Citra Car Accident Attorney

If you were hurt when another driver caused a collision, our Citra, FL, car accident lawyer can help you weigh your options and seek compensation for serious injuries. Florida has complex car accident injury laws, but you have options for getting the money you need to pay for your care, lost income, and possibly other damages.

A Citra personal injury lawyer from Meldon Law can develop a strong case based on your serious accident injuries. We know how to navigate these cases and have helped Florida crash victims get justice since 1971.

Contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation with our team. We are here when you need us.

How Do Meldon Law Lawyers Approach Citra Car Accident Cases?

Meldon Law has more than 50 years of experience with cases like yours. Our accident attorneys have the knowledge, skill, and resources to handle your case, and know that this is the most important factor in ensuring you secure the money you need and deserve. We know getting justice matters to you, so we will aggressively fight for the money on your behalf.

You can count on our team. We won’t back down. We will investigate, develop, and present a compelling case to secure the payout for you. Throughout this legal process, we will also take steps to ensure you understand what is happening, have the necessary facts, and know what to expect. We will handle your case like we would our own.

We have a strong reputation for recovering significant compensation for our clients. Some of our recent case results include these car accident settlements:

• $450,000 Settlement: Rear-end crash resulted in the victim getting hit again in an intersection and suffering serious injuries
• $415,000 Settlement: Rear-end accident victim with a serious neck injury
• $300,000 Settlement: Client injured when another driver made a negligent wide turn
• $250,000 Settlement: Client injured while sitting in her parked vehicle
• $250,000 Settlement: Victim suffered life-threatening injuries when a driver failed to yield the right of way
• $195,000 Settlement: Injured passenger who required surgery for her injuries

Our law firm manages serious injury car accident cases based on contingency. You will not need to pay anything when you hire us. Instead, we get paid from the money we recover in your case. We only get paid when you win.

We will answer your questions and discuss this fee structure in more detail during your free consultation with our legal team.

Let Our Citra Car Accident Lawyer Pursue Compensation for You

Florida law requires drivers to carry at minimum $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) insurance coverage. For most crash victims, this is the best way to recover money for medical bills and a portion of lost wages. This is a good option if you have minor or moderate injuries. You do not need to prove fault and can file a claim by contacting your insurance company.

However, the law also allows you to hold an at-fault driver legally responsible for severe injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death. We can assess your options to determine if you may qualify. When you have serious injuries, you can pursue compensation for a wide range of expenses and losses you incurred. Under Florida law, the types of damages could include:

• Medical Bills: This includes all current and future expenses and losses stemming from medical treatment at HCA Florida Ocala or a similar hospital, as well as any rehabilitation and ongoing care you require.
• Lost Income: You can recover money for your lost time at work and seek diminished earning capacity if you do not return to your job because of your injuries.
• Property Damage: Property damage coverage can repair or replace your damaged vehicle and cover related costs.
• Other Costs: You can seek compensation for related out-of-pocket expenses with receipts.
• Intangible Losses: This includes your physical and psychological pain and suffering, such as emotional distress, mental anguish, and more.

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act allows families to pursue compensation if their loved one died in a Citra car accident, too. Our Citra wrongful death lawyer can help you navigate this process and hold the liable party accountable.

Our Citra Collision Injury Lawyers Build Strong Cases for Crash Compensation

When we pursue a fault-based case against a careless or reckless driver, we need to show how their negligence led to your crash and serious injuries. This requires us to gather strong evidence that demonstrates:

1. They owned you a duty of care
2. They failed to uphold that duty of care
3. This failure caused the crash
4. You suffered serious injuries as a result

In a motor vehicle accident case, this generally works by:

• Identifying the law they violated
• Showing what they should have done given the circumstances
• Documenting what they did instead
• Providing documentation of your injuries, expenses, and losses

Our personal injury law firm knows how to manage these investigations, the evidence generally available, and the typical causes of Citra, FL, collisions. We can often theorize about the cause of a crash and identify the liable party early on based on our experience with similar traffic accidents. Some common causes of collisions include:

• Failure to yield, especially when turning left
• Rear-end accidents caused by following too closely or inattention
• Ignoring traffic signals or signs, such as red lights and stop signs
• Issues with changing lanes or merging, usually by failing to check the adjacent lane for traffic
• Speeding, distractions, drunk and drugged driving, and poor weather conditions are common contributors to crashes

Most cases will settle without needing to go to trial. However, negotiations do not always go smoothly, and there may be reasons why our lawyer recommends litigation.

Per Fla. Stat. § 95.11, you likely only have two years to file a lawsuit with the Marion County courthouse and begin the litigation process following your crash. You have even less time to file a PIP claim, so it is a good idea to learn about your full range of legal options as soon as your injuries allow.

Talk to Our Team About Your Citra Car Accident Injuries for Free

At Meldon Law, our team provides free, confidential case reviews for victims with serious injuries. We can assess your legal options, offer guidance, and explain whether our Citra car accident lawyer can help you pursue a fault-based case against the driver who caused your crash. Contact us today to get started.