Thousands of commuters drive to Jacksonville or Duval County every day. Many are going to work, while others are just enjoying the beauty of the city or its fantastic sites and activities, like the Jacksonville Zoo, the Jacksonville “Hands-On” Children’s Museum, or the gorgeous views at Jacksonville Beach.
But many of these people don’t live in Jacksonville, or even in Duval County. They may live in other towns such as Macclenney or Glen St. Mary in Baker County, Fleming Island or Orange Park in Clay County, Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach in Nassau County, or St. Augustine or Ponte Vedra Beach in St. Johns County.
On the busy highways and byways of the historic First Coast and throughout North Florida, accidents happen. Auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and commercial vehicle accidents are far too common.
If you are in an accident, you should contact an accident attorney immediately. But whom should you call–and where should the lawyer be located?
As a general rule, you should contact an attorney in the county in which the accident took place. For example, if you live in Orange Park in Clay County, but are in an accident in downtown Jacksonville in Duval County, it is advisable to contact an experienced accident attorney in Jacksonville or Duval County. If, however, you live in Jacksonville Beach, but are involved in an accident in St. Augustine, it may be best for you to contact an attorney in St. Johns County.
Your instinct may be to contact an attorney “close to home” for your convenience. But it is important to know that attorneys typically specialize in serving clients in the counties in which the attorney’s offices are located.
The Law Offices of Paul J. Healy most often serve clients in the areas of accidents, personal injury and probate in Jacksonville or Duval County, but are happy to be of assistance to residents of Baker, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties as well. Please call us if you need us. Initial consultations are always free.
