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Automobile Accidents
Auto accidents can cause severe,
debilitating and permanent injuries. Such injuries very often result
in significant financial losses to the individuals involved and
their families. The law provides an injured person with the right to
recover his or her damages from the at-fault party of the accident.
These damages can include but are not be limited to, medical
expenses, lost wages, vehicle repair, other economic losses.
Individuals are also entitled to recover for the pain and suffering
caused by their injuries. In addition any treatment they received
could be compensated on behalf of the responsible party. Although a
monetary recovery can never repair the damage which is done to the
individual, it can at least ease the financial burdens created by an
automobile accident.
The insurance company for the individual who caused the auto
accident will start their investigation immediately. It is the
insurance company's responsibility to try to limit the recovery of
the injured person to the lowest possible amount. Please take note
that the insurance company is not on your side despite anything they
might say to the contrary. After being involved in an accident
refrain from giving any recorded statement or speaking with the
insurance company about your losses and injury until you consult
with an attorney.
The insurance company will try to get you to settle as quick as
possible. Many times the amount of money may be tempting but in the
long run taking the initial settlement offer will no allow you to
make any additional recovery.
The insurance companies purpose, in this quick settle technique, is
to avoid responsibility for future medical expenses, lost wages and
other damages that are likely to develop. This is a trap which an
injured person needs to avoid. When a person is injured in an auto
accident, it very often takes months to completely assess the
person's injuries. At that point, the person may need surgery or
other extensive treatment. The injuries may leave the person
permanently disabled even after corrective surgery. Therefore, the
true value of a claim can only be assessed after a firm prognosis
has been established by a physician, chiropractor, or surgeon.
Florida has a strict window of time in which a lawsuit may be filed
on a automobile accident claim .There is absolutely no need to rush
to a settlement with any insurance company. By settling too soon you
may regret it if/when your injuries become progressively worse.
It is important to consult with an attorney before signing anything
from either your insurance company or the other party's insurance.
We offer a FREE case evaluation for all automobile accidents. We
handle cases throughout the state of Florida. If you think that you
might have a potential injury claim please call our office directly
at 727-784-8191 or 1-866-LAW-FRAN. We are available to meet with you
in your home, work, or multiple locations throughout the state to
make things easier for you.
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