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Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most commonly asked questions by our prospective clients
What should I do immediately after my car accident?
The first thing you should do is seek medical attention. You should always make sure you and everyone involved has the medical attention that is needed. If the accident is minor, and the vehicles are operable, move all vehicles involved to the side of the road. Call 911 to make sure a police officer files an accident report.
What if I don’t feel hurt?
It is common to not feel serious pain shortly after an accident. The rush of adrenaline during a car accident can sometimes reduce the sensation of significant pain. Sometimes, it will take days for you to experience significant pain. It will make things much easier if you visit a doctor immediately after an accident to properly assess your injuries.
What do I do if the insurance adjuster calls me?
If you have an attorney on the case, you should never speak to the insurance adjuster and have them contact your attorney. The job of the insurance adjuster is to get a statement from you in order to decrease your damages or even eliminate liability from their insured.
How much is my personal injury claim worth?
It is very hard to tell what your claim is worth until all medical treatments and anything else necessary to the claim is finalized. Each claim is different as different people need different treatments. Our law firm, as well as any personal injury firm, will generally not promise any outcome.
What if I was partly to blame for the accident?
Another Florida rule here. You may recover damages as long as you were not completely at fault. Your damages will get reduced to the percentage of fault that you did not contribute to.
When do I get my settlement check?
Your settlement check usually comes shortly after the settlement agreement. Insurance companies want to finalize claims efficiently and effectively once a settlement has been reached. Once your attorney receives the check, your attorney will give you a settlement statement that outlines everything that happened in the claim, including the amount of settlement, minus any attorney’s fees, court costs and any other necessary deductions.
What if I don’t know if my car accident is worth filing a claim?
Making the decision to pursue your car accident claim should not be made alone. Contact our office for a free case evaluation. Our team will work with you to evaluate your potential claim. We look at anything you and our team feel is necessary to bring to the evaluation. We look at the pictures taken at the scene, the police report, the injuries you feel you have sustained and to the damage done to your property. After making a diligent evaluation, from there we will decide what is the best option.
How long do I have until I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
Pursuant to the Florida Statutes 95.11, you have four (4) years from the date of the accident to bring a negligence claim.
What damages are involved in a personal injury claim?
Personal injury damages are separated into two categories: economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages are calculated damages. These are the damages that are measurable. Good examples of economic damages are medical bills, lost wages, earning capacity, future damages and property damage. Noneconomic damages are those that are subjective. Good examples of noneconomic damages are pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment and mental anguish.