Car Accident Lawyers in Tampa

Helping Car Accident Victims in Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater

The attorneys at The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A. have years of experience handling claims for people seriously injured in automobile accidents in Florida and across the United States. There are over 200,000 car accidents in Florida annually, and over 21,000 of those occur in Hillsborough County. With over 16 million drivers on our Florida roads, even if you are driving with caution and following all traffic laws, you may still be injured through the negligence of another driver. Our firm is dedicated to helping our clients protect their rights and obtain the compensation needed after medical bills and lost time from work, as well as any non-economic but still devastating damages, including pain and suffering.

Contact us now at (888) 214-1442 to further discuss your case with our devoted car accident attorneys.

What to Do Immediately Following a Car Accident

The most important thing to do if you have been involved in a car accident is to seek medical attention for any injuries you may have suffered. It is critical to remember that even if you feel fine at first, and do not have any external wounds, many other injuries are hidden or may not immediately be noticeable due to the shock of the incident. It is important to record how you feel physically and mentally not only immediately after the accident, but in the hours and even days following, as the full brunt of whiplash and other internal injuries reveal themselves.

Once you have sought medical aid, the next step is to carefully record all the evidence from the scene. In addition to taking photos of any injuries, photographs of all vehicles involved should be taken, and your car should be stored for expert examination. Not only should you get the name, contact details, and insurance information of the other driver, but seek the names and contact information of any witnesses who can help testify about the facts of the event. A police report will also provide another critical piece of evidence in your favor.

Types of Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

There are many kinds of injuries that can be covered with compensation following a car accident, ranging from moderately serious to extremely severe. It is important to record all kinds of pain related to any kind of injury since an accumulation of minor injuries can still lead to extensive suffering, as well as an inability to work.

Just some of the various injuries car accident victims suffer include:

• Broken backs, necks, vertebrae, or other spine-related injuries
• Brain damage and memory loss
• Wounds to the head
• Internal injuries
• Loss of consciousness
• Damage to critical organs, such as the heart, liver, lungs, etc.
• Damage inflicted on the chest
• Difficulty in breathing properly
• Broken bones and limbs
• Losing limbs, arms, hands, or other parts of the body
• Internal bleeding and bruising
• Deep cuts and wounds
• Fractured or sprained limbs, ankles, feet, hands, collarbones, and wrists
• Severed fingers and toes