Car Accident Attorney in Spring Hill

Knowing when to contact an attorney can boost your chances of obtaining favorable results. The general rule is that if you have suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one, you should never handle such a case on your own. An experienced car accident lawyer understands the unique traffic laws in this part of Florida and might be able to help you get the best possible outcome. The same applies if your claim has been denied or the insurance carrier refuses to cooperate.

The first thing we will do when you contact us about your case is review whether it is valid. This step ensures that you have legal grounds to take action against your own insurance provider or any other party that might have contributed to the accident. 

Next, once we've established that you have a valid reason to file a claim or lawsuit, depending on how the case unfolds, we will begin our investigations. Here, questions such as where, when, and why the accident occurred will likely surface. 

After finding answers to these questions, we will look into the issue of liability. Although Florida laws require you to file a claim with your own insurance provider first, this compensation is usually only limited to your medical expenses and lost wages up to a certain percentage (usually 80% for medical expenses and 60% for lost wages). 

These limits will likely prevent you from recovering the true value of your claim. To bypass these laws, our attorneys can look at other options, such as filing a third-party claim if your injuries and losses meet a certain threshold.

Armed with all the facts of the case, we will create a legal strategy designed to help you recover the highest amount of compensation possible based on the peculiarities of your case. The legal strategy will cover details such as when to file a claim or when to wait, who to file it with, and how they would likely respond to the claim (and how to counter their response), among others.

The steps you take after a car accident can make or break your claim. The most important thing is to ensure that you are safe. If the accident happened on a busy road, try as much as possible to get to safety and then call 911 and request medical assistance. 

Next, and only if possible, document the accident scene. This includes taking photographs and videos or even collecting witness information such as their name, phone number, and address.

Finally, contact Morgan and Morgan for a free case evaluation.

It's always advisable to seek medical attention immediately after a car accident. This applies even if you believe you did not suffer serious injuries. Keep in mind that some of these injuries might not show immediately after the accident, so it is up to you to make sure that you get checked by a car accident doctor. Failure to do so it could mean developing further medical complications down the road, and when that happens, the insurance company will likely dispute your claim.

In fact, in Florida, if you don't seek medical attention within 14 days of the accident, you won't be able to claim medical expenses provided by your personal injury protection insurance.

Regarding damages, it all depends on the nature of your case. Let's say you suffered mild injuries; you will file a claim with your own insurance provider under the state's no-fault system. By doing so, you will recover your medical expenses and your lost wages, if applicable.

However, if your injuries were serious and you suffered significant losses, you may be able to step out of the no-fault system and file a claim with the at-fault party. If you choose to go down this path, you may be able to recover more than your medical expenses and lost wages. On top of that, you may also recover pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the loss of enjoyment of life, among other damages that apply to your case.

Until recently, Florida had a four-year deadline for bringing car accident lawsuits. The new law now requires plaintiffs to file a lawsuit within two years of the accident. If you fail to take legal action within this timeframe, you'll lose your right to sue even if you have a valid case. 

Note that the statute of limitations "clock" pauses if the victim is under the age of 18, incapacitated, or if the defendant in the case flees.

We cannot tell how much your claim is worth without having it reviewed by experts on our team. That's because even though car accidents happen on roads, each case is unique.

For example, as we mentioned earlier, you may be able to file a claim against the other party and recover significantly more compensation than you would when you file a claim with your own insurance provider. So factors such as the nature of your injuries, their severity, whether you were also at fault for the accident, and insurance coverage limits will influence the amount of compensation you may be able to recover.

Morgan and Morgan understands the challenges the injured face when seeking compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence. No one walks around with money set aside for such cases, and even if they did, it shouldn't be their responsibility to pay these fees out of pocket.

For this reason, we don't charge our clients any upfront fees. Instead, we work on a contingency basis, meaning we only get paid if we secure a successful verdict or settlement. You don't pay us anything if we don't win the case.

No doubt that Spring Hill is home to many injury firms. But what makes Morgan and Morgan unique is that we are the nation's largest injury firm. In other words, our power is in our size. 

One great benefit of letting our experienced legal team handle your case is that we have the resources, experience, and legal know-how to navigate complex situations and help you secure the compensation you deserve after an accident. For example, if we’ve built a strong case for you or a loved one and the insurance company refuses to cooperate, we’re fully prepared to take them to court and fight tirelessly for you.

On the other hand, a small law firm that lacks the resources or network to navigate such a case will settle for way less than you deserve to close the case and move on to the next one. 

At Morgan and Morgan, we know how it feels to get injured and not have anyone to turn to. That's the exact reason Morgan and Morgan was founded; a life-changing injury that struck the Morgan family in the spring of 1977. 

We also know that while Florida's car accident laws are designed to speed up the compensation process, the most important thing is not how fast you get compensated but to ensure that whatever compensation you receive truly reflects your injuries and losses. 

So, if you need an injury firm that only settles for the best possible outcome, then help is a free case evaluation away. Contact us today to learn more.