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How Florida’s Comparative Negligence Law Affects Your Sarasota Auto Accident Claim. Florida allows people involved in auto accidents to recover compensation if they are deemed partially at fault under its modified comparative negligence system. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, you can receive compensation if you are found 50% or less at fault for an accident. Conversely, you are prohibited from receiving money if you are found more than 50% at fault for the auto crash. For example, if you settle your motorcycle accident for $100,000 but are found to be 25% at fault, your recovery is reduced by $25,000 to......

The process of hiring an injury lawyer after a car accident can seem like a daunting task. To make things less daunting, here’s what you can expect during the hiring process and after you’ve picked the right one. Your attorney will start with a free consultation, where they will get information about your accident, injuries, and insurance coverages. If you and your attorney decide you are a match, you will sign a contingency fee agreement and medical authorization, as well as complete an intake form that contains all relevant information about you and your accident. Your attorney will then investigate......

The value of your Sarasota car accident depends on multiple factors, including the severity of your injuries, the extent of your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and more. While minor injury cases typically settle quickly and for a few thousand dollars, car accidents that result in severe injuries or wrongful death can result in settlements or jury verdicts well into the millions. Like other states, Florida law does not offer a one-size-fits-all formula. Documentation, evidence, available insurance and insurance policy limits, and your attorney significantly affect the outcome. Read on to understand the key elements that......