Winter Haven Car Accident Lawyers

The population of Winter Haven, Florida, has grown more than 44% since 2010, and it is now the 60th largest city in Florida. Polk County is, in fact,  one of the fastest-growing areas in the whole country. While this is good news for the area’s economy, it also means more vehicles on the roadways and more car accidents. In 2018, there were, unfortunately, 11,635 accidents in Polk County. More than 7,800 people were injured in those accidents, and 123 were killed.

Many of the people who are hurt in Florida car accidents suffer serious injuries. They often have to make many adjustments to their lives all at once. They have to deal with pain, limitations to their activities, medical procedures, and more. At the same time, if their injuries prevent them from working, they have to deal with the financial stress of paying their bills on a lower income plus the added expenses that come from treating their injuries.

If you or a loved one were hurt in a car accident, or if a family member was in a fatal crash, you don’t have to deal with these problems on your own. Dennis Hernandez Expert Car Crash Attorney has helped car accident victims in Winter Haven and throughout Florida for many years. We would welcome the chance to put our experience to work helping you get the compensation you need so that you can focus on healing from your injuries.
 

Can a Winter Haven, Florida, Resident Sue the Other Driver in a Car Accident?

If you live in Florida, Section 627.736 of the Florida Statutes requires that you get Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. However, if you are seriously injured, your PIP insurance will not provide everything you need. You can only recover part of your medical expenses and lost income under your PIP plan, up to a maximum of $10,000.

Many people don’t know that even though Florida is a no-fault state, the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law gives you the right to sue the other driver if the other driver was at fault and if your injuries were serious. This option may allow you to recover your expenses and losses that were over $10,000, including compensation for your pain and suffering, which is not available from your PIP insurance.

A Dennis Hernandez expert car crash attorney can assess your injuries and the accident and let you know if you should file a claim against the other driver. You may well be able to collect substantial compensation for your injuries, pain, suffering and losses.

The other driver might be at fault if he or she was speeding, tailgating, weaving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, using their cell phone, fatigued, not driving properly for the weather and road conditions, running a red light or stop sign, or otherwise driving in a negligent way and/or breaking a traffic law.

Sometimes both drivers are partially at fault. Even if you think that you may have been at fault, you should still talk to an experienced Florida car accident lawyer. You may not have been legally at fault. Even if you were, Florida law allows you to sue an at-fault driver and get partial compensation.
 

Do I Need a Lawyer If I Was Injured in a Car Crash in Florida?

If your lifetime medical expenses and lost income due to your injury will be more than $10,000, or if you are experiencing pain, emotional distress, lessened enjoyment of life, or are unable to take care of things in your home, you should talk to a Florida car accident lawyer about filing a claim against the other driver.

If you try to file a claim by yourself against the other driver’s insurance company, you are likely to get an unfairly low offer. Insurance companies try to take advantage of accident victims who are not represented by lawyers because they have all the power on their side. However, when you have an experienced Florida car accident attorney representing you, then the balance of power shifts. An experienced attorney who represents accident victims knows how to get an insurance company to make a fair and substantial offer.
 

Experienced Legal Help for Car Accident Injury Victims in Winter Haven, Florida

Dennis Hernandez Expert Car Crash Attorney welcomes the chance to represent you and fight for your rights to fair financial compensation for your injuries. As your advocate, we will:

• Negotiate vigorously with the at-fault driver’s insurance company for the substantial compensation you deserve.
• Investigate your accident and show that the other driver was negligent.
• Analyze your medical records to show the full extent of your injuries and treatment, including treatment that you will need in the future.
• Calculate your lost income, including future loss of earning ability.
• Use our trial experience to prepare to go to court if necessary and fight for justice and a substantial award.

We never back down in the fight for justice and the settlement or trial award you deserve. There is no fee unless you win your case.

Call us in Winter Haven at 863.888.0000, or fill in the contact form on our website for a FREE CASE EVALUATION to get started on your case.