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Were you or a loved one recently injured in an accident in Ocala, Florida? If your accident was due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. The experienced Ocala personal injury lawyers at Allen Law Firm, P.A., can help you fight to hold them accountable and maximize your financial recovery.

Since 2007, our experienced team of attorneys and certified insurance adjusters have helped countless clients recover hundreds of millions in life-changing compensation. We know how important money can be after an accident. Let our Ocala law firm help you fight for every dollar you deserve.

We offer a free consultation. Contact our Ocala law office at (352) 351-3258 to arrange a time to discuss your case today.

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How an Ocala Personal Injury Attorney at Allen Law Firm Can Help You After an Accident

Our personal injury lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience fighting on behalf of people after accidents, just like you. When you add in the 115 years of collective hard work our on-staff certified insurance adjusters have, we’re a force to be reckoned with. We get results for our clients, which is why insurance companies don’t want you to call us for help.

With our Ocala personal injury law firm in your corner, you can expect:

Quality legal representation from award-winning and reputable Ocala accident lawyers
An exhaustive investigation into the circumstances that led to and caused your accident
Experts and specialists actively engaged in and involved in your case whenever necessary
Transparency and open communication from our legal team
A strong and forceful legal claim, built on solid evidence and persuasive legal arguments
Aggressive negotiations with insurance adjusters, utilizing strategies that are designed to secure full compensation for you
The willingness to reject lowball offers and take your injury case to the courtroom, if necessary

Allen Law Firm, P.A., knows how the other side thinks and operates – we’ve been there. We’ll draw on our unique experience and insight as we work for you. Since 2007, our approach has led us to recover over a hundred million dollars for Ocala accident victims. Give us a phone call to get started today. There is absolutely no charge for your initial case evaluation.

Ocala Office Location: 112 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Allen Law Firm, P.A. – Ocala Office
112 S Pine Ave,
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 351-3258

Hours: Open 24/7

Do I Have an Ocala Personal Injury Case?

If you’ve been harmed due to someone else – whether intentionally or in an accident – there is at least a possibility you have a case. The best way to know whether you have a case is to speak to our Ocala injury attorneys. We’ll be able to look into your situation and let you know whether you have a case during your free evaluation.

Until then, one factor to consider is whether you have suffered losses due to the incident – especially financial losses. If you haven’t, you might not have a case because there is nothing for the court to compensate you for.

Another factor is that the at-fault party must have at least been careless in their behavior for you to have a case. The majority of cases require you to demonstrate the negligence of the other party in order to prevail.

Call us to talk about what has happened to you. We would be more than happy to look into whether you have a case.

Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you hire a personal injury attorney in Ocala, you’re giving yourself the best chance to achieve a favorable outcome for your Ocala personal injury claim.

Reasons why this is the situation include:

Lawyers have access to experts, such as accident reconstructionists and forensic economists, that can greatly improve the strength of your claim. These experts can also testify on your behalf if your case makes it to trial.
The other party to your case will likely have a legal team to assist them. Insurance agencies have entire legal departments dedicated to limiting their liability. With an attorney on your side, you will help to level that playing field.
It’s also likely true that the other side will try to blame you for the accident. If they succeed in doing so, you might leave empty-handed because of Florida’s pure comparative negligence rules. A lawyer can help you effectively defend yourself against these allegations.

Would you like more information on why hiring a personal injury attorney is appropriate for your case? Contact Allen Law Firm, P.A. to set up your free case review.

Common Personal Injury Cases in Ocala, Florida

We regularly represent clients in all personal injury matters. Our practice areas in Ocala, FL include:

Car Accidents: Under Florida’s no-fault insurance rules, you will have to use to your own insurance provider to recover PIP insurance policy benefits after a crash. However, sometimes PIP benefits aren’t enough to cover the full expenses of an auto accident. And, often, insurance adjusters attempt to wriggle out of their responsibility to pay you everything you should get. Our Ocala car accident lawyers will help you navigate the personal injury claims process and, if necessary, pivot to file a civil lawsuit against the other driver or the guilty parties.

Truck Accident lawyers in Ocala, Florida

Truck Accidents: Navigating these vehicles safely requires too much attention. Unfortunately, drivers are often distracted, overtired, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. So, accidents with these big rigs happen. It’s usually other parties who suffer the consequences. Our Ocala truck accident attorneys will work diligently to determine why it happened and who must be held accountable for the catastrophic consequences.

Motorcycle Accidents: Drivers don’t always like sharing the road with motorcyclists Their actions behind the wheel make that clear. Tailgating, speeding past riders, and aggressive lane maneuvers aren’t uncommon. This behavior can and do put riders at risk. To make matters worse, they can have the audacity to blame the riders for wrecks when they occur. Our Ocala motorcycle accident lawyers know that, often, the rider shares little-to-no real blame. We’re here to help you prove that and hold negligent motorists accountable for your injuries.

Wrongful Death: When an accident is fatal, the person or parties responsible can’t just be allowed to walk away without consequence. And, while money might not turn back time and losing a family member is complex, wrongful death claims can help to provide tremendous relief to grieving family members for years to come. That’s why our Ocala wrongful death lawyers will work around the clock, if necessary, to secure a little bit of justice for families who are grieving a devastating loss.

We also represent clients in all injury matters including those who have been injured as a result of:

At Allen Law, we have a deep understanding of Florida law and proudly offer legal services to the Gainesville community. No matter how or why you were injured, we are ready to help you recover maximum compensation from those responsible. Contact our Ocala personal injury law firm today to learn more. We treat our clients like family!

What Types of Injuries Can I Sustain After an Accident in Ocala, FL?

What Types of Injuries Can I Sustain After an Ocala Accident?

Personal injury accidents can result in a wide range of serious injuries.

Some of the more common forms of injury our law firm sees include, but are not limited to, the following:

Back injuries
Leg injuries
Organ damage
Nerve damage
Lacerations
Puncture wounds
Wrongful death of a loved one
Amputations
Paralysis
Traumatic brain injuries
Broken bones
Road rash

Reach out to us for help if you have incurred an injury in Ocala, Florida. We can help you seek compensation from the defendant.

What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

There are many different factors that will ultimately influence what your settlement or jury verdict is worth.

How severe are your injuries?
What are your current medical costs? What kind of medical bills will you have?
Will your injury prevent you from going back to work – temporarily and/or permanently?
What are the costs associated with replacing or repairing damaged property?
How has the accident and your injury affected you emotionally and/or psychologically?
Do you share any of the blame for your injuries?

Generally speaking, the more serious the injuries, the higher a related injury claim for damages will be valued.

You can trust that our personal injury attorneys in Ocala will work hard to make sure that you get every cent you need.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Accident Victims in North Central Florida?

In Florida, compensatory damages fall into the following categories:

Economic damages are those awarded to make up for the verifiable financial losses associated with an injury.

Examples include:

Medical bills
Lost wages and income
Disability
Reduced earning capacity
Property damage
Funeral and burial expenses (if an accident results in wrongful death)

Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are awarded to compensate for consequences of an accident that aren’t as easy to value in terms of dollars and cents.

These include:

In limited instances, punitive damages – those awarded to punish the defendant – might also be on the table. However, there must be clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted intentionally or with gross negligence.

Our legal experts will exhaust every avenue as we work to identify the damages to which you’re entitled and strive to maximize your recovery.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer in Ocala, FL Cost?

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

Most personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay unless we win. There are no up-front costs. The attorney takes care of the administrative expenses, filing fees, and all litigation-related bills.

Our personal injury attorneys in Ocala only get paid if and when we negotiate a settlement or win a reward for your personal injury case. When we win, we earn a pre-agreed-upon percentage of your net winnings.

There is zero risk in setting up an initial consultation and hiring our law firm. No win. No fee. Call us today to learn more.

Steps to Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

The vast majority of personal injury cases are founded on the theory that our clients were injured because of the neglect of someone else. So, what is negligence, anyway?

Negligence is when someone had a responsibility to act in a certain way, didn’t, and, as a result, caused damage to another person.

Proving negligence involves establishing four separate elements:

Duty: The defendant (person being sued) owed the plaintiff (the person damaged) a duty of care. This means that the defendant had a legal obligation to act in such a way that would keep the plaintiff reasonably safe.
Breach: The defendant did not satisfy the duty of care that was owed to the plaintiff. Their actions (or inaction) were insufficient to keep the defendant safe.
Causation: The defendant’s conduct is the direct and proximate cause of harm to the plaintiff. This is:
- The plaintiff wouldn’t have been harmed “but for” the defendant’s conduct, and
- The plaintiff’s injury was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s behavior
Damages: the defendant’s conduct must have caused the plaintiff some type of injury or damage. This could be physical (e.g., broken bones, brain injury, whiplash), psychological (e.g., PTSD, anxiety), or economic (e.g., repairing a damaged vehicle, medical bills).

Your injury case is too important to seek out just any attorney. You want to work with a lawyer who really understands what you’re up against and knows how the system works. That comes from having represented cases like yours and knowing how to handle them.

Contact our law office in Ocala to arrange an appointment to evaluate your accident case. Your first consultation is always free.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Case?

What is the Statute of Limitations for an Ocala Personal Injury Case?

Florida recently adjusted its statute of limitations for personal injury cases. If your accident occurred on 3/23/2023 or earlier, you will have four years to submit your claim in most instances. Otherwise, you will have two years instead.

There are some exceptions to this rule. It is possible that you can really have more or less time. One thing is certain, however. You lose the right to recover anything, at all, if you miss the deadline that applies to your case.

Do not let compensation slip through your fingers because of a procedural technicality. Get Allen Law Firm, P.A., involved from the get-go. We will work to negotiate a fair settlement with insurance providers, but keep an eye on the clock, too. If the settlement doesn’t pan out or if your damages exceed the benefits that are available, we will be ready to take your case to the next level.

Personal Injury FAQs

What you do in the moments after an accident can be impactful down the line when it comes to pursuing compensation.

Here are a few things to consider regarding what to do (and not do):

Stay at the scene and collect evidence if it is safe to do so. This can include taking down contact information from any witnesses and taking photos and videos of the accident. If you flee the scene, it could hurt your case, and evidence will be helpful for your claim.
If you can, call 911 and alert the authorities of the accident. This may be required by law if the accident was serious enough, but its a good idea regardless.
Do not apologize or accept any blame for the accident. If you do, it could reduce or eliminate your ability to receive a monetary reward for your injuries.
Receive prompt medical attention whether or not you’ve sustained an obvious injury. Some injuries are not revealed until later; medical evidence could be a critical component of your claim.

You should also consider reaching out to an injury attorney after an accident. A lawyer can offer you legal help and advice.

Is a legal dispute in a court of law between an injured victim, who is the plaintiff, and the at-fault party, who is the defendant. Types of scenarios that can lead to an injury case include motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and bicycle accidents.

There is a slight difference between a claim and a case. Many cases begin as personal injury claims, especially when the injured party is working with the insurance company of the defendant. In those instances, you’ll initially file a personal injury claim with that insurance company.

Sometimes, it becomes necessary to bring the claim to court, such as when the company refuses to offer an adequate settlement. At that point, once the lawsuit has been filed, it is considered a case.

Why Should I File a Personal Injury Claim?

Filing a personal injury claim might be your only way to recover compensation for the losses and injuries you’ve incurred. In almost every instance, the other party will not write you a check simply because you have asked them to. Instead, you will need to pursue a monetary sum from them via a personal injury claim.

One thing is certain, and that is that you deserve compensation if you have been harmed due to the carelessness of someone else. A personal injury attorney at Allen Law Firm, P.A., can take care of every aspect of your claim while you heal from the accident. Talk to us today for more information.

Statistically speaking, it is unlikely that your case will go to trial. Even if it does go to court, it can still settle all the way up to (and even during) trial. Most cases settle before making it to court in the first place.

However, it can be beneficial to keep the possibility of litigation in court above the defendant’s head, so to speak. One reason for that is that if your case reaches court, our legal experts will have access to the pretrial discovery process. This process could reveal the necessary evidence to prove it. In other words, the threat of court and trial could increase your bargaining power significantly.

If you choose Allen Law Firm, P.A., to take on your case, we will make it a priority to maximize the value of your claim. We won’t be afraid to go to court or trial for you if that’s what’s best for the situation.

Does Florida Have Comparative Negligence Rules and What Does That Mean?

Yes, Florida is a modified comparative negligence state. When multiple people (or parties) contribute to an accident, Florida law mandates that everyone shares some of the blame. If you contribute to an accident in Ocala, you can still seek and obtain monetary damages – but only up to a certain point.

Your role in the accident will affect the amount you can ultimately take home when your case is resolved. Under Florida’s modified comparative fault rules, your damages will be reduced to reflect your level of accountability. You will be assigned a percentage of fault for your accident. If this percentage reaches 51% or more, you cannot recover damages. If it is 50% or less, you may still receive a monetary award, but it’s value may be adjusted based on your assigned percentage.

For example, let’s say you’re allocated 10 percent of the blame for a motor vehicle accident because you were speeding. You sustain $100,000 in damages as a result of the crash. Under the state’s modified comparative negligence rule, your damages will be reduced by 10 percent. So, you will be entitled to, at most, $90,000 from your insurance provider and/or careless parties.

Insurance agencies love to use this rule to their advantage. Be prepared for adjusters to attempt to shift as much of the blame to you as possible. The more blame attributed to you, the less the insurer will ultimately have to pay.

Do not let these efforts go unchecked. Call us and let us defend you. We will work hard to either prove the allegations are false or, at the very least, limit how much of the blame is allocated to you. Gathering evidence is essential to determine liability in your case, which includes:

Medical records
A detailed account of the incident
Testimonies from witnesses and police officers who investigated the scene
Security footage
Photographs of the location and your injuries

The more information you can provide, the stronger your case will be. We collaborate with top experts to analyze the evidence and build a compelling claim. We understand how tough it can be, so we will handle your case from start to finish and work relentlessly to secure the maximum compensation from those responsible.

Visit our blog to learn more or call us today if you got injured because someone else was negligent.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Ocala Personal Injury Lawyer

Allen Law Firm, P.A. - 112 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

You may be entitled to compensation for, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more if you or a loved one have been injured in an accident. Do not let insurance agencies push you around or bully you into accepting less than the value of your case. Call Allen Law Firm, P.A., and get help from our personal injury attorneys.

We have been fighting on behalf of injured people since 2007. We’ve won fair agreements and jury awards for our clients. Let us put our reputation and knowledge to work for you. We will do everything in our power to obtain compensation for you, too.

We offer a free initial consultation, so do not hesitate to reach out to us to get started.