Car Accidents

People are seriously injured and lives are ruined or even lost each and every day because of careless driving.  At the Martindale Law Group we are very well equipped and experienced to help you after an accident. A victim of a car or truck accident may be entitled to insurance payment of medical bills (PIP) as well as compensation for loss of ability to work and earn wages. More compensation may be available for the pain, suffering, disfigurement and inconvenience of car accident related injuries. Our Attorneys and staff are familiar with both insurance laws and medical treatment and medical terminology. We can assist the injured find appropriate medical treatment and a diagnosis to which he or she is entitled.  Not only will this help you with immediate concerns, it will also help you document your true injuries for your claim.  It is very important for a car accident victim to seek medical attention right away. Every pain and complaint no, matter how slight, should be told to your doctor. 

It is extremely important to write down witness’s names and addresses as soon after the accident as possible. Photos of accident vehicles at the scene or before repair are vital evidence for your claim, as are photos of the injured areas of your body. Remember: the sooner information can be developed and preserved, the better a claim will proceed.

There is a saying in the insurance business:  "Insurance companies deny claims for two reasons: any reason and no reason at all."   While not literally true, that saying should be a warning to you that you are almost always in an adversarial relationship with the insurance adjuster.  The adjuster is your opponent, not your teammate.

At no time should you speak to or give a statement to an insurance adjuster about the accident. Insurance adjusters work for insurance companies, not injured victims. The adjuster is not your friend.  Quite the opposite is true.  The insurance adjuster will only try to harm your case by finding anything possible to limit or prevent you from making a claim.

Attention Car Accident Victims: You have rights after an accident.

The Florida No-Fault Law (also known as PIP) applies to anyone who is a pedestrian and anyone operating, while a passenger in, or getting in or out of a car or truck. As a result, there is usually a readily available source of money to pay your medical bills and lost wages after a crash. However, if PIP is applicable to your car or truck accident, and in Florida it usually is applicable, you have the right to seek compensation for your injury in court by proving a permanent injury to your body has occurred. A permanent injury can be proven by testimony from your treating physician, showing the loss of a limb, loss of eyesight, scarring or any other permanent loss of an important bodily function. Wrongful death cases are discussed below and special laws and time limits apply to them.

At the Martindale Law Group, we seek to maximize the recovery of car accident victims. For example, many people do not realize that often your automobile policy's Uninsured Motorist coverage (or the auto policy of a relative in a household) will cover you if you are hit by a car or truck without insurance or without enough insurance. We are here to help you with your claim and we will seek any and all sources of recovery so you and your family can try to put your life back together.

IF your loved one is killed in a car accident, please do not delay in seeking our help. Under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, the executor of the Estate has only two years from the date of death to file a lawsuit, or recovery is forever barred by the statute of limitations. (Ordinary negligence cases not resulting in death are subject to a four-year statute of limitations.) You must act promptly to protect the interests of the spouse and dependent children of those killed in accidents, whether on a motorcycle, in a car, or while a pedestrian.

We are here to help and to make sure your rights and the rights of your loved ones are protected. Please call us for a free evaluation of your car accident case.

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