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Car Crash Attorney Naples Families Can Count On
A car accident often results in life-altering effects for its victims. Unfortunately, an auto crash accident often results in serious injury, or death. Throughout the United States, tens of thousands of persons are killed each year in car accidents. Many more are injured in car accidents. While there has been a minor decline in fatal car wrecks in Collier County over the past year, the actual number of crashes continue to stay constant or even rise. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious collision, the call a car crash attorney Naples families can count on at the Harris Law Firm PA.
Even if we do not know the people who have been involved in a serious crash, auto collisions affect us all. Aside from the human cost – lives touched and turned upside down — vehicle crashes resulted in significant financial losses: property damage repair, expensive medical bills, hospital bills, doctor bills, therapy bills, and lost income are all financial losses for the victim and family. The at fault motorist should be held accountable to pay for these damages. Contact an auto accident lawyer Naples victims can trust to be honest with them from beginning to end.
Speaking of damages and financial losses, a quick view of the types of serious medical treatments and surgery that crash victimsgo through:
- spinal fusion
- pain management
- herniated disc surgery
- lumbar spine surgery
- cervical spine surgery
- thoracic spine surgery
- steroid injection
- steroid injection
- pain medication
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy
- vocational rehabilitation
Car Accident Attorney Naples Families Can Count On
Who absorbs these high costs of physical injury, pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost income as the result of a Naples vehicle wreck? The negligent driver’s insurance company must accept its responsibility to pay for the innocent victim’s financial losses and consequential losses of pain, suffering, limitations or restrictions on daily life.
Instead of picking an accident lawyer from a phone book who has the biggest ad, or some attorney on TV, consider how many clients those attorneys have and whether you will receive the personal attention and service which you deserve. Ultimately, you are seeking an attorney whom you can count on in your time of need: a lawyer who you can call day or night, speak to on weekends, trust to tell you the truth at all times; an attorney who will keep you updated on your claim, let you know what is going on, and seek your input for your claim.
At the Harris Law Firm, we know your case is about you. Because we understand that difference, perhaps you should see if we can make a difference in your road ahead.
Florida Accident Attorney Putting Clients First
You the consumer have choices when it comes to legal services. When you and your family are facing a crisis, a serious personal injury or wrongful death caused by a vehicle accident or car accident, which has changed the course your lives, what kind of advocate will you look for?
At the Harris Law Firm, we don’t believe in business as usual. We only represent individuals and families who have been injured through the carelessness or wrongs of others. We take accident cases on contingency, which means you do not owe us a penny in fees if we don’t win your case. Simple, straightforward, and we share in the risk (which also provides financial incentive above and beyond the moral incentive) to move your case forward to secure prompt and fair justice.
Moving Cases Forward, and Doing So Quickly
We also believe in moving our clients’ cases forward, and doing so fast. If a case won’t settle quickly or justly, or the insurance company delays or plays games, then with your permission we march ahead quickly to trial by jury. The fact is most cases do settle out of court, while others simply have to be tried and resolve by a jury.
We do not shy away from the courtroom. We have the experience, the skills, the drive, to win.
We Approach Cases Differently
I founded the Harris Law Firm to do things differently. Not to take every case upon every perceived wrong, but to take on clients whom we believe in, move their case, their cause, as fast as possible, and fight to win through settlement or trial. We put the focus on the client, their needs, their values, and allow those qualities to help guide us through our shared quest for justice.
Of course, we don’t always win. No one always wins in life or in the law. Taking on compelling, yet challenging, cases means that some will be lost. An old trial lawyer saying goes, “If you haven’t lost a trial, then you haven’t tried enough cases.” We can’t guarantee we’ll win your case. We can, however, promise personal attention, personal service, and the drive to win.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claim
If you are seeking a Southwest Florida accident law firm which puts your interests first in serious personal injury claims and wrongful death matters arising from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, and similar negligence claims, then contact a trial attorney and accident lawyer at the Harris Law Firm PA today for a free consultation.
We proudly serve Southwest Florida, including the injured in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, LaBelle, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, North Port, and beyond.
Car-Truck Accidents Involve More Than Just Ordinary Traffic Laws
Car accidents involving cars and other small vehicles can cause serious injuries or wrongful death to the drivers involved. These chances of survival, however, are far greater than in those traffic crashes involving commercial vehicles. Accidents which involve semi trucks, also known as 18 wheelers, tractor trailers, or big rigs are typically far worse than crashes involving passenger cars. The weight of commercial trucks, and the loads they are are carrying, are the reason for this.
If you are injured in an accident involving a large truck, you may face serious injuries as a result. Contact a Florida trucking accident lawyer at the Harris Law Firm for legal help.
Car-Truck Accident Causes
Truck accidents often have similar causes to regular automotive incidents. They may be caused by bad weather, aggressive driving, drowsy driving, DUI, and other common factors that are often involved in regular accidents. Due to the special design and purpose of many trucks, however, there are often additional causes that are unique to large trucks.
Most of these characteristics are governed by regulations and rules established at the federal level by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and at the State level in Florida by the Department of Transportation, Office of Motor Carrier Compliance (OMCC). Your lawyer needs to know what these are and how they may affect your Florida truck accident legal claim.
Operating a large semi truck often requires specialized training and driving skills that are not often taught at regular driving schools. Drivers must appreciate the wider turning radius of trucks, challenges of maneuvering a larger vehicle, and dealing with the need for increased braking distance between vehicles. If a driver does not have sufficient experience or was improperly trained, he or she may be a danger to others on the road.
Additionally, if the vehicle was improperly maintained or loaded incorrectly, the truck may put other drivers at serious risk. Since trucks often log many miles and travel distances much farther than most passenger vehicles, adequate maintenance must be a priority. Faulty or worn brake systems are a common cause of truck accidents, as well as tire failure and other serious hazards caused by poor maintenance. If the truck’s load was improperly loaded or incorrectly secured, then the truck may be at risk of tipping over or skidding out of control.
One of the most pressing dangers is truck driver fatigue. Deadlines and time limits that are often placed on truck drivers may cause serious impairment to their ability to effectively operate the vehicle. Many truck drivers may spend long stretches of time behind the wheel with little time to rest in between journeys. If a person is forced to drive on insufficient rest, his or her reaction time may be seriously impaired, drowsiness may set in, and reckless behavior may be displayed.
Contact a Florida Accident Lawyer today
If you or a loved one have been truck-car accident, or semi truck crash, then contact an experienced Florida accident lawyer at the Harris Law Firm today for legal help. From protecting your rights to investigating the claim, to preparing for and engaging in the legal fight which may lie ahead, your Florida accident attorney at the Harris Law Firm may help guide you to justice.
We’re here for you. Call us today.
Fatal Crash Fort Myers Involving Sheriff Patrol Car
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, News-Press, and Naples Daily News, two people were killed in a fatal crash in south Fort Myers involving a Lee County deputy on Tuesday, December 28.
According to the reports, John J. Jamison, 64, and passenger Michael J. Lisuzzo, 39, were killed in the vehicle crash involving a Lee County Sheriff’s deputy from Fort Myers. Additional details are available from the news sources and FHP at this time.
Finding an Accident Lawyer Who is the Best Fit for You
Finding an Experienced and Driven Accident Lawyer Can be a Challenge — But Doing Some Basic Homework Can Help
Finding the best Florida car accident lawyer for your accident injury matter can be a challenge, unless you are one of those folks who opts to call the first number you see on TV, or the accident lawyer having the biggest ad in the local phone book.
With just a little time and effort, however, you can overcome the challenge by pre-qualifying the prospective attorney who will be handling your case (like you might do for a doctor who is going to perform your surgery). The fact is, you, the consumer, do have choices.
Yes, there are several attorneys or “accident lawyers” out there who suggest you contact them. But do you know anything about them?
Seek a Southwest Florida accident lawyer — one who is familiar with Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, LaBelle — and has experience in our local courtrooms. Ask about the lawyer’s education, training, and experience in personal injury law, and whether your counsel has experience in litigating vehicle accident cases. Most serious accident cases settle before any trial, but having actual trial experience is helpful, so keep that in mind when interviewing your potential lawyer.
For example, attorney David Harris of the Harris Law Firm has more than 15 years of litigation and trial experience, and more specifically, has litigated auto accident cases, locally, in Collier County, Lee County, Charlotte County, Sarasota County, Hendry County, and beyond.
We handle car accidents, highway crashes, motorcycle wrecks, and and trucking accidents throughout SWFL, including those involving herniated discs, broken bones, brain injury, spinal injury, burn injury, paralysis, and more.
Perhaps most importantly, besides our experience, is that we put our clients first.
Happy Thanksgiving
We live in challenging times. Despite whatever obstacles each of us faces, we reflect at this time of year upon all of our blessings.
Count them. They really do add up. From the seemingly smallest, to the largest, gifts in our lives, each of us has reason to give thanks. Take a moment to reflect upon your special gifts.
As we enter one of the busiest travel times of the year, hustling and bustling to get to family, friends, or other loved ones, and sometimes rushing to do so, please take a moment and realize those loved ones want you to get there safely and soundly. This means using common sense, being vigilant about others on the road who are not, and taking those few extra moments to reflect on what is important instead of racing to shave a few extra minutes (and that’s all it ever is) off your travel time.
Happy Thanksgiving. God Bless.
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About the Author: David Harris is a Florida accident lawyer and trial attorney who focuses on helping injured persons and their families recover legally and financially from their serious harms and losses following serious and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters, including car accident, motorcycle accident, semi truck accident, and similar mishaps which devastate families. David has a unique depth of experience which he puts into practice for each and every client. His litigation and trial experience includes cases involving brain injury, spinal injury, wrongful death, herniated discs, orthopedic injury, amputation, paralysis, and more, stemming from auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, highway crashes, and other forms of negligence. Because the Harris Law Firm PA is selective, they have the flexibility to represent seriously injured persons and families throughout Southwest Florida, whether they are in Charlotte County (Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda), Collier County (Everglades City, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Marco Island, Naples, Ochopee), Lee County (Alva, Bonita Springs, Captiva, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, San Carlos Park, Sanibel, St James City), and beyond.
Many Car Accident Victims Do Not Timely Seek Medical Attention
Car accidents are a daily occurrence throughout Southwest Florida, including Ft Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Naples. Those of us living here know this fact all too well.
Insurance publications have reported that approximately 25% of auto accidents result in bodily injury claims. A separate study claimed an increase in personal injury claims resulting from car accidents. The records, however, indicate that many people involved in traffic accidents are embarrassed to seek medical attention because of what they’ve determine to be bumps and bruises, and they didn’t seem serious enough or because the onset of the symptoms did not immediately occur.
While we agree that minor bumps and bruises are generally not worth bringing injury claims for compensation of pain and suffering, it is alarming that many folks don’t seek or receive medical confirmation that what they believe may be minor injuries are in fact minor bumps and bruises. We understand: going to the doctor or a hospital Emergency Department following a car accident can be a real hassle, and people don’t want to get caught up in the time-consuming waiting game.
Doctors, however, suggest that as soon as possible, after a car accident, an initial evaluation at a local Emergency Room is recommended. The reason for that is: X-rays can be performed which will generally rule out broken bones or factures. Some hospitals are also performing CT scans or other imaging to rule out emergency medical conditions. In addition, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory medications can immediately be prescribed so as to address muscle strains and/or pulls. Of course, a serious underlying or asymptomatic injury may be discovered, so proper treatment can be begin.
If the onset of a serious injury is delayed, the failure to have a medical complaint recorded can affect your physical recovery. Back and neck injuries (like a herniated disc) are not always immediately determinable. They are often initially diagnosed as “Soft Tissue” injuries before an MRI or a CT Scan reveals a disc injury. Normal x-ray films cannot diagnose a disc injury.
While everyone wants to believe that there is no need to seek medical attention following a car accident, where the injury seems minor, the safest approach is to have a doctor perform a proper evaluation. Generally, that will provide the peace of mind you deserve. From a legal standpoint, the visit to your doctor or emergency department will document your complaints in the event, you do develop long-term injury conditions.
So do yourself a favor, and get checked out following a car accident.
Contact Us After An Serious Accident
In Southwest Florida, a dedicated personal injury attorney at the Harris Law Firm PA will serve your needs whether you are in Charlotte County (Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda), Collier County (Everglades City, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Marco Island, Naples, Ochopee), Glades County (Moore Haven, Palmdale), Hendry County (Clewiston, Felda, LaBelle), Highlands County (Lake Placid, Sebring), Lee County (Alva, Bonita Springs, Captiva, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, San Carlos Park, Sanibel, St James City), Manatee County (Bradenton, Palmetto), Sarasota County (North Port, Sarasota, Venice), and beyond.
Call us today. We’re here to help, and we’ll tell you whether or not we believe you have a valid car accident claim. If you do, then we may be able to help you recover fair and just compensation.
Avoiding Car Accident Mistakes
There is no doubt about it. A car accident has the real tendency to shock the unshockable, cool-as-a-cucumber, individual. If the crash is serious, and the injured party is conscious and alert, being confused is a known consequence. Because the car crash victim is not thinking clearly, mistakes can be made at the outset which harm that victims chances of recovering fair and just compensation from the negligent motorist.
Here we provide some tips on keeping it together, and being your own advocate as you maneuver through the claims process to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and related harms and losses.
1. Avoid the mistake of failing to call the police. Not only do they perform the preliminary investigation, including witness identification and interviews, but they establish the incident in official records.
2. Avoid the mistake of failing to be treated by EMS and taken to the hospital. If you’re hurting, then don’t take chances with your health. There may be more going on than you realize, and your post-accident haze can cloud your judgment. It’s worth the time and bill to identify your injuries so they can be treated, and to avoid even more serious injuries or worsening of your condition caused by non-treatment.
3. Avoid the mistake of failing to notify your insurance company. You should report the accident to your insurance company as soon as you reasonably can after the accident. Your insurance policy likely requires you to give them notice of the auto accident as soon as possible after the collision. This does not mean that you should be lulled into thinking they are looking out for you. They’re not. Insurance companies universally want to protect their shareholders’ money.
4. Avoid the mistake of failing to contact an experienced accident lawyer after your car accident. At the Harris Law Firm PA, for example, you will speak to an experienced, principled, and driven car accident lawyer who serves the Southwest Florida region, including Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and beyond.
5. Avoid the mistake of giving the negligent driver’s insurance company a statement. Giving a statement to them is designed to help them. Contact an experienced accident lawyer at the Harris Law Firm first.
6. Avoid the mistake of signing forms that the insurance company wants you to sign. Do you have any idea what it is that you are signing? Contact an experienced accident attorney at the Harris Law Firm first.
7. Avoid the mistake of failing to know your harms and losses. If you’re hurt, then find a doctor and obtain an exam and treatment (including after that ER visit right after the traffic crash). This is about getting better. In order for your doctors to help, you have to tell your doctor what all of your injuries are. Keep it real. Tell the truth. Do not exaggerate.
8. Avoid the mistake of not asking questions of your doctor. Question Your Doctor In Personal Injury Cases about his experience dealing with the types of injuries you have suffered, his treatment plan, his prescription or nonprescription medication suggestions, the tests he will perform, his willingness to prepare a report or testify at your trial, the permanence of your injury, the frequency of follow-up visits, and whether he plans to refer you to other specialists for your injuries. In this way, both you and your doctor will be prepared if your case goes to trial.
9. Avoid the mistake of failing to keep records of all of your medical bills, and of the expenses you spent going back and forth to the doctors. Keep your receipts for co-pays and deductibles.
10. Avoid the mistake of not telling your lawyer and treating physicians the whole truth. If you have had any past accidents or injuries or serious illnesses, then let them know. Insurance companies pool their information into national databases, so they will find out how many accidents you have been in and how many times you have made an injury claim. If you lie about your past (or anything for that matter), then your case is dead.
11. Avoid the mistake of exaggerating your activity level before and after the car accident. Insurance companies routinely hire private investigators to conduct videotape surveillance. Lying about or exaggerating your injury, such as saying you cannot do strenuous activities while an investigator is taping you fixing a roof or playing tennis, is a dead end. Be honest about what you can and cannot do, your limitations and restrictions.
12. Avoid the mistake of having embarrassing, or contradictory, social media content. Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites have been used by insurance companies and defense lawyers to embarrass and discredit legitimate personal injury victims. This typically arises when a seriously injured accident victim posts content which is graphic or shows the accident injury victim engaged in activity he or she said they could not do. Even when there is a reasonable explanation, the damage to the case can be already done.
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At the Harris Law Firm PA, you can speak to an experienced, principled, and driven accident lawyer who serves you throughout Southwest Florida, including Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and beyond. Just call us to evaluate your claim. Maybe we can help.
Southwest Florida Car Accident Causes
Southwest Florida Car Accident Causes
Car accidents happen very quickly but usually leave a lasting and devastating effect. Due to these accidents, countless individuals and families are left changing the direction that their lives are taking. Unfortunately, we see this throughout Southwest Florida every week.
Think about just the last 30 days throughout Southwest Florida: Ft Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Port Charlotte, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, etc. There have been more than two dozen traffic fatalities. Staggering.
Personal injury sustained from a car accident is a huge burden for our residents. Medical bills, lost income, lost productivity, etc.
Insurance companies drag out valid and serious claims or deny them altogether, adding insult to injury.
An experienced, principled, and dedicated car accident lawyer at the Harris Law Firm PA in Ft Myers and serving all Southwest Florida in serious claims, focuses on vehicle accident claims and lawsuits. We are dedicated advocates focused on battling for your rights and securing just compensation for your harms and losses.
Among the factors cited in the recent wave of serious vehicle accidents and traffic fatalities afflicting our neighbors throughout SW Fla. include the following:
- cell phone use while driving
- aggressive driving
- DUI
- drowsy driving
- physical impairment or medical condition
- driver inattention
- careless driving
- road construction
In sum, car accidents are a combination of driver error, road conditions, and other human factors. If you or your loved one were seriously injured in a car accident, then contact a car accident lawyer at the Harris Law Firm PA immediately to ensure that your rights are protected.
It’s time.
High School Student Pedestrian Struck in Fort Myers
According to the Naples Daily News and Fort Myers News Press, a pedestrian accident occurred in South Ft Myers this morning. The vehicle-pedestrian crash is reported to have involved a 17-year-old teenage boy at South Fort Myers High School, located on Plantation Road. The high school student was transported to a local hospital, presumably Gulf Coast Hospital which is less than one mile away.
No other information is available at this time.
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- AT&T makes its 4G LTE network officially available in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, NaplesWe may have been riding on AT&T-powered 4G LTE waves in New Orleans during CTIA last week, but AT&T has gone ahead and now made the service official. […]
- Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63: hits included 'Last Dance,' 'Bad Girls'American singer Donna Summer performs at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Friday, Dec. […]
- Nine lifesaver: Donation funds program seeking homes for 100 shelter cats"It was his last day before he was going to be euthanized. I went home to my wife, there were tears, and she told me, 'Why don't you go adopt him?'" said MacKenzie, who owns four cats - three from Collier County Domestic Animal Services. […]
- Art news: Music students win, ARTScool ready for summerIVAN SELIGMAN Nathaniel Cornell, a senior at Barron Collier High School, won the Naples Music Club's Turiel Award this year. […]
- It's not too late to donate after postal service food driveLetter carrier food drive volunteers, from front, Barbara Mayer, Chris Shephard, Coleen Mescall, Elliott Mascoop, Martina McNaboe and Andrew Smith. […]
- FYI-Food: May 16, 2012Visit Sweet Caroline's at 11121 Health Park Blvd. , North Naples, to win prizes from 101.9 Ga tor Country from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. […]
- Naples police activity reportOpen Container Prohibited within Certain Districts; 1200 Block of Gordon Drive; Roy Reim, 54, who is homeless, was arrested for possessing an open container of alcohol within a business district. […]
- Fun family events this weekendSilvan Trapp,10, left, and brother Adrian Trapp,7, from Germany, slide on a tube at Sun Splash Water Park in Cape Coral in April. […]
- June Shots for Tots clinic canceled in Bonita SpringsThe Shots for Tots outreach clinic scheduled for June 5 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs is canceled. […]
- Bonita Springs Attorney Richard Mancini Re-Elected President of the...Mancini is a commercial litigator and certified circuit court mediator by the Supreme Court of Florida. […]
- Bonita community calls new buffer wall incompleteConstruction crews are widening Bonita Beach Rd. & Westbrook Dr. from four to six lanes and area residents say the increased number of lanes will bring more noise. […]
- Bonita Springs paperwork process for St. Matthew's House homeless shelter continuesThe Bonita City Council on Wednesday: Deferred until its June 18 economic development meeting whether and how much to contribute to the Bonita Springs-Estero Economic Development Council. […]
- 9-11 artifact to be displayed in Bonita SpringsA 1,000-ton slab of granite salvaged from the Twin Towers in New York City on 9-11 has been donated to the Bonita Springs Fire Rescue and Control District. […]
- Man caught masturbating in open garageA 61-year-old man was arrested in Bonita Springs on Monday after being caught masturbating in his open garage on San Sebastian Lane. […]
- Letter: Mitsy goes missingAn adorable dog, wandering aimlessly along U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs the other day, was reunited with her owner due to the collective efforts of caring individuals. […]
- Once near death due to red tide, manatee released in BonitaManatee released in Bonita Springs: A manatee rescued in January in Bonita Springs suffering from red tide poisoning was released back to it's home waters on Tuesday Doug Kollmer feels, Brevea, an 800 lb. […]
- Dining notes: Bring your catch to Backwater JacksThe Charlotte Stone Crabs blitzed the Fort Myers Miracle for 13 runs on 16 hits in a 13-1 blowout... Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the... Backwater Jacks, the restaurant located at Bonita Bay Marina in the Bonita Bay community in Bonita Springs, brings new meaning to the term 'fresh ... (mor […]
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