Dade City Car Accident
Car Accident Claims in Dade City
A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye, and if it does, you may be left with long-term damages and severe injuries. Our lawyers have years of experience working on car accident claims and can represent you and advocate for your right to compensation. Types of car accident claims we take on include:
- Rollover accidents;
- Head-on collisions;
- T-bone crashes;
- Rear-end accidents;
- Intersection crashes;
- Single-vehicle collisions;
- Pile-up crashes;
Damages from a car accident
When motor vehicles collide–especially when they are traveling at high speeds–the risk of severe injury is high. Types of injuries that are common in a car accident include back and neck injuries, head and traumatic brain injuries, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, bone fractures, seat belt injuries, facial injuries, and soft tissue injuries.
When a car accident is serious and injuries are severe, the victim may incur high medical bills that they cannot possibly pay–in some cases, the person is uninsured, making these bills incredibly burdensome. If the injury is severe enough to prevent the affected person from working, then they will also suffer lost wages and a loss of earning capacity. Pain, suffering, and emotional distress are common noneconomic injuries that are suffered.
Who pays for damages from a car accident?
After a serious car accident, one of the most critical elements of a claim is determining who caused the accident and who should be held liable for damages. In Florida, a no-fault system is in place, which means that drivers must first file a claim with their own insurance company’s personal injury protection (PIP) coverage before they pursue damages against the other driver regardless of fault. In fact, a driver can only step outside of the no-fault system if they meet the injury threshold to do so. If you have been in a serious car accident, you can step outside of the no-fault system to pursue a claim against the other driver’s insurance company or file a lawsuit against the other driver. You will need to prove that your injuries would not have occurred but for the driver’s failure to uphold the duty of care owed to you in order for your claim to be successful.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney in Dade City
Call us at (727) 788-6792 or submit a contact form for a free consultation.
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Why Should I Hire Kemp Law?
It is very easy to describe what Kemp Law Law Group does. Our mission statement says it all. We strive to “relentlessly pursue protecting our clients and improving our community through respect, communication and service.” Put more simply, we help people.
Everything we do is with that singular purpose in mind. If a client has been injured by someone else, we will do everything we can to make sure they get the best possible medical care at little or no expense to them. If a client is going through a divorce, we will vigorously work to help them get everything they need to put the pieces of their life back together and to make sure their rights are protected.
Our firm is unique; we are committed to our community and our clients with a level of legal expertise that is among the highest in the area. In fact, we were featured in Positively Tampa for our efforts.
Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national group that provides a network for information exchange, local assistance and case referrals to top trial lawyers in America who have won large, complex cases. Fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide earn this high distinction. We always provide legal representation in your best interests, maintaining open communication lines, and keeping you updated about your case every step of the way.
Regardless of where you live in the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando Counties, we look forward to helping you make the best of your situation. Many of our attorneys have been acclaimed as among the 1% of all attorneys in the country, and they’re right here in our area, ready to help you.
Common Questions About Car Accidents in Dade City
- How can I prove fault? Proving fault in an accident is very important. If fault isn’t obvious, our law firm recommends a thorough investigation into your case. If you work with our lawyers, we can manage that investigation on your behalf and hire experts, such as reconstruction experts, integral to your claim.
- How long will my case take? How long a car accident claim takes can vary dramatically on a case-by-case basis. Some claims will be settled in a handful of weeks or a few months; others may end in litigation after a year’s time. How long your case will take likely depends on the complexity of the accident, fault, and the degree of your damages and injuries.
- Should I accept the first settlement offer? It can be so tempting to accept the first settlement that you are offered–you surely want nothing more than to receive compensation for your injuries and be able to move forward with your life. However, realizing your desperation, an insurance adjuster may offer you far less than you really deserve. You should never accept a first settlement offer that hasn’t been vetted by an attorney.
Living in Dade City
While Dade City is one of the most beautiful places to live in our state, the risk of a car accident is also high. Dade City is the place of high levels of traffic, especially during tourism season. There is also often construction in Dade City, which can increase the risk of a crash. The city is also flanked by the Old Lakeland Highway (US-98), a common site of crashes. If you live in Dade City, our lawyers can help you to file your claim. We know the courthouses, the insurance companies, the judges, the attorneys, and others who live here too.
Dade City Local Services & Emergency Contact Information
In an emergency, always call 911.
After a motor vehicle crash:
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911 Nonemergency (727) 788-6792
- Dade City Car Accident Lawyer – (727) 788-6792
Fire Department
- Dade City Fire Emergency – Dial 911
Police/Sheriff Departments
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911 Nonemergency (727) 788-6792
Hospital
- AdventHealth Central Pasco ER (727) 788-6792
FAQs
you deserve answers
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How Do I Know Who Was At-Fault?
Fault is determined by the evidence collected during the investigation. We look to many things to determine fault in the case: we look to the police report, we look to witness statements, we look to the property damage to the vehicles, skid marks, layout of the cars, etc. Sometimes we even have to refer to accident re-constructionists to do a professional examination of the all the evidence to do a recommendation for us, but that does not happen in very many cases.
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Will I Recover Monetary Damages?
It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.
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What Documents Will I Need?
We like you to bring the driver’s exchange of information that the police officer gives you at the scene. We also like you bring any photographs of damage at the scene. Also bring your health insurance cards and your auto insurance cards or declarations page, so we can review the coverage available to you.
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What Should I Say To The Insurance Company?
The at-fault party’s insurance company could ask you to give them a recorded statement. You do not have to give them a recorded statement. However, if your own insurance company asks you for a recorded statement please seek advice from your attorney so that they can assist you in giving that statement. But yes you do have to comply and you do have to give your insurance company a recorded statement.
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Will I Have To Go To Court?
Actually, most cases, or a large percentage of the cases are resolved pre-suit, which means the cases never go to court. We work with the insurance companies before filing suit to try to find a fair resolution for the client, which save money on expenses, court costs and attorney’s fees.
