How Quickly Should I Contact a Tampa Automobile Accident Attorney after My Accident?

When you are injured in a car accident in the Tampa Bay area, you will obviously be burdened with the pain, worries, and treatment of your injuries. The thought of contacting a Tampa automobile accident attorney may cross your mind, but sometimes this does not seem like a priority when you and your family are hurting.

How quickly should you contact a Tampa automobile accident attorney after sustaining injuries? The answer to this question is, as soon as possible. There are a few reasons for this answer:

(1) There is a statute of limitations for personal injury cases. A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets forth a specific period of time to begin legal proceedings in a case.

(2) The statute of limitations for personal injury cases is different in each state. In Florida, it is usually 4 years for most car accident injury cases and 2 years for medical malpractice cases. Call a Tampa automobile accident attorney to learn the statute of limitations in your case.

(3) The earlier you contact a Tampa automobile accident attorney, the better chance you have of receiving a settlement in your case. As time passes, you risk losing evidence, witness testimony, and other important factors in winning the case.

Tampa automobile accident attorney Dale Appell, P.A. provides a free assessment of personal injury cases throughout the greater Tampa Bay area, and if he agrees to take your case, you will pay no fees until there is a settlement in your case. Therefore, if you are afraid to contact an automobile accident attorney because of cost, the Law Firm of Dale Appell, P.A. can put those fears to rest. There will be no upfront fees, costs, or retainers if we represent you.

Please call Tampa automobile accident attorney Dale Appell, P.A. today or fill out the form on our "Do I have a case?" link. We practice personal injury law throughout west central Florida including the communities of Odessa, Pasco, Bradenton, Sarasota, Lutz, New Port Richey, Dunedin, St Petersburg, Brandon, Hillsborough, Polk, Hernando, Hudson, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Largo, Clearwater, and Pinellas.