[vc_row type=”vc_default”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1498229431694{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Tampa Car Accident Lawyer—Here to Help You!” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLcrVEDYdQQ&feature=youtu.be” align=”center”][vc_column_text]According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in 2018 (the most recent available complete data), there were a total of 403,626 crashes in the state. The causes of these crashes vary, but they include drunk driving, drug use, motorcycle accidents, and other crashes. Causes can vary, but many accidents occur when drivers violate the law, or fail to exercise caution while driving. Even the safest driver will have a difficult time avoiding an inevitable car accident, and some of those are by negligent drivers—some with insurance and some without. Yet, sometimes individuals break the law, either by driving drunk, speeding, failing to yield, or violating other laws of the road. When this happens, drivers can be held financially responsible for an accident. If you are involved in a car accident in Florida, you need to know what to do in case of such event. For one, a car accident lawyer in Tampa, Florida like The Reyes Firm can review your case to determine who may have been at fault for your crash. Determining fault is important because when a driver is found responsible for a crash, he or she may be responsible for paying damages to victims and their families.
If you are injured due to the negligence of someone else, our Tampa car accident lawyers are here to help you! We serve Tampa, Brandon and Riverview.
The Reyes Firm is a Tampa, Florida car accident law firm that may be able to assist you if you’ve been in a car accident. If you are injured due to the negligence of someone else, our Tampa car accident lawyers are here to help you! We serve Tampa, Brandon and Riverview.
The word “accident” is misleading because a person or persons that acted with negligence while operating their vehicle just “crashed” into you—disrupting your day and your life. These incidents are unexpected and usually happen at the worst time. For example, an individual’s car may be upside down in value and the “at fault” party will only pay the “value” of the car, leaving the injured party with the balance owed. There are other ways a victim can suffer after a car accident. If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a car crash, you may be facing weeks to months of rehabilitation. You may have had to miss time from work due to your accident. Or you may have been disabled as a result of your accident and are now facing changes in lifestyle and plans. You may no longer be able to care for your family or children, or may be watching the medical bills pile up, unsure what to do.
Accidents happen when you least expect them. Now you know where you can turn to get the best legal advice and assistance. The car accident lawyers in Tampa Florida at The Reyes Firm may be able to help you seek damages for your losses and justice for you and your family.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”6 Immediate Things You Can Do From the Scene of the Collision:” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”]
Things you need to know RIGHT NOW if you are involved in a car accident!
- Call law enforcement—“911”—even if it’s not a big accident. Law enforcement will take a long time to get to the scene, if the accident isn’t urgent or serious but it can still be worth the wait Make sure everyone is safe. Ask for the “long form” (it includes a diagram of how the accident happened).
- Do not move the cars before law enforcement arrive at the scene. People change their stories.
- Law enforcement may not know how to speak Spanish. Call us from the scene at 813-421-3411 and make your voice be heard! We can walk you through the entire process.
- Take pictures and video at the scene of every car involved!- Take pictures of the damages to your car and the other person’s cars or vehicles. Without pictures, it will be difficult to prove property damages, thus making it hard to help you with your property repair & proving who’s at fault!- Take pictures of the other person’s car tag (just in case they drive away).- Take pictures of any visible injury you may have. As your injuries develop, take pictures of those as well.- Take pictures/video of the area around you, the roads and intersection where the accident happened. Later this will give us clues on liability and other potential “at fault” parties.
- Look around for who may have seen the accident. Get names, phone numbers and have them write something on a piece of paper about what they saw.- Ask them to sign the paper and provide you with their phone number. If the liable party’s story changes, witness statements will help establish what really happened—saving time in fighting liability.
- Try to exchange insurance information and/or take a picture of their driver’s license.- The Reyes Firm we will help you get your car fixed, get you into a rental, and recovery for your injuries.
- Seek medical attention right away and get medical attention to others who may have been hurt at the scene of the crash. It’s the law.
The Reyes Firm we will help you get your car fixed, get you into a rental, and recovery for your injuries. We can examine the details of your case, negotiate with insurance companies, write demand letters to negligent parties, and take your case to court, if needed. Contact The Reyes Firm, a Tampa, Florida car accident law firm today.
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The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are due to the negligence of an auto driver. Pedestrians are vulnerable road users. They don’t have the protective chassis of a car if they are hit. Pedestrian accidents can be deadly and dangerous. These are the common causes of pedestrian accidents:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence
- Rapid maneuvers
- Reckless driving
- Bad road conditions (potholes, uneven surfaces, weather conditions, and spills and debris)
- Sidewalks that are closed and force pedestrian to walk on the street
- Obscured visibility (parked cars, objects placed on curbs, and lack of overhead lighting)
The Reyes Firm treats clients like family. We understand that this is a stressful situation which will involve a lot of daily conversation. To help, we provide client education through videos, blogs, text messages, email, and more. We have an open-door policy where you can call us anytime to ask about your case. When you have a legal question, attorney Edward Reyes will return your call to provide an answer.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”What are Common Causes of Car Accidents?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]
The most common causes of car accidents are due to the negligence of an auto driver. However, finding out which driver in an accident is responsible can sometimes be complicated. These are the common causes of car accidents:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence
- Rapid maneuvers
- Reckless driving
- Bad road conditions (potholes, uneven surfaces, weather conditions, and spills and debris)
- Sidewalks that are closed and force pedestrian to walk on the street
- Obscured visibility (parked cars, objects placed on curbs, and lack of overhead lighting)
These are only some of the causes of crashes. If you or someone you love was hurt in a car accident, contact The Reyes Firm, a car accident law firm in Tampa, Florida today. Our car accident lawyer can review the facts, determine the cause of your car accident, and hold negligent parties accountable.
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”What are Common Injuries?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]When you or your loved ones are hurt in an accident, it can be very serious and can lead to permanent damages. These injuries can show up immediately or days later. Common injuries are:
- Broken bones
- Spinal injuries
- Head and brain injuries
- Concussions
- Facial trauma
- Cuts and punctures
- Spinal damages
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Pain!
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This isn’t a full list of the range of injuries car accident victims can experience. If you have been injured in a car accident, know your rights. Reach out to the Tampa, Florida car accident lawyers at The Reyes Firm today. We are here to help.
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”What Damages Can I Recover?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]If someone else’s negligence caused you to have an injury, you can claim compensatory damages against the liable party. Compensatory damages include economic and non-economic damages. For example, you may be able to seek damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Economic damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, home modifications, and non-medical needs.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, damage to reputation, emotional distress, and loss of companionship.
You may also be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages can be recoverable if the liable party acted out of malice or fraud. Punitive damages can include the liable party being under the influence while driving, fleeing from the police, and/or reckless driving. Do you have questions about the damages you may be able to recover after a car accident in Tampa, Florida? Reach out to the Tampa, Florida car accident lawyers at The Reyes Firm today.
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”How Do You Calculate My Damages?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]Though I cannot guarantee a certain outcome, I will guarantee the best possible outcome for your case.
I will be looking at these factors to get the total amount of compensation you are owed:
- The amount spent for your past and future treatment
- The amount of your income that will be lost while you’re recovering
- How your injuries will affect your future
- The affect your injury will have on your relationships with others
- The cost of any home care you are going to need
The Reyes Firm is a car accident lawyer in Tampa, Florida that may be able to help you. We can review your case and help you determine the next steps. You are not alone.
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”How Will You Prove My Damages?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]You may think that those documents or photographs may not strengthen your case, but they actually make your case stronger. It may be obvious that the liable party caused your injury, but you are going to need those photographs and documents to make your case indisputable. Some examples that will strengthen your case are:
- Medical documents
- Any medical imaging
- Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries
- Police report
- Proof of loss of benefits
- Any receipts that show any expenses related to your injury
Let me help you get all the compensation you deserve because you don’t deserve anything less![/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Who Should I Call?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:26px;” main_heading_line_height=”desktop:32px;” main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;”][/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]
Contact The Reyes Firm at 813-421-3411
We are here for you 24/7 and have the experience to protect your interests and get you the recovery you deserve. Call us today! And above all—be safe on the roads!
If you, a loved one or friends are injured due to the negligence of another individual or corporation, contact the Reyes Firm and we will provide a free initial consultation to discuss your case and set about an effective plan to obtain the compensation and justice you deserve.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]