Your Panama City, FL, Auto Accident Attorneys
Floridians in the panhandle rely on their vehicles to get them to their jobs, take their children to school, run errands, etc. Residents of Panama City, FL have seen the area and local population grow over the past few decades and experience the perils of the increased traffic, especially during the summer when people from all over the U.S. visit to experience the beautiful beaches of the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts. With this increased traffic comes, unfortunately, an increased propobility in vehicle collisions that can result in injury or even death. In fact, during the first six months of 2024, there were more than 7,500 car crashes in the Florida Panhandle that resulted in nearly 80 deaths and over 3,000 injuries. More than 1,850 of these collisions happened in Bay County alone. *flhsmv.gov
Experienced Representation for Auto Accident Claims in Panama City, FL
The attorneys at The Cochran Firm – Dothan bring decades of experience to representing clients injured or bereaved by fatal accidents caused by other drivers' negligence. They understand the many challenges that arise from automobile accidents and work tirelessly to address client concerns and steer their claims to successful conclusions. Damages from such accidents can include physical injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages. The Cochran Firm – Dothan frequently represents clients in the wiregrass areas of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia as well as clients across the country.
Contingency Fee Basis
When you choose our firm to handle your automobile accident claim in Panama City, FL, we operate on a contingency basis, meaning you won’t be billed hourly. Instead, we take a percentage of the recovery only when the claim is successfully resolved.
Types of Injuries from Auto and Truck Accidents in Panama City, FL
The nature of injuries that can result from an automobile collision are too numerous to list completely in this setting. But whatever the nature of your injuries, you can rest assured the attorneys at The Cochran Firm – Dothan have the experience and expertise to manage your claim and to direct it to a positive outcome.
Common injuries that can result from auto accidents:
Head and Neck Injuries
These injuries can range from minor scrapes, bruises, and whiplash to more severe conditions like concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Whiplash and similar neck injuries can cause significant damage to the cervical region of the spinal column.
Broken Bones
The immense forces involved in auto or truck accidents often lead to bone fractures and related injuries, which can be both painful and debilitating.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Even if you avoid broken bones or traumatic brain injuries, you might still suffer painful soft tissue injuries. Nerve damage, accompanied by pain and weakness, may require extensive medical treatment and pain management.
Internal Bleeding or Organ Damage
Blunt force trauma from an auto or truck collision can cause severe internal organ damage, potentially resulting in life-threatening injuries.
Loss of Limbs or Life
Tragic auto or truck accidents frequently result in the loss of life, a reality often highlighted in automobile fatality reports from public authorities after extended holiday periods. Additionally, severe accidents can cause injuries so severe that they result in the loss of limbs.
Secure Fair and Just Compensation in Panama City, FL with The Cochran Firm.
The attorneys with The Cochran Firm – Dothan have the knowledge and experience to secure fair and just compensation for you in the event you are injured, or a loved one is injured or killed, in an auto or truck accident. Our attorneys have represented people just like you for over forty years. When you need help following an automobile or truck accident, please feel free to call our office. At The Cochran Firm – Dothan, we are here when you need us.
National Reach with Local Expertise
Remember, the attorneys at The Cochran Firm – Dothan are part of the extensive network of Cochran Firm offices across the United States. This connection provides our clients with access to the collective expertise and knowledge of a wide array of attorneys who have secured over $30 billion in settlements and verdicts. This means access to specialists in a variety of personal injury cases, including commercial vehicle litigation, medical malpractice, defective products, and more. Cochran Firm attorneys frequently speak at continuing legal education seminars, sharing their extensive experience with complex cases to benefit other legal professionals.
Areas We Serve
While the attorneys with The Cochran Firm – Dothan have worked with cases throughout the United States, our primary service area includes Alabama, Northwest Florida, and Southwest Georgia.