If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, it is well worth hiring an experienced attorney to represent you. Not only does hiring an attorney cost nothing out-of-pocket, but it is the only practical way to seek the full compensation you deserve. An experienced Florida car accident attorney will be able to accurately calculate just compensation for your financial and non-financial losses and then deal with the insurance companies on your behalf.

After a car accident, you need to make several important decisions. One of these decisions is whether to hire an attorney to represent you. Choosing to hire a Florida car accident attorney can have a major impact on the outcome of your case—and, if you suffered serious injuries in the collision, it can be critical for seeking the full compensation you deserve.

What Can an Attorney Do to Help After a Car Accident?

When you are dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident, there are several important ways an experienced attorney can help you. This is true throughout the process—from investigating the cause of the accident to dealing with the insurance companies. With this in mind, some of the most important ways an experienced car accident attorney can help you include:

  • Determining the Cause of the Accident – It is critical to conduct an on-scene investigation as soon after the accident as possible. In many cases, it will also be necessary to gather evidence through other means. The purpose of conducting this investigation is to determine (and prove) why the accident happened.
  • Determining What Claim (or Claims) You Can File – Determining why the accident happened will allow your attorney to determine what claim (or claims) you can file. While Florida is a “no fault” auto insurance state, victims of serious accidents can still file fault-based claims in many cases.
  • Documenting Your Accident–Related Losses – Regardless of the claim (or claims) you are eligible to file, you will need documentation of your accident-related losses. Your attorney can assist with documenting your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses so that you can be confident you are seeking the full compensation you deserve.
  • Protecting Your Legal Rights – When you have a car accident claim in Florida, mistakes can be very costly. Your attorney can help you avoid costly mistakes while taking all of the steps that are necessary to protect your legal rights.
  • Making Sure You Don’t Settle Too Soon – While securing an insurance settlement is generally the best-case outcome after a car accident in Florida, this is only true if your settlement represents adequate compensation for your accident-related losses. Your attorney can help you avoid unknowingly settling your claim too soon.

Again, these are just examples. There are many other important ways an experienced Florida car accident attorney can help you as well. When you schedule a free initial consultation at Searcy Denney, one of our attorneys will be happy to walk you through all of the steps we take to help our clients recover maximum compensation.

Won’t My Legal Fees Reduce How Much I Recover?

In car accident cases, our attorneys represent victims on a contingency-fee basis. This means that we only earn a fee when we help our clients recover just compensation—typically by negotiating an insurance settlement. Due to the complexity of car accident cases, we are generally able to help our clients seek more—and often far more—than they would have been able to seek on their own.

What if I Don’t Want to Accept the Insurance Company’s Offer?

As a car accident victim, it is up to you to decide when (and if) to settle your claim. If you are not satisfied with the insurance company’s offer, you are under no obligation to accept. In this scenario, you can reject the offer and keep fighting for more—and your attorney can help you decide when it is in your best interests to do so.

What if My Case Isn’t Successful?

If your case is unsuccessful for any reason, you will not owe anything for your legal representation. As a result, there is no financial risk involved in hiring an experienced Florida car accident attorney to represent you.

FAQs: Hiring an Attorney After a Car Accident in Florida

How soon do I need to hire an attorney after a car accident in Florida?

If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, you should hire an attorney right away. The sooner you hire an attorney to represent you, the sooner your attorney can get to work investigating the accident, documenting your losses and protecting your legal rights.

Can I try to handle my claim on my own before I hire an attorney?

While it is up to you to decide what you want to do, we strongly advise against taking this approach. Waiting to hire an attorney can make it more difficult to gather the evidence needed to prove your legal rights. It also increases the risk that you will make a mistake that jeopardizes your claim for damages.

Are there any costs involved in hiring an attorney besides legal fees?

Yes, in a typical case, there will be various other costs involved in pursuing a car accident claim. These include investigators’ fees and expert witness fees, among others. If you hire a law firm to represent you, your law firm will cover these costs on contingency as well.

How Our Car Accident Attorneys Can Help

From proving liability to protecting your legal rights, our attorneys can help with all aspects of seeking just compensation after a car accident in Florida. You can get started with a free, no-obligation consultation; and, if you decide to move forward, our attorneys will get to work on your case immediately.

Request a Free Consultation with a Florida Car Accident Attorney at Searcy Denney

To request a free consultation with an experienced Florida car accident attorney at Searcy Denney, contact us today. Call us at 800-780-8607 or inquire online to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

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