What Is Your Injury Case Worth and Who Pays?
Experienced Tampa Auto Accident Attorney
A car accident creates both immediate and long-term financial hardships. You probably have many questions and concerns: Who pays your medical bills? What about lost paychecks if you can't work? Who pays for your smashed car? What is your case worth? Should you take the insurance company settlement?
The Hancock Law Firm is committed to helping you get full value for your injuries and associated losses. We have the experience and a network of experts to calculate and prove damages for your personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party that caused your crash.
We handle motor vehicle accidents in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland, all communities of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties, and throughout Florida. You can contact us 24/7 to arrange a consultation.
Compensation for Medical Bills and Other Personal Injury Damages
Florida law requires all drivers to carry personal injury protection, also called PIP or no-fault insurance. Regardless of who was at fault, PIP covers your immediate losses up to $10,000: 80 percent of medical bills, 60 percent of lost wages and 100 percent of household services.
If the other motorist was at fault, that driver's insurance pays your losses not covered by PIP. Medical care and lost income alone can easily exceed the $10,000 limit. Our legal team builds a comprehensive case for all applicable damages, such as:
- Past and future medical expenses (surgery, medication, rehab, etc.)
- Lost wages and projected lost earnings
- Disability or physical impairment
- Disfigurement and plastic surgery
- Pain and suffering*
- Mental anguish*
- Loss of capacity for enjoyment of life*
- Property damages (loss of use and repair or replacement of your vehicle)
*Florida law requires permanent injury to sue for noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering.
If the other driver had no car insurance or too little liability coverage, we can seek compensation under your own uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policy. Unfortunately, your own insurance company will seek to deny or undercut your claim. Our firm regularly handles UM/UIM litigation.
Soft tissue injuries — The shock, adrenaline and chaos after a car accident can mask serious damage to muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. Many people do not experience symptoms (soreness, inflammation, spasms, sharp twinges, lost range of motion) until a day or two later. We have earned substantial recoveries in soft tissue cases, and we can connect you to qualified doctors who can diagnose and treat these injuries.
Standing Up for the Full Value of Your Case
Trial lawyers Mike Hancock and Claire Hancock have secured favorable settlements and jury verdicts for hundreds of clients, including awards of more than $1 million for catastrophic injuries and fatal car accidents. As a former insurance defense attorney, Mike Hancock knows the tactics insurance companies use to limit compensation. He knows what kind of documentation is required to demonstrate the extent of injury and the lasting impact on the victim and the family. Insurers know that he is not afraid to go to trial if necessary.
Before making any statements or accepting a settlement offer, contact the Hancock Law Firm in Tampa. We offer a free, confidential consultation at 888-975-1110 (toll free) or 813-915-1110 , and our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also reach us by e-mail.
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