If you’ve suffered injuries in a traffic accident, a Seminole car accident lawyer from Distasio Law Firm can help you seek financial compensation. We will review your case at no cost to you and help you understand your options for holding the liable driver accountable and recover compensation for your losses.
Our team of car accident lawyers will also explain your rights and go to work protecting them immediately if we believe you have a case. You can speak with a member of our team about your car accident case today at no cost to you or your family. We are here to help you during this challenging time.
Distasio Law Firm Handles All Types of Traffic Accident and Car Crash Cases
Florida has insurance requirements around personal injuries and property damage liability, according to theFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
We understand that not all motorists will understand how this factors into accidents and your options for pursuing a payout that accurately covers your expenses and losses after an accident so let us deal with the insurance adjusters for you.
Our Tampa car accident lawyers evaluate your case through a free consultation, we can determine how these rules apply based on the details of your accident and injuries. We handle multiple types of car accident cases, including:
- Head-on collisions
- Side-impact collisions
- Rear-end accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Truck accidents
- Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Uninsured/underinsured driver accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
Our team can help you seek damages by building a strong argument to support your claim or civil lawsuit and also represent you throughout the process. You can focus on your treatment and physical recovery while we handle your legal case.
It is always a good idea to let our lawyers handle and manage the rest to fight for the appropriate payout you deserve based on your injury claim situation.
For a free legal consultation with a car accidents lawyer serving Seminole, call (813) 259-0022
Distasio Law Firm Focuses on Its Clients
The Seminole car accident lawyers at Distasio Law Firm work on acontingency-fee basis. We do not charge any fees until your case settles or you receive a verdict. We also do not get paid unless we get a recovery for you. Our law firm will always put your interests ahead of our own, but winning your case is also a win for our team.
To win your case, we must take steps to prove negligence and accountability, holding the at-fault party responsible for your damages. We will also work to gather proof to support your claim and attempt to negotiate a fair settlement agreement on your behalf, or else possibly go to trial.
You can discuss your car accident with a member ofour car accident lawyer team serving the Tampa area.
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Proving Fault and Liability in a Seminole, Florida, Crash
Almost all car accidents occur because of negligence. One driver—or sometimes multiple parties—can act in a careless or reckless way that causes injuries.
To recover damages in a fault-based claim, we must prove that four elements occurred:
- The accused party had a certain duty of care they owed to our client. For instance, all drivers have a duty of care to operate their vehicles with reasonable caution.
- The other party failed to uphold their duty of care by acting carelessly or recklessly.
- The other party caused your collision (or most of it).
- You suffered harm as a result. This often involves showing that you incurred physical, psychological, and financial damages.
To understand what goes into proving negligence, imagine this scenario: you were sitting at a red light when you were rear-ended by a speeding motorist. Here, we would have to prove that because another motorist failed to drive with caution, they caused your accident, and you suffered harm.
Our attorneys know how to manage these cases, including identifying, gathering, and analyzing evidence to prove fault and liability. We will handle this entire process while you focus on your well-being.
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Recovering Damages in a Seminole Car Accident Case
If you qualify to take legal action and pursue a financial recovery from the at-fault motorist following a Seminole car accident, Distasio Law Firm will demand a payout from the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance provider and negotiate a just settlement.
If your case goes to court, our Seminole car accident attorneys can represent you to the judge and jury that will decide if you receive a payout.
In either case, we can find evidence and documentation of your losses, which will help others involved understand the nature and seriousness of the financial, physical, and psychological harm you suffered.
Damages we can seek and secure in a car accident case include:
- Medical expenses and care costs stemming from your accident-related injuries
- Current and future lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- The repair or replacement of your damaged vehicle
- Additional property damages
- Out-of-pocket expenses relevant to the case
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
Wrongful Death Damages
Our team also accepts wrongful death cases following Seminole car accident injuries. If a member of your family passed away as a result of a car accident, we can seek damages for you and other surviving relatives, including funeral costs, burial costs, and more.
This is not a full list of what you can recover after suffering a car accident in Seminole. You can trust that with our team advocating for you, we will fight for every dollar you need. We’re ready to negotiate with the claims adjuster and champion your rights in court, if necessary.
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Valuing a Seminole Car Accident Claim
Understanding the potential value of your car accident claim is essential. It’s often one of the first questions victims ask our attorneys, as well. But many significant factors will determine what you can recover. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to determine what you’re owed before our first meeting.
However, our car accident lawyers in Seminole will evaluate your case and determine what you need. To ensure we understand what constitutes a fair settlement, we will review and gather:
- Your relevant medical records
- Medical bills
- Documentation of lost wages and missed work
- Estimates for car repairs
- Receipts for related expenses
- Expert testimony about your prognosis and future care needs
- Other proof of your injuries, disabilities, or losses
- Potential Long Term Care
We use this evidence, along with our experience handling these cases, to put a fair settlement range on your losses.
Then, we use this range to determine how much we will demand from the liable party. This usually leads to negotiations, and we can use our calculations to guide us toward an appropriate settlement agreement.
There Are Limits on When You Can Take Legal Action
In addition to the laws that surround who can file a lawsuit for compensation after a Seminole car accident case, there are also time limits (statute of limitations) set byFlorida Statutes § 95.11 for personal injury cases.
This law generally gives accident victims four years from the day the accident occurred if it was founded on negligence. The wrongful death time limit is considerably shorter, at only two years from the date of death.
Do not let this time limit dissuade you, as you may need to get started on your case as soon as possible following your accident. A lot can happen in four years, and evidence proving your case can disappear over time. Items are lost, videos are recorded over, and witnesses forget details.
The sooner you consider letting a lawyer get to work on your case, the sooner they can identify, collect, and analyze evidence to build a strong case on your behalf. The longer you wait, the longer it can be before you can work to get the compensation you are entitled to.
Filing a claim past the deadline will eliminate your chances of pursuing compensation altogether.
Speak With a Member of Our Team Serving Seminole for Free
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, a Seminole car accident lawyer from Distasio Law Firm can help with your case. You may be eligible to hold the negligent driver who caused your accident accountable. We can help you pursue damages through a liability auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
To get started, contact Distasio Law Firm. Our team can answer your questions, explain your rights, and evaluate your case for free. Call us today to learn more about your options.
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