Citrus County Personal Injury Attorneys
Farah & Farah Serves Clients in Citrus County
Citrus County is located in the geographic center of Florida and calls itself the Water Lover’s Florida. With spring-fed rivers, and many lakes, fishing and other water activities attract both tourists and residents to the area. Citrus County had a population of more than 118,000 people in 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The county seat is Inverness and most people in the county live there or in Crystal River. Other towns are Beverly Hills, Floral City, Hernando, and Homosassa Springs. Mound-building Native Americans settled the area 2,500 years ago which provides a rich backdrop for archaeological finds in Citrus County. The county was created in 1887 was named for the citrus trees that populated the area more than 100 years ago. Now citrus is largely grown in one large grove. Phosphate mining also contributed to the revenue of the county until about 50 years ago.
There are a number of roads running through Citrus County including U.S. Route 19, Route 41, Route 98, and State Road 44, which runs east and west from Crystal River into Sumter County. County Road 48 runs through southeastern part of the county and CR 490 runs from the Gulf of Mexico along the Homosassa River. Both County Roads 491 and 581 run north and south in the county.
Citrus County draws tourists wishing to interact with the endangered West Indian Manatee that are attracted to the many warm spring-fed rivers. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park allows visitors to view manatees from an underwater observatory.
Let our Attorneys Help You in Citrus County
1. Social Security Disability
About 3 in 10 workers will become disabled at some time during their employed life. If you have become disabled, you no doubt are facing an overwhelming number of questions, not just about your health but about the type of benefits you may receive so you can continue to contribute to your family income. Farah & Farah’s Citrus County social security disability attorneys can help answer the many questions and provide a helping hand to make sure none of the important tasks fall between the cracks. You may be entitled to receive a disability benefit if you worked long enough to qualify under Social Security law. Upon becoming disabled, it is advised that you apply for benefits to the Social Security federal office. More often than not, applicants are turned down the first time they apply. We can help you determine your eligibility for disability benefits and stand by your side to help you fine an appeal of the initial denial. Call Farah & Farah at 1-800-533-3555 or visit our Web site at Farah & Farah so you don’t have to go it alone.
2. Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a legal term to describe a death that results from the negligence or reckless behavior of another. Wrongful death can result from distracted or aggressive driving, failure to obey traffic signals, poor driving skills, medical malpractice, or a defective product or automobile. Many families are discouraged from pursing a civil action against the at-fault party out of shame. Even though no amount of money can bring back your loved one, an action can put the offender on notice so no one else is harmed. You can also seek compensation for lost wages and pain and suffering, funeral expenses, medical costs, the loss of a pension, and the loss of companionship and care.
Oftentimes, a case is pursued when it is too late. There may be evidence that has gone missing, or witnesses who do not remember the facts of a case. A court deadline may have elapsed, making the pursuit of justice impossible. That is why it is vitally important to contact an experienced Citrus County Florida wrongful death attorney as soon as you think the death of your loved one may have been preventable.
3. Drunk Driving Accidents
If you drink alcohol and get behind the wheel of an automobile, truck or motorcycle, you dramatically increase your chance of being involved in a crash. If you are pulled over and the officer asks you to take a test, whether blood, urine, or breath test to determine if you are driving under the influence (DUI), you must comply. That’s because when you sign your driver’s license you have agreed to take these tests if asked under the “Implied Consent Law”. If you refuse to take a test, you could lose your license up to one year. In Citrus County, there were 130 alcohol-related crashes in 2009. In the state, alcohol-related fatalities decreased from 1,160 in 2008, to 1,104 in 2009. Any driver convicted of a second DUI must have an Ignition Interlock device installed on his vehicle which prevents it from starting if a driver is over the limit for intoxication.
4. Workers’ Compensation
Regardless who is at fault, workers’ compensation insurance is carried by most businesses to compensate injured workers. The policies are supposed to ensure a quick payment for medical costs and lost wages. However, because of decisions by the Florida Legislature in 2003, the threshold was set high making it nearly impossible for an injured employee to file a workers’ compensation lawsuit against a negligent employer who knew he had a dangerous workplace and did nothing to correct the situation. The state lawmakers also decided that accidents resulting in death from an unsafe workplace should be capped at $150,000 with an additional $7,500 to cover funeral expenses and a small amount to go to the retraining of the surviving spouse. This did little to make the workplaces around Florida safer. Changes were also make to Florida’s workers’ compensation law that imposed a strict cap on the fees lawyers can earn in such cases. Farah & Farah’s Citrus County FL workers’ compensation attorneys were not dissuaded and continue to represent workers who are injured in the workplace. Call us for a consultation on your case so we can see how we may be helpful.
Citrus County Accident Statistics
- There were 981 crashes in Citrus County in 2009, according to state statistics.
- Among those, 130 were alcohol-related crashes which resulted in 33 fatalities, up from 23 the year before.
- In Citrus County there were 953 injuries, up from 858 the year before, which included 107 alcohol-related injuries.
- Looking at the five year vehicle and/or property damage only crashes in Citrus County, 362 were recorded by the state.
- There were 2 motorcycle fatalities, and 70 motorcycle injuries in Citrus County in 2009.
- Citrus County had one bicycle fatality, and 9 bicycle-related injuries last year.
- There were 2 pedestrian fatalities, and 33 pedestrian injuries in Citrus County last year.
- In the county there were 52 commercial motor vehicle-related crashes. And while many counties reduced the number of commercial vehicle crashes, Citrus County had a slight increase from 49 the previous year.
- And there were 4 commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities, and 51 commercial motor vehicle-related injuries.
Citrus County Personal Injury Attorneys
Whether you or a loved one have suffered a personal injury, car or motorcycle accident, a disability, or nursing home abuse, let Farah & Farah take a look at your case to provide you with options you may not realize exist. We have been helping injured and disabled workers, accident victims, and those injured by defective products and dangerous workplaces for nearly 30 years.
By calling the experienced Citrus County injury attorneys at Farah & Farah at 1-800-533-3555, you will be able to meet with our staff who belong to the American Association of Justice and the Florida Justice Association, and are accredited with the Better Business Bureau (A+ rating). Visit our Web site at www.farahandfarah.com to see if we can answer your questions. You can always make an appointment for a complimentary consultation on your individual case.
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