Factors That Affect Car Accident Claims
All car accident claims are different.
Some of the factors that may affect the outcome of your claim are as follows:
1. Statute Of Limitations
After your car accident, you will have only a limited amount of time to file a claim. Otherwise, you will forfeit your right to a settlement. To protect your ability to collect damages, you should begin the process of filing a claim as soon as possible.
2. Comparative Negligence
In some states, you can only collect a settlement when someone else is entirely at fault for the accident. However, the state of Florida allows you to pursue a settlement even if you are partly responsible for your auto accident. Talk to your Dunedin car accident attorney to learn more about this issue and how it could affect your case.
3. The Impact Of The Accident On Your Life
Every car accident has an impact on victims’ lives. The more severe the impact, the easier it is to win your case. The impact of the accident injuries on your life will also have a significant effect on your financial settlement. The court will consider the accident’s financial impact, as well as the impact on your personal life.
These are just a few of the factors that may affect your personal injury case. Talk to your personal injury attorney for more legal advice specific to your unique situation.
How Much Compensation Can You Win?
It is natural for claimants to wonder how much compensation they will be awarded in a car accident case. However, this is a difficult question to answer, as it depends on a variety of different factors. For example, if you sustained only minor injuries that are expected to heal completely, you won’t receive as much compensation as someone who is expected to face permanent disability because of their injuries.
Your compensation amount will also depend on the overall financial impact of the accident, so it is important to keep careful records of all your expenses.
Another important factor that will affect your compensation amount is the impact of the accident on your personal life. If you can show that the accident has decreased your quality of life and/or caused you intense pain and suffering, your compensation amount will increase.
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Types Of Damages Awarded In Car Accident Claims
Many claimants want to know what types of damages they will receive if their claim is successful. The exact damages you will receive depend on the specific details of your situation.
However, the most common damages awarded in car accident claim settlements include:
- compensation for the income you lost or will lose in the future as a result of your injuries
- damages related to your medical expenses, both past and future
- benefits to compensate you for physical and emotional suffering
- punitive damages to punish malicious behavior or extreme negligence on the part of the person who caused your accident
For more information about the damages, you are most likely to receive if you win your case, talk to one of the members of our legal team.
Auto Accident Rates In Dunedin
Dunedin is famous for both its beaches and its pine forests, including Honeymoon Island State Park. As of 2019, the population is 36,381. Like other parts of Florida, Pinellas County can have its fair share of unsafe driving conditions. Dunedin experienced these traffic accidents in 2020:
- 14,313 total accidents this year, including automobiles, bicycles, and motorcycles.
- 8,412 people reported injuries after their accident. This number has also risen since 2020.
- Of these accidents, 109 resulted in death.
- Of these accidents, 28 were the result of alcohol and/or drug consumption.
- According to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in 2018 there were 8 traffic fatalities in Dunedin, Florida, involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 24. This accounts for 42.1 percent of all traffic fatalities in Dunedin for the year.
Dunedins Worst Intersections
All roads can contain hazards that make things difficult for even the most experienced driver. While no roads can guarantee 100% safety, there are roads in Pinellas County that Dunedin residents should proceed with caution. Be sure to obey any and all traffic laws. Dunedin contains some of the most dangerous intersections.
- Bass Blvd and Main Street Intersection: Many drivers fail to yield the right of way and make left turns without checking for oncoming traffic. This can cause head-on collisions, as well as confusion and congestion at the intersection. Additionally, the intersection has a high number of pedestrians, especially during peak travel times, which increases the danger of an accident happening at this Dunedin intersection.
- Patricia Avenue and Main Street: This intersection has statistically had the highest number of car accidents in Dunedin due to the high volume of busy traffic and lack of visibility from the walls of buildings nearby, limiting crossing angles for drivers.
- Main Street and Kings Highway: This dangerous intersection experiences heavy volumes of traffic from commuters driving to and from work each day and frequently experiences vehicle congestion and accidents due to the narrow lanes, sharp turns, and lack of central turn late. In addition, drivers take chances, and this can result in dangerous drivers and pedestrians crossing the intersection resulting in collisions.
List Of Top-Rated Car Accident Attorneys Serving Dunedin
The best way to make sure you are able to collect compensation following a car accident is to hire the right attorney. Not all attorneys have the same skills and experience level. For this reason, it is important to choose carefully.
At the law firm of Florin|Roebig, we employ a team of professionals who have a strong background in Florida personal injury law.
With over 30 years of experience, our law firm has successfully won over $1 billion in settlements from personal injury cases by providing our clients with high-quality legal representation.
Here are some of our car accident attorneys representing clients in Dunedin:
- Wil H. Florin, B.C.S.
- Tommy D. Roebig, B.C.S.
- Chase P. Florin, B.C.S.
- Chad K. Florin, M.B.A., LL.M.
- John J. Hart
Other practice areas the law offices of Florin|Roebig specialize in which are available to the Doral area include:
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
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Find Help Filing A Car Accident Claim
Florin|Roebig employs a team of attorneys who understand car accident claims in Florida. With our help, you will have the resources you need to get the compensation you deserve following your car accident. If you have been injured in a car crash in Dunedin, please call our office today to schedule a confidential and free consultation or to learn more about our services.
