Tips for Car Accident Victims from a Miami Injury Attorney
After a car accident, you may be struggling financially and medically. You need reliable information about how to recover the compensation you deserve. Here are some helpful tips for car accident victims from the Miami injury attorney who fights for the rights of injured Floridians, Cary Woods II.
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1. Don’t Wait to Speak with an Attorney
It’s vital to speak with an attorney who can advise you about your rights as soon as possible after the accident! Unfortunately, the insurance company may try to take advantage of you if a lawyer does not represent you. Insurance companies typically make lowball offers to injured car accident victims, hoping they’ll agree to settle. They include a waiver in the settlement agreement that prevents the victim from seeking any further compensation or suing them in court. The waiver waives the right to seek compensation if future medical issues arise or ongoing treatment is required.
Your best way to avoid being taken advantage of by the insurance company is to hire an experienced injury lawyer. Your lawyer can work with you to develop a true estimate of your damages from the accident, including both current and future medical bills and lost wages. Then you can use this information to negotiate more effectively with the insurance company for fair compensation.
2. Keep Track of Your Medical Bills from the Car Accident
In the aftermath of an injury accident, it can become difficult to manage the many medical bills you may have. Due to the billing structure of our healthcare system, you may receive a bunch of different bills from different providers. For example, you might get bills from the ambulance company, the emergency room, the hospital, the outpatient clinic, and for physical therapy and medication copays. It’s important to keep track of these medical costs and relay them to your lawyer. Accurately assessing how much you have paid for medical care will greatly help with assessing the overall compensation you deserve.
3. You Could Receive Compensation for Lost Wages Due to the Car Accident
Did you know that car accident victims can recover compensation for lost wages and other work-related losses? For example, if you miss work to recover from your injuries, you might be able to
recover those lost wages. If you have to change jobs, reduce your hours, or stop working because of your injuries, you might be able to recover as well. And if you miss out on a promotion or bonus, you could recover for that too. Talk to your lawyer about how to calculate the compensation you deserve for missed work and lost wages.
4. Even If You’re Found Partially at Fault in the Accident, You Could Still Recover
You might be surprised to learn that in Florida, injured car accident victims who were partially at fault in the accident can still recover compensation. Florida law allows victims who are 50% or less at fault to seek damages. Our best tip is to avoid admitting fault at the scene of the accident, which could hurt your case. If you’re later found to be partially at fault, we can help build your case for damages. As mentioned above, it’s important to seek an attorney’s guidance as soon as possible after the accident.
Have you been injured in a serious car accident and need legal representation? Call the Law Office of Cary Woods II to hire a personal injury attorney who will fight for you from the start. With a winning combination of commitment to superior client service and deep knowledge about the giant companies our clients face, the Law Office of Cary Woods II gives hope back to injured Florida clients. You can schedule a free consultation with the Law Office of Cary Woods II by calling (786) 750-7872 or filling out our convenient contact form.
