Riverview Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas

Our experience after handling many car accident claims in Riverview is that 301 is the most common place. There are constant rear end collisions and t-bone crashes all along the road.

We never recommend that you get medical treatment simply to help your car accident case. But, if you legitimately need the injection or your doctor feels that it is medically necessary, then yes, it will increase the value of your car accident claim.

A disc herniation after a car accident is worth several thousands of dollars even without invasive treatment. If you have an injection or another invasive treatment, the case is typically worth tens of thousands of dollars. The exact value of the case depends on many factors such as your medical bills and the amount of insurance that is available to pursue.

As disc herniation that is related to a car accident is worth good money. What really matters is the treatment that you get for the injury and the amount of insurance available. For example, if you only get chiropractic treatment for the disc herniation, your claim would not be worth as much as the same injury that had injections as part of the treatment. So, each case varies in value. But, a disc herniation is a serious injury and is a permanent injury that deserves compensation.

If you have questions about whether you need a personal injury lawyer, all you need to do is call one and ask. Not every case requires a lawyer. But, if you have questions about how the insurance company is treating you or just feel uncomfortable with handling the situation on your own, follow your instincts. It does not cost any money out of pocket to hire a personal injury lawyer, so we advise to always err on the side of caution. The advice that you get could save you a lot of time and money.

After an accident, we advise that you speak to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. It is free to simply pick up the phone and double check that what you are doing is right. We are happy to advise you about what steps that you should be taking to make sure that you have a successful personal injury claim.

Yes. We specialize in Uber cases. We are very familiar with the Uber app and how the insurance works after an accident. If you are looking for an Uber accident lawyer, please contact us for guidance.

Yes. Although Lyft accidents are not as common as Uber accidents, they still are prevalent. Rideshare accident cases are a little more complicated because there are more insurance issues. We are happy to discuss any questions that you may have about Lyft.

After an Uber accident, you should take a screen shot of your rideshare to preserve the evidence. Please make sure that you contact the police and gather witness information. Then, seek emergency medical treatment. Uber accidents are increasingly common, but there are extra layers of insurance coverage and steps that must be taken to protect your claim.

Yes. Gibsonton is one of the areas that we service for all personal injury cases, including car accidents. While there are not a lot of medical providers in Gibsonton proper, we also work with several facilities that are very close. We make sure that every place where we send you will be convenient and high quality.

For personal injury cases, we charge on a contingency basis. This means that we are paid a percentage of the amount of money that we recover for you. For most injury claims, the fee is 33%. If your case is against a government or state entity, the fee is lower at 25%. If your case goes to court, the fee may increase. Fortunately, most cases settle relatively quickly and without having to go to court. If we do not recover any money for you because there is no insurance, you do not owe us anything.

Yes. The fact that during the car accident your driver's license was suspended (or you never had a license) is not relevant to whether you can bring an injury claim. What is relevant is who caused the accident. As long as you were not at fault for causing the car accident, you have the same claim as someone who was driving legally.

We specialize in injuries to children and understand how scary these accidents can be. We recommend to take the child for emergency medical care and then follow up with a pediatrician. Children usually do not suffer long term consequences from car accidents, fortunately. We recommend that you contact us for further guidance. Car accident claims for children can be worth good money if handled correctly.

You will have at least $10,000 of medical coverage through the at-fault car's insurance. After that, we can make a claim against the insurance coverage to handle the rest of the damages.

Yes, we can help your neighbor. We handle all types of pedestrian accident cases. There are a lot of people hit by cars in Riverview while they are crossing the street or walking. Please have him or her call us.

My advice is to go to the facility that best fits your injury needs. There is no requirement that you go to a hospital. Your health is the biggest priority, so make decisions based on that, not the possibility of bringing a personal injury claim.

Lack of insurance is a frequent problem in Florida because bodily injury coverage for car insurance policies is not required. It has been my experience that 30-40% of all cars on the road do not carry insurance that will compensate you. Our advice is to carry UM (uninsured motorist) coverage. But, if you do not, and there is no insurance at all, you will not owe your car accident lawyer anything. It is a risk that we take, so don't feel like you are imposing on our time. Always let us investigate whether there is insurance money available.

If the accident did not involve a crime, serious bodily injury or death, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department or Florida Highway Patrol usually completes their reports within a week to ten days. But, if it was serious accident or a crime, it will take longer. At our office, we can access the reports online, so we check daily after an accident.

Yes, of course. Personal injury attorney is a broad term for lawyers who handle cases when there has been some type of injury claim. It does not matter if the injury came from a car accident, motorcycle accident or perhaps even a slip and fall. A Riverview personal injury attorney will be qualified to handle all types of claims.

If you have been injured in a car accident, you will want to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. Both your insurance company and the at-fault driver's company will likely be calling to ask you questions about your injuries immediately. Depending on the answer you give, you could be hurting your case. A car accident lawyer in Riverview will be able to give proper guidance about who to talk to and what to say.

The first thing that you need to do is file a report with the manager from Publix. Try to take pictures of what caused your fall. Publix grocery stores are very good about compensating their shoppers if there was an injury due to their own negligence. If you were injured after a slip and fall at Publix, you should speak to a lawyer about setting up a claim and finding a doctor that can help with the treatment of your injuries.

If you have been injured in an accident at Publix in Florida, you will want to be compensated for both your medical bills and your pain and suffering. Your personal injury lawyer will be able to present a claim on your behalf to recover the appropriate amount of compensation. I cannot recall a case where Publix did not offer to pay for the medical bills at a minimum.

Pedestrian accidents are very common. I hope that they found the car that hit you. But, we can certainly help you find medical care and set up an injury claim in Riverview.

Obviously anyone can be injured in a car accident, but our experience is that women are more likely to have cervical, or neck, injuries than men. I'm sure that a doctor can explain the differences better!

It is always a good idea to speak to a lawyer after an auto accident regardless whether you actually wind up hiring them. Without a car accident lawyer, you will have no way of getting the insurance information that you need. You also will likely fail to present the insurance company with the information needed in order to maximize your claim.

Just because you weren't wearing a helmet during a motorcycle accident in Riverview, you still can bring a claim. If you sustained a head injury that could have been prevented through the use of a helmet, the insurance company will partially blame you, but that doesn't mean your case is over. It just means that you might recover less money than had you been wearing a helmet. I have handled many of these cases, but I suggest you speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer about the next steps.

After a motorcycle accident, we can refer you to a medical provider who will take your health insurance or, treat you under a letter of protection or (LOP). An LOP is like an IOU to be paid out of money you receive in the case. You will need to hire a lawyer to set up the LOP. We do this all the time and can assist you. There is no PIP for motorcycle cases, so medical bills need an experienced eye.

In my experience, the most common type of injuries after a car accident are neck and back sprains and strains. Headaches, bruising and abrasions are also normal. You will never know the extent of the soft tissue injuries without getting an MRI. If you have been injured at all, please seek immediate medical treatment with a doctor who normally treats car accident injuries. Don't go to your primary care doctor. They will just give you muscle relaxers and tell you that you will be fine with time.

It is normally fine to set up an insurance claim after the car accident. But, never give a recorded statement before speaking to a lawyer. While you may have a contractual obligation to your own insurance company to cooperate, you have no such obligation with the at-fault driver's company. If you have any questions or are confused about what to do, call a lawyer near you who specializes in these types of cases. Good luck!

We are one of the only car accident lawyers in Riverview. But, I suggest you look at any lawyer's online reviews and check the Florida Bar website for disciplinary history. When doing your research, go to multiple lawyer review sites such as Florida Super Lawyers or Martindale-Hubbell. But, you can go wrong by contacting us either! Best of luck!

If you have any question about how serious your injuries are after the car accident, go to the hospital. Your PIP insurance will pay the bill or we can handle it when the case is over. St. Joe's South is an excellent new hospital in Riverview and they take great care of their patients.