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I Called Attorney Dan Newlin after my car accident. Dan and his team provided five star service and five star results. Dan won my case and got me $300,000.00. Thanks Dan!
Calling Attorney Dan Newlin after my car crash was my best decision! In a matter of minutes after my call, Dan’s team started working on my case. Dan won my case and got me 40x more than the insurance company offered me: $500,000.00. Thanks Dan!
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Recent Big Wins
$100 Million Verdict
Largest verdict ever in Orlando, FL.
While riding as a passenger in a van, attorney Dan Newlin’s client sustained a serious brain injury as a result of the careless conduct of another person. Judgement entered. Pending collection.
$24 Million Verdict
Won for Wrongful Death of Police Officer.
An off-duty police officer was gunned down and robbed at a local shopping center where we successfully proved there was inadequate security and lighting contributing to the robbery, shooting, and death. Judgement entered. Pending collection.
$6 Million
Won for Seriously Injured Child.
Senior Trial Attorney Dutch Anderson tried this case and prevailed for our client!
$5 Million
Won for Slip and Fall Victim.
Client of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys fell as a result of a defective walkway, insurance co. denied responsibility, thankfully we won!
$4 Million
Won for Car Accident Victim.
Attorney Dan Newlin’s client was hit head on and sustained serious injuries.
$3.4 Million
Won for Motorcycle Accident Victim.
The insurance company initially offered nothing, saying the accident was our client’s fault, Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys prevailed!
$3.3 Million
Won for Medical Malpractice.
Attorney Dan Newlin’s client was given the inappropriate medication, which caused her to go into cardiac arrest, as a result, my client sustained a severe brain injury.
$2.2 Million
Won for Car Accident Victim.
Client of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys was rear ended and sustained injuries requiring surgery.
$2.2 Million
Won for Family Hit by Semi Truck.
Attorney Dan Newlin’s client and her family were rear-ended by a semi and all sustained injuries, thankfully we won!
$2.2 Million
Won for Wrongful Death.
Wrongful Death of a father of two minor children. Insurance company’s top offer was $50,000.00 and argued our client was responsible for the accident. The jury disagreed.
$1.8 Million
Won for Car Accident Victim.
Client of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys was t-boned and underwent a single level disc replacement surgery.
$1.5 Million
Won for Bicycle Accident.
Attorney Dan Newlin’s client was hit by a pick-up running a stop sign causing serious injuries.
$1.4 Million
Won for Truck Accident.
Client of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys was hit by a speeding tractor trailer and as a result sustained life threatening injuries.
$1.25 Million
Won for Boating Accident Victim.
The insurance company initially offered only $300,000 saying it was client’s fault, we prevailed!
$1.25 Million
Won for Motorcycle Accident.
Attorney Dan Newlin’s client was driving his motorcycle obeying all traffic laws when a careless driver pulled directly into his path, my client sustained traumatic injuries.
$1 Million
Won for T-Bone Collision.
Client of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys sustained a severely fractured hip requiring surgery when a careless driver pulled into the path of his mini-van.
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What is mandatory insurance coverage in the State of Florida?
It may shock you to know that Florida has the fifth highest rate of uninsured drivers in the whole country. Nearly a quarter of Florida drivers do not have auto insurance. This means, that if they cause an accident due to automobile negligence, there is no coverage available for injured parties to pursue. What can you do to protect yourself? This page answers that question; explained by Florida truck accident lawyer, Dan Newlin.
Your first line of defense is to ensure that you have an active auto insurance policy with the state required $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. This coverage will ensure that at 80% of your medical bills will be covered. However, what happens when the person who causes the accident has no insurance or no bodily injury coverage? Is there any way you can recover for the remaining 20% of your bills? How about money for pain and suffering? How about lost wages and future medical expenses?
One of the best ways that you can protect yourself is to elect uninsured motorist coverage or (UM) through your own insurance company. UM is elective coverage that allows the victim of an auto-accident to receive compensation if they are injured by an uninsured vehicle that caused the accident through automobile negligence.
How does UM work? UM is a contractual agreement between an insurance company and their insured. According to most policies, the UM carrier will compensate for injuries, pain, suffering and mental anguish caused by an uninsured driver. However, UM compensation is not automatic! You must still prove that another party caused the accident due to negligence and that you have sustained a permanent injury according to the Florida No-fault Laws. Often, UM carriers fight just as hard, if not harder to minimize the amount of compensation you receive.
How is UM Coverage offered? UM coverage is offered similar to Bodily-Injury Coverage, in a limit per person and per accident. For instance, a $10,000/$20,000 UM policy means that the UM carrier will compensate injured persons up to $10,000 per person or $20,000 per accident for all injured parties involved. UM coverage is normally available as such:
- $10,000/$20,000
- $25,000/$50,000
- $100,000/$300,000
- $300,000/$500,000
If I don’t have UM on my policy, can I qualify for it on someone else’s policy? Even if you don’t have UM on your policy, you may qualify under another policy. If you are a passenger, you may qualify to use the host vehicle or host driver’s UM Policy. You may also qualify under a resident relative. Bottom line is that there are many ways to qualify depending on your independent circumstances and the language of the policy. It is important that you contact an experienced attorney who can review all of your options and explain if you can qualify for UM.
Is UM only available if the at-fault driver is uninsured? NO. Most UM policies also operate as Underinsured Motorist Coverage. If an at-fault driver injures you due to automobile negligence, and that driver’s Bodily Injury Coverage cannot adequately compensate you for your loss, you may be able to recover from a UM policy.
How do I find out if I qualify for a UM Claim? Call Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys at 800-257-1822: Underinsured motorist coverage is one of the more intricate working parts in the auto insurance industry. It is coverage that insurance companies do not regularly advertise to their customers. Most people don’t realize that bringing a UM claim against your insurance company will not affect your rates. It is coverage that you as a customer pay a premium for, and therefore are entitled to. When you contact my office, we will meet with you at no charge, to go through every aspect of your insurance policy. As a courtesy, we offer our clients a comprehensive review of your policy and recommendations on how to better protect yourself. Call today to find out if you qualify for an uninsured motorist claim.
