Ponte Vedra Beach Personal Injury Attorney

Ponte Vedra Beach draws visitors from across the country, so many of the people who are hurt here live elsewhere. If you were injured while visiting, you may not need to keep traveling back to Florida for your claim. Much of the process can be handled by phone, video, and email, and we can explain which steps, if any, may require you to be here in person. Before you head home, try to collect copies of any incident reports, the names of witnesses, and records from any local medical care you received. 

Umbrella, Excess, & Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida

The first insurance policy is not always the only one. Many drivers, property owners, and businesses carry umbrella or excess coverage. These policies add protection on top of a standard policy once the standard policy's limits are reached. For that reason, we look beyond the first policy when we evaluate what may be available. Your own coverage may also play a role. If the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage may help fill the gap.

Insurers also pay attention to how a claim would hold up in court. That is why we prepare each claim with the possibility of trial in mind, even though many claims resolve through negotiation. Our founding attorney, Jason Porter, is board-certified in civil trial law by The Florida Bar and has been recognized by Super Lawyers®. His trial background shapes how our team builds and presents each case.

Types of Compensation in a Florida Personal Injury Case

An injury affects more than your medical bills. Florida law allows injured people to seek compensation for both financial losses and personal ones. 

What you may recover depends on the facts of your case, but damages in a personal injury claim can include:

• Medical expenses. Past and future treatment costs, such as hospital stays, surgery, therapy, and medication.
• Lost income. Wages you missed while recovering, as well as reduced earning ability if the injury limits your future work.
• Pain and suffering. The physical pain and emotional distress the injury has caused.
• Loss of enjoyment of life. The effect of the injury on hobbies, relationships, and everyday activities.
• Punitive damages. In rare cases involving intentional misconduct or gross negligence, a court may award additional damages meant to punish the wrongdoer.

Other factors can also affect what you recover. For example, Florida's comparative fault rules can reduce your compensation if you are found partly responsible for the accident, or bar it entirely if you are found to be over 50% at fault in the accident. We can gather the records that show the full impact of your injury and explain how these rules may apply to your claim.

Whether you live here or were visiting when you were hurt, we are ready to listen to you, learn about your case, and help you chart a course forward. Call (904) 701-0591 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a Ponte Vedra Beach personal injury attorney.