Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer in Fort Pierce, FL

No, you are not obligated to accept the first settlement that is offered to you. More often than not that first settlement is not enough to help you pay for all your medical bills. The best way to know if the settlement they are offering you is fair, you should consult with your Fort Pierce personal injury attorney.

While it is not guaranteed that you won’t have to go to court, a large majority of personal injury cases do settle outside of court. The likelihood of your case going to court is slim, but if your case does need to go to trial your Fort Pierce personal injury lawyer will ensure you are adequately prepared.

Yes, even if you don’t end up hiring us your initial consultation is confidential. It is part of the attorney-client confidentiality agreement. Even though you are not technically a client yet at the time of the initial consultation this agreement is still valid.

The best way to make sure your first meeting is productive is to bring as much information you have on your case as possible. The attorney will need to know the details of the accident and your injuries in order to give you an evaluation of your case. Any records you have you should bring with you including: your own written statement about how the accident occurred, police reports, and medical records.

If anyone was injured in the accident you are required to notify the police. They will need to make a police report. This also includes any property damage. If the police choose to not investigate the accident you will need to report this accident to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Even if you do not immediately feel pain it is a good idea to get looked at. Often times after an accident your body may go into shock or adrenaline will kick in which can cause the body to block out pain. If you did have injuries neglecting to get medical attention may make your injuries worse. You also have more evidence for your case if you do have medical records.

You should not leave the scene of the accident until authorities have arrived. You should also not leave your belongings in other’s way if you are able to move them. Many people also try to avoid getting medical treatment, but you should go get looked at by a doctor.  You should also not admit fault or try to get into a heated argument with the other party.

One of the biggest benefits to hiring a lawyer is that they are highly skilled in negotiating settlements. Your Fort Pierce attorney will be the one going back and forth with the insurance companies to ensure you are getting the most fair compensation.

It depends on how your case settled. If you settled out of court then no the details of your case are kept confidential and are not seen as public record. If your case goes to court and it becomes a lawsuit, once the court ruling is made public so will all the details of your case.

Yes, it is your responsibility to inform your insurance company that you have been involved in an accident. In most instances if you fail to inform them in an timely manner they will deny your claim.

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