Clearwater Car Accident Attorneys
Perhaps someone rammed your car while you parked at a grocery store. Or perhaps a drunken trucker hit your husband and seriously injured him. Dealing with the logistical and emotional fallout of a Clearwater car accident can require patience, perseverance, and perspective. The law can be confusing, particularly if you've recently been traumatized emotionally or injured physically. This article will help to spell out some crucial concepts and good resources.
Who Can Be Held Liable
In the second theoretical case we discussed above, the drunken truck driver would be an obvious defendant. But a detailed investigation of the crash might reveal other potentially liable people or parties. For instance, the trucking company that hired the truck driver might not have vetted their employees carefully enough - or may have pushed them to work more hours than they should have. So that company might be liable. And the insurance carrier that represents the trucking company might also be liable, by proxy. Even if parties only indirectly or only partially responsible for a crash can be sued for substantial damages.
Steps to Take Right after an Accident
Accidents can happen in literally the flash of an eye. A typical injured party will be stunned - medically, this state is known as "shock." So if you get hurt, your first step should be to get immediate medical attention. If anyone gets injured in a car crash - or if there is any substantial property damage -- you must call the Florida police (at 911).
If you can, collect information from the people at the scene - including other drivers and passengers and any eye-witnesses. The more information you obtain, the better. Don't be afraid to "over collect." Get names, phone numbers, license plate numbers, license numbers, insurance info, and VIN info for each car involved. If you are not well enough to get this information, deputize someone to do it for you. Take photographs of the scene. It's okay to take these photos on a cell phone or a flip phone - just get whatever evidence you can.
Once things settle down, as quickly as possible, consider discussing your case with a qualified Clearwater car accident lawyer.
Immediate Help with your Clearwater Car Accident Case
Call the Jacksonville based legal team of Farah & Farah at 800-533-3555 for a personal consultation - at no charge to you. Farah & Farah has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and the Clearwater Florida traffic accident attorneys are proud members of both the American Association of Justice and the Florida Justice Association. Learn more about the team's expertise in Clearwater car accidents at www.farahandfarah.com.
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