Experienced Alachua County Car Accident Attorney Fighting for Your Rights

An Alachua County car accident lawyer from our team can help you get justice if you suffered serious injuries in a collision caused by another driver. We understand how to navigate Florida’s car accident claims process and secure compensation for your medical care, lost income, and more.

An Alachua County personal injury lawyer from Meldon Law can help you seek and secure money and hold the at-fault driver accountable. Over the last 50+ years, our team has helped our clients recover millions of dollars based on their accident injuries.

Contact us today for a free consultation with our team.

What Damages Do Alachua County Car Crash Attorneys Pursue in These Cases?

When we represent crash victims in Alachua County, we pursue compensation based on their injuries and the expenses and losses they incur as a result. The value of these cases can vary widely depending on many factors, including:

• The severity of the injuries
• The necessary treatment
• Their prognosis and maximum medical improvement
• The insurance coverage available
• The strength of the case against the at-fault driver

We generally pursue compensation for the same types of damages in many of these cases. Common examples include:

• Pain and suffering, along with other non-economic losses
• Medical bills and future care needs
• Care and support costs for catastrophic injuries
• Missed pay while they were out of work
• Diminished earning ability if they cannot return to work
• Property damage replacement or repair
• Related expenses
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members if the victim passed away from their injuries

How Our Alachua County Law Firm Approaches Car Accident Cases

At Meldon Law, our lawyers understand how confusing and frustrating Florida car accident and insurance law can be. We know these cases are often complex, and it can be difficult to recover the money you need and deserve. We also know the outcome of your case matters to you so we won’t back down.

We aim to handle each case like we would our own or that of a family member. You do not have to wonder about how the legal process works, what to expect, or whether you have the facts you need to make the best decisions for you and your family. We will ensure you have the answers to every question.

We believe a law firm’s skill, experience, and knowledge are essential to getting the best possible outcome in a case. We pair our 50+ years of handling crash cases with firm resources to ensure you get strong representation backed by a long history of significant settlements and verdicts in cases based on:

• Rear-end collisions
• Side-impact crashes
• Head-on collisions
• Failure to yield accidents
• Commercial truck accidents
• Parking lot crashes
• Neck and back injuries
• Catastrophic traumatic brain injuries
• Many other types of accidents and injuries

It will not cost you anything today to hire one of our personal injury lawyers to represent you. We work based on contingency. You only pay fees and costs after we close your case and recover money for you. Learn more during a free consultation with our team serving Alachua County, FL.

Our Alachua County Car Accident Lawyers File Your Claims for You

When our Alachua County crash attorneys represent a client, we manage their legal case from start to finish. This allows them to focus on healing while we take care of the rest. We know how Florida car insurance laws work and the best way to recover money for our clients when they suffer serious injuries.

Florida law requires all motorists to carry:

• Mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) policy with a minimum of $10,000 coverage
• Mandatory property damage liability of $10,000

While a PIP policy provides no-fault coverage of 80 percent of your medical bills and 60 percent of your lost wages up to the policy limits, this is rarely enough for those with serious injuries. When this occurs, the victim has options for seeking the money they need to pay for care. This could include:

• Holding the at-fault driver accountable
• Filing a claim based on their own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage

Our lawyers have handled many cases similar to yours and can offer advice and guidance about your options and how we typically approach crash cases.

Our Alachua County Injury Lawyers Build Compelling Crash Cases

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported more than 5,000 traffic accidents in Alachua County in 2023. These accidents caused 3,338 injuries and 58 fatalities.

Many of those with serious injuries likely received care in Alachua County at UF Health Shands Hospital. This Gainesville facility is a designated Level I trauma center and is affiliated with the University of Florida. They provide advanced trauma care for a wide range of critical injuries.

If this happens to you or a loved one, we can go to work for you while you continue to receive care at a hospital or rehabilitation facility. We can take the necessary steps to build your case and pursue compensation for you.

Negligence and Fault in Alachua County Car Accidents

Whether we pursue a case against the at-fault driver or file a claim based on your own uninsured motorist coverage, we must have convincing evidence that shows the other driver caused the crash. While this is not necessary for a PIP claim, it is vital to secure compensation through UM or liability policies.

How Long Do I Have to Sue an At-Fault Driver After an Alachua County Crash?

Many of these cases settle out of court. This is especially true with UM claims. However, we do sometimes need to sue an at-fault driver or another party who caused a crash. Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, we have up to two years to file this lawsuit in an Alachua County civil court.

Discuss Your Alachua County Car Accident Injuries With Our Team

Meldon Law offers free consultations. You can learn more about how an Alachua County car accident lawyer can help you get justice during your initial conversation with our team. Contact us to get started today.