Speeding Accidents in St. Petersburg
Speeding is one of the most common causes of serious accidents. If you were hurt by a speeding driver in St. Petersburg, FL, Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers can help. You could have a right to payment for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional suffering.
Our team has over 50 years of combined experience. Our St. Petersburg car accident lawyers have won more than $120 million for our clients for almost four decades. Call us to schedule a free consultation with a St. Petersburg speeding accident lawyer today at (727) 787-2500.
How Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Speeding Accident In St. Petersburg
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers can help you vigorously pursue damages after a speeding accident in St. Petersburg. You could be entitled to recover through an insurance claim or the court.
Our law firm is locally and nationally recognized. We have a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating and membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We work hard for our clients and handle their cases from beginning to end. This includes:
- Explaining the law
- Calculating damages
- Filing insurance claims
- Conducting an investigation
- Reviewing evidence
- Consulting with experts
- Negotiating for a settlement
If we can’t get a settlement outside of court, we will file a lawsuit and fight for it in the courtroom. Call our office today to learn more about your options during a free consultation with a St. Petersburg personal injury attorney.
What Kind of Damages Are Available To Speeding Accident Victims?
Speeding accident victims in St. Petersburg can recover economic damages and non-economic damages. These are called compensatory damages because they compensate a plaintiff for their actual or future losses.
Economic damages are tangible financial losses that happen because of an accident. They are easy to calculate by looking at bills, pay stubs, and credit card statements. Economic damages often include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost employment benefits
- Medical devices
- Pharmaceuticals
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Damage to your car or other property
- Increased transportation costs
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-economic damages are intangible losses. These are usually invisible and emotional. Non-economic damages may include:
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional anguish
- Physical pain and suffering
- Permanent disfigurement or scarring
- Mental illness
Many people are entitled to more money than they expect. We can help you calculate your damages accurately.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Speeding Accident Lawyer?
Most people assume that hiring a speeding accident lawyer is expensive. The opposite is true. Lawyers who handle speeding accidents are personal injury attorneys. Personal injury attorneys in St. Petersburg charge a contingency fee. That means payment is contingent upon the outcome of the case.
In a contingency fee arrangement, the lawyer only gets paid if they win the case. The client pays a percentage of the compensation awarded, typically between 33% and 40%, depending on the work involved. If the lawyer doesn’t win, the client owes nothing. This structure ensures that you’ll always have the funds to pay your lawyer since their fee is a portion of the money you recover from the case.
Can I Recover Compensation if I’m Being Blamed for a Speeding Accident In Florida?
You can still recover compensation if you are blamed for a speeding accident in Florida, with an important caveat. You cannot recover damages if you are 51% or more responsible. This rule is called modified comparative fault.
If you are less than 51% at fault, then you recover proportionate damages. That means your damages are proportionate to the defendant’s share of responsibility. For example, if you are 30% responsible, you recover 70% of your damages. You are responsible for the remaining 30%.
This rule is helpful to clients who have a small amount of responsibility after a crash. However, it is best to avoid getting blamed, thereby reducing your share of damages. A lawyer can protect you from unfair blame immediately after a crash.
We’ll Fight To Recover Compensation for All of Your Speeding Accident Injuries
Speeding can greatly increase the severity of an accident. We will fight to make sure you get compensation for every injury that you suffer in a speeding accident. In our experience, many people face:
- Brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Severe burns
- Lacerations
- Whiplash
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Facial injuries
- Seat belt injuries
- Crush injuries
- Organ damage
- Loss of hearing or eyesight
We can help even if you have a complex medical diagnosis. In fact, we will consult with your doctors and medical experts to make sure we understand the extent of your injuries. This is the only way that we can truly fight for fair compensation.
Contact Our St. Petersburg Speeding Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers offers a 100% free consultation for new clients. We do this because we want everyone to understand their rights and feel comfortable with their lawyer before deciding who to hire. Our St. Petersburg speeding accident lawyers are confident that we will maximize your financial recovery after an accident. Call us to get started today.