Automobile Accidents
Attorney Daniel J. Newlin has represented thousands of individuals who have been injured or lost loved ones in an automobile related accident in Florida. Attorney Dan Newlin is eminently qualified to provide you with prompt, aggressive and experienced legal representation...
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Motor vehicle accidents can cause extreme physical pain and suffering, as well as financial devastation to victims of reckless and negligent drivers. Injured victims must deal with large and unforeseeable medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Family members also commonly suffer economic loss, mental anguish and loss of companionship in caring for an injured family member. Auto accidents resulting in debilitating injury can have severe consequences to a family's finances, and can cause loss of jobs, homes, cars, and other assets.
In auto accidents causing death or permanent disability, families are subjected to the most severe mental and emotional anguish that exists. The loss of a close family member creates pain and loss that is immeasurable. Additional financial difficulty arises when the victim is the sole or primary wage earner for the family. With Attorney Daniel Newlin, upon being retained, we immediately commence a complete investigation into the accident, establish liability, investigate insurance coverage and assets of the responsible party, and work diligently and promptly to assist you and your family find justice.
Fault
No matter who is initially believed to be at fault in an accident, all parties should immediately consult with an experienced lawyer. Such a consultation is crucial to protecting the legal rights of all involved in a serious auto accident. Time is of the essence in severe auto accidents because physical evidence can be lost, witnesses' memories fade, and recovery of expenses by the victim can be delayed. This is why all law firms recommend you immediately contact an experienced personal injury attorney after an auto accident.
Distracted, aggressive drivers are prevalent on our highways, and automobile accidents are an everyday occurrence. Despite the frequency of accidents, being injured in a collision can have serious effects on a victim's life. Automobile accident victims often face high medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, severe injury, permanent disability, or even death. If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Attorney Daniel Newlin and his fellow law partners are experienced Auto Accident Lawyers who have represented thousands of people injured in automobile accidents and traffic collisions. This experience has resulted in giving us the legal knowledge, and the financial resources to handle our clients' cases in the most effective manner. We have the dedication and commitment to making sure we do everything possible to achieve the maximum result in each client's case.
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For instance, we will promptly investigate a crash, determine fault, and seek to recover all legal damages. Regardless of who was at fault in the accident, victims should seek the counsel of an experienced Florida Trial Attorney to protect your legal rights. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost, and witnesses may become difficult to locate. A telephone call to Attorney Daniel Newlin is FREE! Allow our over 100 Years of Combined legal experience to work for you!
General Information
Automobile accidents in the state of Florida are controlled by Florida's "No-Fault" law which is found in the Florida Statutes, Chapter 627. "No-Fault" means that if you are injured in an automobile accident, 80% of your medical bills and up to 60% of your lost wages will be paid by your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, regardless of fault. To cover the additional 20% of the medical bills not paid by one's PIP, a person may purchase medical payments coverage on their insurance policy. If the other party was at fault in causing your automobile accident, then Florida has a threshold that must be met before a person can recover for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and certain other damages that are applicable in typical negligence actions. The threshold that must be met is found at Florida Statutes § 627.737 (2) (a - d) which consists of: (a) significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function; (b) permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement; (c) significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement; (d) death.
Unfortunately, at this time the Florida Legislature does not require motorists to carry Bodily Liability. Bodily Liability insurance is the at-fault party's insurance that would pay for your additional medical bills, lost wages, and your loss of enjoyment of life in the event the party who hit you was at fault. The only way a motorist may protect him or herself from this event is to purchase Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance (UM/UIM). Insurers who sell PIP insurance MUST offer you UM/UIM insurance at the time you purchase your insurance. The purchase of UM/UIM insurance is highly recommended. Additionally, make sure your UM/UIM insurance is stackable for all vehicles in your household. Many of Florida's motorists are uninsured and purchasing UM/UIM is the best way to protect you and your family in the event of an automobile accident involving serious injuries.
If you have any questions about automobile accidents in the State of Florida, please feel free to contact Attorney Daniel J. Newlin directly, either via e-mail or directly at the phone line listed below.
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