Florida Car Crash Lawyer

Florida is a great place to live with its sunny weather, sandy beaches, amusement parks, and countless entertainment and recreational hotspots. However, driving in the state comes with risks. Each year, over 402,000 Florida car crashes occur, causing pain, suffering, and hardship for thousands of accident victims and their families across Tampa, Sarasota, Brandon Lakeland, Orlando Bradenton and Fort Myers.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a car crash, you don’t have to face insurance companies, medical bills, and financial hardship alone. The experienced Florida accident attorneys at Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA have helped hundreds of victims and are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Florida

Almost any set of circumstances can lead to a car crash; however, according to the Florida Department of Transportation, there are several factors that frequently contribute to car accidents, including:

• Speeding – Since people began driving cars, speed has been a contributing factor in accidents. In recent years, speed has routinely been in the top five causes of accidents, contributing to one out of every three collisions.
• Distracted driving – In the past, drivers were mainly distracted by passengers, animals, children, or eating while driving. Today, cell phones and other electronic devices have catapulted distracted driving into a leading cause of car crashes. In fact, one in ten fatal car collisions throughout the U.S. is now caused by a distracted driver, despite laws prohibiting the use of cellphones while driving in many states.
• Impaired driving – For decades, both private advocacy groups (such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and government agencies have waged an aggressive campaign to warn motorists about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the number of impaired driving accidents has decreased as a result, over 25 percent of all fatal car crashes are still caused by an impaired driver.
• Fatigued driving – Many people have driven while excessively tired without realizing how dangerous it can be. A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimated that 20 percent of all fatal crashes involved a fatigued driver, making driving while drowsy almost as dangerous as impaired driving.

Help from a Florida Car Accident Attorney after an Injury Accident

All automobiles accidents are stressful, but injury accidents are especially devastating because of the necessary medical treatment, pain and suffering involved. Unfortunately, dealing with medical bills and insurance forms can make these problems even worse.

If a car crash injured you, speaking with a Florida car accident attorney right away benefits you. The attorneys at Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA skillfully handle insurance companies, gather key evidence, and fight to secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries, pain, and suffering.

Florida Auto Crash Claims

Many car crash victims don’t contact an attorney because they misunderstand Florida’s No-Fault Law or receive bad advice. However, this law does not prevent you from filing a lawsuit if you suffered serious injuries. You may sue if your injuries are permanent, caused scarring or disfigurement, or led to the loss of important bodily functions.

Filing a lawsuit is sometimes necessary to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages. A Florida car accident attorney can assess your case and determine if you qualify for a lawsuit. Don’t assume you don’t meet the ‘serious injury’ threshold without consulting a knowledgeable attorney first.

Contact the Experienced Florida Car Crash Attorneys at Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA for Expert Help with Your Car Accident Claim

At Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA, our priority is securing justice and fair compensation for your injuries. We gather evidence promptly to prove negligence and negotiate directly with insurance companies. Our team builds a strong case to demonstrate your need for compensation for physical, emotional, and financial damages.

Many injury lawyers will do everything in their power to settle with insurance companies and avoid going to trial, but we never back down. We will leverage our trial experience to fight for the compensation you deserve. When you work with the attorneys at Dennis Hernandez & Associates, they will guide and support you through every step of the legal process.

Call us at 855-LAW-DENNIS or fill in the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on our website to get started on your case.

 

Sources:

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. 2019 traffic safety culture index.
https://aaafoundation.org/2019-traffic-safety-culture-index/

Florida Department of Transportation. (2019). FY 2019 highway safety plan.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/fl_fy2019_hspar.pdf