St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyers: FAQs

If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, there are many complicated matters that you need to become familiar with. Even though your attorney will be handling many of the details, it is best for you to know the basics of personal injury law so you can stay in control of your case. St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers Beltz & Ruth, P.A., want our clients to be well informed.

Below we have listed some of the questions we hear most often. We will be expanding this list over time, so be sure to check back. If you have any questions about your specific case, contact our offices at 1-800-931-4369.

• 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?