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Personal
Injury
Lawyer
Longwood

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 – Longwood

 

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

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Car Accident Statistics - Longwood

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 Longwood, FL

The earliest settlers to the Longwood area arrived in the early 1870s. John Neill Searcy came from Tennessee in March of 1873, and Edward Warren Henck arrived from Boston in November of the same year. Both came by steamboat up the St. Johns River to Sanford and were soon granted Longwood homesteads. Henck began making horseback trips to search for a route for a railroad linking Sanford and Orlando, then a mere trading post. Henry Sanford provided some of the lands. Henck led a group of local businessmen in getting the first post-Civil War railroad, the South Florida Railroad, constructed in Florida.

 

The South Florida Railroad began construction in the fall of 1879, and regular rail service between Orlando and Sanford started on November 15, 1880. Eventually, Henck sold controlling interest in his railroad to the Henry Plant rail system. He also initiated the construction of the Longwood Hotel, which was completed in 1886. Henck was elected Longwood's first mayor in 1885.

 

The City's only bank failed in 1932 and Longwood sought, unsuccessfully, to disincorporate. Toward the end of the 1930s, some growth did occur, and by the 1940s the population of the incorporated city was 406. New economic and development opportunities were brought to the area in the 1960s and 1970s, fueled by both the space industry and the development of Walt Disney World and other attractions. With the growth of Central Florida during the 1970s and 1980s, Longwood developed into primarily a residential community.

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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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