Ocala, FL (November 15, 2024) – a man lost his life and three others were hurt in a crash along Interstate 75 in Ocala. Emergency crews were sent to the scene at around 3:30 p.m. near the State Road 326 Exit on Interstate 75. A semi-truck and a van reportedly crashed under circumstances still being investigated. One of the three passengers inside the van lost their life. Two other passengers and the driver were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. None of the victims have currently been identified. Police in Ocala continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Florida Car Crashes
Anytime a pedestrian is killed in a car accident, several things have to be done right and be done quickly if the family is going to solicit financial compensation for their wrongful death. Due to Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws, a claim cannot be immediately brought against the person responsible for the accident.
Before the claim can be filed, evidence that proves the driver’s liability needs to be gathered. This is usually done by re-creating the accident scene, securing statements from eyewitnesses, reviewing the driving record of the at-fault driver, and analyzing footage from traffic cameras if there are any.
Florida allows its residents a very brief statute of limitations. Once that has passed, you will no longer be able to submit a wrongful death claim. This means that you must get in touch with a Florida wrongful death attorney as soon as you can do so.
If you recently lost a loved one to wrongful death in Florida, the law entitles the personal representative of their estate, typically a surviving parent, child, or spouse, to file a wrongful death suit in state court for financial compensation for monetary damages.
Our wrongful death attorneys in Ocala at Neufeld and Kleinberg, PA, have nearly four decades of legal and courtroom experience and are well-versed in the nuances of Florida personal injury law. We know the most efficient way through the legal process and will ensure that any settlement you are offered reflects the true value of your claim. Moreover, we will thoroughly review your case to help you make the most of it so that you can solely focus on your emotional recovery after your devastating loss.
We take the protection of your rights very seriously. If you and your family feel that someone’s misconduct, irresponsible behavior, malfeasance, maliciousness, or even basic negligence was responsible for the untimely death of a loved one, then we strongly urge you to meet with our dedicated wrongful death attorneys by calling (305) 931-6666 and schedule an appointment for a free evaluation of your Florida wrongful death claim and advice about the next legal action you should take about your circumstances.
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