A car accident can be a life-altering experience, and it often happens in a split second. In the aftermath, emotions run high, and confusion can set in, making it difficult to know what to do. Yet, the moments immediately following an accident are crucial for ensuring...
After being involved in a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed by the stress of dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, and insurance claims. Speaking with an attorney can help you understand your rights and navigate the complex legal processes involved in recovering...
If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you might be considering whether you need to hire a car accident attorney. Understanding the role of a car accident attorney can help you decide if legal representation is right for you. This post breaks down what car...
Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences, especially when it comes to injuries. Due to the lack of protection compared to other vehicles, motorcyclists are at a higher risk of injuries. Understanding these risks can help riders and their loved ones...
While every accident is different, there are certain key factors that the insurance company will investigate when determining the value of your claim. 1. When did you seek medical care? Did you go to an urgent care facility or to the ER right after the accident…or did...
This is a two-pronged question in one. The victim here is asking: “Do I still have a case and who should I tell – or not tell – about my prior injury?” The first question is easy to answer. Of course, you still have a case. The second question is a bit more...
The insurance company only cares about one thing – saving as much money as they can. And one of their best tricks is to use the victim’s own words against them. So if you say you’re okay after the accident, is your case doomed? Not at all. It could take several days...
In an effort to devalue your claim, insurance companies will check your social media postings. If you’re claiming an injury and you’ve posted a photo of yourself engaging in strenuous physical activity while the case is active, you’re putting your entire case in...
WHAM! You’ve just been hit by another car. A million thoughts race through your mind. Here’s what you MUST DO immediately after your car accident: take a moment to calm yourself DO call the police so they can issue a report DO take photos of the accident scene, the...
One of the first questions we get asked is: Are you going to charge a large retainer fee before you even start work on my case? The answer is no. While it’s true that some attorneys do charge by the hour, we handle every car accident case in Clearwater on a...
