Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Accident

If you have been the victim of a car accident, choosing the right personal injury lawyer to handle your accident case can be intimidating. According to the American Bar Association, 78,244 resident attorneys were active in Florida in 2018. While there is no shortage of competent personal injury lawyers in Tampa and the surrounding areas, not all of them are right for you and your family.

Be Your Own Advocate

It is important to be your own best advocate after an auto accident. The better informed you are, the more likely you are to select a firm that will afford you and your family the best possible representation for your case. This means that you should do your own due diligence. Research local firms online, and consider the skills, qualifications, experience, and reputation of the attorneys and their staff. 

The outcome of your case may depend on selecting the right auto accident lawyer to represent you. Automobile accident cases can be complex, and there are many factors in each individual case, including but not limited to:

• Liability
• Severity of the crash
• Severity of physical injuries
• Real and projected medical costs
• Real property loss
• Current and future loss of income

Your choice of an attorney can make a difference. Choose wisely.

Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer

When an accident occurs, it is common for those involved to have questions about what will happen next. The lawyers at a firm that practices inFlorida motor vehicle accidents will have answers to those questions, that may include:

• Since Florida is a no-fault insurance state, who will cover my medical bills?
• Who is going to repair my car?
• How long will I be unable to work?
• Am I entitled to financial compensation for pain and suffering?
• What happens if the case goes to court?

Attorney Andrew Wellman of The Florida Law Group is head of the legal writing and practice management team. He is committed to protecting the rights of victims harmed in serious accidents caused by negligent, reckless, or careless individuals. Mr. Wellman works diligently to examine every factor involved with our clients’ cases.

Choose an Attorney Who is an Active Member of Professional Organizations

Professional organizations offer their members critically important educational and mentorship opportunities, as well as the chance to network and build relationships among peers and colleagues. Attorneys who are involved in organizations such as bar associations and Inns of Court are committed to developing themselves and their profession.

Professional organizations also offer a forum for attorneys who share practice areas to ask questions, share experiences, and collaborate. For example, a plaintiff’s trial attorney association may give members a chance to exchange information about developments in relevant laws and professional experiences with certain judges, while an association of personal injury lawyers may share the challenges they have encountered working with certain insurance companies. Insurance carriers typically employ the same types of strategies and tactics to minimize, delay, or deny claims for compensation. Given this environment, it is imperative for personal injury attorneys to be up-to-date and aware of what insurers are commonly doing.

Georganna Frantzis of The Florida Law Group is a member of the following professional organizations:

• Clearwater Bar Association
• Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
• Florida Justice Association

Choose a Lawyer Recognized for Their Experience and Knowledge

Board certified attorneys have demonstrated special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in specific areas of practice, and exhibit a high level of professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.

Insurance companies keep track of lawyers and law firms, and may make a settlement amount depending on who is representing the party with the claim. For that reason, it is wise to hire a board certified civil trial lawyer who can skillfully litigate a case if necessary. Since insurance carriers know which lawyers and law firms fight for their clients, they may adjust their offers accordingly.

Attorney Chris Limberopoulos of The Florida Law Group is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by The National Board of Trial Advocacy. This places him among the 1 percent of all lawyers who have earned this distinction. He also has a 10.0 Superb AvvoRating—a perfect score—and an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, which demonstrates his extensive experience and solid track record.

Choose an Experienced Advocate

Although most car accident claims are settled out of court, a small percentage of cases will end up going to trial. If this happens in your case, you will want the lawyer representing you to have experience and a record of success. You need an advocate with proven litigation skills, and who has a ready network of medical professionals and experts to substantiate your claims and damages.

Attorney Kevin Sparkman of The Florida Law Group has nearly a decade of experience practicing in personal injury law, focusing on auto accident representation. As a former prosecutor with extensive litigation experience, he knows what it takes to represent a challenging case in court.

Choose a Car Accident Lawyer with a Commitment to Giving Back to the Community

Lawyers who choose to do more than just focus on their own practice and are involved in serving the community through pro bono representation, legal aid clinics, and as volunteers, are often well respected by their peers and the legal community. Additionally, their diversity of experience is an asset to their firm and their clients.

If you live in the Tampa area and have been injured in a car accident, contact The Florida Law Group today at (813) 463-8880 or online to schedule a free consultation and learn if we may be able to help you.