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Personal Injury Lawyer Naples Injury Victims Can Call On

Almost every personal injury case has its traps – pitfalls for the do-it-yourselfer, as well as for the inexperienced lawyer who “dabbles” in personal injury cases or attempts to pursue them “on the side.”

When a serious auto accident Naples, motorcycle accident Naples, or truck accident Naples occurs, you will probably want to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer Naples families can count on to be experienced in handling serious accident injury claims in Collier County.  An auto accident lawyer Naples injury victims can trust will be there for them in their time of need, and who has litigated and tried cases in the Collier courthouse.

When I am hired by a seriously injured car accident victim in Naples, I promptly investigate the claim by obtaining evidence.  I then quickly engage the defense (usually the negligent driver’s insurance company) in an effort to quickly maximize your recovery of money damages through settlement.  Depending on the circumstances, an accident lawsuit may have to be pursued — without wasting time — to move your case forward.

Your accident lawyer should be trying to make sure your medical bills are paid, health care insurance liens are resolved, provable lost income is recovered, and that you are compensated for your pain and suffering.

When injured by a another driver’s negligence or another person’s carelessness, then turn to an experienced personal injury attorney Naples families know will focus on your needs and candidly tell you where you stand.

To protect your rights, consider a Florida trial attorney and personal injury attorney who approaches every case with care, compassion, and the depth of knowledge and skill necessary to help you bring it to as conclusion.

I ‘m attorney David Harris and I civilly prosecute serious injury cases in Naples and Collier County involving auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more.

I handle your personal injury claim on a contingent basis, so you do not pay any fee up front – my legal fee is paid when I resolve your Naples personal injury claim.

Auto Accident Lawyer Florida

Floria car accidents produce a wide range of injuries, from minor to serious to catastrophic.  In fact, Americans are more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident that from any other cause except some deadly diseases.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not even called motor vehicle collisions “accidents” – because accidents refer to Acts of God.  Motor vehicle “accidents” do not occur unless someone is negligent.  Instead, NHTSA calls collisions involving cars or trucks “motor vehicle crashes.”

Some examples of serious Florida auto accidents:

  1. The at-fault driver is using a cell phone instead of paying attention to the road and traffic conditions.
  2. The at-fault driver is using a computer navigation system instead of paying attention to the road and traffic conditions.
  3. The at-fault driver is popping in a compact disc or ptuning the radio instead of paying attention to the road and traffic conditions.
  4. The at-fault driver has consumed alcohol or medications or drugs to the extent that his/her normal faculties are impaired.
  5. The at-fault driver is driving at excessive speed for road or traffic conditions.
  6. The at-fault driver engages in careless or reckless behavior because he/she is in a “hurry” and takes careless risks turning in front of traffic at an intersection to get to where he/she is going, or weaves in and out of traffic, or does not signal lane changes, causing a collision.
  7. The at-fault driver is eating or drinking or talking to a passenger instead of paying attention to the road and traffic conditions.
  8. A truck driver has not gotten enough rest or is in a hurry to make a delvery, taking risks and causing a collision.

If you are the innocent victim of a serious Florida auto accident , Florida motorcycle accident, or Florida trucking accident, then you may be entitled compensation for the pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life associated with your physical injuries, mental injuries, property damage, lost wages, future lost earmings, medical bills, and future medical care costs. I am an experienced auto accident lawyer Florida residents can count on to move their Florida vehicle crash claim forward quickly, seeking full compensation.

Beware:  Insurance Adjusters

Almost immediately after a Florida  accident, it is very common for the negligent driver’s insurance adjuster to contact you regarding your injuries.  Keep in mind that insurance companies will try to pay you as little as possible for your injuries caused by their insured’s crash.  They low-ball you on offers to reasonably and fairly compensate you; they may try to deny insurance coverage for the accident entirely.  You can be left with staggering medical bills, lost wages, lost of future earnings.

Do You Need a Florida Accident Lawyer?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious personal injury as the result of a Florida auto accident or Florida motorcycle accident, or Florida truck-car accident, then you should strongly consider speaking to an experienced Florida personal injury attorney to quickly investigate your case, evaluate your claims, negotiate with the insurance companies and willing to take your case to trial if necessary, instead of facing this on your own.

Fatal Crash I75 Charlotte County

According to reports by the News Press and Florida Highway Patrol,a Lehigh Acres woman died in a fatal crash on I-75 in Charlotte County on June 25, 2010.  According to the reports, the fatal accident also resulted in serious personal injury to passengers.

The reports attribute this fatal crash to a tire tread separation, which resulted in the driver of the vehicle losing control.

Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcycle accidents usually involve serious injuries.  The motorcyclist is not as protected by the cage of steel that exists in cars and other vehicles. That’s why if you have been involved in a motorcycle crash, you need to protect your legal rights as soon as possible.

The at-fault driver’s insurance company may try to have you sign your rights away in a full release of claims. This can be a huges mistake, as you the accident victim are giving up your rights to money compensation, payment for future medical expenses that may be required down the road, payment for future rehabilitation and therapies, as well as compensation for future lost income.

If you are a Fort Myers motorcycle accident victim, or your family member was killed in a motorcycle crash, then protect your legal rights.  Contact me by phone or email, a Fort Myers personal injury attorney.

I will evaluate your claim, negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, negotiate outstanding medical bills, and if necessary, file a lawsuit on your behalf to obtain what out justice system permits:  just compensation for your injuries and economic losses.

Auto Accident Lawyer Cape Coral

Auto Accident Lawyer Cape Coral

Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents – Cape Coral personal injury cases can change lives forever.  Cape Coral auto accident cases come in many forms, and even those which seem to be straightforward often have pitfalls for the inexperienced, which can jeopardize compensation for injury, as well as have negative implications in the future.

A victim of a serious auto accident Cape Coral, motorcycle accident Cape Coral, car accident Cape Coral, or other serious vehicle accident injury in Cape Coral, then contact the Harris Law Firm today.

Hi, I’m attorney David Harris.  As an experienced, local personal injury lawyer and trial attorney — I have been proud to represent Cape Coral injury victims and their families in serious accident injury cases — I personally.  None of the “give me your information and an attorney will get back to you . . .” applies when you contact me.  Instead, we get right down to business in assessing your important Cape Coral accident claim — over the phone or in person.

My office is conveniently located just across the Cape Coral Parkway Bridge.

In serious auto accident Cape Coral matters, you have to question whether leaving your claim up to a TV referral service, or some mega-firm where chances are your case will be handled by an assistant instead of a lawyer, you owe it to yourself and your family to consider your options.

Do you want or need a well-educated, experienced, and skilled personal injury lawyer Cape Coral accident injury victims can expect to return your phone calls promptly?  An auto accident lawyer Cape Coral personal injury victims can expect will strive to reach a timely and fair auto accident settlement?

Contact me today.  There’s an easy contact form to start the discussion, or give me a call.

Car Accident Lawyer Fort Myers

Car Accident Lawyer Fort Myers

Car crashes and motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence. As a result, they make up a large portion of personal injury claims.

While auto accidents are among the most common types of personal injury claims, they are nowadays not often simple to resolve. There are numerous statutes, rules, regulations, court precedent – as well as the contracts for insurance themselves – which together form a complex web or maze for a consumer to navigate, risking rights, benefits, and protections along the way if not handled properly.

The Fort Myers auto accident lawyers at Harris Law Firm, P.A. understand the “Rules of the Road” and everyday car wrecks, from simple rear end collisions to the complicated engineering issues needed to prove who was responsible for the crash in more challenging cases.

I’m attorney David Harris, and I handle auto accident claims and motor vehicle accident cases on behalf of good, decent, hardworking people throughout Southwest Florida, including Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, La Belle, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and beyond.

What causes the large number of auto accidents, car accidents, and motorcycle accidents throughout SWFL every week? Generaly, inattention and carelessness.  In other words, negligence.

I personally handle your auto accident Florida case from beginning to end.  Among the types of cases I handle:

  • rear end collision
  • intersection accident
  • alcohol related crashes
  • drunk driver accident
  • hit and run
  • passenger injury
  • driver injuries
  • motorcycle accident
  • semi accident
  • tractor trailer crash
  • pedestrian accident
  • bicycle accident

In such cases, I set out to prove not only who is directly responsible, but also those who may be indirectly yet undeniably responsible. At the Harris Law Firm, P.A., we think outside of the box.

We also make sure that you maximize your benefits. Signing a release, for example, can wipe out your rights in a single stroke of the pen.  Does the release take into account that there may be other parties at fault? Are you protected in the release to esnure you can continue hold others accountable? Key issues that consumers – and sadly many lawyers – overlook. I don’t.

I also look to recover the full range of damages and human losses that must be fixed or helped, which represents full justice in our civil justice system, including:

  • physical pain and suffering;
  • mental pain and suffering;
  • emotional distress;
  • economic losses
  • medical bills
  • future medical bills
  • lost income
  • future lost income
  • loss of enjoyment of life

My goal is to return as much normalcy as possible in the client’s life, as well as trying to restore some financial certainty so the client and his/her family does not have to move forward alone.

Without question every auto accident Florida is different. Every set of losses, injuries, and needs is different.

Contact Me Today For a Free Consultation

If you have been injured in a car accident Florida or motor vehicle crash in Florida, and it resulted in permanent personal injuries, you will need compensation to make up for your physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills (past and future), wage loss (past and future), or rehabilitation costs. Please contact me for a free consultation.

Older Drivers Driving Better?

It likely doesn’t come as much of a surprise to hear that next to teenage drivers and young men, our oldest drivers are among the most crash-prone.

But according to a new report released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), our seniors are improving.  Fr example, the IIHS claims that the rate of fatal crashes for those 70 and older has declined significantly over the past decade.

This information has surprised some, as the number of older drivers is increasing, and older drivers are holding on to their licenses longer.  So what’s happened?  A few things, perhaps, such as older drivers limiting their nighttime driving.  Additionally, vision tests are required for older drivers renewing.

Auto Accident Lawyer Ft. Myers

Fort Myers Auto Accident Attorney

A Fort Myers car crash can happen very quickly, and in a moment, can leave a lasting and harmful imprint on an entire family. Due to a serious Ft Myers car accident, the innocent injury victim can be left to change the direction of his or her life.

Personal injury sustained in a local car accident is common in Lee County. Damages from such a serious incident can include medical bills, lost income, lost job, and families facing bankruptcy.

If you or your loved one was involved in a Fort Myers auto accident cased by the careless actions of another driver, and you sustained permanent personal injury or disability, then you may be eligible for money damages to help make up for your harms and losses.

To know where you and your family stand, contact an experienced Fort Myers accident lawyer at Harris Law Firm, P.A., a Fort Myers personal injury law firm.  Our local law firm is  focused on aggressive, ethical, and swift handling of your Fort Myers auto accident claim and Ft Myers accident lawsuit to secure the compensation you deserve under the law.

Florida Traffic Crash Statistics

In Florida, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported  2008 Florida Traffic Crash Statistics in which almost 3,000 people died in traffic crashes. That’s almost 10 every day.

There are many factors that result in an auto accident, including Ft Myers car crash, including:

  • mobile phone use while driving
  • mechanical failure
  • road failure
  • aggressive driving
  • driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs
  • old age and fatigue
  • poor eyesight and/or physical impairment

In sum, a car accident Fort Myers may result from a combination of driver error, road condition, and other human factors.

Fort Myers Auto Accident Lawsuit

If you or your loved one was injured in a Ft. Myers traffic crash due to others’ negligence, then contact a Fort Myers car accident lawyer at our law firm to ensure that your legal rights are protected.

Contact me, attorney David Harris, regarding your serious car accident claim Ft. Myers.  The consult is free and confidential,. and we’ll discuss the range of options, from an accident settlement to accident lawsuit and all the steps involved.  You’ll be a part of the process from beginning to end, and unlike how many other firms operate, your case won’t be a mystery to you.

Serious Vehicle Accidents SW Fla.

Semi Accident Naples

According to news reports and the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a serious semi accident involving a 17-year-old boy riding his bicycle in Naples, resulting in serious personal injury.  According to the reports, the 17 year old was riding a bike along the sidewalk of Airport Pulling Road when a semi truck pulled in front of the cyclist.  The semi then struck the bicyclist and dragged him underneath the semi.

Lehigh Car Accident

In another sad vehicle crash event, according to news reports, a 2-year-old suffered serious personal injury in the head on crash which occurred at Alabama Road South and Palm Boulevard in Lehigh Acres.

Car Accident Lawyer Fort Myers

Car Accident Lawyer Fort Myers

A Fort Myers car accident, or any Fort Myers vehicle accident, which results in serious injury, permanent injury, or even wrongful death, alters the injured person’s daily life and future, as well as the lives of family members, employers, co-workers, and friends.

Sadly, we routinely read news or hear accounts of a Fort Myers car accident that has resulted in serious injury.  Across the country, this same sad news story is repeated in similar communities every day, sometimes several times a day.

A Fort Myers auto accident can be costly, in terms of human harms but also in financial losses.

Financially, there are expenses associated with property damage repair, medical bills, hospital bills, doctor bills, therapy bills, and related costs. These huge financial burdens rest not only on the Fort Myers car accident victim, but also on that Fort Myers individual’s family.

Of course, in a serious Fort Myers car accident, there can be significant injury, pain, and suffering. Some examples include neck injury, back injury, herniated disk, paralysis, spinal cord injury, bone fracture, brain injury, burns, scarring, closed head injury, muscle damage, nerve damage.

Surgical care for the seriously injured Fort Myers accident victim may be required.  Among the procedures performed on Fort Myers accident victim and injured person are spinal fusion, pain management, herniated disk surgery, microdiskectomy, lumbar spine surgery, cervical spine surgery, thoracic spine surgery, steroid injection, epidural injection, pain medication, physical therapy, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation.

Fort Myers Accident Injury

The at-fault driver – the negligent driver – should accept responsibility. The negligent driver’s insurance company, unfortunately, often plays hardball and refuses to accept its full responsibility to pay for the damages, including the Fort Myers accident victim’s financial losses, as well as consequential losses of pain, suffering, limitations or restrictions on daily life.

Far too often, Fort Myers car accident victims find themselves not only fighting for their health, for their way of life, and for their family’s economic survival, but at the same time must fight with insurance companies over valid claims for damages.  This adds further strain and insult to the seriously injured.

Auto Accident Fort Myers

Our service includes prompt investigation, efficient service, and advancing your claim or case quickly to achieve results.  Injured in a Fort Myers auto accident?  Need an auto accident lawyer Fort Myers?  Call me today.

We represent good, decent, hardworking families as well as our seniors who worked hard to earn retirement, only to see those dreams dashed because of someone else’s carelessness.

We share your values, and hope we’ll earn your trust.

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