What to Do In Case of An Auto Accident

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911

Florida Highway Patrol (*347)

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office: 813-247-8000

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office: 727-582-6200

Tampa Bay Traffic Information: 511

The Rebein Law Firm: 877-305-PAUL (7285)

Auto Accident Reminders

1. STOP – it’s the law, Florida Law requires you to stop at the scene of an accident

2. CHECK FOR INJURIES – Check yourself and passengers for injuries. If another car was involved check to see if they are injured

3. MOVE MINOR DAMAGED VEHICLES- to the side of the road, providing there are no injuries and the vehicles are moveable. This helps alleviate congestion.

4. CALL THE POLICE – and if necessary emergency medical services

5. TAKE PICTURES – Use a disposable camera to picture of the vehicles, scene, and injuries

6. STOP AND GET INFO-

a. GET TIME, DATE, AND LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT

b. NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER OF OTHER DRIVERS AND WITNESSES

c. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND TAG NUMBER OF OTHER DRIVERS

d. NAME AND POLICY NUMBER OF OTHERS DRIVERS INSURANCE COMPANY

7. DON’T DISCUSS THE ACCIDENT WITH OTHER DRIVERS – wait until the police arrive and respectfully discuss the accident with them

8. HAVE YOUR PHYSICAL CONDITION CHECKED – and if necessary seek immediate medical treatment for your injuries. Let an auto accident medical professional determine your condition

9. CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY – to report the accident

10. GET A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT – from the local precinct

11. CONTACT US AT THE REBEIN LAW FIRM 877-305- PAUL(7285) – to discuss your rights

12. DO NOT- give a recorded statement or sign any release until you talk with the auto accident attorney Paul Rebein at The Rebein Law Firm.

Car Accidents

Traffic laws are designed for the safety of the public. Unfortunately, many people ignore the laws and drive in a manner that causes injury to others. Car accidents are a big problem in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa car crash attorneys at the Rebein Law Firm are ready to help you recover money damages for injuries caused by negligent drivers

Car Accident Cases

The Rebein Law Firm represents victims of :

Drunk Driver Accidents

Speeding

Negligent Drivers

Uninsured Motorists

Speeding

Tampa Speeding Accident Lawyers

Many drivers speed. They think that as long as they do not get caught by the police or highway patrol, they are not causing anyone harm. Unfortunately, speeding drivers greatly increase the likelihood of an auto accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver speeding, please call attorney Paul Rebein at 813-305-PAUL (7285) or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Uninsured Motorist

Tampa Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Claims Lawyers

There are thousands of drivers on the roads in Florida that have no insurance, or not enough insurance. In order for you to protect yourself in case you have an accident with a driver who does not have bodily injury coverage (or does not have enough insurance to cover your injuries), you need to have uninsured motorists coverage.

When you get in a accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you may have to bring a claim against your own insurance company to recover on your uninsured motorist coverage.

Contact Us

If you or loved one has been injured in an accident and need to assert a claim against your uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage carrier, please call the Rebein Law Firm at 813-305-PAUL (7285) or email Paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Negligent Drivers

Tampa Negligent Driver Lawyers

The Tampa Bay Area has no shortage of negligent drivers. Negligence means the failure to use reasonable care. Negligence includes:

Tailgating

Failure to use a turn signal

Speeding

Failing to yield the right of way

Running a stop sign or red light

Unfortunately, the negligence of another driver can cause you to suffer serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please call Paul at 813-305-PAUL (7285) or email Paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation

Drunk Driver Accidents

Drunk drivers are one of the biggest dangers on the road. Every year, thousands of people in Florida are killed as the result of drunk drivers. The dangers of drunk driving are widely known, yet reckless drivers continue to get behind the wheel after drinking to intoxication.

Drunk driver accidents cause serious injuries every day on the roads and highways of Florida. At the Rebein Law Firm, we have an experienced team who can help you recover damages for your injuries caused by drunk drivers.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to a drunk driver, contact the Rebein Law Firm at 813-305-PAUL (7285) or email Paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

What Should I Do if I am Injured in a Bus Accident?

Some people get a false sense of security when they travel in a large bus.   They think that, because the bus is such a large vehicle, they won’t get seriously hurt if there is an accident.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for a number of reasons.  First, bus passengers are usually not wearing seat belts.  As a result, when the accident happens, the passengers are often thrown about the bus.  Second, large tour buses have a very high center of gravity.  When they veer off the road, they often roll and cause serious injuries.

Both of these things happened in a recent tour bus crash in Highlands County.  The crash happed on US 27 and lake Francis Road.  A charter bus was  heading north when  a car failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the left side of the bus.  The bus veered off the shoulder of the road  and flipped, ejecting several passengers.  Sadly, two passengers died at the scene and many more were injured.  Read more about this tragic event here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, call the Rebein Law Firm at 813-305-Paul (7285) or email paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

Homeless Man Dies After He Gets Hit By A Car

A homeless man was killed crossing a street in Pinellas Park late Monday night. The man appeared to be stumbling as he attempted to cross Park Boulevard, walking into the path of an oncoming vehicle. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Click here to read the full story.

If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 877-305-PAUL or email Attorney Paul Rebein at paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

The Dangers Of Texting While Driving

The Dangers Of Texting While Driving:

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New Red-light Cameras To Be Installed At 10 Intersections In Tampa

Red-Light cameras should be installed at different intersections in Tampa by next Fall. The list of intersections has not yet been finalized but officials are developing a plan to include intersections that are most accident-prone. This initiative will hopefully reduce the number of accidents at the most dangerous intersections in Tampa.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident, please call 813-305-PAUL or email Attorney Paul Rebein at paul@rebeinlaw.com for a free initial consultation.

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