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New Tampa Car Accident not at fault victims can mean various things. Injuries because of a car accident can require hospitalization, surgery, and/or post-surgery rehab. Your accident can make you miss work and time from work. An accident could mean damage to your car, which can be beyond repair (total loss). When you find yourself in this situation, you need an experienced attorney who can represent your needs.

Insurance requirement In Florida make it a requirement to purchase protection, which, in the event of a crash, will cover the cost of damages to a certain extent.

Take Notice when reviewing your insurance policy there is something called Personal Injury Protection (PIP). This may limit your ability to take legal action, it is imperative to contact an experienced attorney immediately after your accident, especially if you have suffered a severe or disabling injury.

Were you or a loved one severely injured in an accident? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about your rights, please complete our free case review form today.

Our Process

1

Documentation

A Florida licensed Attorney will gather record pertaining to your claim, including your medical records, medical bills, police report and insurance policy information.
These documents will be used by your Tampa Car Accident attorney to understand the extent of your injury, and to build your case for compensation.
2

Investigation

A Florida licensed Attorney will investigate your accident in great detail to gather the necessary evidence.
They may look at various forms of evidence, some may include dashcam footage, security camera footage, police records, and more to help build your case.
3

Negotiation

Your Florida licensed Attorney will negotiate with the other party defense, outside of the courtroom, to help get you the compensation you may be entitled to.
If settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, and a strong case persists, then your Florida licensed attorney will go to trial and present your case in the strongest possible form.

New Tampa Car Accident not at fault FAQs

What if My Initial Claim is Denied or Inadequate?

Before filing an insurance dispute claim or negotiating with the insurance company, your attorney will gather evidence, including:

  • Reviewing medical records from treatment you received after the crash
  • Reviewing police reports, crime scene reports, and photographs of the scene
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Using traffic camera footage, if available
  • Investigating the history of the other driver
  • Obtaining a recording of the 911 call
  • Examining photos of your car before and after the accident
  • Reviewing cell phone records
  • Reviewing specific information and history on the vehicles involved

The Law Office of Mahmud Yennes will use this information to create a claim that shows the other driver was at-fault and is therefore responsible for your losses. Insurance companies will want to limit their payout and, in many cases, will offer an amount that does not adequately cover your losses.

If this is the case, your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. If negotiations are unsuccessful, you may be able to collect compensation by filing a lawsuit against the insurance company and other parties involved in the crash.

What You Need to Know about PIP

If you do not seek medical treatment within fourteen days, PIP generally will not cover any of your medical bills. If you have suffered an “emergency medical condition,” PIP will generally pay for 80% of your medical expenses and 60% of lost wages, subject to the limitations of the policy.

If you have not suffered an emergency medical condition, your PIP benefits are generally capped at $2,500.

An emergency medical condition is defined as a medical condition that requires immediate medical attention and could reasonably be expected to result in serious jeopardy to the patient’s health.

Your Right to Sue

Our lawyers may be able to help you file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. You must have suffered serious and permanent injuries to be eligible to file a claim, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Back and spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Disfigurement or permanent scarring
  • Amputations
  • Broken bones

The insurance company may attempt to categorize your injuries as temporary and non-serious in nature. The collection of this supporting evidence will help establish that your injuries are serious enough to qualify you for additional compensation through a lawsuit.

New Tampa Car Accident not at fault Lawsuits

Injuries: Automobile wrecks can cause death or cause serious and life-threatening injuries, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Disfigurement
  • Amputations
  • Paralysis

Negligence: To successfully recover compensation under the premise that the other driver, or another party, was negligent, your attorney must prove:

  • The other party had some duty of care or responsibility to you
  • That party breached this duty through some act or omission
  • You sustained an injury

Negligence may refer to:

  • Reckless driving (road rage, failure to yield, speeding, tailgating, failure to signal turns, weaving)
  • Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol
  • Careless driving (running a red light, speeding, cell phone use while driving)
  • Allowing an unfit individual to drive an automobile (under the influence, historically reckless driver, unlicensed minor, senior citizen)

Strict Liability: Strict liability is one applicable cause of action under which product liability suits may be pursued. Under this theory, the injured party must prove a defect in an automobile exists, and this defect caused their injury. If a defect exists, the manufacturer may be liable for any resulting damages, regardless of whether they exercised extreme caution in production. Individuals who purchase used cars and are involved in a crash are not eligible to pursue product liability claims.

Negligence: As with all negligence cases, the injured party must prove that the manufacturer had a duty to sell a safe product to consumers, this duty was breached as a result of knowledge of the defect, and that the product caused the injury.

Causes of New Tampa Car Accident not at fault

The Law Office of Mahmud Yennes’s car crash lawyers handle claims stemming from:

  • Distracted driving (texting, putting on makeup, rubbernecking, eating, and failing to pay proper attention to road hazard)
  • Fatigued driving
  • Impaired driving (driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, or narcotics)
  • Reckless or aggressive driving (speeding, unsafely switching lanes, tailgating, failure to yield, street racing, failing to signal, driving in the wrong direction, and road rage)
  • Defective auto parts (faulty brakes, tires, steering, suspension, and safety equipment)
  • Unmaintained automobiles (Improperly secured materials, bad brakes, broken signal lights, non-functional headlight, and broken or unsecured engine parts)
  • Roadway design (low hazard visibility, traffic flow, unmaintained road surfaces, improper striping, defective traffic control devices, and an insufficient shoulder)
  • Road conditions (poor maintenance, roadway debris, faulty signage, construction, and large unfixed potholes)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents: Tampa is the second most dangerous major metro area for pedestrians in the country, according to a report by Transportation for America. Given the vulnerability of walkers and runners on the open road, pedestrians are are risk for serious and debilitating injuries.

Bicycle Wrecks: By law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers; however, in some cases, drivers may disregard their duty to operate their vehicles with reasonable care, putting bicyclists at risk for serious injury. Bicycle crashes may be caused by motorists who fail to yield right-of-way to a cyclist, turn into a bicyclist’s path, or try to overtake cyclists by not allowing the proper amount of space between the car and the bicycle.

Some states have created specific protections for bicyclists. For example, Florida’s “three-foot law,” requires passing motorists to leave at least three feet between their vehicle and a cyclist. If a biker is injured due to the negligence of a motorist or individual, they may be able to recover compensation through a lawsuit.

Case Valuation Questions

Who Can I Sue?

A victim may be able to file a third-party claim if a party aside from the other driver contributed to the accident. In some cases, an individual can seek damages from the manufacturer if a defective or flawed vehicle component caused a crash.

Additionally, if the at-fault party was acting under their scope of employment, their employer may be liable for damages. Furthermore, victims may also file suit against a government agency or transportation authority if factors such as a poorly maintained roadway, improper signage, or irresponsible highway construction contributed to a crash.

How Much is My Case Worth?

The law allows victims and their families the opportunity to seek compensation for damages, including:

Medical Bills: This can include current and future expenses including hospital costs, rehabilitation, transport, and medication.

Lost Wages: Compensation for the lost wages the injured party would have earned.

Future Lost Wages: If the injured party can never return to work, or must miss work for a significant amount of time, they may be entitled to wages they would have earned.

Pain and Suffering: This can include coverage for treatment of depression, anxiety, fear, and other mental injuries causing distress or mental anguish.

Loss of Consortium: If the injury negatively alters the relations of a couple, compensation for loss of intimacy or support may be available to the aggrieved party.

Funeral Costs: If a family loses a loved one in an accident, they may be able to recover some of the damages listed above, as well as funeral costs and death-related expenses.

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New Tampa Car Accident not at fault
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New Tampa Car Accident not at fault
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Law Office of Mahmud Yennes,
8875 Hidden River Pkwy Ste 300,FL-33637-2087,
Telephone No.8134614473
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Tampa Florida, New Tampa, Florida. Florida
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