Interstate highways are some of the most heavily traveled roadways in the country, with high speeds and heavy traffic often leading to serious accidents. Florida’s I-4 is no exception, as crashes on this interstate can result in severe injuries, significant property damage, and overwhelming financial stress for victims and their families.
At The Schiller Kessler Group, our I-4 highway accident lawyers in Florida know how life-changing these accidents can be. Our lawyers have fought for accident victims and recovered over $250 million for our clients.
Our highway accident lawyers in Florida work to hold negligent drivers accountable and help victims pursue compensation that fairly covers their losses. Call us for a free consultation today.
Why Choose Our Highway Accident Lawyers?
Accidents on highways can prove devastating, leading to serious injuries and a difficult claims process. At The Schiller Kessler Group, our car accident lawyers in Florida have over three decades of experience helping victims of highway accidents secure compensation for their losses.
Our clients benefit from the following when they choose Florida personal injury lawyers:
- Experience with highway accident claims: Collisions on I-4 often involve high speeds, multiple vehicles, and commercial trucks. We know how to handle the unique challenges these cases bring, including investigating crash scenes and reconstructing what happened.
- Tailored legal strategies: Our I-4 accident attorneys in Florida never apply a standard legal approach to any of our clients’ cases. We customize a strategy to seek the compensation that can help you recover from your unique injuries and losses.
- No financial risk: Because we work on a contingency basis, our attorneys only collect a payment if compensation is recovered. This allows you to focus on your recovery without worrying about legal costs.
You have enough on your plate just healing from your injuries. You can let our team take the legal burden off your shoulders.
More people choose The Schiller Kessler Group because they know that we're a cut above other personal injury law firms.
How Our Florida I-4 Accident Attorneys Fight for Fair Recovery
Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance laws require drivers to rely on their own insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages after an accident, regardless of fault.
PIP typically provides up to $10,000 in benefits, but its coverage is limited to 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages.
Meeting the Serious Injury Threshold
High-speed highway accidents can result in severe injuries that may qualify under the state’s serious injury threshold. Meeting this threshold is necessary to recover non-economic damages, such as reduced quality of life.
To seek additional compensation, you may file a third-party claim against an at-fault driver if your highway accident injuries meet the serious injury threshold under Florida Statutes § 627.737. To meet this standard, injuries must involve:
- Permanent and significant loss of an important bodily function
- Permanent injuries within a reasonable degree of medical probability
- Permanent and significant scarring or disfigurement
- Death
Our lawyers thoroughly evaluate your case to determine whether your injuries qualify under the serious injury threshold.
No matter what time of day it is, you can contact The Schiller Kessler Group to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
How Our Florida Attorneys Handle Unique Challenges of I-4 Accidents
Highway accidents usually involve high-impact collisions and multiple factors that make pursuing justice more involved than smaller-scale accidents. Our Florida I-4 collision lawyers conduct independent investigations and may consult accident reconstruction specialists to demonstrate how negligence caused your injuries.
We understand how important securing fair compensation is for victims of severe injuries, so we negotiate for a fair settlement with insurance companies while preparing your case for trial.
Multiple Liable Parties
Collisions that occur on highways may involve multiple parties due to factors such as:
- Multiple-vehicle pileups
- Negligent third parties, such as a municipality that failed to maintain a hazardous offramp
- Commercial drivers whose employer bears vicarious liability
Our I-4 highway accident lawyers in Florida identify all applicable liability policies and pursue compensation from anyone who contributed to your injuries. We also handle liability disputes when insurers try to shift blame onto other parties or onto you.
Commercial Vehicles and Trucks
When I-4 accidents involve commercial trucks or vehicles, the challenges of recovering compensation usually increase. Trucking companies and rideshare companies, for example, rely on experienced legal teams and corporate insurance companies to diminish claims.
Even when our attorneys prove violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, such as a failure to observe the hours of service rule to prevent fatigued driving, insurers work to shield their policyholders as much as possible.
We issue preservation letters and subpoenas to secure evidence that strengthens your claim, such as electronic logging device (ELD) data that gives insight into the truck driver’s speed and other driving behavior.
Deadlines to File a Car Accident Lawsuit
Under Florida Statutes § 95.11(5)(a), you generally have two years to take legal action against a liable party by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Filing too late can result in the court dismissing your case entirely.
Our attorneys prepare to meet the statute of limitations from day one by promptly investigating and tracking your deadline during negotiations with insurers. Still, the way you can support your case for compensation is by starting as soon as possible. Prioritizing your medical treatment and consulting our firm sooner rather than later helps.
Call Us for Help From Our Highway Accident Attorneys
Dealing with the injuries, expenses, and the legal stress that follows a highway accident can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
At The Schiller Kessler Group, we advocate for accident victims and handle their claims or lawsuits to seek the compensation that can make a difference in their recoveries. Call us for a free consultation.
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