Wonderful weather, easy access to water, plenty of outdoor activities… yeah, we have it pretty good in Florida. Unfortunately, Florida also ranks third in the nation for auto accident fatalities. The Florida Department of Highway Safety also reveals that there are nearly 400,000 accidents each year, resulting in more than 45,000 injuries.
Types of Car Accidents in Inverness, FL
There are still a lot of factors that can cause automobile accidents, such as:
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Fatigued driving
- Distracted driving (e.g., texting, eating, etc)
- Reckless driving (e.g., speeding, driving too closely behind another vehicle, taking corners too quickly)
- Aggressive driving (i.e., road rage)
- Heavy rains and winds
- Hazardous road conditions
If you’ve been involved in an accident due to any of these conditions, we can often help!
Who’s At Fault?
Put Our Inverness Auto Accident Injury Lawyers On the Case!
Florida is a no-fault state, which means every driver must carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage on their car insurance policy. This helps cover medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault. No-fault was intended to reduce auto insurance premiums by reducing the number of automobile accident cases in the courts, but it has many detractors, and it often seems on the verge of repeal.
In the meantime, regardless of fault, your first step is to speak with your PIP insurance provider. But what happens when your no-fault insurance policy limit (typically $10,000) is not enough to cover your injuries? At that time, you can file a third-party claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. If you’ve been severely or permanently injured, you also can file a personal injury case against the negligent driver. That’s where we come in.
When you choose Lowman Law Firm for your Inverness personal injury attorney or wrongful death attorney, we will:
- Meet with you at no cost to discuss your options and to understand how your injury occurred.
- File all necessary paperwork to help you get the compensation you deserve.
- Keep in contact with you during your case, providing your attorney’s cell phone number so you can reach out directly anytime.
- Obtain all documentation available to support your injury case including medical bills and physician testimony.
- Collect any available evidence related to your accident, including any proof that the other party is at fault when possible.
- Defend your rights throughout the legal process, and we do not collect a fee unless you win!
Why We Love Inverness, FL
The official website for Inverness describes the city as a “small town done right,” and we couldn’t agree more. When not supporting events such as the Pinwheel Run for child abuse awareness or Citrus Empty Bowls for hungry families, some of our team members’ favorite activities in and around Inverness include:
- Shopping and dining in walkable downtown Inverness.
- Attending concerts and plays at the Valerie Theater.
- Biking, hiking, and horseback riding on the Withlacoochee State Trail.
- Fishing and canoeing on Henderson Lake or at Fort Cooper State Park.
Fewer than 10,000 people call Inverness home – but those that do… have plenty to do! Unfortunately, accidents can happen anywhere while doing anything. If you’ve been injured in or around Inverness, as members of the community ourselves, we are at your service.
Injured in an Automobile Accident? Contact Our Inverness Legal Team Today!
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident in Inverness, we’re here for you. Call us today for a free consultation to get your questions answered to learn what our team can do for you.