After a car accident, you may have experienced car accident flashbacks, a substantial medical injury, memory loss, joint pain, difficulty sleeping, and more.
Dolman Law Group's Tampa car accident lawyers understand the detrimental effects that car accidents can have on individuals and families, no matter where they happen across Tampa and Florida.
Tampa Car Accident Guide
How Can Our Tampa Car Accident Injury Lawyers Help?
Dolman Law Group aggressively advocates for their clients. The Car Accident Injury attorneys at Dolman Law Group aid their clients’ recovery processes by helping to navigate the legal challenges following a car accident. Set up a free consultation with the team at Dolman Law Group so they can understand your accident, your concerns, and your goals.
Dolman Law Group will guide you through the legal process, explain the legal jargon associated with your claim, and advocate for an optimal result regarding your case according to your objectives. The legal team can help you understand timelines associated with the claims process, how the court system operates, and what you can expect for the duration of the case.
Dolman Law Group works with you from start to finish and offers advice based on the case file presented.
Our office is conveniently located in Tampa at 3715 W Horatio St Suite G, but if you cannot visit in person, Dolman Law Group offers virtual appointments, calls, and onsite hospital visits.
Call (813) 303-0916 or visit our Contact Us section on the website to set up a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers today.
Accidents in Tampa
Dolman Law Group has represented countless cases involving car accidents.
The most common car accident causes include speeding and reckless driving, distracted driving, and impaired driving, as well as roadway damage and auto defects.
- Speeding and reckless driving have been known risks of driving since the inception of the first vehicles. Speeding and reckless driving are common reasons for accidents in Tampa.
- Distracted Driving: With the integration of smart technology in newer vehicles and the use of smartphones and map apps, these technologies, while helpful, can cause accidents if drivers aren’t careful. Distractions can be anything from cell phone use, eating or drinking while driving, or talking to others in the car rather than paying close attention to the road. Distracted driving claims the lives of 3,308 people in the United States every year.
- Impaired driving: Drugs and alcohol can lead to reduced brain function, impaired thinking, unclear reasoning, and slowed muscle reaction times. Driving while under the influence can have catastrophic effects on everyone on the roadway.
- Roadway damage includes potholes, damaged lanes, chipped paint marking road directions, or road debris.
- Auto part defects can easily cause accidents. For example, faulty brakes, electrical system issues, faulty steering, windshield wiper malfunctions, accelerator problems, and faulty airbags can all have catastrophic effects if they malfunction while driving.
- Fatigued driving can lead to a loss of consciousness while driving, slower reaction times, and reduced attention to roadway conditions. Fatigued driving effects mimic impaired driving effects.
Tampa Car Accident Statistics
A recent Forbes Advisor study ranked Tampa the 10th worst city in the United States for drivers.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles notes that in the first half of the most recent year for which it collected data, over 15,000 crashes occurred in Hillsborough County, with over 10,000 injuries and 95 fatalities. As Tampa resides in Hillsborough County, many of these accidents occurred in the city of Tampa.
Tampa’s High-Risk Areas
According to a 2022 article, with multiple large interchanges numerous dangerous city intersections, and heavy traffic, Tampa’s high-risk areas include:
- U.S. 301 at Gibsonton Drive: 367 crashes; 13 serious injuries/fatalities
- U.S. 301 at Big Bend Road: 332 crashes; 14 serious injuries/fatalities
- U.S. 301 at SR 674: 207 crashes; 17 serious injuries/fatalities
- N. Florida Avenue and East Waters Ave.: 176 crashes; 9 serious injuries/fatalities
- Lakewood Drive and East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard: 113 crashes; 10 serious injuries/fatalities
- Fishhawk Boulevard and Boyette Road: 104 crashes; 10 serious injuries/fatalities
- Big Bend Road at Summerfield Boulevard: 97 crashes; 14 serious injuries/fatalities
- Big Bend Road and Summerfield Crossing Boulevard: 92 crashes; 11 serious injuries/fatalities
- County Line Road and U.S. 41: 76 crashes; 10 serious injuries/fatalities
- Bill Tucker Road and U.S. 301: 66 crashes; 9 serious injuries/fatalities
Car Accident Injuries
Injuries range depending on the severity and extent of the car accident. Car accidents can cause a range of injuries from minor injuries to life-threatening trauma.
Common car accident injuries include head injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, and facial injuries. In addition to head injuries, bruising, puncture wounds, sprains and strains, broken bones, dislocated joints, and whiplash often occur during car accidents.
Injuries not as immediately noticeable include spinal cord injuries, organ damage, and anxiety disorders stemming from the traumatic event.
Compensation Types
A car accident survivor may be entitled to different types of compensation. Discuss your case with a Dolman Law Group attorney to determine which compensation types apply to your car accident case.
- Medical expenses: You can claim any medical-related expenses, such as medications, hospital bills, surgery bills, follow-up appointments, therapies, and all other medical aid that helps survivors recover physically and mentally.
- Property Damage: After an accident, you can claim compensation for everything damaged or lost from your car to your cell phone.
- Lost Wages: Lost wages include time off from work used for healing, appointments, or other accident-related absences.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If you’re unable to enjoy life as you did before the accident, you could be compensated.
- Pain and Suffering: An attorney or jury can calculate subjective pain and suffering damages based on each case.
- Humiliation and Embarrassment: Humiliation, or unjustified shaming, and embarrassment, the feeling of shame, self-consciousness, or distress, can cause mental anguish for survivors and compensation is available.
- Scarring and Disfigurement: Many accidents leave physical reminders on the body that may have emotional or psychological effects that last a lifetime.
Insurance Companies and Claims
After an accident, the priority of the injured should be health and healing, but the insurance claims still must be filed. Allow your attorney to handle the insurance company and claim to reduce your stress and allow full focus on your recovery.
Insurance companies must maximize and retain profits, and they give priority to shareholders first, and then to customers. Although your insurance company exists to protect you and your property financially, insurance companies often try to avoid paying out full compensation sums.
By speaking with your lawyer first, you protect yourself and your future claim. Allow your lawyer to manage your claim while you focus on your health and recovery.
After a Tampa Car Accident
Seek medical care
After an accident, you may only notice minor scrapes and bruises, but you will still want a professional to check you out, especially if you hit your head and have trouble remembering the accident details.
Certain injuries may not be visible, unlike abrasions and bruising. Consider traumatic brain injuries, concussions, internal bleeding, or nervous system damage. Even if you have no visible damage, see your medical provider to ensure your health, safety, and well-being after the accident.
It is essential to keep notes, documentation, or records of the medical care you receive. Records can build a case after the accident so you can recover fair compensation.
Prioritize your physical health and mental well-being after your accident. Make certain your doctors understand your concerns. Advocate for your health. Emphasize to your medical team that your health is your primary focus after the accident.
Additionally, return to the doctor for follow-up appointments to ensure your injuries are healing properly. These follow-up appointments may help by providing supplemental documentation for your case.
Begin the Claims Process
File a claim with your insurance provider for your property damage. Additional documentation will be needed if you plan on filing a personal injury claim. Speak with a lawyer first about a personal injury claim. Inform your insurance representative you will speak to them about your personal injury claim after you consult your attorney.
Keep Quiet
By not speaking to anyone about the accident, you keep the details close and the information about your accident secure. Additionally, don’t apologize to anyone for the accident as it signifies guilt. Before discussing your accident with others, speak with an attorney about the compensation possibilities regarding your accident.
Gather All Documentation
Compile all documentation, such as notes, medical statements, police reports, insurance claim information, and any other accident-related information, in a file. Include other driver and witness information and personal entries documenting the incident and its effects on your health and lifestyle. Share this documentation with your attorney at Dolman Law Group.
Don’t Wait
If you’ve been in an accident, you generally have two years from the date of the accident or injury to file a lawsuit or settle your car accident case according to Florida’s personal injury Statute of Limitations. Don’t wait. Contact a lawyer today.
Hire a Lawyer at Dolman Law Group
The car accident you experienced turned your world upside down, and you can choose how to recover from it. Reclaim your life by hiring a car accident lawyer from Dolman Law Group.
The lawyers at Dolman Law Group are known for providing outstanding legal advocacy for car accident survivors. Successful in achieving optimal results for clients whether at trial or through settlement negotiations, Dolman Law is committed to your case.
Choosing Dolman Law Group to represent your case is an easy decision as their team claims 40 million in settlements won for clients, they have helped over 40,000 clients, and they boast over 120 of combined experience, proving the team at Dolman Law Group is qualified and prepared to take on your case.
With offices on both Florida coasts, you can easily contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, at (813) 303-0916 or use our online Contact Us page. Contact Dolman Law Group today to let them take care of your legal needs and help you determine the compensation you deserve after your car accident. Call (813) 303-0916 or visit our website to set up a free consultation with one of our car accident lawyers today. Upon contacting us, the legal team at Dolman Law Group will assess your claim, guide you through the legal process, and seek the justice you deserve.