By genetlaw | Published January 19, 2017 | Posted in Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: Clearwater Auto Accident Attorney, Clearwater Auto Accident Attorneys, Clearwater Car Accident Lawyer, Clearwater Car Accident Lawyers, Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney, Clearwater Personal Injury Attorneys, Florida Personal Injury Claims, Medical Expenses |
How Do I Know My Future Medical Expenses Following a Car Accident
Following a car accident or a similarly traumatic event, you may be liable for thousands of dollars in medical expenses. If your injuries were the result of a third party’s negligence, you can certainly file a personal injury lawsuit and seek compensation for these medical costs. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that Read More
Read MoreHow Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Benefit Me Following a Car Accident?
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage provides benefits when you are injured in a car accident caused by a driver who lacks sufficient insurance to compensate you for medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Florida law requires all automobile insurance carriers to offer UM coverage, but unlike personal injury protection—i.e., no-fault Read More
Read MoreCan I Seek Punitive Damages Following a Car Accident?
If you are injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, you have the right to seek damages to compensate you for your losses. In certain cases, you may also be entitled to seek punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, which are designed to make the injured victim whole, punitive damages are intended to Read More
Read MoreAmendments to Florida’s “No-Fault” Rules May Hurt Accident Victims’ Recovery
Florida is a “no-fault” state with respect to auto accidents. This means all drivers must carry auto insurance policies that provide “personal injury protection” in the event of an accident. You must carry at least $10,000 in personal injury protection, although you may certainly purchase a higher amount of coverage. Unfortunately, simply carrying no-fault insurance Read More
Read MoreProving Loss of Future Earnings and Medical Expenses Following an Accident
An auto accident can leave a victim with permanent injuries that affect their ability to work and pay for future medical expenses. In order to recover such damages in a personal injury lawsuit, a victim must adequately document any losses of potential future earnings or anticipated medical expenses. While juries may be sympathetic to purely Read More
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