in a Florida car accident, you may have questions about who is going to pay for your medical expenses. The at-fault insurance company is required to pay your unpaid medical bills and your future medical care needs. In addition, you may also qualify for what’s called no-fault benefits. Those generally… Read More »
What information should I obtain after my Florida car accident?
After your Florida car accident, it’s very important that you obtain certain types of information. Make sure the police are called so that you can obtain a crash report, a driver’s information exchange, or other information from the police officer after your accident so that you know who the other parties are involved in… Read More »
Who pays for my injuries if I am injured in a Florida car accident?
If you’ve been injured in a Florida car accident, the at-fault driver and their insurance company are required to pay for your injuries. That includes your medical bills, your lost wages, and your pain and suffering. You may also qualify for what’s called no-fault benefits from your own insurance company, a resident relative or… Read More »
What is liability insurance?
Liability insurance in terms of a Florida car accident case means that, that’s the insurance that you need to make what’s called a bodily injury liability claim. Liability insurance protects a person that causes an accident and hurts them.
Who will pay for my rental car following my Florida car accident?
After a Florida car accident the at fault insurance company is required to pay for a rental car company for you as part of your property damage claim. Often times there are multiple vehicles that are involved in a car accident and a rental car is not always easy to get after an accident…. Read More »
What is the first thing I should do after a Florida car accident?
After you’ve been involved in an accident in the state of Florida, unless you need immediate emergency attention, you need to stay on the accident scene. Call the police. Make sure that you tell the police officer how the accident happened. It’s also very important after an auto accident that you obtain photographs of… Read More »
Will I have to go to court for my Florida auto accident case?
You may have to go to court for your Florida auto accident case. Remember, though, that many cases resolve without lawsuits ever being filed. Even if a lawsuit is filed, most times the case still does not go to trial. In those instances where you must go to court, please ensure you have competent… Read More »
