Your Riverview Auto Accident Lawyer

After your accident, you may be facing medical bills and higher insurance rates on top of personal injuries. You don’t have to do it alone. Riverview auto accident lawyer David A. Papa has your back.

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The Best Legal Defense

No one thinks a car accident will happen to them, so when it does you might feel unprepared. That’s okay, we’re here to help you through it. Papa Injury Law is dedicated to providing those that are wrongfully injured with the best legal defense. We’re here to guide you through the insurance claim process, every step of the way.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

At Papa Injury Law, we don’t leave our clients out of the loop. We believe a good client relationship is a strong foundation for winning cases. A strong relationship can’t flourish without communication, so we are available to you 24/7 to listen to your needs and to inform you of every step of our process.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Steps to Take After Your Auto Accident

It can be difficult to know what to do after your auto accident, but that’s why your local Riverview auto accident lawyer is here to provide you with guidance. Before you come to us, there are steps you can take after your car accident to set yourself up for the best legal defense.

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.

Contact Your Insurance Company

Your car insurance company will cover 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.

Call a Lawyer

Before you even call your insurance company, you’ll want to call your local Riverview 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.

More Car Accident Do’s and Don’ts

If you want to know more about what you should do, and most importantly, what you shouldn’t do after you’ve had a car accident, then check out our do’s and don’ts tips. These tips could be the difference between a helpful insurance payout and a mediocre one.

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Protection Against Your Insurance Company

While Florida’s insurance laws may be in place to protect you, insurance companies are mostly looking out for themselves. At Papa Injury Law, we are familiar with their tactics and know how to protect you from them so you can get the amount you deserve from your insurance claim. Here are some of the ways Riverview auto accident lawyer David A. Papa will protect you.

Refuse a Low Settlement Offer

Often after a car accident, your insurance company will offer a settlement that won’t cover all your expenses. They are hoping that you will accept it while you are still in distress so that they can settle your case quickly and as cheaply as possible. David A. Papa knows that this amount won’t be enough to cover your expenses and will negotiate for a higher settlement.

Fight Against a Rejected Claim

Although they could be liable for investigating your claim in bad faith, your insurance company might reject your offer even if it’s reasonable. They do this in hope that you’ll settle for a lower amount. However, in this case, we can file a complaint and make them pay punitive damages for it.

Take Them to Court

If your insurance company is still rejecting your claim we can and will take them to court. There we can argue your case in front of a third-party judge and when we win, your insurance company will be forced to pay you a proper amount.

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Pinellas County | Pasco County | Hillsborough County | North Hillsborough

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How David A. Papa Will Maximize Your Settlement

While you may be worried about getting the best offer from your insurance company, we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to. Your local Riverview auto accident lawyer David A. Papa knows how to get the most out of your settlement, and here’s how he’ll do it for you.

Asking for the Future

The expenses you have to pay now aren’t the only ones you have to worry about. A car accident can have financial repercussions far into the future. These are the expenses that David A. Papa will include in your insurance claim negotiations. He knows how much your injuries cost and how much your compensation is worth, and he’ll make sure you get the amount you deserve.

Your Guide Through Troubled Times

After your auto accident, you’ll need to provide evidence if you want the most out of your insurance claim. This is called meeting the burden of proof, and the criteria of an insurance claim 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 Riverview auto accident lawyer, David A. Papa is very familiar with these standards after his twenty-year-long career in personal injury. He’ll be able to meet these burdens and negotiate the best insurance settlement for your needs.

Preventing Any Mistakes

Did you know a simple, “I’m fine” after a car accident can cost you hundreds, even thousands in insurance money? David A. Papa does. That’s why he should be your first phone call after your auto accident. He can advise you against recorded statements, against talking to the other driver, and prevent you from saying the wrong thing to the police or your insurance company.

Dedicated to You

Unlike big corporations, we have time to personally dedicate to you. Working with a local Riverview auto accident lawyer means working directly with the owner of the firm. David A. Papa is involved in all cases at Papa Injury Law and he is there for you 24/7, wherever you need him, whenever you need him. He personalizes his legal strategy to meet the needs of each unique case because you deserve full access to the most effective legal defense, and he will provide it.

Our Pledge to You

At Papa Injury Law, we are dedicated to guiding our clients through times of trouble. We want to provide you with the best outcome even in the worst situation. This means that we will treat your case with honesty, compassion, and dedication. If we need to, we will take your case to trial if that means getting you the justice you deserve. We also will not charge you unless you win. As your local Riverview auto accident lawyer, David A. Papa knows that car accidents can be confusing and filled with nerve-wracking choices, which is why he wants you to feel confident when choosing to work with us. We promise nothing less than the best for you and your family.

Your Free Consultation

While your car accident may leave you feeling confused and unsure, we want you to know you are not alone. Your Riverview auto accident lawyer is here to guide you through these troubling times and lead you toward the road to recovery. Take control of your situation by contacting us for your free consultation. Together, we can get you the justice you deserve.

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