A severe car accident can turn your life upside down, leading to physical, financial, and emotional stress. You don’t have to face these hardships alone if you were hurt because another driver was not paying attention.
You deserve compensation for your injuries and related damages, and our Tampa, FL, distracted driving car accident and injury lawyers can recover your losses and hold negligent parties accountable.
Florida Automobile Accident and Injury Damages
According to Florida Statutes § 627.736, injured drivers in Florida can seek medical coverage and wage compensation through personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, regardless of who caused their crash.
If you have a severe or catastrophic injury and have expenses that exceed your PIP, you can pursue compensation from an at-fault driver. In general, our personal injury attorneys serving Tampa can seek awards for the following:
Calculating the Cost of Current and Future Medical Treatments
We can review your medical bills and insurance statements to calculate the cost of your medical treatment. Your personal injury lawyer can also estimate the cost of your future medical care. To do this, we may enlist help from doctors, economists, and lifecare experts. Medical damages may include:
- Ambulance transportation
- Emergency department services
- Surgeries
- Hospital stays
- Doctor’s appointments
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Medications and medical equipment
- In-home health care and long-term care services
Proving Medical Damages
Proving medical damages is one of the most difficult aspects of a personal injury case. To recover compensation for medical expenses, the accident victim must provide clear and convincing evidence that the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions.
This can be done through testimony from expert witnesses such as doctors and other medical professionals. Other evidence could include pictures of injuries, reports written by experts, the victim’s testimony, medical records, and more.
Lost Earnings
If your injuries cause you to miss work, we can pursue compensation for your lost income and benefits. In addition, if you suffered a severe or disabling injury that interferes with your future ability to earn an income, we can seek awards for losing your earning capacity.
This form of damage is based on proving that the distracted driver is responsible for your lost wages. The economic loss is typically confirmed by tax paperwork or past pay stubs.
Pain and Suffering
Our Tampa injury lawyers can pursue financial compensation for intangible losses related to physical pain, emotional suffering, and mental anguish. We may consult health care providers and other subject matter experts to value your pain and suffering damages.
It can also help if you keep a daily record of your physical and emotional state and how you notice your injury interfering with your daily activities and overall quality of life.
However, it would be best to refrain from posting anything on social media until your case is closed, as insurance companies may use this data against you.
Vehicle Damages and Various Expenses
Auto accident lawyers can recover the cost of fixing your vehicle or pursue its fair market value if the damages are a total loss. We will use all available evidence to prove the extent of property damage you suffered in the crash.
We will also review your losses to determine if you are entitled to compensation for other damages, including household services, rental car fees, travel expenses, and medically-necessary home and vehicle modifications.
We Assist With Fatal Car Accident Injuries
Our Tampa attorneys can help you pursue wrongful death in Tampa compensation if your loved one dies in a distracted driving accident. The decedent’s estate and surviving beneficiaries may recover awards for:
- Medical bills
- Lost earnings (including income the deceased would have likely earned had they lived)
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of the deceased’s parental instruction and guidance
- Loss of the deceased’s support and services
- Loss of the deceased’s companionship and protection
- Survivors’ mental pain and suffering
Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys Will Stand Up for You and Your Loved Ones
Our legal team provides clients with responsive legal care. Our attorneys stand with you through every step of your case, going the extra mile to ensure seeking compensation does not add more stress to an already challenging time. We can:
- Draft and file insurance claims and handle all case-related communications, paperwork, and deadlines.
- Represent your best interests before insurance companies.
- Collect evidence proving a distracted driver caused your injury (e.g., eyewitness accounts, surveillance and dashcam footage, police reports, and data from the accident scene).
- Pursue every cent owed to you and your family.
- If necessary, represent you during a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Throughout the process of seeking awards, we can ensure you are always informed about the status of your case. We will provide you with regular and frequent updates and give you your lawyer’s phone number, so you have a direct line of communication.
Additionally, our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions. We will even assist you in making appointments and obtaining auto repairs.
How Long Do You Have To Act?
Our team can work on your case before the statute of limitations outlined in Florida Statutes § 95.11 expires. Personal injury claimants generally have four years to take action, whereas those filing a wrongful death lawsuit have two years.
However, certain factors could influence the deadline. Therefore, it is crucial to act as soon as possible. Failing to meet these deadlines could ruin your chances of securing a successful settlement or verdict. Do not wait too long to get started.
Distracted Driving Is Dangerous Driving
When drivers take their attention off the road, they can commit driving errors that may result in serious auto collisions. For example, reckless driving can cause a motorist to speed, cross over the centerline, run a red light or stop sign, or rear-end another vehicle.
Additionally, when drivers are not paying attention, they likely will not engage in defensive maneuvers that can lessen a collision’s severity. Causes of distracted driving may include:
- Cell phones, music players, and navigation devices
- Grooming and applying makeup
- Eating and drinking
- Smoking
- Other passengers and children
- Unsecured objects in the vehicle
- Reaching for items on the floor or in the back seat
- Adjusting the vehicle climate controls or changing the radio station
- Sights outside the vehicle (“rubbernecking”)
- Text messages (it is illegal to text and drive under Florida Statutes § 316.305)
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were nearly 18,700 injuries and 271 fatalities due to motor vehicle accidents in Hillsborough County in 2021.
Suppose another motorist harmed you or your loved one because their eyes and mind were off the road or their hands were physically off the wheel. Our Tampa distracted car accident, and injury lawyers can hold the at-fault driver accountable.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Can Help You Today!
Contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today to learn more about how our Tampa distracted driving accident attorneys can fight for the compensation you and your loved ones need and deserve. We will help you negotiate a fair settlement with insurance companies or file a personal injury lawsuit if necessary.
Our experienced car accident attorneys can assist with every aspect of your case at no upfront cost. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe us no fees until we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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