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Your Accident Claims and Rights
Posted by blog on May 24th, 2012.
Traffic accidents are a daily occurrence on South Florida roadways. Knowing how to respond in an accident can help protect your legal rights and make it more probable that you can seek recovery for your injuries. A Miami personal injury lawyer from Fournaris & Sanet can explain what you should do if you are involved in an automotive accident. Here are the steps that you should follow and accident rights that correspond with most accident claims.
Documenting and Preserving Evidence to Show Your Personal Injury Lawyer
If you are physically able, you should make an attempt to document evidence immediately after the accident occurs. Take pictures of your vehicle’s damage. If there are any witnesses, write down their names and numbers so your personal injury attorney can follow up with questions later. Call the police so that you can have a report made about the damage. A Miami personal injury attorney can also help preserve evidence if you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck by requesting information from the vehicle’s transmitter as part of the discovery process.
Determining Liability
A police officer may make an initial finding on liability. However, an accident attorney can also help determine which party was negligent and liable for the accident.
Dealing with Insurance Company Representatives
Insurance company representatives are supposed to assist you with getting your vehicle repaired and paying for your medical expenses. However, they may not honor your claim. Accident attorneys can handle communications with your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company to ensure that your needs are taken care of.
Medical Treatment and Expenses
It is highly recommended that you seek immediate medical attention after an accident even if you are not currently in pain. An insurance company should cover your medical expenses.
Loss of Income or Earnings
A Miami personal injury attorney can ensure that you recover for a loss of income that resulted because of the accident.
If you are involved in an automotive accident, contact an experienced accident lawyer to assist you with your claim.
When you suffer serious or catastrophic injuries due to someone else’s negligence, contacting our law firm at the outset is essential to preserve your rights and achieve the best results for you. Call us at (305) 448-7333 for immediate assistance. There is no charge for a case evaluation.
