Highways crashes in Tampa can close roads for hours as the Florida Highway Patrol investigates crashes and first responders care for accident victims. Highway crashes may involve multiple vehicles traveling at high speeds. Therefore, these types of car crashes tend to cause significant property damage and personal injury.
The Tampa highway crashes lawyers of Catania and Catania Injury Lawyers have over 120 years of experience handling personal injury cases in the Tampa Bay area. Since opening our law firm in 1992, we have recovered over $500 million in settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of our clients.
If you or your family member was injured in a highway crash, contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys in Tampa, FL. Call us today at (813) 222-8656.
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How Our Tampa Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You with Your Car Accident Claim
Before you can recover compensation for your injuries, you must prove that another driver caused the automobile accident. You must also prove that you meet the serious injury threshold to file a claim against the other driver. Unfortunately, the insurance company for the other driver will not make it easy for you to prove your case.
At Catania and Catania Injury Lawyers, our Tampa car accident attorneys will handle all aspects of your car accident case. We won’t let insurers take advantage of you when you are at your most vulnerable. We’ll use our thirty years worth of resources and experience to bolster your claim.
When you hire our legal team, you can expect us to:
- Identify the parties responsible for your injuries and conduct a thorough accident investigation
- Handle all communication with the insurance company, including filing insurance claims and negotiating settlements
- Document your injuries and damages
- Consult medical experts and accident reconstructionists to gather additional evidence
- Fight to get you the maximum compensation for your injury claim
Please reach out to our law office online or by telephone to discuss your case with one of our experienced car accident lawyers in Tampa, Florida. The initial consultations do not cost you anything. With our “no win, no fee” guarantee, you do not need to worry about paying attorneys’ fees until we recover money for your claim.
Common Causes of Highway Accidents in Tampa
Vehicles travel at higher rates of speed on highways than they do on city streets, thereby increasing the risk of traffic crashes. Florida has six of the deadliest highways in the United States and speeding is a serious problem. Sadly, Hillsborough County experiences a significant number of Florida’s highway accidents each year.
The causes of highway crashes can typically be traced to driver negligence. Factors that can lead to a highway accident include:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Drunk driving and drugged driving
- Improper lane changes
- Drowsy driving
- Road rage and aggressive driving
- Distracted driving
- Intersection accidents
Dangerous roads and other road conditions can contribute to single-vehicle crashes on a highway too. Also, defective tires and other defective car parts could cause a highway accident.
Highway Crashes Cause Catastrophic Injuries
Because of speed and the risk of commercial truck accidents, injuries caused by highway accidents can be life-threatening. Highway crashes may involve head-on collisions, explosions, and rollover accidents, which increase the risk of catastrophic injuries.
Common injuries caused by highway crashes in Tampa include:
- Back and neck injuries
- Severe burns and disfigurement
- Paralysis and spinal cord injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Traumatic brain injury
- Loss of limbs and amputations
- Injuries to internal organs
- Wrongful death
A person injured in a highway crash may incur economic damages, including significant medical expenses and lost wages. Additionally, accident victims experience physical, emotional, and mental pain and suffering. The at-fault driver may be financially liable for these damages and other types of damages.
Can I Sue Another Driver for a Highway Crash in Tampa?
Because Florida is a no-fault car insurance state, accident victims file claims with their own PIP (Personal Injury Protection) provider first. If you are a motorcyclist, no-fault insurance does not apply to motorcycle accidents.
An accident victim can receive reimbursement for medical expenses and loss of income from their insurance provider, regardless of who caused the accident. However, no-fault insurance benefits are limited. You cannot recover full compensation for all economic damages, and PIP coverage does not pay any money for your pain and suffering damages.
However, if you sustained serious injuries in a highway accident, you may be able to sue the parties who caused the crash. If so, you could receive full reimbursement for your financial losses. You may also receive compensation for non-economic damages, including permanent impairments, pain, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement.
The best way to determine if you have a claim against another driver or another party is to contact our office for a free case review. One of our Tampa car accident attorneys can review your case for free and explain your legal options for recovering compensation after your accident.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Car Accident Lawyers in Tampa, FL
Get the money you deserve after a car accident. Call our office today for your free consultation with one of our Tampa car accident attorneys. We’re standing by to help with your claim.
