Our Orlando car accident clients are empowered to make important decisions about their car accident case. As Orlando car accident lawyers, we teach our clients about all the key facts and law that applies to their car accident case. As Orlando injury lawyers, we encourage all of our clients to ask us any question about their injury and accident case. Here are just a few of the most frequently asked questions by Orlando car accident clients and our responses.
Q: I was in a car accident, do I need to go to a doctor right now?
A: If a car accident causes you pain, especially in your back or neck, you should see a doctor. Often, our clients are such hardworking individuals they want to assume “everything will be fine in a few days.” Of course, only a medical doctor can determine the extent of your injuries. If you have something significant and you bring a car accident claim against the other driver, you will need documentation of your injuries, when they occurred and the necessary treatment. Often, expensive tests, such as MRIs and Ct Scans are required to fully evaluated car accident clients. Only when the extent of the injury and prognosis is determined, will you be in a position to know how the car accident will affect you in the long-term. That is why you must get the necessary medical care and NEVER settle your car accident case too early.
Q: Do I have to go to court (trial) for my car accident case?
A: We prepare every Orlando car accident case for trial. The car insurance company knows by our conversations, letters and our reputation, that we work every case as if it is our only car accident case and we are Going to Trial! It is true that most of our car accident cases settle; however, we insist that our car accident clients are treated FAIRLY. We do NOT just take what the insurance company wants to pay. So, as our car accident client, you will prepare for trial with us, however, you, like most of our clients may receive a money settlement without ever going to trial.
Q. What is this PIP car insurance?
A. Florida Car accidents are controlled by Florida’s “No-Fault” law which is found in the Florida Statutes, Chapter 627. “No-Fault” means that if you are injured in an automobile accident, 80% of your medical bills and up to 60% of your lost wages will be paid by your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, regardless of fault. To cover the additional 20% of the medical bills not paid by one’s PIP, a car insurance policy may have applicable medical payments coverage. When we get a phone call from car accident clients we ask them to send along their car insurance policy and declarations page so we can review all the available benefits. We want to obtain every dollar of insurance benefits to which you are entitled.
We feel fortunate to have helped so many car accident clients and we continue to make available the Florida car accident book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. When I wrote this book, I hoped it would help people involved in a car accident protect themselves from insurance company adjusters. I also wanted to provide a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer. From the reviews we have received, it has done just that. For anyone injured in a Florida car accident, a Free copy of this book can be a great place to start.
