The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles over 8,000 car accidents in Florida in 2017 were caused by improper lane changes (but did not result in any injuries). These car accidents can cause a variety of injuries, however, ranging from minor whiplash to paralysis. Injuries can cause you to incur medical bills and miss work, which can make it difficult to maintain your standard of living.
When you sustain injuries in an accident caused by another motorist’s negligence, a Jacksonville improper lane changes lawyer can file a personal injury suit against the other driver and pursue damages for:
- Vehicle replacement and repair costs
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation costs
- Medical and hospitalization bills
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
Following an accident, it is important to document your losses and obtain medical care. Since Florida is a no-fault insurance state, you can recover reimbursement for economic losses from your auto insurance policy. However, you must prove that your injuries and losses were caused by the accident. If you experience an accident that leads to significant losses, you may want to consult a Jacksonville improper lane changes lawyer because you can absorb bills that exceed your insurance limits.
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How Your Accident May Have Occurred
Motorists must comply with traffic laws while operating their vehicles, as a failure to do so can lead to other drivers sustaining harm. Failing to comply with traffic laws can lead to collisions and fatal accidents. When you are involved in an accident, it is important to report the collision to law enforcement (if you have not done so already). The police will investigate the cause of the accident and determine which driver was responsible.
When another motorist improperly changes lanes and causes an accident, your injuries can entitle you to compensation from the other driver. A Jacksonville improper lane changes lawyer can help you pursue said compensation. Do not wait to take action however, as you generally have four years to file a lawsuit under § 95.11 of the Florida Statutes.
If you sustained injuries in a car accident, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation.
What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Claims
When you sustain injuries because another individual acted recklessly or negligently, a lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver to recover damages (if your lawyer cannot secure a fair settlement in insurance negotiations). Florida practices comparative fault, which allows you to recover damages even if you are partially responsible for the accident. A lawyer can recover economic and non-economic damages.
Economic losses are damages the costs you incurred and paid because of your injury. The cost to repair or replace your vehicle is considered an economic loss, as are medical bills you incurred for treatment of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Non-economic damages are awarded for losses such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of affection
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If you were hurt in a car accident, it can cause medical debt and a loss of income. A Jacksonville improper lane changes lawyer can help you pursue damages. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation.
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