Your Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer
When you’re in an accident, you’ll want a lawyer with experience in the area. As a Tampa auto accident lawyer, David A. Papa has over 20 years of success getting his clients the settlement they need.
Your Helping Hand Through a Stressful Time
After a car accident, there is a lot of stress and financial costs to deal with. There is the insurance company to negotiate with, financial bills to pay, injuries to recover from, and more. No one should have to go through it alone. Tampa auto accident lawyer, David A. Papa can help you through this stressful time and get you the justice you deserve.
Next Steps After An Accident
Your next steps after a car accident are important ones. Taking the right actions can help set you up for the best defense and maximize your settlement. After your accident, you should do the following:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before you even call your insurance company, you’ll want to call a 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.
When you learn what you should do after your accident, you should also learn about what you shouldn’t do. Our Car Accident Tips include what you should and shouldn’t do after your accident and can help set you up for the best legal defense.
How We Protect You
If you think your insurance company has your best interest in mind, they don’t. Their priority is making a profit, and that’s often at the expense of your settlement. However, there is someone on your side: David A. Papa. Here are some of the ways he can protect you from your insurance company’s tactics and ensure you get the best outcome.
WHERE WE PRACTICE
Get the Most Out of Your Settlement
With a Tampa auto accident lawyer on your side, you can get almost three times the settlement that you would if you didn’t have a lawyer. At Papa Injury Law, we always work to get you the amount you need. Here are some of the ways we can do that for you.
After your New Tampa auto accident, you not only have to worry about the expenses you have to pay now, but the expenses you have to pay in the future as well. David A. Papa has seen twenty years’ worth of personal injury cases that involve car accidents, so he knows how much your car accident claim will be worth. David A. Papa will be sure to include future expenses like therapy sessions, chiropractic care, mobility aids, physical therapy, and more when negotiating 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.
At Papa Injury Law, we are very familiar with these standards and know what evidence your insurance company is looking for when supporting your claim. By hiring David A. Papa, you can not only take the burden of proof off of you, but you can also maximize your settlement.
After your New Tampa auto accident, your first call should be to David A. Papa. He can advise you on what to say and what not to say to the other driver, the police, and your insurance company. In this situation, even saying, “I’m fine,” or “I’m sorry,” can cost you money in your insurance claim.
Accessible Legal Care
At Papa Injury Law, we believe that everyone deserves to have access to quality legal care. That’s why David A. Papa makes himself available to his clients whenever they need it. Always just one call away, he’s available 24/7. He also makes sure his clients never have to worry about the cost. At Papa Injury Law, we work on contingency fees which means we don’t charge until after you win. You focus on recovery, and we’ll take care of the rest.
The Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer That Has You Covered
For over 20 years, David A. Papa has had success getting his clients the settlement they need, and he wants to help you too. The care you need and the justice you deserve is just a call away. Contact us at Papa Injury Law for your free consultation.
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