Car Accident Lawyer

There were a total of 388,032 car crashes in Florida in 2017 according to a report released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The main causes of car accidents were found to be poor weather conditions, distracted drivers, and impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The most common types of car accidents in Florida include:

  • Head-on-collisions
  • Rollovers
  • T-Bone collisions
  • Side crashes
  • Rear-End collisions
  • Multivehicle accidents
  • Intersectional accidents
  • Hit and run accidents
  • Failing to yield accidents

Some of the most dangerous intersections in Florida according to Time Magazine include:

  • Intersection of State Road 40 and State Road 19 in Astor, FL
  • Intersection of North Semoran Boulevard and Old Cheney Highway in Orlando FL
  • Intersection of Hialeah Gardens Boulevard and North Okeechobee Road in Hialeah Gardens, FL
  • Intersection of Vista Del Lago Boulevard and Route 192 in Kissimmee, FL

Crashes caused by the actions of negligent parties can result in serious injuries such as severe burns, broken bones, spinal cord injury, brain injury and more. You deserve fair compensation if you get injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, or caused by a faulty auto part installed by the car manufacturer. File a claim for personal injury so that you can recover the amount of compensation that can pay for your damages.

What to know before you file a personal injury claim in Florida

You cannot file a personal injury claim after a car accident against a Vehicle rental company for an accident caused by a driver who is renting their vehicle. These include companies that rent limousines, moving trucks, vans, cars and other vehicles. This is because of the Graves Amendment or “vicarious liability law”. Florida’s personal injury protection (PIP) laws only allows for 14 days for a motorist to receive treatment for injuries. Motorists in Florida used to have an unlimited amount of recovery time, but that changed when the insurance coverage amount was reduced significantly.

The state of Florida also follows the no-fault car insurance laws. This means that you are supposed to turn first to your own insurance company to get compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other losses regardless of who caused the accident you got injured in. You can still file a claim against the negligent driver but in only in certain scenarios.

What to do after an accident

The initial shock after an accident may make it hard to think. So the first thing to do is try to stay calm and then dial 911 if you have a cell phone. If you can, write down the details on the circumstances of the accident such as time, place, and how the accident happened. Follow the instructions of the EMS personnel when they arrive and tell the highway patrol or police when they arrive. You should not move your car or any other evidence. Remember to go the hospital even if you feel fine or only sustained minor injuries like bruises. Then contact an accident attorney that will dedicate their time to building a strong case and helping you obtain the compensation you deserve.

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