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Florida Car Accident Attorney

Car accidents are relatively common in Florida. Even if you are a responsible driver, you may one day be involved in such an accident because a motorist with whom you’re sharing the road was negligent.

Regardless of how your accident happened, in Florida, you often have the option of filing an insurance claim seeking compensation for your medical bills and other losses associated with your accident. To optimize your chances of securing the full amount of compensation you deserve, enlist the help of a Florida car accident attorney. At Colson Hicks Eidson, we have the experience and expertise necessary to help you arrive at a fair settlement with the insurance company.

HOW A FLORIDA CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY HELPS

After being involved in a car accident, you may be in need of costly medical treatment. Your injuries might also prevent you from performing work-related tasks. It’s possible you will have to stay home from work until you recover. During this time, you may not be earning wages.

Those are just two examples of losses Florida car accident victims often face. In our state, you can seek financial compensation for such losses by filing a claim to collect from your insurance.

This is not the case in many other states. In most states, drivers can only seek compensation for losses and damages resulting from their accidents by filing claims to collect from the insurance of the negligent parties who caused said accidents. Gathering evidence a victim needs to prove negligence may require conducting a thorough investigation.

Florida is one of a few states that use the no-fault system in regard to car accidents. You do not need to prove another driver was negligent to recover compensation from your insurance in our state.

However, you must understand that insurance companies are businesses. Your insurer is not motivated to pay you when doing so can be avoided.

This is one of many reasons it is wise to coordinate with a Florida car accident law firm. An attorney can account for your compensable losses and recognize when an insurance company’s initial offers are unreasonably low. If your insurer offers less money than you deserve based on the extent and severity of your injuries and losses, our Florida car accident attorneys are prepared to negotiate for a more appropriate settlement on your behalf.

THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AFTER FLORIDA CAR ACCIDENTS

It’s possible the amount of money you recover from your own insurance is not sufficient to fully compensate you for your losses. If your accident resulted from another driver’s negligence and your injuries are severe enough to meet certain criteria established under Florida law, you could potentially recover more compensation by filing a separate third-party claim or lawsuit.

This is another reason to hire a Florida car accident lawyer. We will determine if your injuries are severe enough to justify filing a separate claim to collect from a negligent party’s insurance. If this appears to be an option, we can also investigate your accident to gather evidence proving negligence

CONTACT A FLORIDA CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Being involved in a car accident can disrupt your life in many ways. Our Florida car accident attorneys at Colson Hicks Eidson can help you begin getting your life back on track by helping you pursue the compensation you may be owed. Get started today by contacting us online or calling us at 305-476-7400.

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