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Car Accident Injury Lawyer in Tampa

How Can a Tampa Car Accident Lawyer Help You?
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident in Tampa? If so, an experienced Tampa car crash injury lawyer can help ensure that your rights are protected and that a knowledgeable advocate is representing your best interests with the insurance company. Every day, people leave their house in their car or truck and never return home due to auto accidents. For many years, close to 30,000 people have died each year in car accidents and car wrecks, with between one and two million individuals injured. Many of these car accidents are caused by negligence from drivers who are reckless or distracted behind the wheel. Victims of injury or fatal auto accidents deserve to receive restitution for their losses. To receive full and fair restitution for the injuries suffered in a car accident, an experienced Tampa car accident lawyer is an important advocate.

Ligori & Ligori are experienced Tampa car accident lawyers who also serve clients in the following cities and the surrounding communities:

We work with experienced car accident investigators to interview you, take pictures of the car involved in the accident and gather all the information necessary to build your car accident injury claim. Hiring an experienced car wreck lawyer does not necessarily mean you will file a lawsuit. However, an experienced car accident lawyer should always be ready to try your case in court. Hiring an experienced injury lawyer does mean that your rights will be protected and that you have someone fighting on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Why Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer for a Car Accident?

One of the questions we are often asked at Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law is if it is necessary to have an attorney for an auto accident claim. If there is only vehicle damage or minor bumps or scrapes, it may not be necessary to have a lawyer if insurance covers the damages. However, when serious injuries or a fatality occurs, it is crucial to have an experienced Tampa car accident attorney on your side.

Most auto accidents that involve injuries will involve insurance companies fighting to pay as little as possible for the car accident claim. First, there may be arguments about which party is at fault and whose insurance company will need to pay for injuries. Second, the insurance company may try to convince the injured person to accept a low settlement, or they may refuse to pay all the costs linked to the injury. This is why it is important to have a Tampa car accident lawyer who can investigate the accident and fight for your rights if you are injured in a car accident.

Types of Car Accidents in Tampa Where You Should Have Legal Representation:

There are many car crash claims where you may have serious injuries that can require extensive medical care and time lost from work. You do not want to risk not receiving the compensation you deserve from your car accident because you did not have an attorney fighting for your rights. All serious injury and fatality vehicle accident victims and their families should contact an experienced Tampa car accident attorney for legal advice.

Call Our Office Now for Help with Your Tampa Car Accident Claim!

At the Tampa car accident law firm of Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law, we answer our phones 24/7 and are ready to begin fighting for our clients the minute they call us for help after a car wreck that involves serious injuries. The sooner we are involved, the quicker we can begin investigating the facts around the car accident to build a strong case for our client. We use all our resources to fight for the most compensation for our clients, going to trial if necessary. Contact us as soon as possible if you are in an auto accident, especially a car accident with injuries to discuss your claim. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Injury Car Accidents

What should I do if I am injured in a vehicle accident?
Any injury suffered in a car accident, regardless of how minor, should be examined by a physician. Even if you do not think the injury is serious, it is important that it is medically documented. Injuries from car accidents like whiplash or brain trauma may not have immediate symptoms but can have serious implications for your health. By visiting an ER or physician, you can ensure that your injuries from your car accident are documented. If you do need future medical treatments or must miss time from your job due to the injury, this first doctor visit can help prove your injury was caused by the car accident.

After seeking medical care for an injury, you should call our team at Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law. We are experienced Tampa car accident lawyers that can give you advice on your injury claim and what steps you need to take next.

Who should hire a personal injury lawyer after a car accident?
Not everyone must hire a personal injury lawyer for a car accident claim. Those with only vehicle or property damage can usually work directly with the insurance companies to be reimbursed for their losses. In Florida, car accidents are considered “no-fault” and minor injury expenses are paid by the injured party’s insurance company under their PIP. When there is a serious injury from a car accident that will have significant medical costs or result in lost income, the victim of the car accident should seek legal advice. With serious car crash injuries, a claim can be made against the at-fault driver to pursue compensation for medical costs and lost income with the help of a personal injury lawyer. An attorney can help protect the injured party’s rights and ensure they receive the compensation they deserve due to their car wreck injuries.

What type of compensation can be recovered in an injury car accident claim?
There are many types of costs associated with an injury car accident. First, there is property damage to the victim’s vehicle. Second, all medical costs related to injuries incurred during the vehicle accident can be recovered, including ER visits, ambulance, doctor visits, medical devices, medications, chiropractic care and many other medical treatments. Third, any lost income due to the car accident can be added to the compensation deserved. This can include lost wages from time missed from work due to the injury and possible future lost income.

In a fatality car accident, the deceased victim’s immediate family can pursue compensation for medical costs, funeral expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. An experienced Tampa car accident lawyer is more likely to help you recover the compensation that you will need if you have suffered serious injuries due to another person’s negligence.

What if the at-fault driver lacks insurance coverage to pay for all the injury costs?
When drivers have the minimum coverage amount for bodily injury, the insurance may not cover all the costs for medical care and income loss from a serious car accident with injuries. In Florida, drivers only need to have $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL) to legally drive. This amount of coverage will not cover the most serious car accident injuries. This is when it is important to have an experienced Tampa car crash attorney on your side.

There are other sources of compensation in a car accident injury claim or car accident lawsuit than the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Our seasoned Tampa car accident attorneys at Ligori & Ligori can investigate other options. We can sue the driver for compensation to cover the costs of the injury accident they caused. We can also research if other entities may be liable, such as the driver’s employer or a liquor establishment that over-served the driver. We will look at all angles to determine your best options for receiving full compensation for the damages and injuries suffered in your car accident.

Will I have to go to court and testify?
Most vehicle injury accident claims never go to court. You may be asked to give a deposition, but in most cases, testifying in court is not needed. Insurance companies will often agree to a settlement to avoid a lengthy and costly trial. If the at-fault driver or their insurance company will not settle for a fair amount, a trial may be needed, and you could be asked to testify. Your attorney will help you prepare and be ready for the possibility of testifying in court. An experienced car accident lawsuit claim lawyer is always ready to argue your car accident claim in court to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your car accident injuries.

Do I need to pay the medical bills until my case is settled?
No. It can be overwhelming to have medical bills arriving and no money to pay them. One of the advantages of having a Tampa car accident injury lawyer from Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law is that we will help negotiate terms on medical bills and other costs. The insurance company may pay them directly, or the payment may be postponed until a settlement is reached. Our legal team will advise you on what to do with any medical bills you receive to avoid collection attempts. You can focus on recovering from car accident injuries while we handle your legal concerns.

Are there any time limits for filing a vehicle injury accident claim?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault driver is four years from the date of the car accident. For filing a car accident claim against your own insurance carrier for uninsured or underinsured coverage, the statute of limitations is five years. There are special circumstances where a car accident claim could be made after four years, usually if the nature of the injury was not discovered until many years after the initial car accident.

Is there a maximum amount I can receive for a vehicle injury accident?
There is no maximum damage cap in Florida on personal injury lawsuit compensation. If the Tampa car accident lawyer can prove the economic damages to the victim, there is no limit to what the court can award the plaintiff. However, there is a limit in punitive damages in personal injury cases in Florida, which is a maximum of $500,000 or three times the amount of economic damages, whichever is greater. Punitive damages are less likely in vehicle injury accidents and are usually not part of the settlement or judgment.

What if I was partially at fault in the vehicle accident?
Florida law follows the comparative negligence rule regarding injury accident cases. This means that each person involved in the car accident can be assigned a percentage of the blame. If you were partially to blame for the auto accident that caused your injury, you may be expected to pay for some of your car accident injury costs. For example, if you are assigned 20% blame for the car accident and your total expenses are $10,000, $2,000 of this would be your responsibility. Your Tampa car accident attorney can help you fight your case and determine if you can have your insurance company pay for your portion of liability in the car accident claim.

Wouldn’t I save money by handling my car accident injury claim myself?
You may not need to pay a lawyer if you work directly with an insurance company, but you also may not get the same settlement offers. Our experienced Tampa car accident injury lawyers at Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law can look at all possible legal options to get you the compensation you deserve. There may be multiple parties we can assign liability in your car accident case and we have advanced negotiation skills to get you the highest amount of compensation possible. In most cases, even after paying legal fees, injury car accident victims receive a much larger settlement when they have an experienced car accident injury attorney on their side.

What if my injuries were caused by a defective vehicle component?
If your airbags didn’t deploy or the roof crushed during a rollover accident, you may have multiple parties that can be responsible for your car accident injuries. If another driver’s negligence caused the car accident, you can pursue a claim against them for your injuries. If a defective vehicle component partially or completely caused your injuries, the vehicle’s manufacturer could also be liable.

It is very important to contact an experienced injury attorney if you believe a defective vehicle component contributed to your injury. Not only can it help your chance of receiving significant compensation for your car accident injuries but you could also help protect others from similar harm. Our experienced legal team at Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law handle both car crash injury claims and auto product liability claims, at our offices.

How long will it take to receive compensation for my injuries?
Most vehicle injury accident claims and car accident lawsuits handled by Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law take a little time to settle or try in court. There are a few different reasons for car accident claims to take a little time. First, your legal team will need time to fully investigate your car accident and build a strong case for your injury claim. Second, it can take time to determine the fullest extent of your injuries suffered in your car accident. We would not be serving your best interests by settling your car accident claim too quickly, then realizing later that you have more extensive injuries that were not covered in your original car accident settlement.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries or been killed in a car crash, call the experienced Tampa car accident injury claims lawyers at Ligori & Ligori now for your no-cost consultation.

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