Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Palm Coast and all of Flagler County Florida
Car accidents are terrifying. The possibility of serious injury is extremely high, especially if the accident involves multiple cars or commercial vehicles like eighteen-wheelers.
In the aftermath of a serious car accident, many survivors turn to their own car insurance companies for guidance. How will medical bills be paid? Can you get compensation for time off work? Who will pay for the damage to your vehicle?
the mcleod firm | St. Augustine, Florida
386-445-8540 | e-mail
It is important to remember that your insurance company — and the insurance companies of other drivers involved in the accident — have their own best interests at heart. Although you pay insurance premiums and expect financial assistance after a car accident, you may not get complete compensation without help from an experienced personal injury attorney.
Successful and Aggressive Personal Injury Lawyers in Palm Coast, Florida
The mcleod firm was founded in 1989 by local attorney Robert L. "Mac" McLeod. In the past 20 years, the attorneys at the mcleod firm have successfully handled well over 125 jury trials on behalf of personal injury victims, including victims of serious car accidents on the roads of the Palm Coast.
We Fight for Maximum Financial Recovery for Car Accident Victims
At the mcleod firm, which has received an AV Rating* under the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating System, we take as much time as necessary with each client's case. Our attorneys know that each car accident or other injury causing event is unique and each client has unique needs. Our goal in every case is to maximize financial recovery on our client's behalf.
Seek Legal Advice After a Car Accident
The job of a personal injury attorney is to advocate for full and complete financial compensation on your behalf after a car accident. Your attorney will construct a complete picture of your financial losses as a result of the car accident. He or she can:
- Review the accident reports
- Interview witnesses
- Review medical records of treatment you received after the accident
- Obtain expert opinions from medical doctors about any medical care necessary in the future
- Obtain expert opinion from vocational rehabilitation experts about any potential limitations to your ability to return to work
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Do not accept an insurance settlement or sign any insurance paperwork without first consulting with an experienced local personal injury attorney about your rights.
After a car accident, you should take photographs of the accident scene and all vehicles involved in the accident, if you can do so safely. Make any necessary statements to the police, although you are under no obligation to give the police officer your opinion about who caused the accident.
Get the names and phone numbers of everyone involved in the car accident and contact information for any witnesses. Get contact information for the insurance carriers for everyone involved in the accident — not just the drivers but any passengers as well.
When you seek medical attention, do not underestimate your injuries to the health care staff. Make sure that you receive medical attention for all injuries that arose from the car accident.
If you are unable to take photographs at the scene of the accident, take photographs as soon as possible of your vehicle.
Special Considerations After a Serious Car Accident
After a major car accident that results in catastrophic injuries, the legal picture changes dramatically. If someone has suffered a serious head injury or spinal cord injury as the result of a car accident, it is critically important to consult with a personal injury attorney who has significant experience representing critically injured clients.
At the mcleod firm, our personal injury attorneys work with nationally recognized brain injury and trauma specialists to develop a complete picture of our client's current and future medical needs.
Free Initial Consultation - No Recovery, No Fee
At the mcleod firm, we handle all personal injury work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay any attorney fees unless and until we successfully achieve a settlement or jury award on your behalf.
To schedule a confidential and no-pressure initial consultation, call 386-445-8540 or contact us online.
