Drunk drivers cause as much as $44 million in annual economic damages and as many as 29 fatalities every day in the United States. If you or a loved one was injured in a drunk driving accident, you could be entitled to financial compensation.
Our Ocala drunk driving accident lawyer will help you recover damages. We also help the families of accident fatalities recover damages from the negligent driver.
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we are passionate about holding drunk drivers accountable for their actions. We will pursue compensation from the driver or their insurer on your behalf. Our Ocala car accident lawyers will review your case at no cost and explain the steps we will take to recover the compensation you are entitled to.
Recovering Damages After a Drunk Driving Accident in Ocala, Florida
A drunk driving accident can have an immediate and long-term financial impact on you and your family. However, with legal guidance and direction from our drunk driving accident attorney, you can build a strong case for financial compensation.
According to Florida Statutes § 768.81, you can recover economic damages for the direct costs of medical care and income loss. In addition, our law firm will help you recover two additional types of damages.
Financial Damages
Financial or economic damages you can recover by filing a drunk driving accident claim or lawsuit include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Vehicle damage
- Vehicle destruction
Our law firm will collect evidence supporting the value assigned to financial damages, including receipts, invoices, and bills.
Non-Financial Damages
Your compensation request can also include a range of non-financial damages. These are damages that do not have an absolute or documented monetary value. They can include:
- Physical disability
- Physical disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Mental distress
- Emotional anxiety
Documents we use to assign a value to your non-financial damages can include your prognosis, medical records, and statements that attest to the accident’s impact on your life.
Wrongful Death Damages
If your family experienced the unexpected loss of a loved one in a drunk driving accident, our law firm helps you recover the following damages:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of familial support
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of support
- Loss of guidance
Your family has our condolences and our commitment to helping you fight for the compensation that holds the at-fault driver responsible for their actions.
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(855) 780-9986
You Generally Have Two Years to File Your Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuit
We handle every aspect of your potential lawsuit, including its timely filing. This process involves many tasks, so the sooner you call us, the sooner we can get to work on your case.
Florida law only offers a two-year statute of limitations for both personal injury and wrongful death actions. The statute of limitations begins the day of your accident or the day of your loved one’s death, respectively.
Florida Statutes § 95.051 lists various exceptions that affect the statute of limitations. Leave compliance with the filing deadline to us. Our drunk driving accident lawyer ensures on-time filing for injured clients in Ocala.
Put Bogin, Munns & Munns to Work on Your Case Right Away
If a drunk driver injured you, our law firm will not add to your current financial strain by charging exorbitant fees and retainers. Instead, we receive a percentage of your settlement or verdict as compensation. If you do not receive compensation, you owe us no legal fees at all.
Financial hardship should not prevent you from getting legal help and support when needed most. Our fee structure means you can build your case with our client-focused team immediately.
Our Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Fights Hard for Injured Clients
If a drunk driver causes a car accident that injures you or a loved one or causes a loved one’s demise, you do not have to pursue them on your own. While you focus on getting better, our law firm will do all of the following on your behalf:
- Obtain police, medical, and financial records
- Assess the monetary value of your case
- Gather evidence that proves negligence
- Speak with all interested parties for you
- Complete and submit insurance and legal paperwork
- Address any questions and concerns you have
- Provide ongoing updates on your case
We will negotiate on your behalf and fight for a fair financial settlement. We will not hesitate to take your case to court for an appropriate resolution if necessary.
How Florida Defines Negligence
When our law firm handles your case, we thoroughly investigate your accident and collect the evidence necessary to prove the at-fault driver’s negligence. In Florida, the legally required components of negligence include the following:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
You should not bear the financial burden of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. However, when our legal team documents the at-fault driver’s negligence, you can hold them financially liable for your post-accident expenses and losses.
Evidence that Supports Your Right to Financial Compensation
Part of our drunk driving accident lawyer’s handling of your case includes collecting evidence that proves your right to recover damages. We typically start by obtaining a copy of your police report.
Additional evidence we collect for you includes:
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Employment records
- Car accident report
- Injury photos
- Accident scene photos
- Witness statements
We also collect evidence you might have difficulty obtaining, like proof of any field sobriety and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results. Finally, we compile all evidence into a case file that helps us steer your case toward a favorable financial settlement.
Ocala Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Near Me
(855) 780-9986
Discuss Your Case with an Ocala Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Today
If a drunk driver hit you or someone you love, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Our drunk driving accident lawyer serving Ocala will help you pursue the driver or their insurance company. We will collect evidence to build your case and negotiate with the insurance company to achieve a favorable settlement.
Contact Bogin, Munns & Munns to get your case started today.
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