Florida Auto Accident Attorneys

A personal injury case may arise when harm is suffered due to the negligence of another.  The classic personal injury example involves a car accident where the driver of one vehicle, through no fault of his own, is hit and injured by the driver of another vehicle. The other driver may have been speeding, run a stop sign or red light, or committed some other form of negligence which led to the car crash. Naturally, injuries resulting through the fault of another deserve to be compensated.

Ideally, all automobile accidents would involve only property damage to vehicles. Unfortunately, this is often not the case, and victims of negligence must frequently fight to be reimbursed for their bodily injuries, pain and medical expenses.  While less than ten percent (10%) of all personal injury claims in Florida are actually tried in court, it is critical to be well prepared for this possibility. As experts in trial litigation and automobile negligence cases, it is Finizio & Finizio's policy to prepare as if every case will ultimately proceed to trial. It is our belief that this level of preparation is vital to success by either negotiated settlement or jury verdict.


Important guidelines for anyone involved in an automobile accident in Florida:

• Call the police. Always get a police report to document the accident. The police are trained to determine fault, liability, damages and to properly document the car crash for future reference.
• Obtain as much information as possible. Find out the complete name, address, telephone number, insurance coverage, and other important information from the negligent driver. Obtain a copy of the Short Form Police Report or other documentation regarding the police case number from the investigating officer. Retain an experienced auto accident attorney like Finizio & Finizio as soon as possible to ensure the proper gathering of information and to preserve your rights
• Take a lot of pictures. Take photographs of the cars involved in this accident, the accident scene, and any damages sustained by you. Bruises heal and are best documented immediately. Photographs are a quick, easy and cost efficient way to assist others in evaluating your case. A picture is worth a thousand words, and now most of us have cell phones that take excellent photographs.
• Tell the truth, tell the truth, tell the truth! Anything you tell your attorney is protected by the attorney client privilege. Generally, lies and mistruths come back to haunt you. Always, tell your attorney the truth and nothing but the truth. It is always easier to deal with bad news when you know it is coming.

See also the Personal Injury FAQs section of this site for more information on how personal injury claims are handled and what you can expect throughout the process.