FAQs Category: Personal Injury Lawsuits & Claims
What Types Of Damages Can I Receive In A Personal Injury Case? There are two types of damages. First, you have economic damages. Those are your medical expenses, your property damage, and loss of income. You also have non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
What Types Of Accidents Are Covered Under Florida’s Personal Injury Laws? Florida personal injury laws cover various accidents such as car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, nursing home neglect, dog bites, and wrongful death claims.
In Florida, the statute of limitations was changed to two years in 2023. So, you have two years, from the date you are injured, to either settle the case or file a lawsuit against the appropriate defendant.
The amount of compensation you may receive depends on several factors, including the Severity of your injuries Impact on your life Available insurance coverage A skilled personal injury lawyer can help assess your case and determine the maximum compensation. Call us now for your free confidential consultation with Brooks Law Group today, and we…
The 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 resolve cases through what we call…
We are paid on a contingency fee, which means we get a percentage of anything that we recover for you. So, if, unfortunately, we’re not able to get your recovery, 33 ⅓ or 40% of 0 is still 0. So, you do not have to give us money for us to begin our representation…
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.
Economic damages encompass tangible losses that can be easily quantified. You may be eligible for economic damages such as: Medical expenses: This includes hospital bills, doctor visits, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and any other necessary medical treatments. Lost wages: If you are unable to work due to your injuries, you may claim compensation for…
Non-economic damages are more challenging to quantify as they involve intangible losses that do not have a specific monetary value attached to them. While these damages cannot be measured precisely in terms of dollars spent or income lost like economic damages can be calculated, they are equally important to your compensation. Pain and suffering:…
