I Was Sitting at a Stop Light in Ocala and Was Rear-ended by Another Car. Is the Driver That Hit Me Responsible for My Damages?
Probably yes, because in Florida there is a presumption that a driver who rear-ended another vehicle was the sole cause of the crash.
This means, if it is shown that the accident was due solely to the other driver’s negligence when he rear-ending you (and you were simply waiting at a stop light and did not contribute to the accident in any way), then the other driver is responsible for 100% of your damages.
For more information:
- Rear-end Collisions and Recovery of Damages
- Florida Auto Insurance Coverage Laws, Recommendations, Factors and Tips.
We at Meldon Law strongly believe that public education is the first step in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one.
We are experienced personal injury attorneys, trial attorneys, negotiators, litigators, paralegals, and staff that have been proudly working to get accident victims the justice they deserve for over 40 years in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Inverness, and the rest of North Central Florida and North Florida. Accidents involving a car crash, truck wreck, and motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and criminal defense are all included in our practice.
Based on Jeffrey Meldon’s, founder of Meldon Law, over 40 years of helping accident victims get justice and a fair shake from the insurance companies, he has written the consumer guide book, Seven Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case. You can request your free, no obligation copy right now, or contact our office for your complimentary copy sent to you today.
Contact Meldon Law at 800-373-8000 immediately if you have been involved in a serious auto, truck, or motorcycle accident. We are in your community, have the experience and resources required to work towards obtaining a fair settlement for you – we are here to help you.
