Auto Accident Lawyers in Florida & New York

Pursue Justice & Compensation with Our Experienced Legal Team

Florida & New York is a popular tourist location that offers multiple transportation options to residents and visitors alike. Our city streets and highways are constantly inundated with on-the-go drivers and travelers. Sadly, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 366, 917 traffic collisions just in 2017. It is estimated that 3,221 of these cases resulted in tragic fatalities.

Motor vehicle collisions commonly occur when drivers indulge in negligent behaviors and fail to follow pivotal traffic laws. Accident survivors often sustain severe physical and cognitive injuries that necessitate expensive medical treatments and surgeries. It can be difficult for these survivors to afford the full-extent of their accident-related expenses, especially if they can’t work because of their injuries. If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it’s imperative that you seek experienced legal representation as soon as possible.

At the Sekou Clarke Law Group, we can negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf and help you secure the compensation you need to facilitate your physical and financial recovery. If necessary, our Florida & New York auto accident attorneys can even litigate for your best interests in court in order to maximize your claim.

Contact our Florida & New York auto accident lawyers at (407) 269-8774 if you’re ready to pursue damages.

Safeguarding Your Claim

To achieve a positive case outcome, your legal team needs to prove that your injuries are a result of the defendant’s negligent behavior. You can safeguard the validity of your claim by taking certain actions after the collision. For example, by visiting your doctor immediately after the accident, you can protect your health and request a copy of your medical report. Your legal team can use this report as essential evidence in your battle for maximum damages.

Protect your claim by taking these steps after an accident:

1. Don’t apologize to the defendant
2. Do not leave the scene of the accident (unless your injuries necessitate ambulance removal)
3. Use your cell phone to take pictures of your injuries, the vehicles, and the accident scene
4. Help law enforcement officials complete an accident report
5. Ask how you can request a copy of this report
6. Write down the name and phone numbers of any relevant witnesses
7. Seek immediate medical attention
8. Don’t accept any calls from the defendant’s insurance company until you hire an attorney
9. Start keeping a record of any accident-related expenses (medical bills, lost wages, receipts, etc.)
10. Don’t post about the collision on social media
11. Contact Sekou Clarke Law Group for representation

The defendant’s insurance company may contact you as soon as the accident is officially reported. It’s best to avoid these calls until you have a lawyer working on your behalf. Insurance companies do not want to pay maximum compensation—even when a victim’s injuries warrant it—and may try to trick you into undermining your claim. For example, they may manipulate you into making a recorded statement that benefits the at-fault driver. If this doesn’t work, they may offer you an inadequate settlement amount that doesn’t truly provide for your needs. At the Sekou Clarke Law Group, we can negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company and protect you from accepting a sum that doesn’t meet your financial and legal objectives.

We can negotiate or litigate on your behalf to recover compensation for:

• Present and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Loss of future earning potential
• Non-economic damages

Schedule a Consultation to Discover Your Legal Options

At the Sekou Clarke Law Group, we understand that this is an extremely difficult time for you. Our Florida & New York auto accident lawyers can help you pursue a positive case outcome that yields substantial damages. During your consultation, we can discuss your case, explore your legal options, and develop a litigation strategy based on your financial and legal needs.

Contact the Sekou Clarke Law Group at (407) 269-8774 to schedule a consultation.