Rear-end collisions can significantly injure you or your loved one and damage your vehicle. You should not have to pay for the mistake someone else made to cause the accident. Your rights deserve to be protected after a backside crash.
A Sarasota rear-end collision lawyer from Distasio Law Firm can help you while you seek compensation for your injuries and losses from the liable party and advise you on your options. Let our team at Distasio Law Firm guide the way through this challenging process. Call a auto accident attorney now for your free case review.
Florida’s Statute of Limitations Sets a Deadline for Injury Lawsuits
You can file a lawsuit for compensation up to two years after the date of your accident, according to Florida Statutes §95.11 (3)(a). If you are filing a wrongful death lawsuit , you can file up to two years after the date of your loved one’s passing, per Florida Statutes §95.11(4)(d).
However, the statute of limitations could be shorter in some cases. For example, if you are filing a lawsuit against the city, county, or state, the statute of limitations is three years according to Florida Statutes §768.28 6(a).
The statute of limitations after a rear-end collision can get complicated very quickly. Many different circumstances can affect the statute of limitations deadline, impacting the compensation you could be getting. To avoid running into issues with the statute of limitations, contact a Sarasota backside collision attorney as soon as possible to get started on your case.
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Compensation You Could Receive After Your Accident
If you have been injured or suffered damage in back-end crash in Sarasota, you can fight for compensation for your expenses. Insurance companies may not want to give you everything you deserve after a severe accident.
You could be eligible for compensation for:
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses can add up quickly after a car accident. Rear-end collisions can cause whiplash, fractures, bruising, lacerations, and other injuries. You could be compensated for the cost of medical treatments, emergency room visits, and doctor’s office visits.
Property Damages
If you were involved in a rear-end collision, your vehicle was likely damaged in some way. You could be compensated for the repairs your vehicle needs or the replacement of your vehicle if the damage is too extensive. You could also be compensated for any other property damages you may have had.
Loss of Income
Accidents often result in time missed from work, especially if injuries are involved. If you had to miss time from work due to a rear-end collision, you could be compensated for the hours you missed. This could include time missed due to medical appointments.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering is the physical and mental pain you have gone through as a result of your accident. The accident itself can be a traumatic experience, along with any medical treatment you may need.
Decrease in Salary
If your injuries require you to decrease your time at work or switch careers, you may suffer a decrease in salary as a result. You could be compensated for the difference you may experience in salary.
Future Medical Expenses
Some injuries require a series of treatments or surgeries in the future. If you are fighting for compensation before these treatments occur, you may be able to get compensation in advance.
Diminished Quality of Life
If you or your family member suffered severe injuries, they might affect you for a significant amount of time or even the rest of your life. You could be able to gain compensation for a decrease you experience in the quality of life.
Evidence Is Needed to Prove Negligence in a Rear-End Collision
After a rear-end collision, evidence may be needed to support how the accident occurred. Having proof of the accident can help maximize the amount of compensation gained. However, the evidence is not always easy to gather, especially if the accident was some time ago.
A Sarasota rear-end collision attorney from Distasio Law Firm can help you collect the evidence needed to build a case. This evidence could include:
- Photographs of the damage
- Video surveillance
- Dashcam footage
- Medical documentation
- Photographs of any injuries
- Witness testimony
You may have other pieces of information that could supplement your position.
We can help you look over the evidence you have to better determine what options you have. However, you do not need to bring all or any evidence if you do not have it. Bringing the evidence can help us get a jump-start on your case, but we can help you with gathering the evidence as well. We can still work with you to determine what evidence you need to support your case.
Call Today to Speak with a Sarasota Rear-End Collision Attorney
The period after an accident is a stressful enough time for you without worrying about gathering evidence and fighting for compensation for what has been done to you. A Sarasota rear-end collision lawyer from Distasio Law Firm can work with you to build a case for the financial recovery you need after a rear-end collision. We can manage your case from beginning to end.
Call us now to get started during a free consultation.
