Experienced Tampa, Florida, Attorney for Auto Accidents
If you or someone you care about has been injured in an auto accident, you should know that insurance adjusters — even the ones working for your own insurance company — are not working for you. Remember, they are employees of the insurance company. Their goal is to minimize the amount of money they need to pay out to injured motorists. For this reason, negotiating with an insurance adjuster on your own can be risky.
Seek legal representation from Theresa I. Wigginton, P.A., conveniently located for clients in Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. I can protect your interests. As an experienced attorney, I know how to look for all the available coverage. Clients often do not realize they may be covered under many policies based on the circumstances. I often begin by asking a few simple questions:
- Was the person driving the vehicle someone other than the owner?
- Was the person involved driving a company car?
- Was your vehicle a company vehicle?
- Did anyone involved in the auto accident have uninsured motorist coverage?
Florida has one of the weakest insurance laws when it comes to coverage minimums. A significant percentage of people have no insurance coverage at all, and this number has only increased as the economy has declined. If you are driving on Florida roads, having uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage can be critical if you are involved in an accident.
Thorough Investigation of Your Auto Accident Claim
If you have been injured in a car accident, taking photographs of the accident scene before tire marks and damage debris is removed can be critical in cases involving disputed liability. Just as important, taking photos of the vehicle before it is repaired can be crucial at trial. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words". The damaged vehicle — both underneath and on the outside — shows the impact you experienced. Taking photos preserves evidence of this impact. If contacted before your vehicle is repaired, we will take critical photos to preserve this evidence.
Even if you have just been in a fender bender, minor damage on the outside may actually be hiding extensive damage underneath the frame. It is important to look at the entire car yourself or with your lawyer, and not just trust insurance companies to do it. Insurance companies may offer poor quality services to clients. They may also act in bad faith. Also, slight vehicle damage does not equal slight human injury.
At Theresa I. Wigginton, P.A., I offer thorough legal representation to my clients. When vehicles need to be examined or pictures need to be taken, I do not hesitate to do the investigation myself. I will make sure you get the right medical attention. I believe that this hands-on approach helps me truly understand the affect of accidents on my clients' lives. It helps me be a stronger lawyer because I really know the case and the people involved.
To talk with me about your legal concerns, contact Theresa I. Wigginton, P.A. by calling 866-935-0605 or by completing my online contact form.
