Michael C. George, P.A. is a distinguished ride share accident lawyer that has been serving Lakeland and the entirety of Polk County since 2003.
(888) 407-6242Attorney Michael C. George represents ride sharing accident victims in legal actions seeking compensation for their injuries and losses. If a Lakeland-area ride share accident harmed you or a loved one, send Michael an email or call (888) 407-6242 for a free case consultation.
Ride sharing has become a very popular and convenient way to travel in Lakeland. Unfortunately, ride share drivers get into auto accidents just as much, if not more than, regular automobile drivers. What happens if you were involved in a Ride Share accident? Who is liable? What insurance company pays the bills?
With any automobile accident, there can be a few complicated legal matters to work through. If you have been injured in Lakeland, it can be difficult to get the legal help you need while also trying to recover physically. And, if you are out of work because of injuries stemming from the accident, you might also be facing a financial hardship. Fortunately, our team in Lakeland can help you every step of the way.
First off, take care of your health and well-being; that is priority number one. Then, before you get into any insurance or legal discussions, consult with an attorney. While this has hopefully been your first ride share accident, our team has extensive experience and has helped many people just like you. Our law firm will help you navigate insurance claims, file medical paperwork, and secure compensation if you cannot return to work.
While our team will help you, it is a good idea to collect your thoughts in preparation for your free legal consultation with our team. While you can pick up the phone and call us without doing any preparations, you might want to use this page as a guide to prepare for the discussion.
It is not advisable to communicate with insurance companies. They are experts in their field and could trick you into saying things that are not in your best interest. The best way to deal with insurance companies is to let our team of legal experts do it for you.
Take a minute to get to understand the basic laws surrounding ride share accidents in Lakeland. Consider how bad the accident was. If the accident was severe, the most important thing to do is to get yourself and anybody else involved the medical attention that they need. Legal battles and insurance claims come later; take care of everyone's health first.
Florida has something called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance, so every private car in Lakeland needs to carry this insurance. It is designed to cover medical bills, lost wages, and even some death benefits. Our team will make sure you as the injured party get everything you are eligible for from the PIP of the driver.
After any automobile accident in Florida, whether it involves a ride share or not, you usually have up to four years to file a lawsuit. While this gives you some time, we do not recommend waiting that long. Witnesses start forgetting things, and the longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to win a ride share accident lawsuit.
While this is hopefully the only time you will ever deal with something like this, we deal with these types of situations daily. We specialize in helping people who have been hurt in accidents through no fault of their own, and we have the legal expertise to provide you with quality representation.
If you have already been involved in an accident involving a ride share, it is vital that you get legal help as soon as possible. Let our team help you with medical claims while ensuring you get the help you need to get back on your feet. If you are out of work because of the accident, we can also help recover lost wages. Do not fight your legal or medical battles alone.
Call (888) 407-6242 or send us an email and we will provide a free consultation to discuss your case. This means you will incur no fees to talk to us about your accident, and we will help determine the best path forward for you based on your own personal circumstances. We will also outline our fees and give you a realistic idea of what to expect with working with our legal team. We are here to help — let our experience help you through one of the most stressful moments in your life.
Lakeland is a city located in Polk County, Florida that was originally incorporated in 1885. Over the past 140 years the population has grown to include 100,710 residents, making Lakeland the 21st largest city in the state.
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Latitude: 28.0401
Longitude: -81.8947
Population: 33,861
Average Family Size: 3.22 people
Average Household Income: $45,932
Male: 48.5%
Female: 51.5%
Median Age: 33.3 years old
Under 10: 11.8%
10 - 19: 16.9%
20s: 17.8%
30s: 11%
40s: 11%
50s: 11%
60s: 9.7%
70s: 7.8%
Over 80: 3.3%
Latitude: 28.00887
Longitude: -81.93604
Population: 30,230
Average Family Size: 3.01 people
Average Household Income: $62,701
Male: 48.3%
Female: 51.7%
Median Age: 41.8 years old
Under 10: 10.6%
10 - 19: 12.2%
20s: 12.3%
30s: 12.9%
40s: 12.5%
50s: 12.4%
60s: 12%
70s: 9.3%
Over 80: 5.8%
Latitude: 28.09829
Longitude: -81.91279
Population: 26,064
Average Family Size: 3.35 people
Average Household Income: $51,006
Male: 50.8%
Female: 49.2%
Median Age: 38.5 years old
Under 10: 11.8%
10 - 19: 12.6%
20s: 13%
30s: 13.9%
40s: 10.1%
50s: 10.7%
60s: 14%
70s: 8.2%
Over 80: 5.5%
Latitude: 28.20291
Longitude: -81.96597
Population: 30,897
Average Family Size: 3.08 people
Average Household Income: $61,911
Male: 47.6%
Female: 52.4%
Median Age: 42.6 years old
Under 10: 9.5%
10 - 19: 13.2%
20s: 13.1%
30s: 11.6%
40s: 11.3%
50s: 13.3%
60s: 12.8%
70s: 9%
Over 80: 6.4%
Latitude: 28.13027
Longitude: -82.03989
Population: 51,427
Average Family Size: 3.14 people
Average Household Income: $66,045
Male: 50%
Female: 50%
Median Age: 43.8 years old
Under 10: 10.7%
10 - 19: 11.2%
20s: 13.2%
30s: 10.5%
40s: 12.7%
50s: 13.1%
60s: 12%
70s: 10.6%
Over 80: 6.1%
Latitude: 27.97933
Longitude: -82.01866
Population: 25,886
Average Family Size: 3.19 people
Average Household Income: $83,043
Male: 51.5%
Female: 48.5%
Median Age: 37.3 years old
Under 10: 10.5%
10 - 19: 14.7%
20s: 15%
30s: 12.3%
40s: 13.3%
50s: 13.9%
60s: 10.7%
70s: 5.9%
Over 80: 3.5%
Latitude: 27.97262
Longitude: -81.89304
Population: 14,736
Average Family Size: 3.51 people
Average Household Income: $95,031
Male: 50.7%
Female: 49.3%
Median Age: 38 years old
Under 10: 11.7%
10 - 19: 13.8%
20s: 14.4%
30s: 12.1%
40s: 16.4%
50s: 10.8%
60s: 12.2%
70s: 6.5%
Over 80: 2.2%
Latitude: 27.94789
Longitude: -81.92701
Population: 37,582
Average Family Size: 3.16 people
Average Household Income: $93,306
Male: 49.9%
Female: 50.1%
Median Age: 40.3 years old
Under 10: 13.4%
10 - 19: 14.7%
20s: 8.6%
30s: 12.9%
40s: 13.3%
50s: 12.9%
60s: 11.8%
70s: 8.8%
Over 80: 3.5%
Latitude: 28.04067
Longitude: -81.99634
Population: 13,644
Average Family Size: 3.32 people
Average Household Income: $33,540
Male: 51.5%
Female: 48.5%
Median Age: 44.2 years old
Under 10: 11.4%
10 - 19: 13.6%
20s: 11%
30s: 10.9%
40s: 6.9%
50s: 15.7%
60s: 13.6%
70s: 11.2%
Over 80: 5.8%
Latitude: 28.06465
Longitude: -81.94351
Population: 115,283
Average Household Income: $55,551
Male: 47.8%
Female: 52.2%
Median Age: 41.5 years old
Under 10: 10.3%
10 - 19: 12.2%
20s: 13.7%
30s: 11.7%
40s: 11.5%
50s: 11.7%
60s: 12.4%
70s: 9.3%
Over 80: 7.2%
Latitude: 28.0791
Longitude: -81.95451
Latitude: 28.02891
Longitude: -81.95524
Population: 3,456
Average Family Size: 3.2 people
Male: 47.3%
Female: 52.7%
Median Age: 39.5 years old
Under 10: 11.5%
10 - 19: 10.7%
20s: 13.2%
30s: 14.5%
40s: 14.3%
50s: 13.1%
60s: 12.8%
70s: 6.5%
Over 80: 3.4%
Latitude: 27.95314
Longitude: -81.99199
Population: 3,750
Average Family Size: 3.1 people
Average Household Income: $59,864
Male: 48%
Female: 52%
Median Age: 41 years old
Under 10: 12%
10 - 19: 10%
20s: 14%
30s: 16%
40s: 15%
50s: 14%
60s: 12%
70s: 5%
Over 80: 2%
