If you are injured in a Florida auto accident, it could leave you facing considerable medical debt from the emergency treatment and hospital stay immediately following the crash. Perhaps you spent a lot of time healing or needed surgery, physical therapy, or chiropractic care to get you back on your feet and mobile.
Settlements After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
You probably thought of hiring a Florida auto accident lawyer to recover money spent on medical bills and losses incurred in an accident that you did not cause.
An experienced auto accident lawyer can help you recover the best possible settlement after a collision to recover everything that you lost because of the accident.
The Timeline and Process for a Car Accident Settlement
Although the specific circumstances of each collision are different, the process afterward-from determining fault contacting a car accident attorney, negotiating with the other party, and settling your claim is generally the same.
What to Do After the Accident?
In case of a car accident, the first step should be calling the police or filing a report. In case there are human casualties due to the collision, immediate notice to the police is a must. If it causes property damage that amounts to over $500, then it is a must to file a police report.
Assuming the accident does not involve a sheriff or local policeman who has to write up a police report, you still are required to file an accident report with the municipality where the car accident occurred within ten days.
What Can a Car Accident Settlement Recover?
Many people wonder how much they can expect from a car accident settlement, especially if they are waiting to replace or repair their car, or to pay for additional medical procedures.
The amount that may be received in a settlement varies significantly based on the severity of the accident, the number of vehicles involved, and even whether the at-fault driver was a commercial driver operating a commercial vehicle for work.
A doctor evaluates the extent of your injuries and the treatment or any follow-up that will be needed. Your attorney will add up your total medical billings for your settlement, including any ongoing treatment you will require to help you recover.
This post was written by Kelly-Ann Jenkins of Jenkins Law P.L. Kelly-Ann is a St Petersburg Property Damage Attorney. She focuses on personal injury, car accidents, bicyclist injury and Insurance Calims for Calamity. The information on this site is not intended to and does not offer legal advice, legal recommendations, or legal representation on any matter. Hiring an attorney is an important decision, which should not be based on advertising. You need to consult an attorney for legal advice regarding your situation.
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