Common Questions After a Car Accident in Tampa

 

According to the reliable statistics, there were over 23,000 automobile accidents in Orange County in 2020. These accidents led to 171 fatalities and 18,319 injuries. In cases these numbers don't scare you, you should understand that these stats do not include unreported traffic accidents. You can do your best to avoid accidents but sometimes, your best may not be good enough. This is because a negligent driver might cause an accident that could cause you serious problems. Here are some of the most important questions you should answer after a motor vehicle crash:

 

1. Are you injured?

There is nothing more important than your health and your life. For this reason, the most important question after an accident is whether you were injured or not.

 

For example, if you were involved in a rear-end accident, you could experience neck and/or back pain.

 

One thing you should know is that it's not always easy to diagnose your injuries after a motor vehicle accident. Below are two reasons for this:

 

The rush of adrenaline rush from the accident could mask some or all of your pain.

 

Not all injuries present symptoms right away.

2. Do you need medical treatment?

In case you have any injury, you should call 911 or simply request an ambulance.

 

Don't resort to self-medication at home. This is dangerous and might complicate matters.

 

Since you cannot tell if you are seriously injured or not, the right move to find your way to a good hospital immediately. This way, you get effective diagnosis and treatment without delay.

 

The right medical experts will take good care of you. This way, you get the right prognosis and treatment.

 

3. Who was at fault?

Depending on the circumstances, it may or may not be clear who was at fault for the accident.

 

For example, if another automobile hit you from behind while you were waiting at a red light the other party is clearly at fault. There is no dispute here because the traffic laws are clear on this one.

 

On the other hand, there are times when it is hard to tell the party at fault. This is usually the case when you have a multi-vehicle pile-up.

 

In this case, the smart move is to contact the police. The right officer will examine the accident scene and give the right report.

 

4. What type of evidence can you collect from the scene?

This is a very important question, but you can only collect information if you were not seriously injured. You can also get the contact of witnesses to the accident.

 

You should also request a copy of the police report if you can. This report will back up your claims as the case unfolds.

 

5. What are your legal rights?

 

Now it is time to think about your legal rights. In this case, your priority should be how to get compensation from the party at fault.

 

Please, consult an Orlando personal injury lawyer. This expert will help you get the right results in court or out of court.

 

Talking about your legal rights, you should think about the following things:

 

Insurance cover.

Your chances of getting settlement from the other party

The type of compensation you seek.

The fact that you may have to file a lawsuit to receive compensation.

 

Do not assume you can negotiate directly with the insurance companies.

 

Many insurance companies want to pay as little compensation as possible. They have legal experts who work hard to save them money, so you need a smart legal expert of your own.

 

Contact a car accident attorney immediately after an Orlando car accident.

 

This expert will help you answer some of the questions above. Getting the right answers to these and more questions will improve your chances of getting compensation.

 

Once you have answered these questions, you are in the right position to take legal action and get the compensation you deserve.

 

The legal experts at the Law Offices of Pardy & Rodriguez, P.A., Attorneys at Law have many years of experience and can help people who want compensation for car accident injuries.

 

Just get in touch with us online or via phone at 407-901-9868 to learn more about our services and to set up a free consultation.