Selecting the right attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your Florida personal injury case, whether you’ve been injured at work, in a boating accident, in a traffic collision, or in any incident. With so many legal professionals to choose from, you may wonder who to choose for your case. Here, we break down what you need to look for so you make the right choice for your financial future.
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Don’t Delay in Hiring a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Accidents happen when we least expect them. When they do occur, a Florida personal injury attorney can be important in protecting your rights and seeking compensation for you, so you have the resources you need to heal.
At Flaxman Law Group, our offices in Hollywood, Homestead, and Miami too often see injured people deciding to put off contacting an attorney. This can mean important evidence in their case is lost or that witness memories become less reliable. Flaxman Law Group offers a free initial consultation to anyone who has been injured, so you can speak with a personal injury lawyer right away after your injury, so you can start taking steps to protect your rights to fair compensation.
The Difference Between a Settlement and a Trial in Florida Personal Injury Cases
When you contact a personal injury attorney and decide on pursuing a personal injury case in Florida, you may have different paths available for seeking compensation. In many cases, personal injury claims are resolved through either a settlement or a trial. These are different options, each with their benefits and potential drawbacks.
If you have been injured due to someone’s negligence and are wondering whether to pursue a settlement or a court case, contact Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626 or contact us online to schedule a free case consultation. We can review whether you have a claim and develop a strategy for maximizing your chances of compensation.
Understanding the Discovery Process in Florida Personal Injury Cases
The discovery process is a fundamental part of civil litigation in Florida. It allows both parties to uncover and gather essential information to build their personal injury cases.
At Flaxman Law Group, for example, we work with a team of expert witnesses, legal research assistants, investigators, and a network of professionals to build strong cases and to work through the discovery process, so we can build strong personal injury cases for our clients.
How to Prove Liability in a Florida Personal Injury Case
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct in Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. To pursue a successful personal injury case, though, you need to establish liability. At Flaxman Law Group, our personal injury attorneys work to establish liability in each case and to gather strong evidence to build strong claims.
Medical Records Can be Crucial in Florida Personal Injury Cases
If you’re injured in a car accident, bike collision, workplace injury, or any kind of incident in Florida, you will need to visit a medical professional or hospital to get treatment. This means that almost immediately there will be documentation of your injuries.
In Florida, if you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. To succeed in your case, you need to provide evidence of your injuries and the treatment you received. This is where medical records come in. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group routinely works with injured claimants in Florida, and we’ve put together this guide to help you understand the role of your medical records in your personal injury claim.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida
No one, except maybe emergency responders and Florida personal injury lawyers, is taught what to do after a serious injury. If you’re ever in a serious accident or suffer an injury anywhere in Florida, knowing what to do can help protect your rights. It can even save your life.
Here’s what you need to do.
Florida’s Statute of Limitations and Your Personal Injury Case
In Florida, many personal injury cases have a four-year statute of limitations. This means that you must file your legal claim within four years of the date of your injury, usually by working with a Florida personal injury lawyer, like the team at Flaxman Law Group. However, there are several things you need to know about the statute of limitations and how it could impact your case:
Calculate the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim in Florida
It’s hard to put a price tag on a serious injury. A catastrophic injury, such as brain trauma, spinal cord injury, an amputation, or any serious injury may cause severe trauma as well as physical pain and suffering. It’s hard to put monetary amount on that.
However, whether you file a legal claim or seek compensation through an insurer, determining the correct cost of your injuries is important. Knowing how much your claim is worth allows you to pursue fair compensation, so more of your injury is covered. This is important to help avoid high medical bills you can’t pay, lost income that leaves you unable to pay your living costs, and other financial disasters that unfortunately can happen to Florida plaintiffs.
Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Florida: What You Need to Know
Every resident of Miami, Homestead, Hollywood, and every South Florida community is at risk of a serious injury. No matter your age, income, habits, lifestyle, or gender, you can’t predict the unexpected. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with many Florida residents seeking a personal injury attorney. Many of them tell us “I never expected this to happen to me.”
We genuinely hope you’re never seriously injured. But with tens of millions of Americans seeking medical attention each year due to unexpected injury, it’s best to be prepared.