Financial Woes That Sometimes Occur After Auto Accidents
Michael Babboni
Car Accidents
Some motorists are lucky enough not to experience crashes during their driving careers. Meanwhile, others aren't so fortunate. The incidents they experience may be minor or severe. Those of the latter variety are the ones being discussed here. They are not minor fender-benders that only cause minor damages and insignificant injuries. No, the events being talked about here are T-bones, head-on collisions, and more that leave participants seriously hurt.Did you know that you don't necessarily even have to do anything wrong to get into an accident? It's true. After all, you share the St. Petersburg streets with motorcyclists, tractor-trailer operators, and passenger vehicle drivers. That means if you're in the wrong place when one of them is negligent in some way, that could be all it takes. Of course, negligence comes in different shapes, but some common types include:
• Drunk Driving
• Distracted Driving
• Fatigued/Drowsy Driving
• Breaking Traffic Laws
Hence, if someone else's recklessness is to blame for your crash, you may have the grounds to seek compensation. The process may not be easy, though, particularly if you choose to go it alone, as you'll have to prove the other party was negligent. However, you don't have to face such a matter on your own. Instead, contact The St. Pete Lawyer for a free case evaluation. If you have a legitimate claim, he can represent you and fight for the compensation you deserve. Below are some of the reasons why you could become hard-pressed for cash after an auto accident.
Property Damage
When major collisions occur, peoples' cars usually aren't left in the best shape. Rather, they receive dents, dings, and scratches. Not only that, but sometimes engines, transmissions, and other parts get broken in events, leaving vehicles inoperable. The point is that repairs might be necessary. Or, you may even have to replace the car, truck, or SUV. Neither option is all that great, especially when you have to pay out of pocket. So, you may need to seek restitution, if for nothing else, to be able to afford to get your ride fixed or replaced.
Medical Expenses
If an accident happens and you sustain severe injuries, you'll likely need medical assistance. Things like an ambulance ride, an emergency room visit, and one or more surgeries could be necessary. Not to mention, follow-up appointments with doctors, physical therapy, and prescriptions might also be part of the picture. Heck, you may even need to hire a nurse for around-the-clock care. As you probably already know, medical expenses aren't cheap in the modern world. Thus, they are another reason why you may have to seek compensation after a crash.
Lost Wages
Will you be able to work after a collision? Of course, you'll only be able to answer that question after an event, but often people cannot perform their job duties following auto accidents. As such, if that's the case, you could get fired, or at the very least, have to take some time off. That means you won't be getting a paycheck. Instead, you'll experience lost wages. How are you supposed to pay for anything with no money? If your earnings go kaput after a crash, you may have no other option but to seek compensation from the responsible party.
These are only some of the financial woes you could face following an accident. But, if a driver's negligence caused the wreck, why should you face any economic challenges at all? The answer is, you shouldn't. So, give our firm a call and schedule an appointment to speak with The St. Peter Lawyer. You have nothing to lose but plenty to gain.