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What Types of Damages Can I Receive Compensation For?

 In Florida personal injury cases, it is essential to consider both economic and non-economic damages. While economic damages help you recover from your financial losses, non-economic damages compensate you for intangible losses that significantly affect your quality of life. Call or text (800) 529-3030 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Hillsborough County? Estimating Compensation

Compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit in Hillsborough County typically includes economic damages (such as medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost future earnings) and non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and emotional distress). The amount of compensation depends on various factors, including the extent of the loss suffered by surviving family ...

Do Multiple Family Members Get Compensation in a Wrongful Death Claim?

Yes, it is common for multiple family members to receive compensation in a wrongful death claim in the Tampa Bay Area. The distribution of compensation among family members can vary depending on state laws and individual circumstances. A skilled wrongful death lawyer can help ensure that all eligible family members receive their fair share. Call ...

How Can I Afford a Lawyer for My Wrongful Death Claim in Tampa?

At our firm, we understand that financial concerns may arise when seeking legal representation. That’s why we offer free consultations and work on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you don’t have to pay any upfront fees, and we only get paid if we win your case. We are committed to providing accessible legal services ...
Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

A personal injury lawyer can handle the details. Injury attorneys can level the playing field. An experienced lawyer can prevent errors. Personal injury attorneys know what your case is worth. No fee unless you win. Call or text (800) 529-3030 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

If I File a Personal Injury Claim, Will I Have to Go to Court?

An attorney knows all the ins and outs of insurance and appropriate negotiation for an acceptable settlement amount for your case. If another driver’s insurance company agrees to pay what your attorney believes your case is worth, and you agree, then your case will not go to court. This is what happens in most situations. ...

What If I Believe the Accident I Was in Was at Least Partly My Fault?

Don’t assume fault or partial fault when you have been in an accident. It is difficult to be objective immediately after a crash when you don’t have all of the information. There are many possible causes such as faulty brake lights or directional, possible intoxication of the other driver, road issues, all which your attorney ...

How Are Insurance Disputes Handled?

The carrier you work with will influence how your vehicle accident dispute is handled. Disputes with your own insurance carrier – it depends on your insurance contract. Usually, they’re handled through an arbitration procedure. Disputes with the other party’s insurance carrier – if you or your lawyer can’t settle the case, then you or your ...

What Damages Should I Ask For?

Minimum Damage. Small scrapes and dents. You’re still entitled to get the cost to repair the car so the scrapes and dents aren’t there. Costs to repair. These are the costs to make your car look and operate the way it did before the accident Your car is a total loss. A total loss means ...

Can I Get My Deductible Back?

If you’re at fault. No. If the other party is at fault. You can get a judgment in the amount of the deductible. Collecting the judgment may be difficult because the other side may not have any assets. Call or text (800) 529-3030 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
How Do I File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

How Do I File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

When a loved one dies due to the negligence, carelessness, or incompetence of another individual, their surviving family members are able to file a wrongful death suit against the person responsible. Wrongful death lawsuits are civil court actions that allow the family to collect monetary damages to assist loved ones in recovering losses for medical ...

Is There a Charge for an Initial Consultation With a Lawyer?

No. We work under a contingency fee. We only get paid if we are able to get you a recovery. So, you are always more than welcome to come into the office or call our office, talk to an attorney, get a free consultation, and there’s no charge for that. Call or text (800) 529-3030 ...

Will I Meet With a Lawyer?

 Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030At our office, you will meet a lawyer. It is our job to represent you and advocate you in a courtroom and against the insurance company. If I don’t know the person that I am representing on a personal level, how am I going to be able to ...

Should I Give a Recorded Statement to Insurance After an Accident?

 Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030The answer typically is no. Sometimes you may have to give a recorded statement to your own insurance company. However, we want to be a part of that conversation. So, never give a statement or a recorded statement to an insurance company without first contacting an attorney and ...

Should I Sign a Medical Authorization After an Accident?

 Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030The answer is no. You do not want to sign anything that is going to allow the insurance company to access any of your medical records or information. If you retain us, we will get all your medical records and reports and provide to the insurance company what ...

If I’m Injured, Do I Have to File a Lawsuit to Receive a Settlement?

 Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030The answer is no. Some cases are able to be resolved without ever filing a lawsuit and getting the court system involved. It is our job as attorneys to properly advise you and tell you what is in your best interest for your case. We are able to ...

Who May Bring an Action for Damages in a Personal Injury Case?

 If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence and you are confident adult over 18 years old, you can bring a claim on your behalf. If you are a minor, you will need the natural parent and legal guardian of the minor to bring the suit on their behalf. But it ...

Can I Change My Lawyer?

 Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030It is your case. You have a right to choose your legal representation. If you are not happy with an attorney who is representing you, you have every right in the world to let that attorney go and choose new representation. That attorney who had been working on ...

The Insurance Adjuster Wants to Settle: Do I Need a Lawyer?

 Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030A study has been conducted that shows people who retain an attorney, on average, get several times more than people who do not retain an attorney. So, a lot of times insurance companies are contacting you to get you to settle because they know that the case will ...

How Much Money Am I Entitled to for My Injuries?

 That is a classic question that everyone always asks me, and the answer is, “What are your damages?” In Florida, you have six elements of damages. Those damages are, your past medical expenses, your future medical expenses, your past lost wages, your future lost earning capacity, your past pain and suffering, and your future ...