by: Joni Deskevitch
It is estimated that nearly every single person who drives will be in some type
of auto accident during their driving career. Considering the number of drivers
on our nation’s roadways, that’s a lot of auto accidents. If you have had the
misfortune of being involved in an auto accident, you know that even when the
injuries and damages are minor, there is a lot of stress involved. When an
accident involves serious personal injury or a death, the stress is magnified
greatly.
Some states see more auto accidents than others. If the state in which you live
is a state that attracts a large number of tourists, such as Florida, then the
chances of you being involved in an accident increase as the number of motorists
on the roads increases. If you are in an auto accident while living or visiting
Florida, you may need a car accident lawyer. In highly travelled areas such as
Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida, car accident lawyers are abundant, so you
need to do your research and find one that will really fight for you and get you
the compensation to which you are entitled.
If you are injured due to someone else’s negligence or careless disregard, you
may be awarded damages for a variety of losses including:
• Medical expenses
• Physical rehabilitation
• Lost wages
• Funeral expenses (in the event of wrongful death)
• Loss of consortium (companionship)
• Loss of future earning potential
• Pain and suffering
To recover damages for pain and suffering in Florida, mental anguish and similar
losses, the injured party’s legal team must prove the following:
• Significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function
• Permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than
scarring or disfigurement
• Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Death
About The Author
If you live in Florida or were in an auto accident while visiting Florida and
were injured in a car accident, please visit the website of Lusk, Drasites,
Tolisano & Smith, P.A., Ft. Myers and Cape Coral car accident attorneys, today
to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.
The author invites you to visit:
http://www.attorneyscapecoral.com
Article Source: http://www.articlecity.com/articles/legal/article_2545.shtml
Tags: Auto Accidents Both Common
and Stressful - Auto Accidents
- Stressful
|
