What Types of Personal Injury Cases are There?

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 questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Can My Spouse be a Party to My Personal Injury Lawsuit?

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 get medical treatment. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Can I Recover for Lost Wages?

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 you to lose your job, you can recover those future wages as well. Look for an attorney with experience pursuing lost wages and other economic damages claims. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Where Will My Lawsuit be Filed?

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 important that you meet with an attorney to evaluate your case as soon as possible. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Should I Speak with the Negligent Party’s Insurance Company?

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 they can protect your rights. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Will I be Charged for the Initial Consultation?

A personal injury attorney should not charge for the initial consultation. Experienced attorneys will usually evaluate your case for free. Since they work on a contingency fee basis, they do not charge unless they obtain a settlement or financial recovery on your behalf. If you or a loved one has been injured, get help immediately to preserve evidence and begin medical care. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

What is a Personal Injury?

Personal injury is an area of law which allows an injured person to seek remedies for losses sustained due to someone else’s negligence. Such as when you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence or as the result of a defective product. So if you or a loved one has been injured and it’s someone else’s fault, you deserve fair compensation for your medical bills, rehabilitation and even lost wages. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Will My Case go to Trial?

The vast majority of personal injury cases settle before trial. However, you have to prepare your personal injury case as if you are going to trial. If both parties fail to reach an agreement on the appropriate compensation amount, the case will go to trial. You will want an attorney in your corner who will fight to get you the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.

What is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee is a percentage that is charged from the final settlement. Usually, the contingency fee is 33% or 40%. The Florida Bar governs the contingency fee a personal injury attorney may charge a client. This fee is collected from the defendant NOT our clients. We get paid only if we win a settlement for you. You pay us nothing. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney.