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Accident laws differ from state to state, so on the off chance that you’ve been harmed in Florida, ensure you realize what can apply to your particular circumstance.
The procedure in the Sunshine State isn’t uncommon, but not quite the same as the rest of the country.
In the event that you’ve been injured, the legal time limit is four years in which to file suit on a case. On the off chance that you don’t record your case inside this window, the court will very likely dismiss filing of your case.
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We need to show that the person that caused the injury or harm had a duty to keep you safe, then decided to breach that duty, and that the failure of keeping you safe brought harm to you.
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This is the most important thing to do with in 14 days. Do not wait. You really have an obligation to decrease your damages. You need to see appropriate treatment from the doctors that treat those types of injuries. It is important that you record everything. If you need help with can recommend some options as well.
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You need somebody who knows the injuries, who can clarify your alternatives, who realizes the local playing field, and who has understanding of the whole case and the real issues affecting your life. It is important to build a good working relationship with your law firm. The Reyes Firm, keeps all open lines of communication to keep the conversation going. Our common goal is to help you get better and recover for your injuries.
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Florida is a no fault state. This means no matter who is at fault, your insurance pays for your medical cost. However, the at fault person that caused the accident will be liable for future medical, pain, suffering, wage loss and loss of enjoyment.
Your car insurance “PIP protection” (Personal Injury Protection), will cover you for the most part to $10,000. After that limit, your own medical coverage would kick in (if you have any).
Both your insurance agency and the “at fault” person’s insurance company must be advised of a case (which we will help you through this whole process). Furthermore, don’t sign any papers until your lawyer (US) have looked at them.
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A post-accident journal is a priceless piece of the healing and recovery process. In addition this lets you monitor clinical costs, what you’ve had to go through, and how this accident has effected your life. Days and weeks can merge together after an accident and memories can fade. Recording everything lets you sort everything out as you remember it.
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This permits a jury and a cases agent to get into your head beyond what discussing it can. Besides, it’s a cheap form of therapy.
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This part is not the most fun, but important. It is important to keep track of expenses you’ve had to pay due to the accident. These numbers come in helpful later to help us get more money for your injuries.
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Keep an electronic or paper journal like this one. Likewise, here is a list of important documents that you ought to have close by for when you meet with your lawyer’s office.
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A Florida personal injury law firm, like the Reyes Firm will draft a demand letter which basically outlines how this accident has affected your life. It tells the story of you. Insurance agents do not physically know you, they only know you from what’s on paper. It is important to tell the correct story. Once the demand is sent out the insurance company commonly replies back our demand letter in 30 days.
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The insurance agent, will usually not pay the claim right away. Their main job is the adjust the claim down. However, that is why hiring the correct law firm, like the Reyes Firm to fight for you. The insurance agent may likewise choose to settle promptly, this usually happens when the injuries are substantially greater than the policy limits. In these cases, we may require more steps from the insurance agent to complete before we accept their offer to settle. Sometimes the policy is not enough to cover your injuries, therefore, it may not be worth accepting. Every case is different. It does take an experience lawyer and litigation team to understand the differences.
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It’s difficult to say, since it depends upon such a significant number of factors.
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