FAQs About Florida Law and Tampa Car Accidents
How long do I have to file a claim?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim after a car accident is four years. It’s crucial to act quickly to preserve evidence and build a strong case.
What if the other driver is uninsured?
If the other driver doesn’t have insurance, your uninsured motorist coverage may help cover your medical expenses and property damage. A Tampa car accident lawyer can help you explore your options.
Who is going to pay for my medical expenses?
Because there are several ways to help with your medical treatment costs, we’ll first examine your auto insurance policy and use your PIP (personal injury protection benefits). It’s essential to seek medical treatment within 14 days of a car accident. You could risk losing up to $7,500 in medical benefits if you don’t.
If you have health insurance, we could use that to help pay for your care. We also look to the person who caused your car accident because many factors come into play when determining who and when your medical care costs will be paid.
Rest assured, your Tampa auto accident attorney will fully advise you on this matter, as we know how important it is.
Who will fix my car?
We know how important your transportation is. Getting to and from work is how you support yourself and your family. We’ll help resolve the damage done to your car at no cost.
How much is hiring an auto accident attorney going to cost?
There’s no need to worry about being able to afford legal help. Your initial consultation with KFB Law is always free. Plus, we only charge a contingency fee – meaning we’ll only collect a percentage of what we win for you. If we don’t win, you won’t pay.
What happens if I miss work?
You could recover compensation for lost wages if you cannot work after your accident. First, we’ll work with your insurance to try to make up for the lost income. If you don’t have insurance, we can still file a legal claim to recover what you’ve missed. The process of recovering lost wages is complicated, so it’s important you contact a lawyer and get a claim filed as quickly as possible.
What happens when multiple parties are liable?
Sometimes, a single Tampa vehicle wreck could cause more than one death. Or someone drove a car into an intersection—and then another vehicle T-boned you. Or suppose your accident happened because of improper compliance with a construction zone. Employers and multiple drivers may be jointly at fault in these scenarios, and we strongly recommend legal guidance.
What if I think it was my fault?
If you believe you were at fault for a car accident in Florida, you should secure legal representation if the other party was severely injured or if they have threatened to sue. While your own car insurance company may cover some of the damages, if the other party threatens to hold you personally liable, a Tampa car accident lawyer can help guide and protect you throughout the process. We offer a free case evaluation.
Florida follows a pure comparative negligence law, which means that a person can recover damages for an injury even if they are partially at fault for the accident. Under this system, the amount of damages a person can recover will be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to them.
For example, if a person is awarded $100,000 in damages for an automobile accident, but it is determined that they were 20% at fault for the accident, their recovery would be reduced by 20%, and they would only receive $80,000.
How much can I get for a car accident claim?
This will depend on the specific circumstances of the car accident lawsuit and the injuries or damages sustained. Factors that can affect the potential settlement or award in a car accident case include the severity of the injuries, the amount of medical expenses incurred, lost wages and earning capacity, and the extent of property damage.
Other factors, such as comparative fault, contributory negligence, and insurance policy limits, also affect the value of a claim.
