Ocala Highway Crashes Lawyer
Crashes on Ocala, FL highways can cause devastating injuries. These types of accidents often result in wrongful death or permanent impairments because of the nature of the crash.
Victims of highway crashes need an experienced Ocala personal injury lawyer to help them recover a fair settlement for their car accident case. We also represent injury victims after Ocala multi-vehicle car crashes, Ocala intersection accidents, Ocala lane change crashes, rollover accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and more.
The Ocala highway crash lawyers of Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers have the experience, skills, and resources to battle the insurance company for fair compensation. Our legal team has hundreds of years of combined experience on their side.
Contact our law office now at (352) 351-3258 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Ocala car accident lawyer.
How Our Ocala Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help if You’ve Been Injured in a Highway Crash
At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, our Ocala personal injury attorneys have represented thousands of clients. We are passionate about fighting for accident victims’ rights in Ocala, Florida, and Marion County. Our dedication and diligence are evident in the millions of dollars we have recovered for clients over our decades of personal injury work.
When you hire our legal team, you can expect us to:
- Provide a compassionate and personal consultation to learn more about what happened to you and answer your question about a car accident injury
- Complete a thorough accident investigation to determine how the crash occurred and who is responsible
- File claims with insurance providers and handle all communications regarding your claim
- Aggressively fight for the maximum compensation available for your claim
- File a personal injury lawsuit, when necessary, to protect your best interests and legal rights
When you need an experienced Ocala car accident attorney, you need to call Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers We are here 24/7 to take your call and answer your questions.
Call our law firm today to talk with experienced car accident lawyers in Ocala, FL, free of charge.
How Common Are Highway Crashes in Ocala?
Motor vehicle accidents are common in Florida. According to the FLHSMV, there were over 401,800 traffic crashes in Florida in 2019. Many of those crashes occurred on highways throughout the state. In Marion County, there were 6,353 traffic crashes in 2019. Ninety (90) people lost their lives, and 5,267 people were injured in those crashes.
Forbes has ranked the country’s deadliest highways. Six of the country’s top ten deadliest highways were located in Florida, including the top three deadliest highways.
Florida’s most dangerous highways are:
- Florida US-1
- Florida US-41
- Florida US-27
- Florida US-441
- Florida US-17
- Florida US-98
Some of these highways run through Marion County.
Overview of Highway Crashes
Higher speed limits on highways can often result in an increased risk of car accidents and more severe accident injuries. The presence of many commercial trucks can put other motorists at risk for traumatic injuries in a highway crash.
What Are Common Causes of Highway Crashes in Ocala?
Highway crashes are often caused by recklessness and negligence.
Common causes of highway crashes in Ocala include:
- Exceeding safe speed limits
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Reckless driving and aggressive driving
- Distracted driving, including cell phone use while driving
- Inexperienced drivers, including teen drivers
- Fatigue or drowsy driving
- Failing to obey traffic laws
- Improper lane change
- Illegal left turn
- Road defects
Some motorists’ dangerous driving habits place other people in danger of sustaining catastrophic injuries.
Common Types of Injuries Caused by a Highway Crash
The injuries in a highway accident can be life-threatening. Head-on collisions, multiple vehicle accidents, rollover accidents, and tractor-trailer crashes can increase the risk of traumatic injuries.
Injuries that are common in highway accidents include:
- Paralysis and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Chest injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Amputations
- Severe burns
- Wrongful death
We highly recommend that highway crash victims seek immediate medical treatment for their injuries. Prompt medical care can reduce the risk of permanent impairments or life-threatening conditions. It can also help you when filing a claim for damages caused by the crash.
Who is Liable for Damages in a Highway Crash?
The at-fault parties can be financially responsible for your injuries and damages. These parties might include the other driver involved in the crash. If a commercial truck is involved in the accident, the trucking company, shipper, and other parties could also be defendants in a car accident lawsuit.
When a defective automobile part is a factor in the cause of a highway crash, the manufacturer may be liable under a product liability claim. Government entities may even be partially liable for a highway crash if the government was negligent in designing, constructing, or maintaining the highway.
Damages from a highway crash can include your medical bills, loss of income, and other economic damages. They also include pain and suffering, permanent impairments, and decreases in your quality of life. The value of your injury claim depends on the facts of your case.
Other Common Auto Accidents in Ocala We Handle
Our legal team also handles other common Ocala motor vehicle accidents involving:
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Auto Accident Lawyers in Ocala Today
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