Highway Accidents

With thousands of vehicles traveling at high speeds, highways and expressways are some of the most dangerous roads in the Jacksonville area. As trucks hurry to make delivery deadlines, and motorcyclists weave through traffic, serious collisions occur on highways, where no traffic signals are present to slow motorists. Devastating and life-altering injuries often result from these types of crashes. The Jacksonville highway accident lawyers at The Lawrence Law Group represent victims of highway collisions to ensure that careless drivers are held accountable. If you or someone in your family has been involved in a highway accident, we can help. Our experienced lawyers advocate for victims’ rights throughout the entirety of the legal process, from the initial investigation until a proper resolution is reached.

People in the Jacksonville area often travel on any of three interstate highways: I-95, I-10, and I-295. The interchange where I-95 meets I-10 is the busiest, with over 200,000 vehicles driving through it daily. I-95 has a reputation for being one of the nation’s most congested interstates, especially during peak hours such as the morning and afternoon commutes. Other major roads in the region include US 1, US 17, and US 301. As there are numerous intersections with stoplights, rear-end collisions are prevalent on these roads, leading to significant injuries to many of the victims involved. Contributing factors in Northeast Florida highway accidents include road construction, improper lane changes, excessive speeding, drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and drivers distracted by phone use.

Since there are so many vehicles traveling in limited lanes and at high rates of speed, the impact of a highway collision often results in more serious injuries than those caused by other kinds of crashes. Victims are more likely to suffer spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, or even fatalities. When a victim’s harm is a result of a highway accident, they would be well served by contacting a highway accident attorney in the Jacksonville area to pursue a claim. Personal injury lawsuits are often an option for victims who have been severely injured as a result of a negligent or reckless driver. Negligence is the legal theory upon which most of these claims are based. In short, negligence refers to when a driver breaches the duty to act with reasonable care when operating a vehicle. A common example of highway negligence arises a motorist fails to yield the right of way when entering or merging onto an interstate, colliding with a vehicle already on the highway.

More than one person can be liable for a highway accident. Drivers are, of course, responsible for their own negligent acts. Additionally, if a driver was acting within the scope of their employment, such as a truck driver speeding to make a delivery on behalf of a trucking company, that driver’s employer can also be pursued as a defendant. Damages recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit often include property loss, past and future medical costs, compensation for time missed from work, disability, and pain and suffering.

Injuries suffered in highway accidents can involve multiple trips to the doctor, months or years of recovery, and sometimes readjusting to a new way of life. Often, the limits of a motorist’s insurance policy are not sufficient to cover all of the associated expenses. The attorneys at The Lawrence Law Group offer seasoned legal guidance to people who have been injured as a result of a careless driver. Our firm understands the challenges that you are facing and is dedicated to making the process as stress-free as possible for you. Let us fight for your rights and handle the necessary procedures while you focus on getting better.

Our Jacksonville highway accident attorneys represent residents of Duval, Clay, Nassau, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Baker, Brevard, Union, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton, Jefferson, Volusia, and Alachua Counties. If you need legal assistance following a serious crash, contact our office at 904-632-0077 or online to schedule a free appointment.