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I had an auto accident.
What should I do?
If you are involved in an accident, make sure you remain at the scene until the police arrive. Try to get the names of any people who saw what happened. If you have access to a camera, you should take pictures of the cars and the surrounding area.
I was injured in an accident.
Who will pay for the medical treatment?
If you are injured, you should immediately obtain medical treatment. If you are in pain, bleeding or believe you are in danger of any further injury, you should allow the rescue service to take you to the hospital to obtain immediate treatment. Further, the hospital will ask you whether you have insurance. If you are in an automobile accident, you should give the hospital your automobile/health insurance information. If you were injured in a property accident, for instance a “slip and fall”, you should give the hospital your health insurance information.
I was involved in an auto accident and the other party was injured, but
it was not my fault. Can the other
side sue me?
Yes. A court will decide who is at fault. Therefore, even though you believe that the other side was at fault, he/she can still file a lawsuit seeking damages from you and/or your insurance company.
I was injured in an auto accident and my own insurance company paid the bills. Why?
The State of Florida is a no-fault insurance state. This means that your own automobile insurance company pays your medical bills in an auto accident. Your premiums should not go up if you were not at fault for the accident and used the medical payments and/or no fault provisions in your automobile insurance policy.
I fell at work/in a store/in a building.
Can I sue someone?
If you fell at work, please refer to the “Worker’s Compensation” section. If you fell in a store or a building, you can file suit to recover damages that will reasonably compensate you for your injuries. Please contact an attorney for further details.
How much can you get for me?
What is my case worth?
Every case is different. Factors which determine how much money you may receive in a legal matter include the severity of your injuries and your past medical history, as well as the amount of insurance coverage that the other person or company has. If you are injured as a result of an accident, you should always consult with an attorney.
