Drivers in the greater Jacksonville area and Duval County are no strangers to auto accidents. Like many Florida cities, Jacksonville streets can be dangerous to navigate. In 2022, there were 24,358 accidents in Duval County, leading to 156 fatalities and just under 16,000 injuries.

Although Jacksonville is far from the biggest metro in Florida, its more than 1.6 million residents are still forced to deal with crowded roads and literally thousands of irresponsible and reckless drivers on a daily basis. If you or a loved one have been involved in an auto accident that led to serious injuries, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Kanner & Pintaluga.

Our car crash lawyers are committed to fighting for Jacksonville residents who have been injured through no fault of their own.

When Should I Call a Lawyer After an Auto Accident in Jacksonville?

In Florida, a no-fault insurance state, your own insurance company covers some of your medical bills and lost wages after a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. A typical personal injury protection (PIP) policy with a $10,000 limit will cover 80 percent of medical expenses and 60 percent of lost wages up to the policy limit.

This means that even in the best-case scenario, only part of your medical bills and lost wages will be paid. If you suffer a serious accident that results in hospital stays, emergency surgeries or weeks of missed work, there’s a high likelihood you’ll hit the cap, leaving you with tens of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket losses. 

Alternatively, you can call a personal injury lawyer in Jacksonville. At Kanner & Pintaluga, we’re in the business of ensuring people injured in car crashes caused by other drivers aren’t forced to pay money for an accident that wasn’t their fault.

Does this mean you should always call a lawyer? It depends on the situation. You may want to consider reaching out to a personal injury lawyer if: