In Tampa, FL as well as across the state, there are just over 395,000 accidents on the road on an annual basis. Of these, just under 170,000 include reported injuries while fatalities are reported with approximately 3,000 of these accidents. While the numbers do change every month and every year, the number of accidents continues to grow.
With any accident where there are reported injuries, significant property damage or fatalities, involving a car accident lawyer will be important. Insurance companies typically offer the lowest possible settlement amounts and do not fully compensate injured individuals and survivors for damages such as emotional distress, loss of future earnings, long term medical treatments and other similar costs related to the accident or death.
Assigning Liability
One of the strategies used by insurance companies to avoid payouts is to attempt to paint the injured driver as negligent or at fault, at least by some percentage, for the accident.
A car accident lawyer will work with the police reports, witness statements and your own report of the accident to prove the liability for the crash was with the other driver or drivers. This can be a complex process and one that requires a full understanding of what evidence is required to prove your case.
Medical Records and Details
In addition to proving the facts of the case, a top car accident lawyer will also work with clients to ensure they have the medical records needed to prove the injuries that occurred in the accident. This may include having clients see specific specialists rather than working through a family physician, so the information needed for direct negotiation or for litigation is in place.
The attorney will also provide information on the case, detail your options and discuss your settlement options as the case moves forward. This will allow for the best decisions to be made at each step in the process.
