Tampa Rear Collision Attorneys
It is generally understood that all drivers have a responsibility to maintain an adequate safe driving distance between themselves and the car in front of them. This law is in effect whether driving at highway speeds on the interstate or in heavy traffic in a city. Physics dictates that a vehicle moving at any speed requires an adequate distance to stop. Having a car following too close behind or tailgating is the equivalent of having a loaded gun at the back of your head.
If you were injured in a rear-end collision in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area, talk to an attorney at Hale & Paulsen, P.A., in Clearwater right away. We are prominent Florida car accident personal injury trial lawyers with more than 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs who have suffered whiplash and other injuries in collisions caused by negligent drivers. We have handled millions of dollars in personal injury insurance settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of hundreds of clients involved in car accident claims. We can help you recover the full and fair monetary damages you are entitled to, as well.
If you have a cell phone or digital camera with you at the time of the accident, take pictures to preserve evidence and prove your case.
What About Your No-Fault Insurance or Uninsured Motorist Policy?
Generally, all car accident injury claims for medical costs must be filed against your own no-fault insurance policy. Any further damages for medical expenses may be sought from the insurance company covering the driver found to be at fault for the rear-end collision. Handling no-fault claims can be complex, as you will be treated as a hostile claimant and your insurance company will try to minimize the amount of settlement. Likewise, if the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured, you will need to file against your UM/UIM policy coverage. Again, you will face some formidable roadblocks from your insurance adjuster. Start by getting straight answers about your rights. We are ready to help you with the entire process.
Millions of Dollars in Insurance Settlements and Jury Verdicts
We have helped hundreds of clients obtain full and fair compensation for car accident injury and wrongful death cases. We can help you. If you have been injured in any type of motor vehicle accident in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area, call our offices.
- Rear-end collisions, whiplash back injuries
- Head-on car wrecks
- T-bone and sideswipe crashes
- DUI driver accidents
- Distracted driver accidents, driver talking on cell phone or texting
- Truck wrecks
- Motorcycle crashes
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Our Clearwater rear-end collision attorneys advise and represent clients in insurance litigation matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
