Throughout each day, we rely on the judgment and prudence of countless strangers as we attempt to navigate the world without being hurt or killed in an avoidable accident caused by negligence, recklessness, or in some cases, malice. While we can often make it home safely at the end of each day, many people are not so fortunate, whether they are injured or killed or lose a loved one in a wrongful death. Any type of accident that results in measurable injuries can have widespread and unexpected impacts on a victim’s life, as well as the lives of their loved ones, and working with experienced attorneys is one of the best ways to ensure that these impacts are appropriately addressed through a personal injury case.
Florida law allows for personal injury victims to seek compensation either directly from the at-fault party or through their liability insurance, and while commonly, after a car accident or premises liability issue, a victim will simply file an insurance claim, getting the compensation they deserve is not as simple as it seems.
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Insurance companies are for-profit organizations focused on maximizing revenue for shareholders, and this is achieved through a number of methods including collecting more in premiums than paying out in settlements, which is exactly what your personal injury lawyer will be pushing back on as they work to get you the money you rightfully deserve.
Insurance companies have decades of experience handling claims and aggressively settling them for far less than what the claimant is owed, and your case is likely to be handled in the same way.
1-800-Injured is an attorney and medical referral service. Instead of trying to take on an insurance company alone — especially while trying to get medical treatment and get your life back on track after an unexpected accident and significant injuries — working with a Coral Gables personal injury lawyer is one of the best decisions you can make.
Instead of going through the process of reaching out to a law firm, requesting a consultation, and hoping to find an available attorney, simply complete the 1-800-Injured contact form, and we will connect you with a lawyer in your area who is ready to take your case.
Insurance companies know they are in for a fight when a proven personal injury lawyer initiates a claim on behalf of a client.
Read more below about some general information regarding what to expect from a personal injury case, and contact us as soon as possible to request a free consultation with a lawyer whether you are located in Coral Gables FL, West Palm Beach, North Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or elsewhere in or beyond Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, or elsewhere in south Florida.
Common Examples of Personal Injury Cases in Florida
The following are just a few of the many incidents that could lead to a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Whether or not you see your situation below, contact us now to request a consultation with Coral Gables personal injury attorneys to get a better idea of your legal rights and options moving forward. If someone else caused an accident that caused injuries or killed a loved one, you may be entitled to receive compensation beyond what an insurer is willing to offer without a fight.
Car Accidents
In 2020, there were a total of 341,399 crashes reported in the state of Florida, or an average of over 925 car accidents each day — some of which took place in Coral Gables. If you have been hurt in a car accident that someone else caused and have suffered a serious injury as a result, we encourage you to contact us to connect with a personal injury attorney at a proven law firm to get legal advice and learn more about the attorney-client relationship you will benefit from as they fight to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
Source: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/crashreports/crash_facts_2020.pdf
Car insurance companies are adept at avoiding personal injury cases by settling aggressively and quickly, especially when dealing directly with victims, so initiating your claim with the help of a Coral Gables personal injury attorney is one of the best things you can do to fight for the money you truly deserve.
Motorcycle Accidents
There were 904 motorcycle accidents reported in Miami-Dade County in 2020, including 52 fatalities and 720 injuries, nearly all of which likely resulted in either a personal injury lawsuit or claim against the at-fault party. Unfortunately, Florida is routinely found to be one of the most dangerous states in the US in terms of motorcycle fatalities.
Motorcycle accidents in Coral Gables commonly lead to significant issues such as back injuries and even permanent disability, and many of these crashes lead to a lost earning capacity in addition to extensive medical bills or a wrongful death that leaves loved ones struggling with a major loss caused by another party’s negligence.
Source: https://www.flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/crash-dashboard/
Working with an experienced lawyer after a motorcycle accident in Coral Gables is one of the best ways to ensure that someone is fighting for your best interests while you can focus on recovering from the impacts of such a traumatic and painful experience.
Premises Liability Accidents
Premises liability is rooted in the legal concept that a property owner (or, in some instances, a contracted manager) is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all lawful visitors to their property, including adherence to strict zoning regulations and building codes while incorporating Coral Gables’ Mediterranean Revival Style into the stunning architecture that makes our city beautiful. Things like wet floors, uneven surfaces, faulty handrails, or improper lighting can all lead to serious injuries, and by presenting factual information such as medical records and other confidential or sensitive information that indicates the severity of your experience, Coral Gables personal injury law firms are prepared to present a strong case for fair compensation.
An accident on private property, commercial property like the Biltmore Hotel, a cruise line, or even government property like Miami International Airport may entitle a victim to compensation, but trying to navigate this process without the support of Coral Gables personal injury attorneys can be stressful and difficult.
Medical Malpractice
When working with a licensed medical professional, patients have every legal right to expect that the professional will uphold their duty of care to provide prudent and accepted medical treatment to work towards a favorable health outcome. In some instances, though, a doctor or other medical professional may engage in dangerous or negligent practices such as misdiagnosing an illness, failing to diagnose an illness, using dangerous or unapproved treatments that caused additional harm, surgical errors, prescription errors, and more.
Each of these errors has the potential to cause wrongful death, in addition to even more medical bills as a victim attempts to recover from these additional injuries.
Personal injury lawyers understand medical malpractice cases and, through their law firm, will represent you to recover the cost of your medical expenses, as well as the countless additional compensatory damages you have likely suffered.
Understanding Personal Injury Damages
One of the primary issues that a law firm will focus on for a Coral Gables personal injury client is the matter of compensation: what is the extent of the impacts or losses a victim has suffered — and may continue to suffer — as a result of their accident, and how much are they owed as a result?
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the primary damages of a personal injury case, and seek compensation for impacts that have set dollar values associated with them including the cost to repair or replace property damage, the lost wages and impacts to earnings a victim suffers, the total amount of medical expenses, and more.
These damages are recovered as 1:1, meaning that there are no multipliers or enhancements — a victim will seek repayment for the exact financial losses they have suffered; however, non-economic damages may factor in the total amount of these damages when considering a multiplier to recover additional damages.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages, as the name implies, pertain to all impacts of a personal injury that do not have set or measurable economic values. Some of the most common non-economic damages include the pain and suffering that a victim experiences, as well as the emotional impacts of such a traumatic incident.
Attorneys with proven track records understand the complex process of proving and then quantifying these abstract and “intangible” damages, including relying on expert witnesses to provide support of their claims. There are several methods used to reach final dollar amounts for these damages, and you will be able to discuss your own experience during free consultations with a law firm as you learn more about how you can move forward with your case.
Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases
In certain instances, a judge or jury may award punitive damages to a victim if the defendant acted in a particularly negligent or egregious manner, but punitive damages are rare and are only awarded at the end of a trial in the Florida courts — your attorneys will not even factor these damages into settlement negotiations.
If your attorney believes you are a good candidate for these additional damages, they may choose to forgo any meaningful negotiation attempts and instead file a lawsuit as soon as possible. Otherwise, many attorneys prefer to settle cases without official legal filings to save time and money while retaining control over the situation instead of leaving your financial needs up to a judge and jury.
Our contact form sends information about your case, and when you are connected to a lawyer for a free consultation you will be able to get a better sense of what they think is the appropriate course of action for your unique situation, whether that may mean taking your case to court or going through a series of aggressive negotiations.
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