FLORIDA CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
WHY HIRE AN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?
You may think that you can handle the insurance claim yourself, but fighting for fair compensation without a lawyer is difficult. If you are without representation, insurance may very well try to take advantage of you and make a lowball offer. A lawyer with experience in car accidents can help you handle the paperwork and the negotiation process while you focus on healing from your injuries.
Where a lawyer can really be beneficial is if you miss work or your injuries leave you permanently disabled in some fashion. Medical expenses and lost wages from work are easily calculated, but your inability to provide for your family, accomplish tasks or any strain on your relationship are not. A lawyer can ensure that you receive payment for non-economic damages.
GET LEGAL HELP FROM A FLORIDA CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY TODAY!
If you have fallen victim to the car wrecks in Florida, you need to speak to a Florida car accident lawyer right away in order to protect your rights. Attorney Jean Walkens Merilien is a Florida accident lawyer who can help. Do not let the insurance company take advantage of you! You can count on us to negotiate with the insurance company to make sure you get fair value for your claim. Our office handles all automobile accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means accident victims pay us nothing unless we recover money for you! Call us now for a free consultation and to find out how much your case is worth.
JUSTICE MATTERS!
If you or a close family member suffered a serious injury in a car crash that was caused by someone else, you can’t help feeling the unfairness of your having to suffer when you did nothing wrong. It offends your sense of justice! You are suffering—physically, emotionally, and financially, for someone else’s wrongdoing. Fortunately, you have recourse against the party who caused your losses by filing a legal claim to recover money for your financial and quality-of-life damages. Although no amount of money is ever adequate compensation for the loss of a loved one, or of your health, making a claim against the responsible party is important in several ways:
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It can provide you with the means to obtain the healthcare you need.
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It can ease your financial burden by getting your medical bills paid and compensating you for your lost earnings, or those of a deceased family member whom your family relied on for support.
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It can provide a sense of closure.
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It can force the wrongdoer to face up to the harm done and possibly prevent a recurrence of the behavior that led to your losses.
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It can restore your sense of justice.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN FLORIDA
Take these steps immediately after an accident to help protect your right to a claim for compensation for your damages
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Contact the Police
The first thing you should do after an accident is to contact the police and emergency medical personnel. While waiting for help to arrive, refrain from moving your vehicle unless leaving it poses a greater safety risk. You should move to a safe area and stay out of traffic.
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Seek Medical Care
If you feel even the slightest bit injured, accept medical care. You may not even realize you are injured until the next day or later. A doctor or medical staff may catch injuries, such as a concussion, early on. If you don’t want to ride to the hospital in an ambulance, have a friend drive you to the hospital for a complete examination.
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Collect Contact Information
Collect the names, phone numbers, addresses, license plate numbers, and insurance information from all people involved in the collision. You should also collect information from all potential witnesses who may testify on your behalf in your Florida injury claim.
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Photograph the Accident Scene
If you have a camera, take photographs of the accident scene from all angles. If you or your passengers sustained injuries, these should be photo-documented as well. Your attorney, as part of your Florida injury claim, may use the accident photographs as evidence.
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Take Notes About Your Car Accident
Write down the details regarding your car accident, such as the events that lead up to it as well as the weather and road conditions. Memories can often fade over time, so these notes will play an important role in your injury claim. If you are injured, document the extent of your injuries, any pain you experience, and the medical treatments you have received. If you have to miss work as a result of your injuries or doctor’s appointment, this should also be noted.
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Hire a Car Accident Attorney
If you have been seriously injured, hire an experienced car accident attorney to help you with your Florida injury claim. Your attorney can gather evidence and negotiate with the insurance company to help you recover a fair settlement. If a compromise cannot be reached, your attorney will prepare your injury case for trial.
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Request Your Police Report
Request the police report from your car accident. The report will contain notes regarding the accident, including when it occurred, the weather conditions, and the location of the accident scene. It may also contain the officer’s opinion on who was at fault for the accident. If the officer believed that the other party caused the accident, this can help when negotiating with the insurance company or if your Florida injury claim goes to trial
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