{"id":587,"date":"2025-11-06T20:40:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/?page_id=587"},"modified":"2026-01-27T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:52:23","slug":"car-accidents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/personal-injury-attorney\/car-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Car Accidents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Board Certified Attorney in Orlando Handles Auto Accident Cases Across Central Florida<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With decades of collective experience, the\u00a0Orlando car accident attorneys<\/strong>\u00a0at First Choice Law, are renowned for representing car,\u00a0truck, and\u00a0motorcycle accident\u00a0victims.<\/p>

A certain number of\u00a0motor vehicle accidents<\/strong>\u00a0are inevitable given the amount of time we spend on the road. Each year thousands of drivers are injured in auto accidents but do not receive fair compensation. In fact, it is standard practice for insurance companies to offer low initial settlements to victims.<\/p>

At First Choice Law our\u00a0car auto accident attorneys<\/strong>\u00a0can assist in determining the value of your case and help you get the compensation you deserve. Without experienced legal assistance, many victims are left responsible for most of the expenses resulting from an auto accident, even if they were not at fault.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the most common injury in a car accident?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3 million people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 2017.\u00a0Car accident injuries\u00a0can vary in type and severity, but many of the most common are quite serious. For example, auto accidents are the leading cause of brain and spinal cord injury. Often, however, the full extent of a victim’s injuries is not apparent until days, even weeks, after an accident, so it is important for victims to monitor themselves carefully for some time after the incident.<\/p>

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Among the\u00a0most common injuries people experience due to car crashes\u00a0are;<\/p>

  • Whiplash<\/li>
  • Soft tissue damages (muscles, ligaments and tendons)<\/li>
  • Head injuries (TBIs)<\/li>
  • Broken bones (ribs, limbs, etc.)<\/li>
  • Spine and neck injuries\u00a0(spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, etc.)<\/li>
  • Internal bleeding<\/li>
  • Damages to internal organs\u00a0(liver, kidneys, spleen)<\/li><\/ul>

    According to the CDC, 30% of all injury related deaths are contributed to traumatic brain injuries. Of these, more than 14% are the direct result of\u00a0automobile accidents<\/strong>.\u00a0Auto accident related TBIs\u00a0are the leading cause of death for those 5-24 years of age.<\/p>

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    A variety of factors such as cell phone use, automotive defects, substance abuse, and reckless driving can result in a serious car accident. If you have been involved in an auto accident,\u00a0contact our personal injury attorneys\u00a0and schedule a free consultation. We will help you get compensation for your physical pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    What Damages May Be Recovered Due to Car Accident Injuries?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    People that have been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of others\u00a0may be entitled to compensation for:<\/p>

    • Medical bills (present and future)<\/li>
    • Home health care services<\/li>
    • Property damages<\/li>
    • Psychological and psychiatric bills (present and future)<\/li>
    • Physical therapy<\/li>
    • Pain and suffering (both physical and emotional)<\/li>
    • Lost wages and salary (present and future)<\/li>
    • Loss of life\u2019s enjoyment<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      What to do if Involved in a Car Crash<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      If you’re a driver\u00a0involved in a car accident in Florida, and the crash resulted in injury or death, and\/or vehicle damage or damage to any other property in an apparent amount of at least $500, you must report the accident to the local police department, if the accident occurred within a municipality. If the accident did not occur within a municipality, you must report the accident to the office of the county sheriff or to the nearest office or station of the Florida Highway Patrol. These rules can be found at Florida Statutes section 316.065.<\/p>

      Seven things to do if involved in car crash:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      If damage over $500 or if feeling instant pain (sometimes pain takes time to manifest because of adrenaline and shock), Call 911.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Get exchange of information, name address, license plate of all involved (including passengers and witnesses). Get photos of the cars and damage (cellphones are great to take pictures of all these).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Remain safely on the scene, report the crash to the Police or FHP, and obtain a copy of the police report.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Contact your insurance company and report the crash.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Seek medical care and treatment within 14 days of crash.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Call\u00a0Jason Recksiedler\u00a0or\u00a0Caroline Fischer Espi\u00a0at First Choice Law\u00a0321-999-1111\u00a0for a FREE CONSULTATION!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Do not accept a settlement before consulting with us!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Types of Road Traffic Accidents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The\u00a0most common types of car accidents\u00a0we see are:<\/p>

      • Head-On Collisions<\/li>
      • Rollover Accidents<\/li>
      • Hit and Run<\/li>
      • Rear-End Collisions<\/li>
      • T-Bone Crashes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        After any kind of\u00a0traffic accident in Florida<\/strong>, if you’ve been injured and\/or incurred significant damage to your vehicle, you probably want to understand your options for getting compensated for your loss. You want to know how Florida law impacts your case.<\/p>

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        Many people believe they have \u201cFULL COVERAGE\u201d Here is a secret First Choice Law will tell you that your insurance agent likely did not; there is no such thing as \u201cFull Coverage\u201d In fact, most drivers who believe they have full coverage, actually have the bare minimum known as\u00a0basic personal injury protection (PIP)\u00a0Knowing what coverage you have on your car is important.<\/p>

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        If you can imagine three boxes in front of you, you might more easily understand what coverages exist in a\u00a0car crash<\/strong>:<\/p>

        • Box number one: PIP, or personal injury protection only covers medical expenses paid at 80% and\/or lost wages paid at 60%, payable up to $10,000. This is the bare minimum coverage required to drive a car on the streets of Florida.<\/li>
        • Box number two, First Choice Law will call Bodily Injury Insurance or BI. This coverage provides insurance for you if you caused the crash. It is also the coverage that First Choice Law looks for from the other car or \u201cat fault\u201d party or car driver, in order to get you compensated for things like Pain, Suffering, Loss of Enjoyment of Life (non-economic losses), as well as any economic losses not paid by Box number one or the PIP.<\/li>
        • Box number three is an extra insurance that you would have had to purchase called Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist protection or UM\/UIM. We will investigate if you have this insurance. This is important in the event the at fault driver does not have BI insurance or if your injuries, loss or damages exceed the value of available BI insurance. In many ways, UM\/UIM is the most important insurance you can purchase because Florida does not require BI insurance, which means many cars on the road do not have any insurance to pay for your injuries, even though they cause the crash. It is First Choice Law\u2019s advice that everyone protect themselves by purchasing UM\/UIM coverage.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Car Accidents and Statute of Limitations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a time limit on your right to bring a lawsuit.<\/p>

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          In most situations, you have four years, starting from the date of the crash, to get your car accident case started in the Florida court system. However, if a family member died as a result of a car crash, you have only two years, starting from the date of the person\u2019s death, to file a\u00a0wrongful death lawsuit in Florida. For the details, learn more about the car accident statute of limitations reading Florida Statutes Sections 95.11(3)(a) and (4)(d).<\/p>

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          Get Help From Our Expert Orlando Car Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Our\u00a0car accident lawyer<\/strong>\u00a0offers a free consultation.\u00a0We know how emotionally and financially difficult coping with a collision can be. When a serious injury or death occurs as a result of a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the lives of the victims and their families can be turned upside down. Our trial lawyers will represent you to obtain fair compensation and lessen the burden on auto accident victims. Call us today at\u00a0321-999-1111\u00a0for a free consultation, or use the online form located at the top of this page and we will contact you shortly. We can help you in English, Spanish and Portuguese.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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          Recognized Injury Experts Answers FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          I was involved in a car crash. What should I do? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          The action you should take depends on the seriousness of the crash. Your primary concern should always be your health. Therefore, if you require emergency services (i.e. ambulance, life flight helicopter) your primary focus should be getting to a hospital as soon as possible. If you are injured but not critically injured, if you have the opportunity, you should call the police, take photographs of the area and of the vehicles involved in the accident, and get the name of anyone that claims to have witnessed the crash. You should them immediately seek medical attention to address your injuries. Once your injuries have been properly addressed, you should contact First Choice Law. With our experience and expertise, we have the ability to help you during this time of crisis and obtain the best possible result.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Failure to act in a reasonable and careful manner under the circumstances. Every driver has the duty to operate the vehicle safely and to make sure their vehicle is well maintained.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What is the Florida \u201cNo Fault\u201d Law? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Many people are confused to what this term means. In fact, it implies only to insurance coverage under Personal Injury Protection benefits known as PIP. Meaning that if you are in a vehicle that has the minimum coverage required by law, it does not matter who was at fault for causing the crash; those benefits are payable to all injured parties. For further clarification see question on PIP.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is benefits payable up to $10,000.00 to cover 80% of your medical expenses and\/or loss wages regardless of fault in an accident. This coverage does not compensate the injured person for any pain and suffering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What is Bodily Injury coverage (BI)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Bodily Injury is insurance coverage that provides limited financial protection in causing a crash. In addition, that is the insurance coverage that First Choice Law looks for from the other car or \u201cat fault\u201d party, in order to get you compensated for Pain and Suffering, Loss of Enjoyment of Life (non-economic losses), and economic losses not paid by the PIP.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What is Uninsured\/Underinsured Motorist coverage (UM\/UIM)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Uninsured\/Underinsured Motorist coverage is there to protect you in the event that you are struck by a vehicle that does not have insurance or the insurance is insufficient to compensate the injuries caused by the crash. It may also coverage what it is known as \u201cphantom vehicle\u201d which would include a hit and run where the at-fault party cannot be found or otherwise identified. In many ways, UM\/UIM is the most important insurance you can purchase because Florida does not require BI insurance, which means many cars on the road do not have any insurance to pay for your injuries, even though they caused the crash. It is First Choice Law\u2019s advice that everyone protect themselves by purchasing UM\/UIM coverage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          A \u201cphantom vehicle\u201d is an unidentified vehicle that caused a crash. Often times, vehicles leave the scene of the crash and cannot be otherwise identified or found.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What is Medical Payment Coverage or Med Pay? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Medical Payment coverage also known as Med Pay is an additional coverage offered by insurance companies to pay for what is not paid by the PIP, such as deductibles. This amount of coverage, unlike PIP, is subject to subrogation which means if there is a recovery from a third party, the insurance company is entitled to be paid back or reimbursed for the Med Pay amount.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Not everyone in the State of Florida has insurance and may not have sufficient insurance to pay for the property damage caused by the at fault party. Comp and Collision is insurance that pays for your own property damage in the event that the other driver does not have the appropriate insurance or the appropriate coverage amount.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Who pays for the rental car that I need after a car crash? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          This is a changing landscape. Historically, the at-fault party insurance would pay for reasonable rental expenses. However, recently some insurance companies will only provide limited reimbursement for rental expenses which means you must first pay for these expenses. If you purchase rental insurance when you purchase Comp and Collision, your own insurance company should pay for these rental expenses. Nevertheless, some insurance companies are merely reimbursing your payment of these expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The at-fault driver had no insurance. What can I do now? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Often times, the at-fault driver that has no insurance similarly has no assets. Which means you can sue them, obtain a judgment but possibly never collect. This is why it is so important in the state of Florida to buy UM\/UIM so that you can find the financial compensation deserved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Who is going to pay for your medical bills? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          PIP is the primary insurance in the state of Florida but pays only up to $10,000.00 to cover 80% of your medical expenses. Otherwise, health insurance would be a secondary insurance along with any Med Pay. However, health insurance and Med Pay have the right of subrogation which means if there is a recovery from a third party, the insurance company is entitled to be paid back or reimbursed for the amount paid. Or oftentimes, physicians would take a LOP where by they will forego immediate payment with the promise of being paid from any recovery you may obtain from the at fault party or UM\/UIM. If there is no recovery, you are still responsible for these medical bills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          How do I pursue a claim for damages to my vehicle? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Assuming that the at fault party has what is known as property damages or PD, a claim can be made against that insurance. Alternatively, if you have Comp and Collision insurance you can make a claim through your own insurance to pay for your car. This often result in quicker action although potentially subjects you to a deductible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What is the mandatory insurance in the State of Florida? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          The only coverage required in the state of Florida is the minimum amount of the PIP. Oftentimes people confuse it with the term full coverage but there is no such legal definition of full coverage in the state of Florida. Similarly, PD in the amount of $10,000.00 is also required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What if I am hit by someone who is driving a rental car? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Under Federal law, the maximum recovery from a rental car company under what is known Graves Amendment is $10,000.00 of Bodily Injury recovery. However, some rental car companies do offer additional insurance for the rental driver which may exceeds this amount. This is why we at First Choice Law investigate all insurance coverages, not only of the rental company, but anyone authorized to drive the rental car.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What if I am injured by an out-of-state driver in the State of Florida? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          If you are involved in a crash outside the state of Florida you may be subject to that state jurisdiction and laws. However, it is routine for First Choice Law to handle claims both in state court and federal court throughout the country by co-counseling with local attorney in other jurisdiction, when necessary, and hold the at fault party responsible for the injuries sustained by the Florida resident.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What if I am involved in a car crash outside of Florida? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          If you are involved in a crash outside the state of Florida you may be subject to that state jurisdiction and laws. However, it is routine for First Choice Law to handle claims both in state court and federal court throughout the country by co-counseling with local attorney in other jurisdiction, when necessary, and hold the at fault party responsible for the injuries sustained by the Florida resident.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What if a member of my family dies as a result of an auto accident? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          This claim needs to be filed in court within 2 year and it is known as a wrongful death claim. A personal representative will need to be selected to represent the estate to the damages of all survivors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          What if I do not own a car and I am involved in a crash? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          If you are a passenger in someone\u2019s vehicle and do not live with a resident relative that owns a car, you may qualify under the car owner\u2019s auto policy. At First Choice Law we will investigate all possible coverages available to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Does the jury gets to know that there is insurance in an automobile case? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Unless is your Uninsured\/Underinsured Motorist coverage (UM\/UIM), the answer is no. The jury does not learn that the at-fault party has insurance; in fact, there is a special Florida statute that prevents the injured party (i.e. the plaintiff) from naming the at-fault party\u2019s (i.e. the defendant) insurance company as a party to the lawsuit. This statute is known as the Non-Joinder Statute (Florida Statute 627.4136).<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Do I have to have a permanent injury to recover pain and suffering damages in a car crash case? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Yes, which is why it is very important that you treat with a physician that can document your injuries and medically support their findings if necessary. It is also why insurance companies spend millions of dollars a year hiring a set a doctors to testify that people injured in automobile crashes suffered no permanent consequences regardless of the ethical of their findings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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