At the scene of a car accident, the police officer decides which party was at-fault for the accident and may issue that person a citation. Many drivers believe that if they are not cited for fault that they do not need an attorney. This a big mistake. It is always a smart move to consult with a personal injury attorney after the accident. Here are some reasons why:
Florida PIP Coverages are Often Inadequate.
In Florida, regardless of who is responsible for an accident, each driver pays the first $10,000 of medical expenses through their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. If you are injured and need multiple doctor or hospital visits, physical therapy, or any diagnostic tests, you will exhaust that $10,000 very quickly. Moreover, PIP does not cover pain and suffering, only medical bills. You will need to pursue the other driver’s insurance company to pay the remainder of your medical bills as well as to pursue compensation for pain and suffering. An experienced personal injury attorney, like ECanter Lawyers, will advise you of your rights in this situation and ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
The Insurance Company May Want You to Make a Recorded Statement.
Either your insurance company or the at-fault driver’s insurance company may ask you to make a recorded statement about your injuries. In doing this you say something that diminishes your injuries so that they can minimize the amount that they need to pay you. Anything you say can be used against you if you decide to pursue a lawsuit at a later date. Never make a recorded statement to an insurance company without consultation with an attorney.
The Insurance Company is Being Unresponsive.
Insurance companies want to minimize the amount that they need to pay out so they can maximize their own profits. One tactic they may try to accomplish this is acting unresponsive or initially denying your claim with the hopes that you will accept this decision and go away. By hiring an attorney, you are putting the company on notice that you mean business and will not accept less than a fair settlement.
The Police Officer’s Determination of Fault Is Not the Final Decision.
Both your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company will make their own determinations of fault based on all the available data about the accident. This may or may not agree with the police officer’s report. Therefore, even if the police officer cites the other party as at-fault, the insurance companies may not agree with this and will pay out based on their own fault determination. If this happens, you need a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to take on the insurance company and ensure you receive the settlement you deserve. Similarly, if the case goes to trial, the jury will determine who is at-fault for the accident – they are not bound by the officer’s report.
ECanter Lawyers has more than 24 years of experience representing victims of car accidents. Regardless of who is at-fault, contact us today for a free case evaluation.
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Our South Florida personal injury law firm offers you the personalized attention that you need in order to maximize your compensation. We have offices conveniently located throughout South Florida in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami, Florida, so we're never too far away from where you are. Our firm operates on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless we make a recovery for you.
We’re available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our firm operates on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless we make a recovery for you!
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