Car Accident Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida
Auto Accident FAQs
Following a car accident, it is important for victims to know their legal rights. The page below features information about what to do after an auto accident as well as practical advice from the car accident lawyers at our Jacksonville, Florida firm. If you would like to speak directly with a member of our legal team, please call one of our Florida offices today or contact Farah and Farah by email for a review of your case.
- What is "PIP"?
- What is liability coverage?
- What is the limitation on lawsuit threshold?
- The adjustor for the other driver keeps calling me at home? What should I do?
- Will I go to court?
- What should I do if I am in a car accident?
- Who pays off my bills if I am involved in a car accident?
What is "PIP"?
"PIP" is an abbreviation for Personal Injury Protection. It is the PIP coverage of your automobile insurance that pays for your own medical bills, regardless of who was at fault for causing the car accident. To learn more about PIP coverage, visit our "Ask Eddie Farah" page or contact the Florida auto accident lawyers at our Jacksonville firm.
What is liability coverage?
Liability coverage is the portion of your automobile insurance that protects you if another driver or a pedestrian makes a claim against you as a result of a car accident. Our lawyers will go over in detail the extent of your liability coverage if you contact us to discuss your case.
What is the limitation on lawsuit threshold?
This feature restricts your right to sue for pain and suffering after an auto accident. If your policy has this threshold, in order to sue successfully for pain and suffering, your injury must fit within one of the categories of injury: (1) death; (2) dismemberment; (3) significant disfigurement or scarring; or (4) "Permanent Injury", which is defined to mean that the body organ or part has not healed to normal function and will not heal to normal function with further medical care. A certification by a doctor as to permanency is usually required.
If you are unsure whether your insurance policy has this limitation on auto accident recovery, you can contact any of the Jacksonville, Florida car accident lawyers at our Jacksonville or Northern Florida offices to review your policy.
The adjuster for the other driver keeps calling me at home? What should I do?
Don't talk to an adjuster until you speak to us. Keep in mind the adjuster works for the other driver's insurance company. Their job is to pay you no money at all or as little as possible after a car accident. Contact our auto accident lawyers immediately if you are being pressured by an adjustor for the other driver.
Will I go to court?
Most car accident cases are settled prior to going to court; however, our auto accident lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida are always willing and prepared go to trial if the insurance company refuses to settle for the true value of the claim.
What should I do if I am in a car accident?
Regardless of whether you have been involved in an auto accident, motorcycle accident, or truck accident, you should call the police immediately so a report can be made at the scene. Seek medical treatment. Keep in mind the shock of being in a car accident may hide any pain until hours or even days later. Do not speak to the at-fault driver's insurance company about your car accident or agree to a recorded statement. Call the auto accident lawyers at our Jacksonville, Florida firm immediately.
Who pays off my bills if I am involved in a car accident?
In most cases, your own automobile insurance carrier will pay for medical bills regardless of whose fault the car accident was. If you are having trouble paying your bills, our Florida auto accident lawyers can assist with finding a source of payment.
For further information about truck, motorcycle, or auto accident lawsuits, contact our car accident lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida for answers.