There are hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles on the roads in Central Florida every day. In fact, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles estimates that currently there are over 20 million vehicles registered in our state. As Central Florida continues to grow and prosper, there is a good chance that even the most careful driver will likely be involved in a motor vehicle accident at some point in their lives. In some cases, the injuries caused by these accidents are severe, life threatening, or even fatal. In other cases, the injuries are less severe. Regardless of whether your injuries are severe or relatively minor, the Law Office of Young, Simmons & Burt, LLC can help.
Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to assessing automobile accident liability. Typically, personal injury protection insurance (PIP) will cover 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages up to $10,000 regardless of who caused the accident. Furthermore, there may be additional insurance coverage available if the accident took place due to the other driver’s negligence and a permanent injury resulted. Insurance companies are well aware of the applicable law pertaining to automobile accidents and will use their tremendous resources and knowledge to settle your claim for an amount that is beneficial to their business. Some of the compensation you may be entitled to includes medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The attorneys of Young, Simmons & Burt, LLC will use their experience, professionalism, and knowledge to work for a fair, proper, and just resolution for your injuries and damages. Automobile accidents have devastating consequences to individuals and their families. Injury, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of income, stress, and complications are but a few of the potential issues that victims will encounter following an automobile accident. Victims suffering from automobile accident injuries face a long road to recovery, often needing physical therapy, surgery, medication, and months or years of rehabilitation. The lawyers at Young, Simmons & Burt, LLC understand what victims and families must bear following an accident, and will help you obtain the maximum recovery you deserve.
We urge prospective clients to contact our lawyers before talking with insurance companies, who may not have your best interests at heart. After suffering car accident injuries in Florida, there are a few things you should keep in mind to protect yourself against those who might try to undervalue your claim:
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An insurance adjustor may contact you after an auto accident and ask you to give a statement or sign a release. Don’t do either without first consulting a personal injury lawyer at Young, Simmons & Burt, LLC. Insurance adjustors are committed to saving the insurance company money by undervaluing your claim. By signing a release, you may be signing away your rights or significantly damaging your case.
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Keep any documents that pertain to your auto accident, auto repairs, and medical care. When it comes time for your auto accident lawyer to begin negotiations or take your case to court, proof of the damages you’ve incurred as a result of the accident are important. Items to include are accident reports, photos of the scene, your car damage and your injuries, copies of your medical records and bills, and receipts for car repairs and rentals.
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See a doctor immediately and continue to follow your physician’s orders for your medication and treatment. Be sure to complete everything prescribed, including any physical therapy, and go to every doctor’s appointment.
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Certain rights regarding auto accident cases in Florida are time sensitive and must be asserted without delay or they may be lost. If you or a family member has been the injured in an auto accident, the car accident lawyers at Young, Simmons & Burt, LLC can help. We will fight to protect your rights and recover the compensation you need for your auto accident injuries.
If you want to find out more about how our firm may be able to help you or if you have questions about what to do next, complete our free contact form above. You’ll be contacted by one of our personal injury lawyers to discuss your auto accident injuries in greater detail with no obligations. If you decide you would like to have Young, Simmons & Burt, LLC represent your claim, rest assured that you’ll pay nothing unless we win you money for your injuries.