Fort Myers, FL
Car Accident Lawyers
Being injured in a car accident in Fort Myers can lead to lifelong injuries, lost wages, and significant losses to your quality of life. Insurance companies are quick to point fingers, minimize your injuries, or resort to any tactic they can to avoid paying fair compensation. Our hard-working car accident lawyers in Fort Myers have the experience and resources to fight insurance companies and win substantial compensation. Call us today at (239) 558-0750 for a free consultation.Â
The traffic congestion in Fort Myers can rival that of big cities, and the added volume of tourists unfamiliar with our area further complicates the problem. Traffic congestion is hazardous because drivers can’t be counted on to consistently avoid distractions, follow traffic laws, and pay attention.Â
Every driver has a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid jeopardizing the safety of other roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other drivers. The high number of accidents in Lee County indicates that careless driving is a big problem in Lee County. If a careless driver has injured you, contact us immediately for a free case review.
Why Choose Farah & Farah to Help You After a Car Accident in Fort Myers, FL
We are a family-centered personal injury law firm in Fort Myers that puts clients first. There’s no such thing as hiring one attorney at Farah & Farah. When you choose one of our talented Fort Myers car accident lawyers, you get a whole team of devoted attorneys who will combine their skills, experience, and resources to fight for you to recover the highest compensation available for your claim.Â
Putting clients first means prioritizing your needs. We know that our clients don’t only need assistance between nine and five, and we are committed to being there for you when you need us most. Our open-door policy means you can call our team 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we’ll be there for you.Â
We have protected injured Floridians since 1979 and have an outstanding record of successful case results for our clients. Our results are no accident. We win through caring, understanding, and hard work. Â
Our Fort Myers law office may be a small, local law firm where clients feel like family, but our Fort Myers car accident lawyers have the full resources of our large Florida personal injury law firm, enabling you to get big results. Â
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We Have Won More Than $2 Billion in Compensation for Our ClientsÂ
We refuse to settle for less than the full amount you deserve. Below are a few examples of the outstanding case results our Florida car accident lawyers have achieved:Â
- $2.5 million verdict for a young car accident victim who suffered severe neck injuries and required pain management.Â
- $1.4 million for a U.S. Army veteran from an insurance company that initially only offered $60,000.Â
- $1.2 million for the family of a pickup truck passenger who died after being ejected from the vehicle during a rollover accident. Â
- $1.1 million for a client who sustained serious back and neck injuries after being hit by a careless driver who failed to yield at an intersection.Â
- $850,000 for an elderly client who required neck surgery after being t-boned by a careless driver who pulled out of a parking lot without looking.Â
- $496,000 for a client who suffered severe bruising and multiple leg fractures that required surgery after being hit by a negligent driver.Â
- $250,000 for the family of a dementia patient hit by a careless driver after wandering into traffic.Â
The expert car accident attorneys at Farah & Farah are intimately familiar with the processes and best practices necessary to produce positive results for your car accident case. Our experience makes all the difference. Put ours to work for you. Call us today at (239) 558-0750 for a free case evaluation.Â
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What Our Clients Say About Our Fort Myers Car Accident LawyersÂ
The client feedback we receive shows that our clients know how much we care about each of them. Below are a few examples of the client testimonials we have received from our Fort Myers car accident clients:Â Â
I had the privilege of working with Lori Wegner and Christian at Farah & Farah… Lori is highly professional in a very compassionate way. She helped me to realize that I was not at fault and she would do everything she could to help me in the situation…Lori was determined to fight for me. Lori’s resolve far exceeded my expectations. Christian would return my calls or emails almost immediately. He was always willing to help me. I have already referred her and Christian to my colleagues, friends and family. –KariÂ
Farah & Farah did a superior job on my personal injury case after my car accident. Attorney Amanda Olivert provided me with a wonderful experience with her attention to detail and continuous updates. She was extremely professional and caring and made me feel heard and cared for throughout the entire process. She was diligent in ensuring I received the care needed and adequate compensation. The entire process made me feel like a respected client and had my voice heard. I will recommend Amanda and the firm to anyone I know who needs a personal injury lawyer. Thank you team! –Katherine P.Â
Farah & Farah did an excellent job with my car accident case. Tyler Dupuy and his team, Hailey and Dinora, were great. They kept me in the loop the entire time and answered any questions I had promptly. I would highly recommend Farah & Farah. –Jennifer H.Â
We Feel a Moral Obligation to Give Back to Our CommunityÂ
Our care and concern for our clients extends to the communities where we live and work. We give to worthy causes throughout Florida through financial giving and volunteer hours. Programs we support throughout the state include the following:Â
- FIVE Star Veterans – A nonprofit organization that provides safe housing and support to homeless veterans.Â
- Center for Independent Living – A statewide program that provides education and assistance to individuals with disabilities, including the Gulf Coast branch located in Fort Myers. This program benefits many of our courageous car accident clients left with long-term disabilities.Â
- Empowering Greatness Scholarships – Our college scholarship program for promising high school students in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.Â
Our Fort Myers personal injury attorneys have taken it upon themselves to individually support local causes as well. For example, attorney Brian Morrison supports Relay for Life and Meals on Wheels. Â
Attorney Gregory Ream has donated hundreds of hours providing free legal services to disadvantaged people in our community through Legal Aid. Attorney Travis Russell has been recognized locally for his volunteer hours representing those in need through Lee County Legal Aid and the Lee County Bar Association.Â
Fort Myers Car Accident Statistics
In 2022, Lee County drivers experienced 15,282 crashes, which injured 8,844 people and caused 136 deaths. Â
The number of hit-and-run accidents in Lee County is alarming. In 2022 alone, 4,191 hit-and-run crashes occurred, injuring 796 people and killing 12. Â
Fort Myers and Cape Coral are ranked 23rd for the most dangerous cities for pedestrians. The President of Transportation and Thriving Communities told Fox 4 News that New York ranks above our area for pedestrian safety. Florida is the second most dangerous state for pedestrians. Â
Pedestrian accidents are more common in low-income neighborhoods. In addition, Black Americans and Indigenous Americans are significantly more likely to be fatally struck by a car than other ethnic groups.  Â
In Fort Myers, 32 pedestrians and nine bicyclists died from being struck by cars in 2022.Â
A Fox 4 investigation found that Lee County is home to the deadliest corridor for traffic deaths in the 12-county Southwest Florida region, and this has caught the attention of the Florida Department of Transportation. Â
This dangerous roadway is the stretch of the Tamiami Trail between the Edison Bridge and Pine Island Road/State Road 78 in North Fort Myers. FDOT has cited the following factors as the major contributors to the high number of accidents on this busy roadway, which sees an average of 43,000 drivers daily:Â
- SpeedingÂ
- Aggressive drivingÂ
- Distracted drivingÂ
- Lane departuresÂ
These driving errors are always dangerous, but in areas of high-volume traffic, these behaviors put even the most cautious drivers at risk of serious harm.Â
Drunk driving is also a persistent problem in Fort Myers. In 2022, 160 people were injured in drunk driving accidents, and 20 were killed. Â
If a careless driver has injured you in Fort Myers, you shouldn’t have to bear the cost alone. Contact us today for a free consultation.Â
What to Expect When You Turn to Our Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyers for Help
Insurance companies have tons of experience handling claims like yours. They’ve developed strategies to protect their profits and limit payouts to deserving crash victims like you. They might make the claims process more complicated and stressful than it needs to be. Â
Put your case in experienced hands and level the playing field by trusting our experienced team of Florida car accident lawyers in Fort Myers. We’ll implement tried-and-true strategies to obtain the best possible results in your car accident injury case. Â
Count on us to do the following, among other things:Â Â
- Counsel you on your legal rights and options throughout the claims process. Â
- Help you secure necessary medical treatment.  Â
- Independently investigate your Fort Myers car crash to establish the cause and pinpoint liability. Â
- Carefully analyze medical records, accident reports, toxicology reports, forensic reports, property damage, driver records, video footage, black box data from accidents involving commercial vehicles, and other evidence related to your case.Â
- Locate and thoroughly interview witnesses to your traffic accident. Â
- Collaborate with trusted accident experts and specialists to craft a more complete and comprehensive legal claim. Â
- Advocate for your best interests during settlement negotiations with the insurance company. Â
When you receive a settlement offer, our attorneys will help you understand the benefits and disadvantages. If you’re getting lowballed or if the at-fault party refuses to take responsibility, we will be ready to bring your case to a Lee County jury. As accomplished trial lawyers, we thrive in the courtroom and will fight tirelessly to get a jury to award you the compensation you deserve.
What Damages Can I Claim After a Car Accident in Fort Myers?
Compensation following a car accident may include damages to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and losses to your quality of life. When calculating your damages, our meticulous and resourceful car accident lawyers in Fort Myers will consider your future losses as well as what you have already lost.Â
This includes the cost of lifetime medical care brought on by the accident and the income you likely would have earned throughout your lifetime were it not for your injuries. We work with some of the leading financial experts in the state to help us project your future losses without missing a penny.Â
We will also help you pursue compensation for your physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of bodily functions, disfigurement, and more. These are known as non-economic damages because such losses are not easily measured in dollars and cents.Â
You May Be Eligible for Punitive DamagesÂ
If a drunk or aggressive driver hits you, you may qualify for punitive damages. These damages are only available when you have clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence. Florida law allows you to receive punitive damages up to $500,000 or three times the total of your other damages, whichever is greater.Â
What if My Family Member Died in a Car Accident in Fort Myers?Â
In the tragic death of an immediate family member, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys in Fort Myers can help your family pursue the following economic and non-economic damages:Â
- Your loved one’s medical expenses.Â
- Your loved one’s funeral and burial costs.Â
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering after the accident until death.Â
- The estimated lifetime earnings of your family member had they lived.Â
- Your family’s emotional losses, such as loss of companionship, advice, and guidance.Â
- Punitive damages when applicable.Â
Wrongful death damages in Florida can be awarded to a spouse, parents, children, and family members who are dependents.
Can I Sue After I Get Into a Car Accident in Fort Myers?
You may be able to file a lawsuit after a Fort Myers car accident, but you must follow the proper procedure for filing a Florida car insurance claim.Â
It starts with filing a claim under your own personal injury protection coverage, or PIP, regardless of who is at fault. You can file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance if your injuries are severe and your no-fault insurance falls short of covering all your damages. Florida law defines severe injuries as the following:Â
- Permanent scarringÂ
- DisfigurementÂ
- Permanent and significant loss of bodily functionsÂ
- DeathÂ
- Other permanent injuriesÂ
It is common for an insurance company to quickly offer a settlement after an accident. The insurance company typically hopes you will accept this early offer because it is probably lower than your true case value, and if you accept it, you can’t come back for more compensation later if you need it. Â
It is impossible to know the true cost of your injuries without a proper investigation, and your insurance company may make this offer before such an investigation is complete. Â
One of the most important functions of a reputable Fort Myers car accident lawyer is to calculate your case value. This requires consultations with financial, medical, and vocational experts who can project your maximum recovery level and the lifetime cost of your medical care.Â
What Should I Do if the Insurance Company Contacts Me?Â
Insurance companies typically hire adjusters to investigate accident claims and calculate how much the insurance should pay. Adjusters often seem friendly and non-threatening. No matter what they tell you, they are not on your side. Adjusters work for the insurance company, and their job is to minimize compensation.Â
Adjusters can use your words against you to pay less on your claim:Â Â
- They may try to get you to admit fault so they can minimize or eliminate your compensation. Â
- They may persuade you to reassure them by saying you’ll be okay, then use this against you to minimize how serious your injuries are. Â
- They may pressure you to make a recorded statement, saying it will help you with your claim. Instead, the insurance company’s lawyers will attempt to twist your words into something you didn’t mean to discredit your claim.Â
Insurance companies hire lawyers, and you should, too. Our experienced Fort Myers car accident lawyers are familiar with the strategies insurance companies use to fight accident victims. In fact, Fort Myers car accident attorney Gregory Ream was once a senior lawyer for Allstate, one of the nation’s largest car insurance companies, and he knows their playbook like the back of his hand. Â
Don’t let the insurance company get the upper hand. Call our talented team of Florida car accident lawyers today at (239) 558-0750 for a free consultation.Â
Shared Fault Can Limit Your Financial RecoveryÂ
Under Florida law, anyone who plays a role in a Fort Myers auto accident can be liable for the resulting damages. This includes crash victims, too. Â
Florida has a modified comparative negligence system. You can’t recover compensation from a third party if you’re mostly to blame for your car accident. Â
If you’re 51 percent or more at fault, you are prohibited from pursuing compensation for your injuries.  Â
However, you can recover some compensation if you’re 50 percent or less at fault. Damages are reduced proportionately. So, sharing 10 percent of the blame for a rear-end collision at an intersection in Fort Myers will cause a 10 percent reduction in damages. Â
You’ll want to enlist the help of an experienced car crash lawyer if you’re getting blamed for your crash. Our thorough car accident attorneys in Fort Myers can help you fight back against victim-blaming tactics and fight to protect your ability to recover much-needed compensation.
Who’s Liable for My Fort Myers Car Crash?
When you get into a car accident in Fort Myers, you may have the ability to pursue compensation from one or more of the following parties:Â Â
- Negligent motorist Â
- Bicyclist Â
- Pedestrian Â
- Truck driver Â
- Transit company Â
- Bus driver Â
- Uber or Lyft rideshare driver Â
- Property owner Â
- Employer Â
- Vehicle manufacturer Â
- Government agency Â
In most car accident cases, liability will attach to anyone whose negligence contributed to the wreck. Negligence refers to a failure to exercise reasonable care, which, in turn, causes an injury or death.Â
How Long Do I Have to Pursue Compensation After a Florida Car Accident?
It’s important to get a jump start on your claim as soon as you can after a car accident in Florida. A two-year statute of limitations applies in most situations. As long as there are no extenuating circumstances, this gives you until the second anniversary of your crash to file a lawsuit for damages. Â
You risk losing out on valuable compensation if you let the deadline expire.
Call Our Experienced Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyers for Help Today
At Farah & Farah, our Fort Myers car accident lawyers will leverage over 40 years of experience to stand up to the insurance companies and fight for your rights. Call us today at (239) 558-0750 for your free no-obligation case review to learn more about how you can get started today for no money upfront. Â
We serve cities throughout Southwest Florida, including Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Naples, and Lehigh Acres.
Why Choose Farah & Farah to Help You After a Car Accident in Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers Car Accident Statistics
What to Expect When You Turn to Our Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyers for Help
What Damages Can I Claim After a Car Accident in Fort Myers?
Can I Sue After I Get Into a Car Accident in Fort Myers?
Who’s Liable for My Fort Myers Car Crash?
How Long Do I Have to Pursue Compensation After a Florida Car Accident?
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