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What Are Non-Economic Damages? Non-economic damages are hard to quantify. It’s very important to hire an experienced attorney, so that they can recover non-economic damages. These damages are pain and suffering, emotional distress, as well as the loss of enjoyment of life. To break those down a little bit more, pain and suffering…
What Are Economic Damages? Economic damages are first, your medical expenses. That could be a hospital bills, doctor’s bills, any specialists or surgeries that you occurred you also have lost wages, sometimes people miss work as a result of a personal injury case, as well as any property damage, whether personal property or…
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.
Are You Available 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week? Yes, our law firm is staffed in a way that you can always reach one of our employees. It does not matter what day of the week or what time of the week, we will have someone that is ready to speak…
How do you know if you need an attorney? In the vast majority of cases, you do need an attorney. These insurance companies are billion-dollar companies. They’re going to have attorneys, investigators, and experts working on the case right away. There have been studies done where if you obtain an attorney, your case…
Although every case is different, you want a lawyer who works exclusively on personal injury claims. However, not all personal injury lawyers are created equal. There are many sub-categories that fall under the umbrella of personal injury law (e.g., car accidents, workers’ compensation, slip, and fall accidents, dog bites, defective products, etc.). Some lawyers narrow…
The right lawyer will have time to give your case the attention it deserves. Being organized and timely matters. Lawyers with a heavy caseload may not have the time to represent you properly. For example, you never want to run the risk of missing out on compensation because your attorney was busy and failed to…
You should be sure that you have the opportunity to speak with the attorney (or attorneys) who will be working directly on your case. Sometimes, you meet with a senior partner and then have your case handled by a junior attorney. You may also want to confirm whether the law firm will actually be handling…
Complex cases may require significant resources, such as access to credible experts who will provide testimony to support your case if needed. Ask whether the law firm has the right personnel, technology, and financial resources to pursue your case to its fullest extent.
Most personal injury cases resolve through settlements with the insurance company or at-fault party. However, it’s a good idea to hire an experienced trial lawyer who is prepared to take your case to court if a fair agreement cannot be reached during settlement talks. Ask for an honest assessment of your chances of winning at…
Most Florida personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. That means that the client pays no upfront costs to have the attorney work on the case. The lawyer only collects a fee if he or she wins compensation on your behalf. That is usually a percentage of the gross recovery, which you…
It is essential to know what costs you will be responsible for in the event that you do not recover compensation. Depending on the law firm, that may include court filing fees or the costs involved in hiring experts to support your claim. Either way, Florida Bar rules mandate that these terms are provided in…
Many factors influence how long it takes to resolve an injury claim. A personal injury attorney with experience handling your specific type of case may give you a rough estimate of how long it might take to reach a resolution. However, he or she should also tell you that cases evolve, so if something unexpected…
A diligent attorney will prepare your case with the expectation that it will go to trial. Having a fully prepared case makes it more likely that you will receive a full and fair settlement offer from the other side. If it is necessary to go to trial, it’s also smart to ask for the attorney’s…
