Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Gainesville?

For many years, Florida has ranked fourth in the United States for the number of automobile accidents that occur annually. If you need a car accident lawyer in Gainesville, we can help. Avera & Smith has been representing the victims of car accidents and their families for over 65 years.

With a reputation for caring client service, our auto injury attorneys in Gainesville, FL fight to ensure that our clients receive full and fair compensation for the injuries they have suffered due to negligent or reckless drivers.

Three Things to Do After a Car Crash

1. Never speak to an insurance adjuster without first consulting your personal injury attorney. Insurance companies are not on your side and may use the information you provide against you.
2. Document everything. This includes photos of the accident scene and your injuries, witness contact information, the other driver’s insurance information and more.
3. Call an Avera & Smith auto injury attorney immediately. We will help you with the difficult accident process by dealing with all parties, from insurance companies to other litigants. Remember that time is of the essence—the sooner you call, the sooner we can begin working on your case and you can get the outcome you deserve.

Florida Is a “No-Fault” State

Many people are unaware that Florida is a no-fault insurance state for automobile drivers. Simply put, under no-fault insurance, each driver is covered by his own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance (up to the specific policy limit), and a driver or injured passenger can seek immediate medical attention without having to prove the fault of another party.

However, if your injuries are serious or will exceed your PIP coverage, you may wish to sue the other driver for their negligence. Contact Avera & Smith to determine if you can sue for future pain and suffering in the case of:

• Loss of major bodily function
• Permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability
• Significant scarring or disfigurement
• Traumatic brain injury
• Wrongful death