Fran Haasch Law Group :
Florida motorcycle accident attorney Fran M. Haasch has been handling florida motorcycle and florida...
Location
Fran Haasch Law Group
1275 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, Florida
34683
United States
Phone:
866-529-3726
Fax:
727-772-9763
28° 4' 45.3648" N, 82° 45' 51.2388" W
Spoken Language: English
Business: Business and Society, Lawyers and Law Firms
Fran Haasch moved to Palm Harbor, Florida in 1991 after relocating from Long Island New York. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and Stetson University College of Law. She has had her own law firm practicing Florida personal injury law for eight years.
She is a lifetime member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Fran is a member of The ATLA (Association of Trial Lawyers of America), Florida Justice Association (formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association.
Fran handles cases in the area of Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accidents, Bike and Pedestrian Accidents. Fran is fluent in German.
Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyer<
Motorcycle accidents will often result in a very serious injury or death, and it is therefore extremely important for those involved in a motorcycle accident to contact an experienced motorcycle injury attorney in order to properly recover costs for injury, medical bills, distress, loss of wages, medical expenses, and other damages caused as a result of the motorcycle accident. Please review the below guidelines to help you if you are involved in a Florida motorcycle accident:
- Report the accident to local law enforcement and insist upon an accident crash report
- Seek immediate medical attention, even if you think you are not injured. Being involved in a motorcycle accident can result in severe shock, so any injuries may not be immediately apparent.
- Get the license number, personal and insurance details, and name of the other driver involved.
- Ask for the details and names of any witnesses present at the accident scene.
- Take pictures to document your injuries and damages as soon as possible.
If you are the relative of someone that has been killed in a motorcycle accident it is also important to review with an attorney right away in the event that the fault was the other drivers. Due to a law in Florida called “comparative negligence” one may still be entitled to compensation if they were partially at fault.
Attorney Fran Haasch has been working closely with motorcycle accident victims and the community for eight years and is a trusted name to call when you are involved in a motorcycle accident. Many motorcycle riders take the time, energy, and effort to modify their bikes. In the event you are involved in an accident with a modified bike please try to locate any all receipts for modifications so that we can properly document your losses and receive a fair recovery from the insurance company.
We invite you to call Attorney Fran Haasch and discuss your motorcycle accident injury case at no obligation to you. We have a no win, no fee policy; unless compensation is obtained for you there is no fee owed.
Attorney Fran Haasch has been in the bike community for eight years and has developed a close relationship with several surgeons, doctors, chiropractors, and massage therapists who understand motorcycle injuries and will work with you to get you back on your feet and riding as quick as they can. Our goal is to take care of your injury needs so that you can quickly get back on the road again!
Bikers are often the victims of drunk drivers not paying attention to the road or unable to operate their vehicles with the proper control. No matter what the circumstances of your accident, please take the time to talk to Attorney Fran Haasch about your case. Even if you feel that you don't have a case you very well may!
Dealing with the law and insurance is a very intricate process and involves the need for an experienced motorcycle accident injury attorney like Fran Haasch to review your potential claim from many different angles.
If you have been involved in an automobile accident Attorney Fran Haasch can assist you in this process as well. Please call us for a free case evaluation. Also we can come to your office, hospital, or home if you so desire. Our goal is to truly make this process as easy and quick as possible to get you back on your feet and on with your life!
Important Note:
Add asphalt conditions to your scan. Be on the lookout for spilled oil, antifreeze or fuel; it'll usually show up as shiny pavement. Also keep an eye out for gravel and/or sand, which is usually more difficult to see. Use your sense of smell, too; often you can smell spilled diesel fuel before your tires discover how slippery the stuff is.
Automobile Accidents<
Auto accidents can cause severe, debilitating and permanent injuries. Such injuries very often result in significant financial losses to the individuals involved and their families. The law provides an injured person with the right to recover his or her damages from the at-fault party of the accident. These damages can include but are not be limited to, medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle repair, other economic losses.
Individuals are also entitled to recover for the pain and suffering caused by their injuries. In addition any treatment they received could be compensated on behalf of the responsible party. Although a monetary recovery can never repair the damage which is done to the individual, it can at least ease the financial burdens created by an automobile accident.
The insurance company for the individual who caused the auto accident will start their investigation immediately. It is the insurance company's responsibility to try to limit the recovery of the injured person to the lowest possible amount.
Please take note that the insurance company is not on your side despite anything they might say to the contrary. After being involved in an accident refrain from giving any recorded statement or speaking with the insurance company about your losses and injury until you consult with an attorney.
The insurance company will try to get you to settle as quick as possible. Many times the amount of money may be tempting but in the long run taking the initial settlement offer will no allow you to make any additional recovery.
The insurance companies purpose, in this quick settle technique, is to avoid responsibility for future medical expenses, lost wages and other damages that are likely to develop. This is a trap which an injured person needs to avoid. When a person is injured in an auto accident, it very often takes months to completely assess the person's injuries.
At that point, the person may need surgery or other extensive treatment. The injuries may leave the person permanently disabled even after corrective surgery. Therefore, the true value of a claim can only be assessed after a firm prognosis has been established by a physician, chiropractor, or surgeon.
Florida has a strict window of time in which a lawsuit may be filed on a automobile accident claim. There is absolutely no need to rush to a settlement with any insurance company. By settling too soon you may regret it if/when your injuries become progressively worse.
It is important to consult with an attorney before signing anything from either your insurance company or the other party's insurance. We handle cases throughout the state of Florida. We are available to meet with you in your home, work, or multiple locations throughout the state to make things easier for you.
Important Note:
Do not sign anything from any insurance company or give a recorded statement without first consulting with an attorney. Doing so could result in a negative impact upon your injury claim. Our office offers a free case evaluation for all automobile accidents. Even if you have not been injured.
Trucking Accidents<
One of the most terrifying experiences that any automobile driver can experience is an auto accident with a truck, tractor trailer, 18 wheeler, or semi truck. A significant number of these auto accidents result in the driver of the auto being severely injured or killed. Unfortunately, these types of collisions are all too common on our roads and interstates today. It is commonly believed that truck, tractor trailer, 18 wheeler and semi truck accidents result in a proportionally larger number of wrongful deaths and severe injuries relative to auto accidents.
The severe, debilitating and permanent injuries that arise from auto accidents with trucks, tractor trailers, 18 wheelers and semi trucks result in significant financial losses to the individuals involved and their families. However, the law provides an injured person with the right to recover his or her damages from the responsible party.
Such damages include, but may not be limited to, medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses and other economic losses. Individuals are also entitled to recover for the pain and suffering caused by their injuries and treatment. The spouse of the injured person is entitled to recover for the loss of consortium or services of his or her spouse. Although a monetary recovery can never repair the damage that is done to the individual, it can at least ease the financial burdens created by the car accident.
The company for the truck, tractor trailer, 18 wheeler or semi truck and their insurance company will start an investigation immediately. The trucking company and insurance company will try to limit the recovery of the injured person to the lowest possible amount. Accordingly, these companies have established very specific and elaborate procedures on handling auto accident claims, especially in the early stages of the claim.
The insurance companies purpose, in this quick settle technique, is to avoid responsibility for future medical expenses, lost wages and other damages that are likely to develop. This is a trap which an injured person needs to avoid. When a person is injured in an auto accident, it very often takes months to completely assess the person's injuries.
At that point, the person may need surgery or other extensive treatment. The injuries may leave the person permanently disabled even after corrective surgery. Therefore, the true value of a claim can only be assessed after a firm prognosis has been established by a physician, chiropractor, or surgeon. Florida has a strict window of time in which a lawsuit may be filed on a automobile accident claim. There is absolutely no need to rush to a settlement with any insurance company. By settling too soon you may regret it if/when your injuries become progressively worse.
Wrongful Death<
Unlike some states were individuals only get to ride their bikes for a few months out of the year. Florida bikers have the luxury of being able to ride practically year round! It is a joy to do so but it also increases our risks for injuries and deaths.
The sad reality about riding a bike is that it is unfortunately more dangerous because of the lack of enclosure, airbags, and seat belt restraint devices. However, this should not stop us from riding. Driving defensive, wearing the right protective gear, and understanding your bikes weakness and strengths is crucial to surviving out on the road.
According to a study in the February 2002 Annals of Emergency Medicine, "...motorcycles accounted for most of a more than one-third increase in deaths from 1998-2000. An April 2003 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed a 60% increase in motorcycle death rates overall in the past five years. Unfortunately crashes are taking the lives of more bikers than at any time in the past ten years.
Many times motorcycle accidents are completely out of the biker's hands. A drunk driver blows a red light and crushes the biker or a huge semi-truck not checking all of his mirrors makes an abrupt lane change or turn striking the biker and ejecting him from his bike. We hope that all of the readers to this website never have to deal with a fellow biker being killed because of someone else's negligence. However, the sad reality is that we all know at least one who has died as a result of a crash.
Attorney Fran Haasch understands the suffering and grief of losing fellow friends to accidental motorcycle deaths. Fran has become a prominent name to turn to when a negligent motorcycle death occurs.
Many times the death of a loved one brings about unexpected bills and huge economic difficulty. When someone motorcycle accident victim dies as a result of the negligence of another the law provides that their next of kin and their estate may act as plaintiffs to bring a civil action to recover economic and non-economic damages against the defendant. This is true even if there is disagreement as to if the deceased was partially at fault under a law called "comparative negligence." A wrongful death plaintiff may recover:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of income from the decedent
- Medical expenses prior to death
- Loss of household support
- Loss of child rearing support
- Loss of medical and retirement benefits and
- Other economic losses sustained by the accidental death of a loved one
- Non-economic damages such as the loss of support, companionship and affection
What Is My Case Worth?<
To arrive at a fair settlement for your motorcycle injury claim, one needs to look at the strength of the case and amount of fault, the local practice and precedents, the severity of the injury and how long it will continue, how clear the tie is between the accident and the injury/symptoms, how badly the defendant acted and who it is, the available insurance out there, and who the lawyer is and much experience they have in motorcycle injury cases.
Putting a dollars amount on your injury can be extremely difficult. Motorcycle accidents are expensive because of the seriousness of the injury and the longer time it takes to recover. Because of this, the settlement value depends a lot on the injury and the extent of the impact. Consequently, there is no set formula. In motorcycle accident cases, damages can be very hard to determine with certainty.
Obtaining the representation of someone like Attorney Fran Haasch will work to your advantage. Fran has represented bikers for eight years and knows the "ins and outs" of motorcycle injury law. She works aggressively to make sure that the compensation your receive for your accident is fair considering all relevant factors. She will not short settle your case like some attorneys and will work to get your the most recovery based upon the facts of the case.
Attorney Fran Haasch works off of what is called a contingency fee agreement. That means we only get paid if you get compensated. This is the only way to practice personal injury law. It is in the best interest of our clients. There are no strings attached and absolutely no commitments. I encourage you to our office today to discuss your case.
It is important not to wait too long after your accident to ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
By Ms. Fran Haasch on May 20, 2011
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