Your Brandon Auto Accident Lawyer

Has your car accident left you with hefty bills to pay? Brandon auto accident lawyer David A. Papa is here to help you with the aftermath of your auto accident.

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Auto accidents don’t just damage your car, they damage your wallet too. Along with car repairs, you can be looking at higher insurance rates and pricey medical bills too. With Florida’s insurance laws, an auto accident and healthcare can be a lot to pay for on your own. You might have to take off work, tend to long-term injuries, and mentally process the trauma of the accident. The last thing you should have to do is fight your insurance company. That’s why Papa Injury Law is here to do that for you, so you can focus on your recovery.

What You Can Do After Your Brandon Auto Accident

After your car accident, all you may see are dollar signs. The cost to attend to your injuries, the cost to fix your vehicle, but don’t stress yourself out. To protect yourself from high medical bills and raised insurance rates, we have the next steps you can take.

Seek Medical Attention

Seek medical attention. If you or someone else on the scene has been injured, then your first step is to get medical attention. Even if it’s a small injury, you’ll want to document the treatment so you can be compensated for it later.

Call a lawyer

Before you even call your insurance company, you’ll want to call your local Brandon auto accident lawyer. They can instruct you on your next steps and what you should and shouldn’t say to your insurance company, the police, and the other driver.

Contact your insurance company

Your car insurance company will be covering your injuries and car damages, so you’ll want to report the accident as soon as you can.

Take photographs and videos

You’ll want to document the interior and exterior of both cars, road conditions, the location, weather, and any injuries if you’re able to. These photos and videos will later be used as evidence when negotiating your insurance claim.

Report the accident to the police

If the accident was severe, if you don’t know who caused it, or if anyone was injured you will need to call the police. When they arrive on the scene be sure to also ask for their names, badge numbers, and the case number on the report for later.

Have your car safely towed away

If your car isn’t driveable you’ll need to call a tow truck to take it to an auto repair shop. Be sure to record the driver’s information and keep track of the towing cost as well.

While they are many things you need to do after your auto accident, there are many things you shouldn’t do too. Check out our Car Accident Tips to learn more about what you should and shouldn’t do, after an accident.

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Insurance Company Tactics

While you might think that your insurance company is looking out for you, they are looking out for themselves first. Their job is to settle your case quickly while saving themselves the most money. However, David A. Papa is watching out for you, and he can get you the insurance settlement you need after your car accident.

Increasing Rates

While there are laws in Florida that prevent insurance companies from raising your rates after a car accident, they still can if they find you at fault. A lawyer will be able to prove that the other driver is responsible, and protect your rates from raising.

Deny Your Claim

A tactic your insurance company might use is denying a reasonable claim. They do this to make you feel more pressured to accept a lower offer, but they can get in trouble for it. Denying a justified claim means they are investigating your claim in bad faith, and if they’re caught, they will have to pay you punitive damages.

Lowball Offer

After your car accident, your insurance company might quickly offer you a settlement. While you are stressed and overwhelmed, they are hoping you’ll also be desperate enough to accept a lower offer. Often, this amount won’t be enough to cover your costs now or in the future. Your local Brandon auto accident lawyer can reject his offer and negotiate a more reasonable settlement.

How We Can Maximize Your Settlement

With your insurance company working against you, you may be worried about your settlement, but David A. Papa will make sure you get what you need. Here are some ways he will maximize your settlement.

Duty of Care

The at-fault driver had a responsibility to prevent accidents and possible injuries.

Proving Your Insurance Claim

When filing for an insurance claim, you have to prove that the amount you ask for is reasonable by providing evidence to back your claim. This is called a burden of proof, and the criteria include:

Duty of Care: The at-fault driver had a responsibility to prevent accidents and possible injuries.
Duty Violation: The at-fault driver didn’t fulfill their duty of care, resulting in injuries and damages.
Cause and Effect: Their negligence directly caused your injury and damages.
You Suffered Damages: Because of the accident, you have lost wages, medical expenses, damage to your car, etc.

As a local Brandon auto accident lawyer, David A. Papa is very familiar with these standards and knows what evidence is needed to get the most out of your insurance claim

Preventing Mistakes

After your car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed which can lead you to make mistakes. This can include saying the wrong thing to the police, the other driver, or your insurance company, and later those statements can be used against you. David A. Papa is here to guide you after your accident, and he can prevent any mistakes from happening.

A Background That Speaks for Itself

For over 20 years, David A. Papa has been serving the Tampa Bay area and New Tampa. In those twenty years, David has an impeccable record of success, and he practices honesty, reliability, and compassion to keep that streak going.

Including All Costs

When filing for an insurance claim after your Brandon auto accident, you can’t only include your expenses now, you have to include your future expenses too. These could include chiropractic care, therapy, physical therapy, mobility aids, and more. David A. Papa will be sure to include all these and more when negotiating your settlement so you will get the maximum benefits.

Including All Costs

What We Promise You

David A. Papa is the Brandon auto accident lawyer to turn to for fighting insurance adjusters. He is not afraid to take your case to court to get you the justice you deserve. For over 20 years, David A. Papa has helped his Brandon clients gain the most out of their settlement and he can do that for you too. Don’t hesitate to reach out any longer, and contact us to get started on your claim today.

No Cost Consultation

We know car accidents can be a heavy financial burden, which is why we only want to help relieve your situation, not make it worse. We don’t charge unless you win, and that includes your consultation too. Contact your local Brandon auto accident lawyer, David A. Papa for your free consultation. Together, we’ll get you the settlement you deserve.

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