Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney
Accidents can happen almost anywhere in Clearwater. Anyone struck by a vehicle or injured on property will require expensive medical care and probably miss time from work. Contact our office. The Reep Law Firm has negotiated settlements that compensate our clients and force accountability when defendants are negligent. A Clearwater personal injury attorney can offer advice and provide a roadmap for receiving compensation in a free consultation.
Understanding Your Right to Compensation
Our clients can seek compensation when someone else’s wrongful conduct leads to injury. Often, the defendant failed to use reasonable care, so an injured victim can seek damages for their financial and non-financial damages:
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages or benefits
Not all claims are based on negligence, though. If you were hurt by a dangerous product, we can bring a product liability claim under Florida law if the product contains a defect. We can also sue under strict liability if you were bitten by a dog in Florida while in public or legally on private property.
Contact our office soon after the accident. We can review steps to take to build a claim. Many of our clients need help finding evidence related to the accident. Our legal team can fan out and visit the accident scene, speak with witnesses, and help you document your injuries. These are important steps to building a strong legal claim.
If the defendant has insurance, we can submit a claim for compensation. That is often the case when you are hurt in a business or on someone’s property. We know how to negotiate with Florida insurers for fair compensation.
How Defendants Push Back
The Reep Law Firm knows how most defendants do not willingly pay compensation. Instead, they usually do one of the following:
- Shift fault for the accident. The defendant or their insurer might claim you are to blame for the accident. Suppose you are struck while crossing the street. The defendant might claim you had a “no walking” sign but lunged into traffic anyway.
- Question the seriousness of your injuries. Some defendants allege our clients are making up their pain or at least exaggerating their discomfort. We work with clients to fully document the injury’s impact on their lives.
- Point out you missed deadlines. Florida requires that injured victims file a lawsuit before the relevant statute of limitations runs out. In many cases, you will get two years to file, but some victims get longer.
- Plead poverty. The defendant might claim they have no resources, so even if you win you will not receive anything. We can search for hidden assets or insurance policies that can cover a settlement. We might also add another defendant, where appropriate.
Count On Our Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyers
The Reep Law Firm has the right mix of experience and skills accident victims in Clearwater need when they suffer bodily injuries in an accident. Contact us today to schedule a meeting with a Clearwater personal injury attorney at our office. Our firm has more than a decade of experience in this area of law.
