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Car
Accidents FAQs
What should I do if I am involved
in an automobile accident?
Who pays if I incur an injury due to an
automobile accident or my car is damaged?
I received a personal injury as a result
of hitting a pothole with my car. Who is responsible?
My insurance company is offering me a
settlement. Should I take it?
What issues will I face in making a claim
for my injuries sustained in an auto accident?
How will I pay for my medical bills?
How long does a personal injury claim
take to resolve?
My doctor notified me that I have a
permanent injury as a result of my auto accident. What
does this mean?
Am I at fault if I rear-end another
vehicle?
What should I do if I did not feel hurt
at the scene but experienced pain afterwards?
What should I do if I am
involved in an automobile accident?
First, you should seek proper medical attention. If
you are conscious at the scene, collect all pertinent
information from the other drivers (i.e. driver's
license numbers, address, phone number, insurance card
information, etc.). Also, make sure to keep a daily
journal beginning with the date of the accident to
document all physical and mental injuries, as well as
document your view of the accident. Finally, contact
Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A. who will be your
advocate if a traffic charge is brought against your,
or even a civil suit. An attorney can also assist you
in bringing a civil suit against another party if they
are responsible for the accident.
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Who pays if I incur an injury
due to an automobile accident or my car is damaged?
If you are to blame for an accident, your liability
insurance will pay the other driver for property
damage and personal injuries up to your policy's
limits. If you are not at fault, the other driver's
liability insurance pays for your car damage and
personal injuries.
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I received a personal injury as
a result of hitting a pothole with my car. Who is
responsible?
Damage caused by improper maintenance or repair of
roads and highways may be the cause of damage to your
vehicle. Generally, responsibility lies with the
government agency responsible for this maintenance. If
it was a pothole in a city street, the city would be
responsible. However, evidence must show the city knew
or should have known of the hazard.
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My insurance company is offering
me a settlement. Should I take it?
No. Tell the insurance company that you will get back
to them. In the meantime, contact Ted A. Greve &
Associates, P.A immediately. Oftentimes an insurance
company will offer a minimal amount of money in return
for your signature stating that you will not sue them.
Never take an insurance check without first consulting
an attorney.
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What issues will I face in
making a claim for my injuries sustained in an auto
accident?
A claim for injuries is usually based upon
carelessness or negligence. In worst case scenarios,
it is based on an intentional or reckless act. The
three categories of issues that typically arise in a
tort claim after an automobile accident are:
>Liability - who is at fault and to what degree.
>Damages - injuries or losses that were caused by
the accident.
>Insurance Coverage - what the insurance company
will pay for after an accident
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How will I pay for my medical
bills?
If you have been injured, you will likely have medical
bills from physicians, hospitals, physical therapists,
and other health care providers. Those bills will be
in your name and will usually be sent to your address.
You are primarily responsible for paying your bills,
regardless of the cause of your injuries. The at-fault
person's liability insurance carrier is responsible
for paying you reasonable compensation for damages
incurred, which includes medical bills, but the
insurance carrier is not responsible for paying your
doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Sometimes the
amount the insurance company is willing to pay is far
less than the actual amount you owe. You need an
attorney who will fight for your rights with the
insurance companies to ensure that you are fully
compensated. Contact Ted A. Greve & Associates,
P.A today to discuss your case.
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How long does a personal injury
claim take to resolve?
Personal injury claims can be resolved in a matter of
a few weeks or months. However, they make take up to
several years depending on the complexity of the case.
It is best to speak with an experienced personal
injury attorney about your specific case.
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My doctor notified me that I
have a permanent injury as a result of my auto
accident. What does this mean?
A permanent injury is one that is going to either be
with you for the rest of your life or for some period
beyond the settlement of the claim. In most cases the
injured party is entitled to compensation from the
at-fault party or their insurance company for all
medical bills incurred to date and into the future for
all injuries caused by the accident.
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Am I at fault if I rear-end
another vehicle?
Almost always, yes. The law states that you must
maintain a safe distance to be able to stop safely if
a car stops in front of you. However every case can be
different and the facts must be analyzed for each
case.
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What should I do if I did not
feel hurt at the scene but experienced pain
afterwards?
You should immediately consult your medical provider
regarding any pain, discomfort or possible injuries
from a car accident, even if you think they may be
only minor injuries. Even if you did not complain of
injuries at the scene of the car accident, if you were
injured in the accident from someone else's
negligence, you may be entitled to payment of your
medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering,
lost wages, loss of earnings capacity, and emotional
distress. You should consult an attorney at Ted A.
Greve & Associates, P.A to discuss whether you
need representation on your claim.
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For more information, visit our page on Car
Accidents.
Contact us online through our free
evaluation form if you have any questions about
your claim.
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