Bodily injuries, such as broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other traumas to the body are unfortunate and troubling, no matter what the cause may be. However, many of these serious injuries are caused by the negligence of another person or entity, such as a company or municipality. When negligent accidents cause personal injuries, victims may be entitled to “damages.” According to Florida law, “damages” are the measure of relief that an affected victim may acquire in a lawsuit. These claims, with the assistance of a Hialeah bodily injury lawyer, typically result in monetary damages. Examples of damages that a victim may claim include:
If you were injured by the negligent acts of another, whether it was a car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, or other cause, you could be entitled to some or all of these listed damages. In the unfortunate occurrence of the wrongful death of a loved one, the victim’s family may also be entitled to damages such as funeral and burial expenses, loss of victim’s income, and other damages. Ask our Hialeah bodily injury lawyer about damages and find out what you may be entitled to.
In Florida, the most common causes of injury that require the help of a bodily injury lawyer include:
Car accidents Trucking wrecks Motorcycle crashes Boating accidents Hit by a car or other pedestrian knockdowns Bicyclist collisions Airplane incidents Slip and fall accidents or trip and fall accidents Construction site accidents Medical malpractice Nursing home abuse, neglect, and malpractice Dog bites or animal attacks Product defects Assaults and crime, including sexual offenses like rape Any other causes resulting in damages that our Hialeah lawyer should review for you and your familyIn the case of any bodily injury, you should always contact an experienced bodily injury lawyer. This is because, unfortunately, many accidents caused by the negligence of others can result in catastrophic, life-altering injuries. While a victim may believe that their injuries have healed, they may still suffer from life-long consequences that continue to reveal themselves long after the initial accident. In this case, a victim may be entitled to compensation, but a bodily injury lawyer such as one at Schlacter Law should be contacted after the accident.
Our Hialeah bodily injury lawyer may be able to help you with such serious bodily injuries as:
Spinal cord injuries (SCI), such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, or any other type of SCI Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including concussions, brain bleeds, or any other TBI [1] Broken bones or fractured bones Amputations or loss of limbs Burns Nerve damage, including brachial plexus damages Birth injuries, especially cerebral palsy, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), or kernicterus Infections or sepsis Disc Herniations Disc Bulges Slipped Discs Ruptured Discs Concussions Torn ligaments, tendons, or muscles, especially in the knee or in the shoulder (rotator cuffs) Organ damage Any other bodily injuries caused by another person, business, or entity, all of which a Hialeah lawyer should review for youFlorida is a comparative fault state. This means that victims who are partially at fault for the incident that caused their damages may still be entitled to recover compensation with the help of an experienced Hialeah bodily injury lawyer. Your lawyer will help you fight the insurance companies who will try to blame you entirely for your injuries, which should never be the case when you suffer bodily injury. With the help of a bodily injury lawyer, you may be able to be awarded a sum minus the percentage that you are at fault. For a $100,000 award that you are found to be only 20% responsible for, you may still be able to recover $80,000. A lawyer is essential in order to receive help with a claim complicated by partial fault. Do not try to negotiate the claim with the insurance company alone, because they will do everything in their power to maximize your comparative fault while minimizing the value of your claim.
If you or a loved one suffered from a bodily injury, you should contact a Hialeah bodily injury lawyer as soon as possible. Florida law dictates a very specific statute of limitations, which is a specific time frame in which a person can file a lawsuit. If not filed soon enough, Florida courts can dismiss the case based on the mere fact that the statute of limitations has elapsed. If you contact a lawyer right away, you help to protect your rights and stay within the statute of limitations.
Our Hialeah bodily injury lawyer understands that these catastrophic injuries can be life-changing. There is no risk to call us at Schlacter Law and find out how we can help you fight back against the negligent parties and the insurance companies that are trying to minimize the importance of your injuries. Call (305) 999-1111 for a FREE consultation today to have our bodily injury lawyer start working on your claim.
References
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/index.html ↩http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html ↩
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