Auto Accident Attorney St. Petersburg

Auto Accident in St. Petersburg/Clearwater area?

Have you been involved in a car accident in the St. Petersburg, Florida area? Being in a car accident can be devastating, overwhelming, and expensive. You may have sustained injuries, have significant damage to your vehicle, and lost wages. You may be in pain and trying to navigate how to handle the auto insurance company, your health insurance claims, visits to several doctors, and trying to manage work or the financial strain of not being able to work due to your injuries.

Call As Soon As Possible After an Accident…

Having an advocate to handle the important details and time-sensitive aspects of your accident and injuries can help to ease the stress you may be experiencing after your accident.

Reeder & Nussbaum P.A. are auto accident attorneys in the St. Petersburg area. The firm of Reeder & Nussbaum has assisted many car accident victims, allowing them to focus on healing from the physical injuries and trauma of their accidents while the firm manages the necessary claims, negotiations, and paperwork involved in the aftermath of the crash.

It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after an auto accident has occurred. You want to be fully aware of your rights and what needs to be done immediately. The St. Petersburg, Florida area law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum is experienced in helping accident victims of all ages and severity of injuries.

If you have lost a loved one due to an auto accident, Reeder & Nussbaum may be able to assist you in a wrongful death lawsuit. During such a difficult time, having someone assist you with the necessary paperwork and bills and explore what compensation you may be entitled to under a claim, can be crucial to you and your family in taking the necessary steps after the passing of your loved one.

At Reeder and Nussbaum, we know that accidents can occur at any time of day or night. That’s why there is always an attorney available for you to speak with, 24/7 via phone and via webchat on our website.

Contacting an attorney immediately after an accident helps you ensure that your rights are protected. We can begin collecting the evidence needed to help you seek compensation for the injuries and damages you have incurred because of the accident.

Handling the Insurance Company

The St. Petersburg law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum intimately understands how insurance companies handle claims and litigation as both partners of the firm worked to represent insurance companies in the past through litigation between the company and the claimant.

Having an attorney from Reeder & Nussbaum will also help you to ensure that you have been properly evaluated for injuries that may have been sustained because of your auto accident. Our attorneys have settled and litigated numerous cases that involve all types of physical and emotional injuries following car accidents.

You do not need to know all the details of the laws surrounding auto accidents in St. Petersburg, Florida. However, you need to find an advocate who understands how to handle auto accidents cases from start to settlement and how to represent you in court, if necessary.

Why hire an Attorney?

The law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum only gets paid if your case is successful. You do not pay any money to us until you win a settlement. We will stay in contact with you through every step of the case and never make any settlement decisions without your knowledge and approval.

Having an attorney to handle your auto accident case means you do not have to spend your days on the phone with the police department requesting the accident report or talking to the insurance company who may not want to compensate you for your losses or negotiating bills with your health insurance provider or requesting your medical records from your doctor or the hospital that treated you for your injuries. Hiring the law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum will help you begin to regain your peace of mind.

Common injuries occurring after an auto accident include neck and/or spinal injuries, whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, injuries from the impact of an airbag, cuts, and wounds, and loss of blood. It is critical to be evaluated immediately after the accident and to continue to receive treatment for your injuries. All these injuries need to be documented.

It is also extremely important that the damage to your vehicle is documented. These pictures will need to be sent to the insurance company and will be needed by your attorney for evidence for settlement or trial.

The law enforcement agency who responded to your accident most likely also recorded witness statements from anyone who remained on the scene of the accident and saw the accident occur. These statements can be vital in proving or disproving a party’s negligence. Your attorney will request the accident report from the law enforcement agency and review all its contents.

The court and jury have many deciding factors to consider when determining what your compensation might be. Some of these factors include how serious your injuries are, how much money you may have lost from missed time at work, damage to your car and property, and the emotional burden the accident may have caused you.

Florida Is a No-Fault State

Unlike some states, Florida is comparative negligence and no-fault state regarding auto accidents. This means regardless of who may be at fault in the accident, each party must file a claim with their insurance company. Also, parties can each be held liable for his or her negligence contributing to the accident.

It is important to have an attorney who can investigate the details of the accident to determine what the liability of both parties in an accident may be. Often, unrepresented parties are unprepared to handle the claims of the other party, the other party’s insurance company, and the other party’s attorney against them.

Being unprepared during a settlement or civil trial can cost you a lot of money, stress, and time away from work and family.

The St. Petersburg law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum wants to assist you through every stage. By calling immediately following your accident, they can help ensure you receive proper medical treatment, do what is legally required of you following an accident in the state of Florida, and preserve necessary evidence.

We understand that by seeking treatment and legal assistance as soon as possible after an auto accident you may be able to quicken your recovery time and lessen the overall health and financial impacts of the accident. There are also important deadlines involved in civil lawsuits that may affect your case if you do not seek legal action within the timeline required by the law.

Why Reeder & Nussbaum?

At Reeder & Nussbaum, we have many clients who have provided testimony in the form of reviews on our website that explain how we were able to help them during the difficult time that began after they were involved in an auto accident. We have also been rated highly by Avvo for client satisfaction. Feel free to read these reviews to determine if you want to contact us regarding your auto accident case.

We want to assist you in getting the medical attention you need, getting the repairs your car needs, and getting the financial compensation you deserve after experiencing the trauma of a car accident.

We also want to help you handle your negotiations with the rental car company, the towing company who transported your car, the dealership you may have leased your car from, and all parties involved in your case. Often, when someone has experienced a car accident, they may be overwhelmed or unable to handle all of the aspects involved. That’s why it’s important to contact a law firm that can focus on those details.

The St. Petersburg law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum can review the crash report completed by law enforcement at the scene of the accident while you are recovering. We can connect with you virtually or when possible, in person, so that you do not have to travel while you are injured.

Even if you are in the hospital, you can contact us to begin working on your case after we complete a basic client intake process and conflicts check.

At Reeder & Nussbaum, we can handle the big insurance companies. Do not feel intimated by these high-earning companies. We are prepared to counter their arguments and require them to compensate you for the injuries caused by the auto accident.

Some of the general laws regarding car accidents in Florida include: stopping at the scene of the accident, making sure you provide your contact and insurance information to the other driver, moving out of the road if possible, and reporting the accident to law enforcement.

After you seek medical treatment to determine if you sustained any injuries from the accident, then is the time to contact a personal injury attorney who has experience handling auto accident cases.

The St. Petersburg law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum is ready to take your call or chat with you now regarding your auto accident case.

Clearwater & St. Petersburg Auto Accident Lawyer

After a car or automobile accident that results in personal injuries, it is important to know that you have rights and that you understand how to exercise those rights. In order to preserve your rights, contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible after a car accident. At the St. Petersburg, Florida, law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum, P.A., our lawyers can help you address all of your concerns and will guide you throughout the entire process.

How Are Damages Calculated in a Car Accident?

In a car accident, or in any personal injury case, an injured person has the right to be compensated for (1) any bills associated with your medical treatment, (2) lost wages or income due to time missed from work, (3) any property damage, and (4) pain and suffering. However, in Florida an injured person is only eligible to receive compensation for pain and suffering for an injury that results in any of the following:

• Significant loss of an important bodily function
• Permanent injury
• Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement

Additionally, if an injury results in death, survivors can receive compensation for pain and suffering on the part of the deceased.