Dunedin Car Accident
Why Would I Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Dunedin?
While driving may be necessary for those living in Dunedin, driving is often dangerous. In fact, car crashes are one of the leading causes of injury and death in our country, causing more harm than most other accident types. While nothing can change the fact that you’ve been in a crash, you do have the right to recover monetary damages for the harm you’ve suffered and we can help. Please call our Dunedin car accident lawyers today for a free consultation and an overview of your options.
In the time that it takes you to take your eyes off of the road, a car accident can occur. Car accidents can be incredibly deadly and when they do not result in fatal injuries, they often leave those involved with injuries that change the course of their life forever. Our lawyers are here to provide support and guidance after your crash, and have experience working on a number of different car accident case types.
No-Fault Insurance in Florida
If you’ve been in a crash, it’s important to understand how no-fault insurance works in our state. No-fault insurance allows drivers to recover compensation after a crash regardless of fault; all drivers maintain personal injury protection coverage and bring forth a claim with their own insurance company after a crash.
While the no-fault system allows for recovery after an accident regardless of fault, it does not allow for a driver to file a claim against another’s insurance or file a lawsuit against an at-fault party. However, this rule is lifted for those who have suffered serious injuries, which include injuries that result in permanent and serious loss of a bodily function, permanent injury, scarring and disfigurement, or death. If you step outside of the no-fault system, you can pursue compensation for the full value of your losses, including pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Why You Need a Car Accident Attorney
While you may want to believe that the car insurance adjuster is on your side, the truth is that car insurance companies want to save money. This means that the insurance adjuster may try to argue that you were at fault for the accident, that your claim isn’t eligible, or that your damages aren’t as severe as you claim. When you work with a car accident attorney, you’ll have an advocate on your side whose primary job is to make sure you get the compensation award you deserve.
How to Improve the Outcome of Your Case
If you have been injured in Dunedin, you will likely be able to improve the outcome of your case by reporting the accident immediately, gathering evidence, following your doctor’s orders, knowing what your claim is worth, and working with an attorney.
Contact a Dunedin Car Injury Attorney
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 Dunedin, FL
- Am I Entitled To A Rental Car While My Car Is Being Repaired? Yes. However, the terms are dictated by the “at-fault” driver’s insurance company’s policy.
- How Do I Know If My Car Is Considered Totaled? If the car is deemed to cost more to repair than it’s fair market value, then it will be considered totaled.
- What If I Am In An Accident With An Uninsured Driver? You will need to use your insurance policy’s Uninsured Motorist coverage. Under this, your insurance company assumes the responsibility of the “at-fault” driver. The claim will be processed as if both parties have insurance coverage.
Living in Dunedin
Northern Pinellas County is home to lovely Dunedin, Florida. It is the fifth largest city in the county.
Downtown Dunedin boasts many locally owned stores, shops, and restaurants. The Pinellas Trail also runs through downtown and the trail offers miles of walking or biking.
Numerous beaches lie in Dunedin, with notable ones such as Honeymoon Island and Caladesi State Park, which is among the greatest beaches in the entire world.
Dunedin is also the spring training home for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dunedin Local Services & Emergency Contact Information
In an emergency, always call 911.
After a motor vehicle crash:
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911; Administrative (727) 788-6792
- Dunedin Car Accident Lawyer – (727) 788-6792
Fire Department
- Dunedin Fire Emergency – Dial 911
- Dunedin Fire Department – (727) 788-6792
Police/Sheriff Departments
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911; Administrative (727) 788-6792
- Dunedin Car Accident Lawyer – (727) 788-6792
Hospital
- Mease Dunedin Hospital (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.
