Florida sees thousands of car accidents every year, with many of those accidents ending in injuries. Many car accidents are preventable through focused attention on the road and adherence to traffic laws. Not everyone takes this responsibility to heart, though, and accidents can happen as a result.
When accidents happen, injuries can happen, too. You could walk away from an accident with nothing but property damage, or you could suffer something serious like a head injury. A head injury can lead to myriad health problems, even paralysis or death.
If you suffered a head injury in a car accident that was not your fault, we could help. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can put a Gainesville head injury lawyer on your team. Call 1-800-747-3733 to speak with a member of our team about your case. You may be able to recover damages to cover your medical bills, ongoing treatment, and other hardships from your injury.
Compensation for Your Injuries
More than 4,400 injuries happened in car accidents in Alachua county in 2018, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Not all these accidents were the result of human negligence, but some were. That means someone was willfully irresponsible behind the wheel and could be liable for the damages.
Head injury prevention includes buckling your seat belt and making sure you are obeying traffic laws to avoid an accident. You could be doing everything right, though, and still be involved in an accident. An irresponsible driver can sometimes make it difficult or impossible to avoid a collision.
You could seek compensation for your injuries if the car accident was not your fault. You could recover, among other things:
- Medical costs, including doctor bills, emergency room visits, medical equipment, medications, physical therapy, and specialist visits
- Lost wages, for the time you missed at work and the wages you may no longer be able to earn after your injury
- Property damage to your vehicle or anything else you may have lost in the collision
- Accommodations to your home to assist you with your daily tasks
- Inconvenience, anxiety, emotional distress, humiliation, and other non-economic damages you have suffered
Nearly any cost that you have incurred because of your accident could be included in your lawsuit. There are some exceptions. A lawyer will be able to tell you exactly what dollar amount to pursue in your case and what damages you can include. Any personal injury lawsuit is subject to Florida’s statute of limitations, or the time frame within which a lawsuit must be filed.
Florida’s Statute of Limitations
You have four years to file a lawsuit for either personal injury or property damage after a car accident in Florida. Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a) outlines the state’s statute of limitations. You can speak with a lawyer to determine if your case falls under an exception to these limitations. You can also find out how much time you have left to file.
It is especially important that you do not go beyond your time limit, or your case could be dismissed. If that happens, you could be out of options for compensation. A Gainesville head injury lawyer from our team can answer questions about the statute of limitations for you.
If you are interested in learning more about your legal options, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733 to schedule a free consultation with a team member.
Head Injuries Can Be Serious
Headaches are not unusual after a car accident. Between the jostling of the accident and the stress of dealing with everything that comes afterward, you may feel your head throbbing. That headache, though, may linger or get worse.
When that happens, you could be dealing with a head injury, especially if you experience confusion, dizziness, or nausea. If any of these occur, it is time to visit your doctor to see if something more serious could be going on.
A head injury can range in severity. Often, people can recover from a head injury with no lasting effects. Contusions, concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in a car accident. Some symptoms may develop over time rather than being readily apparent after an accident. Some symptoms of a head injury include:
- Bleeding
- Headache
- Balance problems
- Seizures
- Nausea
Head injuries can also affect a person’s psychological makeup and personality. It can affect memory, sleep, mood, emotions, concentration, and many other mental aspects of who we are. It can also cause cognitive issues, such as difficulty speaking or doing tasks that used to come naturally, such as feeding oneself. All these symptoms can make life after a head injury look very different from before the accident.
These injuries can be very frightening. The victim may require an emergency room visit or hospitalization after the accident to determine the injury’s severity. The specific course of treatment depends on what kind of injury is suffered. It can involve medication, stitches, surgery, or induced coma.
If your head injury was the fault of a negligent driver, they should be held responsible for the costs. They could be held liable if it is found they were driving while distracted, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or disobeying traffic laws. You have a right to seek legal advice about your case. We can help you.
Call for Your Consultation
Suffering from a head injury can be difficult. The thought of beginning a lawsuit while you are still healing may seem impossible. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine want you to get what is rightfully yours. We can take on the legal work and try to get you compensation for things like medical bills, lost wages, and suffering. You do not need to know the details of the law to build a case. We can help you.
We are here to speak with you about your accident and injury. We want to help you and your family move on with life and focus on healing. A Gainesville head injury lawyer from our team can guide you through the process. Call our office today at 1-800-747-3733 to schedule a free consultation.
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