Car Accident Lawyers in Cape Coral, FL
Car accidents can easily lead to severe, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. Victims do not only suffer financially, as they are engulfed in medical and property expenses but also emotionally and psychologically after such an event.
At Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers, we understand this better than you might think since we have represented countless car accident victims throughout the years and helped them pursue justice and fair compensation for their injuries and other losses.
We can do the same for you. Our established law firm in Cape Coral can help you understand your legal options, guide you throughout the legal proceedings, and give you a fighting chance at maximizing your compensation.
Our Cape Coral car crash attorneys are ready to assist you. Contact our office to schedule a free case consultation and learn more. We can immediately assess if you have a strong case and provide guidance on what to do next. We’ll explain the laws that will come into play in your case and how our dedicated car accident lawyers can support you.
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, the most important thing is to prioritize your health and that of others. Contact authorities immediately and request an ambulance to the accident scene. You are required by the law in Florida to report the accident if anyone is injured, dead, or the property damage exceeds $500.
Even if you feel fine after the car accident, accepting medical assistance is still advised, as not all injuries come with immediate symptoms. Your adrenaline rush could mask such symptoms as well.
Apart from this, the medical records that will result from your consultation and treatment will be vital in your car accident case to establish a causal link between the accident and your injuries. Furthermore, if you do not accept medical attention, it can later be used as an argument against your claim.
The other party can argue that your injuries were not that serious since you did not accept medical intervention right away. When you seek damages for your medical expenses, it can also be argued that you intentionally worsened your condition by not accepting immediate medical care, which can limit the other party’s liability and increase yours.
Lastly, your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is only active 14 days after a car crash. If you do not use your PIP coverage within this timeframe, you can lose your coverage. Since Florida is a no-fault state, you can use your PIP coverage regardless of who is at-fault for the accident.
Reporting and Documenting Your Case
Before leaving the accident scene, if you are able, you should take pictures or videos of the accident. Highlight your injuries, the damage to all vehicles, and road conditions. Take pictures from different angles, and if you communicate with the other party, do not admit fault and remain calm.
Write down the other party’s contact and insurance information and the contact information of the eyewitness. They will be useful in your claim later. If there are CCTV cameras around, write down their location so that your lawyer can try to obtain footage of the incident later.
Lastly, report your car accident to your insurance company and consult with one of our Cape Coral car accident attorneys. They will guide you toward the next steps and ensure that your claim isn’t jeopardized. For example, you might make statements or accept early questionable offers to settle the case. Yet, our lawyers will guide you throughout the legal proceedings and ensure that you receive an offer that is fair in relation to your injuries and other damages.
Personal Injury Laws and Car Accidents
Several personal injury laws can and will affect your car accident claim. For instance, if you encounter legal challenges while pursuing your claim, Florida’s pure comparative negligence system will come into play.
This system works by allocating a percentage of fault to drivers involved in accidents. Although this might seem fair at first sight, the strength of your legal representation and that of the other driver and how the evidence is presented will play a huge role in the allocation of fault.
Once you are assigned a percentage of fault, you will lose a percentage of your final compensation amount. For example, if you are assigned %30 fault, and your total damage award is $100,000, you will only receive $70,000.
The biggest threat to any personal injury claim arises once a party is assigned more than 50% fault. This is because, in such instances, that party will be bared from recovering any damages. Another important law that governs car accident claims and other types of personal injuries, is the statute of limitations.
In Florida, the statute of limitations is very short compared to other states, namely two years. You only have two years from the date of the accident or death of a loved one to pursue a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
The statute of limitations is the legal timeframe in which you can take legal action. Unless special circumstances apply to your case, such as the at-fault party fleeing the state, once the statute expires, you can no longer take legal action.
How Our Established Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
Pursuing a car accident claim isn’t easy, especially if multiple liable parties exist. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from taking legal action. While you rest and heal, our Cape Coral car accident attorneys will work vigorously to bring your case to a fair resolution.
We will diligently analyze the circumstances of your case to establish the parties who are liable. In our investigative process, we will gather the necessary evidence to strengthen your claim, prepare witnesses for testimonies, and even work alongside other experts, such as accident reconstruction professionals, to recreate the events of your accident and prove fault.
During the negotiations with insurance companies, we will keep you updated about the status of your case and advocate for your rights and best interests. If the other party does not yield to offer a fair settlement offer, our established trial car accident lawyers will prepare for litigation.
Taking your case to court shouldn’t frighten you, as this is where our lawyers shine. Throughout our years of practice, our attorneys have garnered several accolades and honorary achievements, such as being included in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Miami Dade Trial Lawyers Association, Florida Justice Association, and The Association for Trial Lawyers, among many others.
If you are ready to take back control of your life and pursue justice, contact Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers today to receive a free case consultation and learn more about your rights and legal options. We are only one phone call away.
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