Largey Law Firm fights for people injured in failure to yield car accidents in Clermont. We know how the actions of a negligent driver can upend your life, and we are here to help you seek compensation for serious injuries.
Our car accident attorneys could help build your claim and protect your rights throughout every stage of your case. We want you or your injured loved one to have the compensation you need to heal, and those who harmed you to be held accountable.
What Causes Failure To Yield Collisions?
Drivers must yield to other motorists at traffic signals, stop signs, and yield signs. They must also yield when merging and making left turns and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Most drivers know when they should stop, so why do they fail to do so?
In many instances, underlying issues, such as driver distraction, intoxication, or inexperience, are the cause of Clermont car crashes involving a failure to yield. Whatever the reason for the wreck, failing to yield is a violation of traffic laws and constitutes negligent driving. If you suffered serious injuries because of another driver’s actions, our attorneys could help you hold them liable.
Who Pays for Auto Accident Injuries and Damages?
Typically, there are two ways you could seek damages for a Clermont auto accident caused by a driver who failed to yield: a personal injury protection (PIP) insurance claim and a fault-based claim against a negligent driver.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
The state requires most drivers to carry a minimum of $10,000 in first-party PIP coverage. This insurance pays for 80 percent of your medical treatment (up to policy limits), regardless of fault in a collision. PIP also provides wage replacement benefits.
However, the money your PIP provides may fall short of your actual medical expenses and lost wages, leaving you responsible for the bills. It also does not provide damages for pain and suffering, which could be significant.
Fault-Based Claims
In these cases, if you have a serious injury, you could seek compensation from the at-fault driver. According to Florida Statutes § 316.027, a serious injury is one that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.
If you qualify, your damages may include the total amount of your medical bills, the full value of your lost wages, and your lost earning capacity. Pain and suffering damages may also compensate you for permanent and disabling injuries and mental and emotional distress.
How Could We Help You Get Fair Compensation?
Our Clermont lawyers could help you build a strong failure to yield car wreck claim and negotiate with the insurance companies to secure the maximum settlement possible. If the insurance refuses to offer fair compensation, we could help you take legal action and represent you at trial if necessary.
When you work with our firm, you work directly with your attorney, not a case manager or paralegal. We take a hands-on approach, and everyone we serve gets our personal attention and a tailored legal strategy.
When Should You Start Your Claim?
It is important to note that Fla. Stat. § 627.736 requires you to seek medical treatment within 14 days of your car accident. If you do not get care within this time limit, your insurer may not cover your claim.
If you must take legal action against an at-fault driver, you usually have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit under Fla. Stat. § 95.11. If you do not file your failure to yield auto collision case in Clermont within this deadline, the court will likely not allow you to sue, and you will lose your leverage over the insurance companies.
Contact Our Clermont Attorneys To Discuss Your Failure To Yield Car Wreck Claim
Largey Law Firm understands the legal aspects of failure to yield car accidents in Clermont and could help you seek justice. If you or someone you love suffered harm in such a collision, we could help you recover damages through every available avenue and fight to get the compensation you deserve.
We are here for you. Contact us today to learn more during a free initial consultation.
