Getting the Facts About Car Accidents in Apopka
How often do car accidents happen in Apopka, and who is responsible for personal injuries? According to a fact sheet from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were nearly 402,000 crashes in the state of Florida in 2017, and 166,558 of those crashes resulted in personal injuries. In total, motor vehicle collisions resulted in more than 254,000 injuries across the state and more than 3,100 fatalities. More than 9,000 of the reported accidents involved pedestrians and more than 6,000 involved bicyclists.
Driving in Apopka can be particularly hazardous. In Orange County alone, there were more than 31,000 motor vehicle crashes that resulted in 21,650 injuries. In other words, nearly 13 percent of all collisions resulting in personal injuries occurred in Orange County.
Most car accidents are preventable and result from driver negligence, including but not limited to:
- Aggressive driving;
- Drowsy or fatigued driving;
- Drunk driving; and
- Distracted driving.
If you were involved in a crash caused by another motorist’s negligence, you should seek help with your claim from an Apopka car accident lawyer.
Statute of Limitations in an Apopka Car Crash
In the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle crash, filing a car accident claim is probably one of the last things on your mind. We know that you are trying to heal physically and emotionally from the crash, and working with healthcare providers to learn whether you will ever be able to return to work. However, the statute of limitations (Fla. Stat. § 95.11) requires that you file your lawsuit within a specific period of time, or else you can be barred from obtaining compensation.
For most car accident claims, the statute of limitations is four (4) years. That clock usually begins “running” on the date of the accident. You must file your claim before it “runs out.” Although four years might sound like a long time, it is important to begin working with a lawyer as soon as possible. We can begin gathering evidence and building the best possible case for you to obtain financial compensation.
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At The Benenati Law Firm, we understand that accidents can happen to anyone at any time and can change lives forever.
When traffic collisions occur, it is important for injury victims to seek financial compensation from the responsible party. At the Benenati Law Firm, we know it can be extremely difficult to consider the possibility of filing a claim when you are scheduling doctor’s appointments and dealing with the financial impact of lost wages due to your inability to work, and we want to do everything we can to assist you.
A car accident attorney in Apopka can help you to seek the compensation you are due. Contact the Benenati Law Firm for more information about getting started on your claim.
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