Wellington Car Accidents

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that more than 570 car accidents occurred in Wellington in 2014. While a car accident can change your life, there is hope. By hiring a Wellington car accident lawyer, you can begin the process of recovering financial compensation for your losses today. The sooner you take action, the sooner you can improve your future.

Blakeley Law Firm represents the victims of serious injuries suffered in a Wellington car accident caused by negligent drivers, drunk drivers, truck driver and more. If you were a pedestrian or suffered a motorcycle accident Jarrett Blakeley, car accident lawyer can help you today. These are some of the kinds of injuries suffered in these catastrophic accidents:

• Permanent and significant loss of bodily function;
• Permanent injury;
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement; or

If you or a loved one has sustained any of the above, you should consult with Wellington Car Accident lawyers about your rights to a civil action. A civil action must be filed within four years' time in Florida in negligence cases and 2 years in wrongful death cases.

The majority of Wellington car accidents are caused by preventable driver errors. When a driver error that was an act of irresponsible, illegal, or unreasonable behavior occurs, this is known as negligence. In order to recover damages in a civil action against an at-fault driver, you will have to prove his or her negligence. Examples of negligence in a car accident case include:

• Speeding or driving at an unsafe speed for conditions;
• Following too closely;
• Failing to use signaling devices;
• Texting on a cell phone;
• Driving while distracted;
• Driving intoxicated; and
• Failing to adhere to traffic safety laws.

The above list is not inclusive; a Wellington car accident attorney can help you to learn more about acts of negligence and how to prove it.

Even if you do not file a civil action, a Wellington car accident lawyer can help you when negotiating with your insurance company. At the end of the day, your insurance company is a for-profit company, and may not have your best interests in mind. As such, when it comes to offering you a settlement, the amount you are presented with may be lower than you deserve. Wellington car accident attorneys can help ensure that the amount you finally receive is the best possible deal.

If you have been in a car accident, do not wait any longer to take action. Serving Wellington car accident lawyer Jarrett Blakeley of Blakeley Law Firm, P.A. is ready to meet with you now. Jarrett Blakeley will make sure that your interests are protected, and will advocate for your rights every step of the way. To schedule your free case consultation, call now at 954-253-9445.