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Bay Injury Law Firm which focuses on cases involving Tampa Bay area auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, boat accidents, accidents involving drunk drivers and any other type of accident that occurred in the Tampa Bay area. Michael Herron is a former Tampa Criminal Prosecutor, a Gulf War Veteran and an Experienced Tampa Injury Lawyer who knows how to handle tough accident cases. Michael is also a skilled Personal Injury Trial Attorney who uses modern technology and the latest trial techniques to ensure the best possible presentation of your Tampa Accident case under Florida law.
At The Law Offices of Michael Herron we understand what you are going through. We realize that you are in pain, injured, tired, temporarily or permanently unable to work, worried about how to pay your medical bills and unsure what to do first. This is exactly why you need an experienced and skilled Tampa Accident Lawyer. Your Tampa Accident Attorney can provide the answers to your questions and take action on your behalf. Once you have an Accident Attorney like Michael Herron on your side you can stop worrying about your case and start focusing on healing your injury and feeling better.
Below I have listed some of the things a Tampa Bay Accident Attorney can do for an accident victim :
- Help get your vehicle fixed or replaced using property damage insurance.
- Deal with and fight the insurance companies if necessary.
- Collect and preserve your evidence.
- Take statements from Police Officers and Witnesses.
- Present your claim and fight for the highest possible value.
- File a lawsuit, if necessary, and take the case through trial to a verdict in a Florida court.
- Make sure that all of your medical bills are paid or waived.
- Negotiate with your medical providers to reduce your medical bills. This means more money in your pocket.
- Fight collection agencies regarding your accident related medical bills using Florida law.
If you have been injured in a Tampa area auto accident don’t wait to get help. The Insurance Companies and their Lawyers are already looking for ways to deny your claim. Call The Law Offices of Michael Herron now for a free consultation with a Tampa Accident Lawyer regarding your injury case.
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Tampa, Florida 33612
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WHAT IS MEDICAL PAY INSURANCE?
Medical Pay Insurance is an additional or supplemental Insurance that can be added to your auto accident insurance policy. If have this insurance and are in an auto accident it will kick in to automatically pay the accident related medical bills of you and your passengers. This coverage can be used in conjunction with your other auto accident coverage. Some medical pay insurance policies will pay the bills for injuries which occur on or around your vehicle but not as the result of an accident. Medical Pay Insurance is not required coverage but it does make a great supplement to your auto accident coverage. If you are interested you should contact your insurance agent. ... Read More
So You Have Been In A Florida Auto Accident…What Now?
There is no doubt in my mind that if you are reading this article it is because you are the type of person who likes to be informed before making a decision. That’s OK… me too. Deciding what to do after an auto accident is a big decision. There are 3 things you need to worry about from the start. They are; getting treatment for your injuries, getting your car fixed and making sure you can pay your medical bills. I suggest you address the issues in the order I have listed them.
So you are injured…where do you turn for help. If you did not go to the hospital to see a Doctor then I suggest you start by seeing your primary care Physician. Even if your Physician cannot directly treat your injuries, he/she can usually direct you to the type of Doctor you need with a referral. If you did go to ... Read More
WHICH INSURANCE SHOULD YOU USE TO PAY YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT MEDICAL BILLS?
There are several types of insurance that you can use to pay your bills in an auto accident case. Each type of insurance has pros and cons when being used in an accident claim. It is important to consider all of the below listed factors before making your decision.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is the most common insurance upon which auto accident injury claims are made. In Florida, a no-fault state, every motorist is required to have PIP. Typical PIP coverage will pay 80% of your accident related medical bills up to the policy limit. Most PIP policies have a $10,000 limit per accident. PIP can also be used to pay up to 60% of your accident related lost wages. Once PIP is exhausted you will need to find a way to pay the 20% outstanding as well as your bills over and above the $10,000 ... Read More
PRESERVE YOUR ACCIDENT EVIDENCE
If you have been in an auto accident you should make sure to preserve your evidence. A Tampa Accident Lawyer will want to review as much evidence as possible at your initial consultation. There are several types of evidence that you can gather on your own before you hire an Accident Lawyer.
First, you should take pictures of both cars if possible. Take pictures all the way around the vehicles but focus on the impact areas. Second, you should photograph the accident scene. Look for skid marks, view obstructions, debris and any cameras which may have caught the accident on tape.Third you should photograph your injuries and any damaged property. Finally, write down the names and numbers of any witnesses to the accident. This will give your Tampa Accident Attorney a head start. ... Read More
What Kind of Car Insurance Should You Have?
Time and time again I talk to people who have been in an accident only to find out that their insurance is inadequate to cover their injuries. This situation is often worsened by the fact that the person at fault in the accident had little or no insurance.
Car accidents can cause injuries that cost hundreds of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. Therefore, you need insurance that can cover those bills and then some. I reccomend that your car insurance policy contain the required PIP and property damage coverage as well as bodily injury and UM insurance.
Bodily Injury coverage is used to pay for the medical bills and injuries of someone who is injured by you in a car accident. I reccomend at least $100,000 in bodily injury coverage, but if you can afford i ... Read More