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Personal
Injury
Lawyer
Casselberry

What is a Personal Injury Accident?

Personal Injury involves any bodily or psychological injury inflicted on another by a responsible person or party. Negligence cases determine two things: liability of the at-fault party (aka defendant) and the damages sustained to the injured person or party (aka plaintiff). The most common example of a negligence case is a car accident / crash involving two or more vehicles where one party is considered at fault. Negligence occurs when the liable party has not acted reasonably or performed duties that would ensure the safety of others. John Edward Jones has been practicing law for more than 50 years, an accomplishment that very few attorneys can truthfully state, and has the experience to win your case. He will work with you to determine the damages done in your accident or malpractice case and fight for your due compensation.

 

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

During our free consultation and case signup, we will assesses the strength of your case, collect evidence and necessary documentation. Within 24 hours, we will affectively and professionally communicate with the at-fault party or insurance company and begin our fight for the appropriate amount of compensation. In the early stages of your case, we will also advise you of foreseeable legal risks, including insurance limitations and possible defenses. After extensive communication, our team will submit evidence and legal paperwork as well as work closely with appropriate medical providers to complete your case. Our job is to fight for just compensation due you for injuries caused by the at-fault person or party.

 

Car Accident Lawyer – Casselberry

 

What to do when you are in an accident:

Step 1: Stop Immediately and Turn Vehicle Off, do not block road.

Step 2: Determine Injuries and Call for Police Assistance

Step 3: Get Information for Other Drivers and Take Photos of Damages

Step 4: Call John Edward Jones at 407-834-5700

Car Accident Statistics - Casselberry

According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 401,170 car crashes in 2021. Approximately 40% had injuries with 3,763 resulting in death. Regrettably, Florida ranks as one of the most dangerous states to drive and has far too many drivers not carrying sufficient insurance coverage.

 

Who’s Liable in a Car Accident?

• Other Driver: typically, another driver’s actions are at least partially if not wholly responsible for an auto accident.

 

• Construction Company/DOT: If a construction company fails to comply with code, making roadways unsafe, they could be responsible for your accident.

 

• Vehicle Manufacturer: If a car’s safety mechanisms fail or have a known defect, the manufacturer could be liable.

 

• Rental Car company: If your accident occurred while using a rental car, it is important to make sure the company followed all safety precautions.

 

• Comparative Negligence: Even if you are partly at fault for the accident, you can still recover part of the damages.

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About Casselberry, FL

Casselberry traces its roots to the historic Concord Settlement of the Third Seminole War period of the 1850s. It was the oldest settlement in the southwestern portion of Seminole County. Concord Cemetery is all that remains of the settlement today. By the 1870s, the homesteading of early Seminole County pioneers, like Stephen J.L. Hooker and his family, helped to settle the area as farmers. In fact, the oldest building in Casselberry is the former Hooker Homestead on the shores of Lake Griffin. It dates to 1887. In 1889, Annie E. Griffin platted the first subdivision in the area -- Fern Park Estates. Growth continued in the area as the twentieth century dawned. Evergreen Cemetery was founded in 1903. Casselberry's agricultural roots blossomed in the 1920s when Gordon Barnett opened his fernery and hired an Illinois native named Hibbard Casselberry as his sales agent. Hibbard Casselberry bought up large swathes of land in the late 1920s and 1930s and established his own fernery. After the city incorporated in 1940, it played a large effort in supporting the US as it fought during World War II. Sewing factories supplied the US military with silk parachutes, bandoliers, and tent liners for Allied soldiers. Although the City was incorporated as a tax-free town in the 1940s, the town was reincorporated as a city in 1965, and property taxes were reinstated in 1976. Casselberry features over 30 lakes and ponds, the largest being Lake Howell, the Triplet Chain of Lakes, Lake Kathryn, and Lake Concord. John Edward Jones is the longest practicing attorney with roots in Casselberry.

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What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death occurs when negligence occurs and someone can be held responsible for the death of an individual. Unlike traditional personal injury cases, a wrongful death accident case must be filed by a family member on behalf of the deceased. Most often spouses or children file the suit, though in certain circumstances others such as grandparents, parents, siblings, or financial dependents can file suit. The statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim in Florida is typically two years from the date of death. However, there are numerous exceptions and limitations. If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, intentional act or recklessness, you may be able to file a wrongful death accident claim.

 

Causes of Wrongful Death

• Car Accidents

• Medical Malpractice

• Defective Products

• Motorcycle Accidents

• Truck Accidents

• Slip and Fall Accidents

• Pedestrian Accidents

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