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6 Ways To Get Full Compensation For Your Tampa Personal Injury Case

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After suffering severe injuries in a Tampa accident because of another person’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. However, to increase your chances of getting full compensation for your injury case, the following are some steps you can take in a Tampa personal injury case.

Get Medical Treatment

Getting medical treatment helps prevent your condition from worsening. Also, seeking medical treatment can help you build a strong personal injury case. Medical records can help you prove the extent or severity of your injuries and the cause of your injuries.

Collect as Much Evidence as You Can

The type of evidence you have and its strength can significantly impact the outcome of your Tampa personal injury case. This is true regardless of whether your case is settled out of court or goes to trial. Gather plenty of strong evidence to increase your chances of getting full compensation for your Tampa personal injury claim.

Some of the evidence that can help you win your case include

  • The police report
  • Medical records
  • Witness testimonies
  • Pictures and videos of the accident scene

Determine the Full Value of Your Claim

In a Tampa personal injury claim, you can recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical expenses, household services, and lost wages. Non-economic damages include pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may also be eligible to recover punitive damages. According to Florida Statute 768.72(2), you may qualify for punitive damages if you can prove that the defendant is guilty of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. It is crucial that you value your claim fully if you want to have any chance of recovering full compensation. A skilled attorney can help you calculate your damages.

Consider Future Damages

You have the right to recover compensation for future damages, so don’t forget to include them when calculating the value of your claim. For example, consider future medical expenses and future loss of earning capacity.

File Your Claim as Soon as Possible

To increase your chances of getting full compensation for your Tampa personal injury claim, file your claim as soon as possible. There is a statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Florida. You may not be able to recover the compensation you deserve if you file your claim after the statute of limitations on your case has expired. Additionally, the sooner you file your claim, the easier it will be for you to gather evidence that can help support your claim. If you wait to file your claim, evidence may get destroyed or altered.

Don’t Accept the First Offer

Finally, no matter how tempting it might be, do not accept the first offer from the insurance company without consulting an attorney. You could miss out on full compensation if you take the first offer without consulting an attorney. Often, the first offer does not take into account the full extent of your injuries and damages.

Contact Our Tampa Personal Injury Attorneys

In addition to doing the things discussed above, you can benefit from hiring an attorney. Our Tampa personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you maximize your personal injury compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Naples, and Melbourne areas.

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