Distasio Law Firm offers free case reviews and consultations to victims of motor vehicle collisions in Lakeland. We know how difficult it can be to understand your rights and what options you have for pursuing compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Our dedicated team of injury attorneys are here to navigate this process for you and help you recover fair damages.
A Lakeland car accident lawyer from Distasio Law Firm can explain how Florida’s no-fault car insurance laws affect your case and determine if you qualify to file a fault-based claim or civil suit. Our initial consultations are always free, and you never pay anything out-of-pocket for our services. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
Call now to discuss your case with an experienced legal professional from Distasio Law Firm.
Florida Law Can Make Car Crash Cases Seem Complicated
Florida Statute Chapter 316 describes what car drivers have to do to comply with the law. We can use these laws to hold the at-fault driver responsible for their injuries following an accident. If the insurance company will not do the right thing, we can also use these laws as evidence of driver wrongdoing during a personal injury lawsuit.
This is why it is important for you to reach out for a free consultation with our Lakeland car crash lawyers, where we take care of you and your case.
Our Traffic Accident Practice Areas
If you suffered injuries in an accident, a Lakeland auto collision attorney from Distasio Law Firm can review your case for free and explain your options for pursuing compensation.
Our well-practiced lawyers take on all types of motor vehicle accidents in Lakeland, including:
- Auto accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Boating accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Uber/Lyft accidents
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Once we have a good understanding of your case and your legal options, we can help you pursue compensation to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our options for taking action on your behalf vary based on the facts of your case, but could include:
- Making a claim for your medical expenses
- Filing an insurance claim based on the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance coverage
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver and taking your case to trial
At Distasio Law Firm, we ensure every client in Lakeland gets the personal attention and hands-on service they deserve from a motor vehicle crash attorney. Call us today to learn more about our services or to get started with your free consultation.
The Distasio Difference
Our team of car accidents attorneys in Lakeland will explain the possible approaches to your case, your legal options, and how we believe your case could turn out. While most cases settle out of court, some situations generally have a better outcome when we take the case in front of a judge and jury. If the latter route is most suitable for your case, we will not hesitate to start preparing for it.
Many firms will rush you to accept a settlement so they can close another car accident case fast, but we care about you, the outcome of your case, and your financial future. This is The Distasio Difference.
Distasio Law Firm Can Build a Strong Case on Your Behalf After a Lakeland Auto Accident
Distasio Law Firm’s lawyers are dedicated to helping Lakeland car accident victims recover the compensation they deserve, to the fullest extent as allowed under Florida law. Led by firm founder Scott Distasio, a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, our team can go to work for you immediately following your initial consultation.
Services Our Team Provides
We are available to update you on progress, explain the case we’re developing, and answer any questions you may have. You can focus on your treatment, healing, and everyday activities while we focus on your claim or lawsuit. We handle this process for our clients, so they do not have to worry about it.
We can protect your rights and handle all communication related to your case. We will also fully investigate what happened, who played a role, and how it affected you. As a part of our investigation, we will work with expert witnesses and gather evidence to prove that:
- You qualify to pursue a fault-based claim.
- The other driver caused your accident through negligence.
- They are liable for your injuries, expenses, losses, and a wide range of accident-related economic and non-economic damages.
Distasio Law Firm can help you navigate the claims process after a motor vehicle wreck in Lakeland. We may be able to recover compensation on your behalf for the expenses and losses you experienced. Holding the at-fault driver legally liable is usually the best way to get justice and a payout in these cases. Call us today to learn more.
Recoverable Damages in a Lakeland Collision Case
Navigating Florida car accident injury law can be complicated. Insurance companies are supposed to make that process easier. But often, that’s not what happens. Instead of providing the benefits you are entitled to receive, they try to limit your claim as much as possible. They do this because the less money they pay you the more profit they make.Â
Insurance adjusters, especially those who work for the at-fault driver’s provider, are not on your side. They are not worried about how you will pay for your future injury-related needs or cover the wages you missed. That is why it is important to know what damages you should receive.Â
Possible recoverable damages include:
- Repair or replacement of your vehicle
- Past and future medical care and related expenses
- Ongoing care costs
- Past and future lost wages and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous career
- Other property damages
- Pain and suffering damages and other non-economic damages
Wrongful Death Damages if Your Loved One Passed Away From Related Injuries
If a member of your family passed away in a Lakeland car accident, you qualify to step outside the state’s no-fault laws and pursue a fault-based case. Our team can help you build a case and pursue wrongful death damages, either in an out-of-court settlement or by taking the at-fault driver to court.
How We Determine the Amount of Compensation You Can Recover
Our skilled team of legal professionals in Lakeland assess the value of every case we manage. Although, we will not be able to put an accurate value range on the case until after our investigation into what happened. We will discuss how much a fair settlement might be before we begin the negotiation process.
We use documentation of your expenses and losses, expert testimony, and our experience to determine how much your claim may be worth. We then use this information to demand a fair and just settlement from the insurer. We can also use the evidence we collect to prove your damages in court, if necessary.
Florida’s Statute of Limitations Gives Us Two Years to Take Legal Action
Under Florida Statute § 95.11, car accident victims generally have two years from the date of their accident to pursue a payout in court. Alternatively, those filing a wrongful death lawsuit typically have two years to do so. If you are eligible to hold the at-fault driver legally liable, you could lose this right if you do not take legal action and file a lawsuit by the time this deadline arrives.
Some cases, especially those when a municipality or government agency is at-fault, have much shorter deadlines we need to meet. Your PIP policy also likely has much shorter deadlines for filing a claim. Because of this, and because the evidence in a car accident case tends to disappear over time, we like to get started on these cases as early as possible.
Getting Started As Soon As Possible Will Be Crucial for Your Case
We recommend victims begin thinking about their insurance claims and other options for compensation as soon as their injuries allow. This usually occurs after they are stable but before they are fully healed. We cannot file a claim until our clients reach maximum medical improvement or we understand their prognosis, but we can begin our investigation today.
Talk to a Lakeland Car Accident Attorney as Soon as Possible
If you or a member of your immediate family sustained injuries in a Lakeland, FL car accident, you may have more options for pursuing a payout than you realize. We can often help clients pursue fault-based claims when they did not think they could recover anything beyond their PIP no-fault insurance coverage. Our attorneys work based on contingency, so there are no upfront costs, either.
Let a Lakeland car accident lawyer review your case for free and determine if you meet the state’s serious injury threshold. At Distasio Law Firm, we dedicate our work to helping every client recover the compensation they deserve. Connect with us today to get started.
