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The at-fault party’s insurance company will immediately launch an auto accident investigation to reduce their payout.

This investigation includes taking statements from the parties and witnesses and collecting physical evidence, such as photographs and even the damaged vehicles.

While the insurance company attempts to avoid liability, most auto accident victims are left to deal with the personal and financial effects of the trauma. This reality is why it’s important to have a specialist on your side. We won’t let the insurance company take advantage of you.

Most people avoid doctor appointments after a vehicle accident. However, after a severe auto crash, it is important to follow medical advice to give yourself the best and fastest chance to heal.

Seek medical care immediately after an injury and avoid missing appointments with your healthcare professionals.

Your auto accident case value is determined by evidence from several places, especially your doctors. Most people who require treatment will get better; however, some catastrophic injuries require lifelong care.

After an accident, document what future needs may be necessary. It is also important to tell your doctors about past issues.

The doctors need to give opinions about new injuries and prior injuries that were possibly exacerbated. Failure to provide your doctors with accurate information may damage your credibility and undermine your doctor’s findings.

After Lakeland, FL, car accident, you must demonstrate that your injury is permanent to receive compensation for pain and suffering, disability or physical impairment, deformity, mental anguish, inconvenience, or loss of capacity for enjoyment of life.

To be considered a permanent injury, it must include:

A significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function.

Permanent and significant scarring or disfigurement.

An injury that the evidence shows is permanent to a reasonable degree of probability.

Maximum medical improvement is when an injured patient’s condition cannot be further improved or when a healing plateau is reached.

It can mean the patient has fully recovered from their injury, or their condition has stabilized, and no substantial change can be expected. Maximum medical improvement does not mean the patient will not receive future care.

Sometimes, future care is designed to help with functionality or pain levels and will not cure the condition. This kind of treatment following a car wreck is called “palliative care.” Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to specialized health care for people with severe conditions.

It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptom or pain. Such therapy aims to improve the patient’s quality of life.

After getting the care you need, obtaining good advice and counsel is important for your future. Hiring the right personal injury attorneys can make a difference in your case. If you need legal assistance, contact one of our car accident specialists.

If you hire a lawyer on contingency, you will likely pay the same percentage fee whether your lawyer is a first-year lawyer with little or no experience or a board-certified specialist by the Florida Bar.

Civil Trial Specialist & Former Insurance Defense Attorney

If you were injured in a Florida bus accident, you may be facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and uncooperative insurance companies. A skilled Lakeland bus accident lawyer can protect your rights and fight for full compensation.

At Dismuke Law, our personal injury team is led by Civil Trial Specialist and former insurance defense attorney Dave Dismuke. We represent bus accident victims throughout Central Florida, aggressively pursuing maximum compensation through settlement or trial.

Bus Accident Compensation in Florida

Our Lakeland bus accident attorneys pursue damages including:

  • Medical expenses (current and future)

  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity

  • Pain and suffering

  • Mental anguish

  • Property damage

In fatal bus accident cases, we also handle wrongful death claims, seeking compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, final medical bills, and loss of consortium.

Full-Service Bus Accident Representation

Our Florida personal injury law firm handles every aspect of your claim:

  • Police report review

  • Evidence collection and liability investigation

  • Insurance negotiations

  • Trial representation, if necessary

We work on a contingency fee basis — no upfront costs, no fees unless we win.

What Are the Chances of a Bus Crash in Florida?

Bus accidents are less common than car crashes, but they still cause thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

  • 4,998 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2020

  • 107,000 large truck and bus crashes resulted in injuries

  • School buses accounted for 38% of fatal bus crashes

  • Transit buses accounted for 35%

  • Intercity buses accounted for 11%

While national statistics are concerning, Florida bus accident data is equally alarming. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that in 2021:

  • 15 bus passengers suffered incapacitating injuries

  • 144 sustained non-incapacitating injuries

  • 916 experienced possible injuries

These numbers do not include injuries to drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or occupants of other vehicles involved in Florida bus crashes.

Who Is Liable in a Florida Bus Accident?

Determining bus accident liability requires a detailed investigation. A Lakeland bus accident attorney may pursue claims against:

  • The bus driver

  • The bus company or employer

  • A maintenance or repair company

  • Another negligent driver

  • A defective bus or auto parts manufacturer

  • A government entity responsible for road maintenance

At Dismuke Law, our legal team works with accident reconstruction experts and investigators to prove negligence and pursue maximum compensation for injured victims and families in wrongful death cases.

Speak With a Lakeland Bus Accident Lawyer Today

If you were injured in a Florida bus accident or lost a loved one, do not handle your claim alone. Insurance companies often minimize payouts. Protect your rights and your financial future by working with an experienced Lakeland personal injury attorney.

Contact Dismuke Law today for a free consultation and ask for Dave.

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