Car Accident in Altamonte Springs

If you have been involved in an accident and suffered an injury that has left you unable to work, you may be stressed, worried about how you are going to provide for your family. You are also in pain from the injuries and this can be even more frustrating when the accident was not your fault. Medical bills are piling up while your family needs the items that keep your household running smoothly and you want to get back to work. Research indicates that stress can slow the healing process which is another reason you need to reach out for help. A car accident attorney in Altamonte Springs can help you get the compensation you are entitled to under the law so that you can focus on healing while still providing for your family. 

In 2015, there were 4 people killed in car accidents in Altamonte Springs although 13 people were involved in those three accidents, some of whom may have been injured severely. Although there was only one fatal car accident in Altamonte Springs in 2017, it is important to note that the friends and family of that one person are still suffering from their loss. 

You may think that you don’t have a reason to contact a car accident attorney in Altamonte Springs. However, there is a chance that the other driver may claim they were not at fault. They may hire an attorney who will try to make it look like the accident was your fault or the fault of someone else’s. If you are working with the other person’s insurance company, you need to remember that you are not their customer and they are actually working for the guy who was at fault. A car accident attorney in Altamonte Springs will fight for your rights and help you get the compensation you are in titled to receive. 

The first step in helping you get the right compensation is to investigate the car accident. Our law firm conducts a thorough investigation to determine what happened so that we can demonstrate accurately where fault lies. We will interview witnesses, visit the accident scene, review any photos taken as well as seek video footage in the area of the accident. This is all designed to prove that you were not at fault and that the other driver’s insurance company is responsible for your medical bills and lost time from work. You may also be eligible for pain and suffering, depending on the circumstances of the accident. 

Florida law follows a pure comparative fault rule which means that when both parties in an accident share fault, damages can be reduced by the percentage of fault. For example, if you had to slam on your brakes to avoid hitting something and were struck from behind, the jury may determine that you were partially at fault for the accident. They may decide that, although the other driver was following too closely, slamming on the brakes made you 10 percent at fault in the accident. If you were awarded $25,000 in damages, your award could be reduced by $2,500 due to your 10 percent fault. Because of this rule, it is critical that you speak to a car accident attorney in Altamonte Springs. 

There is no question that dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating. You aren’t sure where to send your medical bills or claim forms. It is also possible that the other driver is not at fault in the accident either. If something on their car or yours malfunctioned, you may need to file claims with the vehicle manufacturer and this can be extremely difficult. Large companies rarely want to admit their product is defective. A car accident attorney in Altamonte Springs will deal with insurance companies, opposing council and even the company you feel is it fault, allowing you to focus on healing your injuries. 

In most cases, insurance agencies are willing to settle claims out of court, eliminating the need for you to appear in front of a judge. Unfortunately, insurance companies often offer settlements that are much lower than they should be, yet people accept them in order to avoid going to court. An Altamonte Springs car accident attorney at Freeman Injury Law will fight for the right compensation for your injuries. If the insurance company refuses to pay what we think is a fair amount, we are ready and able to fight for your rights in court. 

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident in Altamonte Springs or if a loved one has died from injuries sustained in a car accident, contact our office today at (800) 561-7777 to learn what rights you may have. You can reach us by phone or by filling out our easy car accident online form.