Auto Accident
If an auto accident occurs, state law requires that certain procedures must be followed. No matter who was at fault in a two car accident, both parties must stop at the scene. Drivers must exchange names and addresses and insurance company information. You should also call the police. The resulting police report will include details of the auto accident including damages and injuries. If someone has been injured, you should get a copy of the report as verification. Many states require that an auto accident report be filed with the department of motor vehicles within a certain time period. You should also report the accident to your insurance company immediately, even if no one was injured. If later, a claim is made against you as a result of the auto accident, your insurance company may be obligated to provide an attorney for your defense. If you're personally contacted by the other party or their lawyer you should refer all correspondence to your insurance company. You shouldn't deal directly with anyone who claims to be injured or damaged as a result of the auto accident. However, if you feel you have been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, you should immediately seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney. The issues related to claims of negligence, personal injury and insurance coverage are complicated and can be tricky for someone not experienced in this area. At Kinney, Fernandez & Boire we spend each and every work day seeking justice for victims of automobile negligence.
Car accidents and automobile accidents are common occurrences in hectic streets of Florida avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of car accidents and collisions in the United States every year.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6.3 million traffic accidents reported by the police last year, in which over 41,000 individuals were killed and an approximated 3.2 million people were injured. If you have been a victim of a car accident, you do not need to suffer alone. Our auto accident attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries you and your family deserves. It is important to know your legal rights.
The common causes of Car Accidents include:
- DUI / DWI
- Driver Fatigue
- Faulty Traffic Lights
- Truck Overturns
- Backing Up
- Pedestrian And Bicyclists
- Vehicle Collisions
- Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
- Loads That Shift Weight
- Bad Weather
- Bad Tire Problems
If you have sustained personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of an automobile accident, you should consult our car accident lawyer in the greater Tampa Bay area immediately to discuss a personal injury case. You may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and/or income losses.
If you have been injured, it is important that you seek legal advice immediately. It may be that you are entitled to compensation for your loss. This law firm has the resources and experience to fully evaluate your case. In general, in Florida, you have two years from the date of a car accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent person or entity that caused your injury, but there may be even earlier or later notice requirements.
Whatever the cause, if you’re hurt in an car accident in Florida, you need to protect your rights and get the level of care and compensation that you deserve. Car accidents are among the leading causes of personal injury and often accident victims mistakenly believe that they’re not seriously injured and they therefore don’t seek medical attention. Despite what the insurance company adjusters try to claim, even car accidents with relatively minor damage can cause real injuries to the occupants of the vehicle.
Nevertheless, for an auto accident victim without a personal injury lawyer Florida can be a difficult place to pursue an accident claim. This is just another reason that if you’re an car accident victim in Florida, you really shouldn’t go it alone. Tampa personal injury attorneys lead you through the legal process and fight for your rights. The Law Office Kinney, Fernandez, and Boire will protect your interests after you’ve been hurt and fight for the compensation that Flroida law says you deserve.
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