Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
I was walking along the side of a road back to my friends car, i wasn't in the road... A car swung over and hit me, and I was taken to the emergency room,I have a Compression Fracture on my t12 vertabrae, this all happened yestarday morning, How should I proceed? Im covered by tricare and im not at fault and im in pain,
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The sooner you call a lawyer, the better. Call me at 305-305-3351 (cell0.
You must notify your own insurance company to claim your PIP and uninsured motorists benefits. Establish liability by photos of the accidendt scene. Locate witnesses.Photo bruises.Find insurance coverage on the car and driver. Most important is to get proper specialist doctors for your injuries. Keep record of all expenses.
Experienced attorneys go thru this thousands of times in dealing with insurance companies so it becomes routine. Its probably a first for you.A compresssion fracture can be deadly serious or heal itself with no treatment or residual. Your early evaluation and t reatment is critical. Itis not the fracture of the bone but damage to the surrounding tissue and nerves that cause pain and disability.That's why a broken neck causes paralysiis.
Hopefully you got the name and other identifying information of the driver who hit you. If you did, you will want to notify his insurance company right away as well as your own if you have auto insurance. Even if you did not, it is important to notify your insurer.
Your zip code suggests that you are in the Panhandle. We are located in the Tampa Bay region and we routinely handle cases in your part of Florida. Learn more about us at: www.erlitigators.com. We offer a free consultation via email: [email protected], or phone 727-724-5796.
You have a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver and their insurance company as well as a no-fault claim for medical bills and wage loss. You should contact a qualified personal injury attorney right away.
David H. Burns
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
122 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You should definitely consult with an attorney as soon as possible. In particular, you should look for an attorney who's is board certified in civil trial law by The Florida Bar, as are the attorneys in our office. This indicates that the attorney is an expert in handling cases of this sort. We offer a free initial consultation and would be happy to discuss the matter with you.
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