Tampa,
Florida Car Accident Lawyer Explains What to Do if You’ve
Been in an Accident
As
disturbing and stressful as car accidents are, you will
probably be in at least one car accident in your lifetime.
If the accident occurred in the Tampa Bay area and someone
was injured, one of the first steps you should take is to
contact a Tampa car accident lawyer.
Clark and Martino, P.A. is a group of Tampa auto accident
lawyers who are experienced in assisting car accident victims
with all of their needs, including taking car accident injury
cases before a jury, if need be.
To protect yourself and your rights, here is what you should
and should not do if you’ve been involved in a car
accident with injuries in the Tampa Bay area.
Things you should do:
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Go to a doctor.
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During all the medical care you receive for your injuries,
keep records of dates, who you saw, what was done, what
medications were prescribed, what was discussed, etc.
If you don’t feel well enough to maintain this information,
ask a friend or family member to do it for you.
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Ask your doctor and all other medical care practitioners
to maintain thorough, precise records of your injuries
and progress.
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Select an experienced Tampa personal
injury attorney as soon as possible.
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Make sure the Tampa auto accident lawyer you choose is
experienced in trial law. Attorneys who have little experience
in trials may be more prone to settle out of court. Every
Tampa car accident lawyer at Clark and Martino, P.A.,
has vast experience in trial law. Insurance companies
are aware of our stellar reputation and know we are capable
of taking any car accident case to trial.
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Your Tampa, Florida personal injury attorney also should
be able to refer you to doctors and medical specialists
who can treat your injuries compassionately and also understand
the importance of meticulous records.
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Call your Tampa auto accident lawyer after every medical
appointment and tell your attorney’s office what
happened when you visited the doctor.
Things you should not do:
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Do not speak to an insurance company, except to fulfill
your obligation to tell your insurance company about the
accident. Otherwise, tell insurance companies that you
have retained legal counsel and refer them to your car
accident lawyer.
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Do not give out statements to anybody.
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Do not admit any type of fault in the accident to anyone.
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Do not reveal the limits of your insurance coverage, including
your car insurance, health insurance, homeowner’s
insurance, etc.
The Tampa, Florida auto accident attorneys at Clark and
Martino, P.A., are committed to serving car accident victims
throughout the Tampa Bay area. Please call us at 1-866-598-9111
to set up a free initial consultation about your car accident.
Once you meet with us in our elegant Tampa building and
speak with a car accident lawyer, you will be relieved to
know that we can take care of the entire legal process,
from filling out paperwork to speaking with insurance companies
to going to trial.
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