Ocala Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Holding Reckless Drivers Accountable
Last updated on November 19, 2024
Imagine a typical day on the road in Ocala, driving to work or to pick your kids up from school. While you are obeying traffic laws, another driver decides to ignore them by sending a text or driving over the speed limit, and their actions cause you to suffer considerable injuries. If this has happened to you, you may be on a long path to recovery, but you do not have to walk it alone.
At Piccin & Glynn, our motor vehicle accident lawyers have more than 70 combined years of experience guiding clients through their personal injury claims. They know how devastating these injuries can be, and they want to be the ones who help you through it. At our Ocala office, you will find our team of compassionate, committed and confident attorneys who are prepared to fight for you.
We Can Assist After A Wide Range Of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our attorneys have helped clients recover from many different types of motor vehicle accidents, including:
- Car accidents: Whether your car crash was caused by a reckless, distracted or drunk driver, we hold negligent drivers responsible.
- Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists are at an elevated risk to suffer catastrophic injuries in crashes involving other vehicles.
- Truck accidents: Due to the immense size and power of semi-trucks, big rigs and commercial vehicles, accidents can be devastating.
- Bicycle accidents: We represent injured cyclists after crashes with other bicycles or motor vehicles, including cars and trucks.
- Pedestrian accidents: Our attorneys stand up for injured pedestrians, whether crashes occurred on crosswalks, sidewalks or roadways.
- Bus accidents: Whether your accident took place on a city bus, tour bus or school bus, we work to identify all negligent parties.
- Ride-share accidents: Accidents in an Uber or Lyft can be difficult to navigate. We represent injured ride-share vehicle passengers.
No matter the circumstances of your accident, the aftermath can leave you stressed and overwhelmed with how to move forward. We can untangle the mess of your accident, build a personalized claim strategy and resolve your claim, all while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
Why You Need A Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney
While Florida requires drivers to have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, it does not always offer the necessary compensation for catastrophic injuries. Our lawyers can help you seek additional compensation for your injuries by working to maximize the money you get from your PIP coverage or even going after the manufacturer of a defective car part that caused your accident or the employer of the driver who struck you.
As your legal representation, our attorneys can help you identify a fair and full value for your injury recovery, property damage and suffering. We can negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to reject lowball offers and fight for an amount that can help you make ends meet while recovering.
How Much Money Can You Expect From A Car Accident?
Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that car accident victims must first go through their own insurer to pay for initial medical costs and, sometimes, lost wages regardless of who was at fault. Unfortunately, there are limits to how much an injured party can collect from his or her PIP insurance provider. For instance, car accident victims normally only have access to up to $10,000 in PIP coverage which will pay up to 80% of related medical bills and up to 60% of related lost wages. Insurance coverage may also be available from the owner and driver of the at-fault vehicle (from Bodily Injury Liability (BI) coverage) and then, potentially, from one’s own auto policy (from Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage). Both BI and UM are optional coverages in Florida so there may not always be enough coverage to compensate one for all injuries sustained and other damages such as lost wages.
Understanding The Details Behind Obtaining Compensation
When faced with a lawsuit, many insurers offer to settle a claim with the injured party. Settlement offers are usually based on several factors, and while perhaps totaling less than a person could recover if he or she went to court, also save injured parties a significant amount costs and time in litigating the cases. In most cases, settlement offers are based on an injured party’s medical bills, vehicle damage and lost wages, but will also vary depending on:
- The severity of the injury;
- The victim’s estimated recovery time;
- The amount of monetary loss sustained by the victim;
- The impact that the accident had on the injured party’s day-to-day life; and
- How much of the accident can be attributed to the other party.
Contact Our Ocala Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Today
The last thing an accident victim should do in these situations is attempt to resolve their compensation claim on their own. Instead of trying to sort things out by yourself, let our team’s experience be your advantage. Call us at 352-558-8480 or email us here, and schedule your free initial consultation today.