A consortium claim is a claim that gives your spouse the ability to recover damages “for any loss by reason of [his wife’s] [her husband’s] injury, of [his] [her] services, comfort, society and attentions in the past [and in the future] caused by the incident in question.” If you have more questions, I suggest consulting Learn More “What is a Consortium Claim?”
If the liable party does not have insurance, you still have options. An experience personal injury attorney will file an uninsured motorist claim with your insurance company or file a lawsuit against the at-fault party for the damages caused by their negligence. They may have assets your attorney can pursue to get you the compensation Learn More “What if the Negligent Party Does Not Have Insurance?”
Once you settle your personal injury case, your personal injury attorney must provide you with a closing statement. The closing statement breaks down your settlement, including the total settlement amount, the attorney’s contingency fee, the costs, and the reimbursement of any medical bills or health liens. If you have any questions about your closing statement, Learn More “What is a Closing Statement?”
When you are injured, money is not your first thought but there are many different types of damages you may be eligible to receive compensation for. For example, past and future medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, pain and suffering, lost wages, including loss of the ability to earn wages in the future, disability, physical impairment, Learn More “What Damages can I Recover?”
Yes, your meetings and conversations with your personal injury attorney will be confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege. This is a basic concept that binds all attorneys, and will make sure that whatever you tell your attorney is kept confidential. You will need to have an open honest relationship with your attorney who will Learn More “Will Conversations with My Attorney be Confidential?”
The most common types of personal injury cases are car accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective products, trucking accidents, and premises liability. If you’ve been injured through someone else’s negligence, your case probably falls into one of these categories. You deserve compensation and need quality representation. If you have more Learn More “What Types of Personal Injury Cases are There?”
Yes, your wife or husband may be a party to your personal injury lawsuit even if she or he was not involved in the accident nor injured. Your husband or wife will have a “consortium” claim. The two of you should a case evaluation as soon as possible after an injury to preserve evidence and Learn More “Can My Spouse be a Party to My Personal Injury Lawsuit?”
If you’ve suffered an injury, you will likely miss work. For some, it’s just a day here or there to visit a doctor. However, some people will never be able to work again at the job they had. You can recover your lost wages as a result of your accident. Additionally, if the accident caused Learn More “Can I Recover for Lost Wages?”
Generally, the lawsuit will be filed where the accident happened or where the defendant resides. If your injury claim happened in another city in the state of Florida or outside of the state of Florida, the general rule of thumb is that your personal injury case will be filed where the accident happened. It is Learn More “Where Will My Lawsuit be Filed?”
No, you should not speak with the negligent party’s insurance company. Whatever you say can be used against you in pre-suit settlement negotiations. You do not want this to happen. Always have your attorney speak on your behalf. This is why it is critical that you meet with an attorney immediately after an accident so Learn More “Should I Speak with the Negligent Party’s Insurance Company?”