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A KNOWLEDGEABLE, SUCCESSFUL, AND COMPASSIONATE TEAM OF PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN JACKSONVILLE

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• What multi-vehicle accidents are unique?

• Potential means of recovery

• What to do if you’ve been in a multi-vehicle collision

• Damages and compensation you can recover in Florida

• Common injuries in crashes

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A multi-vehicle crash can quickly become far more complicated than a normal one on one collision. The introduction of other parties invites multiple stories, theories of liability and routes to your recovery. To best serve your needs, the attorney you select will need to do a proper investigation to determine where liability lies.

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WHAT MAKES MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS UNIQUE?

A crash involving multiple cars means your attorney will do the analysis of negligence for every party involved. In Florida, a court can make use of a concept known as comparative negligence. This allows fault to be split up amongst all parties and will affect where percentages of your recovery comes from. Your attorney will also ensure that there is no potential for you to be liable if the story of the crash deems that to be necessary. This has the potential to affect your recovery and ability to get the full amount of your damages.

By adding more parties, your attorney will be dealing with multiple insurance companies as well with each of them looking to defend themselves.

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POTENTIAL MEANS OF RECOVERY

Every individual involved in the crash represents an opportunity for recovery. Your attorney will begin by getting the insurance information of all the individuals in the crash. This will reveal how much money is available and where the money comes from. Each insurer will attempt to fight against their responsibility to get you the payment you deserve for your injuries and decrease the amount they have to pay you. To do this, your attorney will be managing different arguments for liability and emphasizing your injuries to their appropriate seriousness. 

If one or multiple driver who is at fault does not have insurance, your own car insurance may be able to step in to pay that driver’s percentage of fault. A review of your insurance will show if you have uninsured motorist coverage to help you pay for your injuries. 

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE BEEN IN A MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION

In many ways, being in a multi-vehicle accident is similar to being in multiple crashes in quick succession. If  possible, stay on the scene so that police and EMTs can find you. As soon as possible, give your best recollection of events and individuals roles in them that led to your injuries. Try to find any witnesses who may be able to corroborate your story. Seek necessary medical attention from professionals as well and follow any instructions given by those treating your injuries. 

Additionally, it is important that you keep your representation aware of where you have been treated, even if it is one time for something as minor as a check in.

To ensure the greatest outcome, contact your attorney and inform any insurance agents that you are represented, and you will have your attorney reach out on your behalf. Agents will be looking to offer you far less than your case is worth to deprive you of the opportunity to show your injuries and their effect on your life.

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DAMAGES AND COMPENSATION YOU CAN RECOVER IN FLORIDA

Serious injuries can and do occur in crashes, especially when more than two cars are involved. You may need extensive medical care, or even long-term care after an accident. Fortunately, you may be able to recover some of those losses, including: 

• Medical expenses, including emergency care and ongoing treatments

• Lost wages

• Reduced or loss of earning capacity

• Long term disability 

• Property damage

• Pain and suffering, including emotional injuries

• Diminished quality of life

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If you or a loved one has been badly injured due to driver’s negligence and would like to discuss what possible damages you could recover, contact The Walker Law Offices, for a case evaluation.

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COMMON INJURIES IN CRASHES

When you are in an accident, you can be left with a variety of severe injuries, including: 

• Bone fractures and lacerations, including skull fractures 

• Spinal cord injury

• Joint damage

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Back spasms

• Whiplash

• Crush injuries

• Cuts, bruises, and abrasions

• Disfigurement 

• Paralysis

• Wrongful death of a spouse or other family member

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Crashes involving multiple vehicles can be more tedious and detailed than a one on one collision. The impact on your life can be severe and deserves the appropriate time and care to get you the best possible result.