What You Need to Know Before Settling Your Florida Bike Accident Claim

Bicycling around Florida, the state with the largest rate of deadly bicycle accidents in the nation, per capita, could potentially lead to critical injuries. If you have sustained injuries during a bicycle accident in Florida, the offender’s insurance carrier may offer you a fast settlement which would, understandably, be very tempting to accept. Before you agree to their offer, however, it is important that you give consideration to a few factors to ensure that you are receiving full and fair financial compensation for your bicycle accident-related damages.

Have You Recovered Fully From Your Bicycle Accident Injuries?

If you take the settlement offered by the at-fault person’s insurance carrier before you have completely healed, and your medical costs and lost income end up being higher than you originally thought, you can not go back and solicit additional financial compensation. You have no way of knowing what your costs will be long-term until you have attained maximum medical improvement, or your physician estimates the price of your ongoing treatment and expected time away from work.  

How Has the Bicycle Accident Impacted Your Life?

On top of your physical injuries and missed income, your loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering could potentially contribute to the cost of your claim. You may have to endure permanent discomfort or pain or not be able to participate in your favorite pastime or in family outings You may also endure psychological trauma, anxiety, or depression that was caused by your Tampa bicycle accident. 

If the person who caused your injuries was breaking the law when the accident took place, that infraction could raise the amount of your settlement. A skilled Florida personal injury attorney will be able to establish the economic value of these types of damages, which are often substantial. 

Did You Do Something That Could Hurt Your Claim?

If an insurance adjuster contacts you and asks you to agree to a settlement or to sign any kind of documentation at all, it is imperative that you immediately refer them to your attorney. The only documents you should be signing are the ones that law enforcement requires you to sign, nothing else. 

As with every kind of personal injury case, the endless number of variables makes your claim unique. This is just one of the many reasons why hiring a skilled attorney is beneficial to your Florida personal injury claim. Your attorney will know the most thorough and efficient way of collecting vital evidence that proves you were not at fault for the accident. Establishing this fact is essential to the success of your Tampa personal injury case.

If you have sustained injuries during any kind of accident that was caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness, there is evidence out there that will substantiate your claim. A reputable personal injury attorney from Fulgencio Law will be able to help you. Call us at (813) 463-0123 to schedule your free Tampa personal injury consultation today.