In a single instant, a serious car accident can upend your life, causing financial hardship, serious injuries, pain and suffering, lost income, insurance problems and more. On top of all of that, the burden of having to file a claim to try getting fair compensation from your insurance company can be a long and stressful ordeal.
Our law firm is here to help, you do not need to go it alone. We will fight for your interests, beginning with lifting the burden of filing a claim, and dealing with the insurance companies letting you focus on getting better and recovering from your crash.
If you or someone you know has been hurt after being involved in a traffic accident contact the experienced Sarasota crash attorneys Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh today for your 100% attorney case review. Every case is represented by a full partner and our entire team is dedicated to getting you the most money possible for your auto injuries.
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Below are Sarasota County Crash Statistics Courtesy Of Florida Highway Safety And Motorvehicles
While car accidents can happen at any intersection in Sarasota some intersections are more dangerous than others. Sarasota drivers should be extra careful when you need to cross any of Sarasota County’s top 20 most dangerous intersections.
Rank | Signalized Intersection | 2020 Crashes |
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1 | Bee Ridge Rd Beneva Rd | 67 |
2 | Lockwood Ridge Rd 17th St | 33 |
3 | River Rd Winchester Blvd | 15 |
4 | Proctor Rd Cattlemen Rd | 16 |
5 | US 41 McIntosh Rd | 28 |
6 | US 41 McIntosh Rd | 28 |
7 | Bee Ridge Rd Tuttle Ave / Swift Rd | 38 |
8 | Gulf Gate Dr Gateway Ave | 5 |
9 | SR 776 / Indiana Ave Dearborn St | 19 |
10 | Fruitville Rd Cattlemen Rd | 51 |
11 | Jacaranda Blvd I-75 | 19 |
12 | 41 Shamrock Blvd | 32 |
13 | US 41 Bypass Center Ridge | 32 |
14 | Clark Rd/Stickney Pt Swift Rd | 23 |
15 | Bee Ridge Rd Honore Ave | 29 |
16 | US 41 Central Sarasota Pkwy / Livingstone St | 22 |
17 | Bee Ridge Rd Cattlemen Rd | 36 |
18 | Clark Rd Honore Ave | 34 |
19 | Fruitville Rd Honore Ave | 36 |
20 | US 41 University Pkwy | 26 |
Some of the most common for auto accidents our attorneys see in the Sarasota area include:
Never Admit Fault - Never apologize for the accident to anyone at the scene or admit fault to the other driver, the police, your insurance adjuster or anyone connected to the accident.
Never Post Photos On Social Media After A Crash - It may surprise you, members of both insurance companies legal team may keep an eye on your social media accounts after you have been in a crash. They will be attempting to find photos that show you are not really hurt. They will be searching for any way they can dis-prove or challenge your claims.
backStay at the scene - never leave the scene of a car crash even a small crash Make the scene safe - turn on hazard lights, and headlights. The roadside, especially at night is not a safe place. Stay out of, and away from traffic lanes and wait inside your vehicle if it is in a safe location.
call the police - even if there are no injuries, it’s possible you will need a police report to file your claim for insurance reasons - even for a property damage claim. If your vehicle is not in traffic it should stay as it was until the police arrive.
Make an accurate statement - it’s important that your record of what happened is accurate to your best ability. If you cannot recall the exact details be sure to tell them - do not guess or miss-state any facts.
Questions of Injury - Even if you do not feel injured when asked if you are say you are not sure. It’s not uncommon to not feel pain after a crash until many hours or even days after the accident took place.
Take Pictures - if you are not injured badly and have a camera or cell phone, take photos of the vehicles. It can be important to have photos of the damage to vehicles. If you or any passengers have been visibly injured have photos take of that as well. The more you can document the better.
Insurance & Contact Information - Be sure to exchange contact information with the other drivers if you are able. You will want to have the name, address and phone number of the other person, as well as their insurance company. If the police have responded to the crash be sure to get the accident report or case number from the officer if possible.
Contact Your Insurance Company - It’s important to contact your insurance company as soon as possible, but be careful not to apologize or admit fault.
Get Medical Help - As unlikely as it sounds, often clients do not become fully aware of the extent of their injuries until hours or even days. Injuries to the spinal cord, and brain can be hard to detect initially, and result in long-term damage. Symptoms of brain injuries can include mood changes, personality changes and cognitive issues. Even seemingly minor accidents can result in these types of injuries.
Call An Attorney - Possibly the single most important call after being in a serious crash will be to contact a lawyer. Being in a crash can be disorienting and put you off balance. Never forget insurance companies are for-profit corporations who do not have your best interests in mind and will work to reduce the amount of compensation you receive after being injured. Only a lawyer working for your behalf should be trusted. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your crash.
backSome of the most common for auto accidents our attorneys see in the Sarasota area include:
While every case is different, and only an experienced personal injury lawyer can calculate the amount you should get, the total amount of recoverable money damages for your Sarasota car accident injuries under Florida law depends on two factors:
This simply means what percentage the other party was at fault in causing your injuries. The more at-fault they were the more they will be responsible for compensation.
This is the amount of money recoverable in a case which includes compensation for lost income or wages, medical bills, pain, suffering, mental anguish, changes in your life style, effect of your injuries on your spouse, as well as, other losses.
It costs you nothing out of pocket to put our team of experienced local Sarasota accident attorneys and staff to work on your case! You will only pay when we win the case, and our fee is taken from settlement winnings so you will never pay out of pocket.
Some of the most common for auto accidents our attorneys see in the Sarasota area include:
Some of the most common for auto accidents our attorneys see in the Sarasota area include:
Being hurt, staying in a hospital, being confronted with insurance and medical paper work are all unpleasant and stressful. First and foremost our team will lift the burden of making sure the medical bills related to your accident are all being processed correctly and you are able to focus on recovering. Also during this time our team will begin to gather and document all the information we will need to get the maximum benefit for your case. This will include the insurance info from any related service, police reports, witness statements, medical records etc… Our team will make sure we have all the facts needed to build your case.
Once we are sure you are in recovery and we have all the documentation needed to begin, the Sarasota attorney for your case and our team will begin to dig deeper. We will investigate all aspects of your case. Our team will locate camera footage, cell phone gps and accelerometer data, maintenance records, recall notices, and many more data points that can help to get you the best outcome.
After our team has thoroughly investigated every aspect of your crash, a senior partner will prepare a strong argument for your case. We may involve many expert witnesses including medical experts, long-term care experts, mechanical engineers, accident re-constructionists and more.
Our entire team from your attorney to our paralegals and everyone in between will be working to build the strongest possible case for you.
Once we are fully prepared with all the facts, documentation, expert witnesses your attorney will begin to negotiate for your maximum compensation. Many times facing an experienced and well prepared personal injury law firm, the insurance company will agree to a fair settlement that
backA law firm’s reputation with the Florida insurance industry can be just as important as with the clients. Over the years our attorneys have had victory after victory in the courtroom and in mediation. Our Sarasota auto accident law firm has earned a reputation as being tough, well-prepared, and professional. Sometimes our reputation alone can be enough to drive the insurance company to the negotiating table.
Not every case will need to go to trial, however our attorneys have a proven record of winning cases in the courtroom time and time again - and the insurance industry knows it.
Unlike larger firms in Sarasota Florida, every auto accident injury case is represented by a full partner with decades of experience in car crash law. Our entire team will work to get you the best possible results for your traffic accident case. Everyone from the managing partners, to the office staff is fully committed to helping you recover after your accident. This commitment from our team has earned our law firm positive reviews from past clients. Read Sarasota Auto Accident Lawyer Reviews.
In addition to great reviews on Google and other review platforms, our attorneys have top ratings on major law sites like AVVO.com, Lawyers.com and Martindale-Hubble
Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicles. (2021, December 10). Https://Www.Flhsmv.Gov. https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/crashreports/crash_facts_2020_ada.pdf FLHSM.com 2020 Crash Facts.
Sarasota County Sherrif’s Office. (2021, September 30). Sarasotasheriff.Org. Sarasota County 2021 Crash Statistics..