Florida Turnpike Accident Lawyer

The Florida Turnpike is one of the state's most frequently traveled roadways which means that major accidents, including those that are fatal, are more likely to occur on these highways. These accidents frequently involve either multiple cars or at least one large truck. Due to the size and weight of trucks and semi-trucks this can lead to devastating injuries for an accident victim who is seriously hurt. 

If you find yourself struggling to figure out the best way to move forward and how to get your legal questions answered promptly, contact Morgan & Morgan for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. A Morgan & Morgan Florida Turnpike accident lawyer can evaluate your legal claims and tell you more about what is involved in fighting for full and fair compensation. Full and fair compensation may look different based on the specifics of your injury case, but a Florida Turnpike accident lawyer can help you review the details of your circumstance and help you to clarify your involvement in a personal injury claim.

One of the most important things to keep in mind before you hire a Florida Turnpike accident lawyer is that you are not alone. In fact, hiring an attorney can greatly increase your chances of success in the aftermath of your case. If you or someone you love was recently injured in an accident on Florida's Turnpike or if you are grieving the loss of a loved one because they were killed on a Florida Turnpike, Morgan & Morgan can help. Our experienced legal team at Morgan & Morgan has successfully represented victims in many different kinds of vehicle accidents that have happened on Florida's Turnpike. These include motorcycle accidents, car crashes, commercial vehicle wrecks, semi-truck collisions, pedestrian accidents, and more. 

If you have been hurt in any crash with another vehicle, including a commercial vehicle or a large truck, there are several things you need to do to protect your rights as well as your safety. First of all, in the immediate aftermath of the accident, try to move yourself and your vehicle to the shoulder or the side of the road. Many oncoming vehicles and traffic may not see you stopped on the road and may cause secondary or even fatal injuries from striking you in the path. 

Highway accidents all too often leave people stranded in the path of oncoming vehicles putting you at risk of continued danger. Contact 911 immediately after you are hurt in an accident, even if you are not yet sure whether someone has been seriously injured. This assists because law enforcement officers can arrive on the scene to take a police report and can also help warn oncoming traffic that you are stopped on the shoulder or on the road. If anyone appears to be seriously injured they can receive emergency care right away. Do not leave the scene of the accident until you have had the opportunity to exchange information with any other driver. 

You will need to share your insurance details, contact information, and name. If you intend to pursue a legal claim with your personal injury protection claim through your insurance carrier, you will need this information from the driver in order to do it.

While the police are on the scene make sure that they report the accident. You are also required by law to report any accident that leads to property damage through an approved Florida state form no later than 10 days after the crash. You may also be required to file a police report if an accident causes death, bodily injury, or vehicle damage to an extent that means the vehicle can no longer operate. Any hit and run accident or commercial vehicle accident must also be reported to local Florida law enforcement. The next step to take after being injured in a Florida Turnpike accident is to document the scene. 

Take pictures and videos of the scene of the accident, including any details that can later be reviewed by your personal injury lawyer to determine how the accident happened. It can be difficult to keep track of all of these details immediately after you have been hurt, and it is also extremely important to do so because of the severity of potential injuries and the complicated factors associated with filing a lawsuit.

Many people do not realize everything that goes into filing a personal injury lawsuit. You may be shocked to discover that your personal injury protection does not fully compensate you for the injuries you have sustained. For people with serious or life-threatening injuries, they may have multiple medical conditions and have comprehensive damages that must be addressed both now and in the future. Victims may also have lost income from missing time at work and other expenses. 

Because of the significant consequences of these circumstances, you need a legal team on your side immediately. Do not hesitate to contact a qualified and dedicated lawyer who can help you with reviewing all of these legal aspects of your claim and with putting together a lawsuit. You may need to go beyond personal injury protection to file a civil lawsuit if you have been seriously hurt enough that your medical bills already total more than what is available through personal injury protection.

If you get into an accident with a large truck, the companies employing those drivers are ready to send out accident investigators to collect evidence that helps their own claims. You should know that these companies and their drivers want to do everything possible to minimize their own liability in an accident. Likewise, you need someone on your side to fight back and make sure you're organized in your case as well. 

If the accident was severe and evidence was removed from the roadway quickly, it can be hard for you to piece together what happened in the accident. Your lawyer may be able to help identify various evidence that can support your claim. Furthermore, your attorney might reconstruct the scene of the accident with the help of outside experts to tell the story of what happened. 

You want a legal team that has access to the resources and network to launch a Florida Turnpike accident investigation immediately. These investigations can be extensive and expensive but can also do the proper storytelling to help you win compensation in a settlement or in a lawsuit. With such high stakes involved, it is imperative that you consult with the experienced attorneys at Morgan & Morgan. 

Our lawyers know what it takes to get successful settlement amounts or jury outcomes and do everything within our power to protect your interest and to confirm that you have considered all aspects of your legal claim. One of the most important things to know is that you are not alone after a Turnpike accident. Our lawyers come into action, quickly investigating accidents involving commercial vehicles, trucks, high speeds, distracted driving, dangerous conditions, and more.

We look at each case as an individual claim, so we start by looking at all of the factors in your case to build a strong story about how you got hurt. There are so many pitfalls in the early stages of a case that it's really important to find the right attorney to help you navigate your next steps. 

To get started, reach out to Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.