Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers: FAQs

After a major injury, the amount of information you need to process can sometimes seem like too much to handle. There are medical options, financial concerns, and the intricate details of personal injury law. At the offices of Tampa personal injury attorneys Beltz & Ruth, P.A., we want to make sure our clients get the information they need in a clear, accessible manner.

Below we have listed some of our most frequently asked questions, along with their answers. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Check back soon for updates, and please contact us at 1-800-235-8978 for information about your individual case.

• Do I have any other options?
• Will I have to appear in court if I file a lawsuit?
• How can I pay for my personal injury lawsuit?
• After a slip and fall, what should I do?
• How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
• How long does an insurance company have to settle an auto claim?
• How will I pay all my medical bills?
• What do I have to do in order to receive compensation for my injuries caused by a defective product?
• I was involved in a car accident and was not at fault. I have contacted the other party's insurance company, and it refuses to honor my claim because its insured has not given notice of the accident. Doesn't that insurance company have an obligation to pay my claim even if its insured does not report the accident?
• The insurance company wants to repair my car with non-factory parts. Can it do this?
• I was involved in an automobile accident, and the insurance company has not yet inspected my vehicle or authorized a rental vehicle. Isn't there a time limit on how long an insurance company can take?
• I was involved in an automobile accident, and my car was totaled. My company is not offering me a fair settlement on my claim. What can I do?
• Should I try to settle with the other person’s insurance company?
• What about prescription drugs that have serious side effects?
• What are some of the types of product defect?
• What damages can be recovered from a medical malpractice lawsuit?
• What doctor should I use?
• What if a car crash results in a Wrongful Death?
• What if I've been injured in an automobile accident?
• What if I have been injured by a Drunk Driver?
• What is an Unreasonably Dangerous Property Condition?
• What is Bodily Injury (BI) Coverage?
• What is Collision?
• What is Comprehensive (Comp) ?
• What is 'No Fault' Coverage?
• What is a Premise Liability Case or a "SLIP AND FALL"?
• What is Property Damage (PD)?
• What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Protection (UM)?
• What issues will I face in making a claim for my injuries sustained in an auto accident?
• What standards apply in proving that a product was defective?
• Who determines who is responsible for a traffic accident?
• Will I be penalized for choosing my own body shop?