{"id":26686,"date":"2020-04-15T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rhinolawyers.com\/?p=26686"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:37:37","slug":"dont-handle-car-accidents-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/dont-handle-car-accidents-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"DON\u2019T HANDLE CAR ACCIDENTS ALONE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To start with, you do not need to hire an attorney after a car accident that was not your fault. However, if the accident damages your car and you receive injuries it is a good idea. Since an auto accident attorney can help you recover damages and avoid liability for the accident.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, an auto accident attorney can use their knowledge of relevant laws to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">protect your rights<\/a>. As well as, handling all the paperwork and filing deadlines. Thus, allowing you to focus on recovering and getting your life back to normal.<\/p>\n<h2>WHY Speak to a car accident attorney<\/h2>\n<p>First, when you hire a lawyer, they will gather the evidence needed to support your claim. For example, they will get the police reports, statements from witnesses, and medical records. As well as, any information on your lost wages. Then, they will use this information to calculate the amount of compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, an attorney will file a lawsuit on your behalf. Not to mention, they will use their knowledge to anticipate possible defenses. As a matter of fact, they will most likely be familiar with the opposing counsel\u2019s strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, you should not talk to or negotiate with the insurance company without an attorney. In all honesty, insurance companies are for profit. And, they do not make money by paying damages. So, they will try to find a way to reduce or eliminate your compensation. An auto accident attorney can keep you from falling for their tricks.<\/p>\n<h2>A Lawyer HELPS calculate damages<\/h2>\n<p>Secondly, the average person doesn&#8217;t have the experience with calculating eligible compensation from an accident. But, an accident attorney does. In fact, they will review all the circumstances of the accident. Then, they will use that information to file for numerous damages. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Future Medical Expenses &#8211; A lawyer will anticipate future expenses you will incur from your injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Lost Wages &#8211; Money you did not make due to missing work while recovering from your injury.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced Earning Capacity &#8211; Your injuries limit your ability to work. Either on a short-term or long-term basis.<\/li>\n<li>Pain and Suffering &#8211; Injuries that affect your quality of life and your very essence.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.73.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Punitive Damages<\/a> &#8211; You could receive these if you can prove the at-fault driver was malicious or reckless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>filing lawsuit and negotIating settlement<\/h2>\n<p>Incidentally, after an accident, the at-fault driver is responsible for damages. But, their insurance will only pay up to the limits of the policy. Thus, you would need to pursue the driver individually for compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, this is why you need an attorney helping you with your case. Specifically, they will calculate your damages from the accident. Then your attorney pursues the at-fault person outside of court trying to negotiate a settlement before filing a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2>CONTACT A TAMPA CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY<\/h2>\n<p>In short, after a car accident, you may not know your rights. Above all, don\u2019t struggle through the process alone. Actually, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/meet-your-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">equipo de lesiones personales<\/a> is here to help you with any legal needs you might have regarding your accident.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, let\u00a0<strong>RHINO Lawyers<\/strong>\u00a0answer your questions and review the facts of your case with a Free Consultation. So, get started by completing the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Instant Case Evaluation<\/a>\u201d or by calling us any time, day or night, at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:844-329-3491\">844.329.3491<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To start with, you do not need to hire an attorney after a car accident that was not your fault. However, if the accident damages your car and you receive injuries it is a good idea. Since an auto accident attorney can help you recover damages and avoid liability for the accident. 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