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Kevin M. Murphy

I Respond Quickly And Give You A Clear Plan

Car Accident Attorney Serving Sarasota And Throughout Florida

A car accident can change your life in seconds. You are in pain, the bills are piling up and the insurance company may already be working against you. As a Sarasota car accident lawyer, I understand exactly what you are facing. At The Law Offices of Kevin M. Murphy - Murphy Law Group LLC, I bring 20 years of experience as a former Sarasota County prosecutor and insurance defense attorney. That background lets me anticipate the insurance company’s strategy and fight for the outcome you deserve.

Common Car Accident Claims In Southwest Florida

A car accident is any collision involving motor vehicles that results in injury, property damage or both, often caused by negligence, recklessness or hazardous conditions. Southwest Florida roads see many types of auto accident claims, and the following are among the cases I handle most often:

  • Rear-end collisions: Distracted or tailgating drivers causing whiplash and neck injuries
  • T-bone and intersection crashes: Side-impact crashes producing serious injuries to drivers and passengers
  • Multivehicle highway accidents: Complex pileups on roads like I-75 with multiple liable parties
  • Hit-and-run and uninsured motorist claims: Cases requiring fast action to preserve your right to recover

Every crash type deserves focused legal attention.

Florida’s 14-Day Rule And Your PIP Benefits After A Car Accident

Florida law requires you to see a doctor within 14 days of your accident, and missing this window limits your PIP benefits to $2,500 instead of the full $10,000 available for emergency medical conditions, which can cover your medical bills and lost income.

Sarasota, Bradenton and Port Charlotte all have urgent care centers ready to treat and document your injuries. Seeing a doctor quickly protects your PIP benefits and creates a medical record that ties your injuries directly to the crash.

How Florida’s Fault Rules Affect Your Car Accident Claim

Florida uses a modified comparative fault system, where the court bars you from recovering anything if it finds you more than 50% at fault. That makes on-scene evidence collection critical to your case.

I-75, Tamiami Trail and state Route 70 see high accident volumes, so photographing the scene, gathering witness information and calling law enforcement right away give your attorney the tools to challenge unfair fault determinations.

Fight Back With An Attorney Who Knows The Other Side

The insurance company began building its case against you the moment that crash happened, and 20 years of working their side of the table is exactly what I bring to yours. My direct familiarity with local courts and judges can also give your case an edge that out-of-town firms cannot match. Call my office at 941-924 6407 or contact me online today.