Being involved in an accident that injures you is scary and puts many unexpected burdens on your life. You may be wondering if you will ever recover, how the injury will affect your employment, or if you will ever live the life you want again.
Our personal injury lawyers in Lehigh Acres have taken on both simple and straightforward cases to highly complex cases that end up getting settled at trial. Our goal is to file a personal injury claim on your behalf and get you a fair settlement as quickly as possible so you can focus all of your energy on recovering.
The legal experts at Florin|Roebig have won multiple awards for our success in filing personal injury claims and our excellence in serving clients. We strive to listen to your every concern and our goal is to help make things right by holding the negligent party accountable for their wrongful actions.
Car Accidents And Other Incidents That Lead To Personal Injury
No personal injury is exactly the same as the next. They can happen suddenly in a car, on a sidewalk, in an office, and nearly anywhere else. In a city like Lehigh Acres that is densely populated, there is a lot of interaction on the road and in other areas, increasing the risk of getting injured.
Here is a list of personal injuries that occur in Lehigh Acres and have resulted in a claim:
- auto accidents
- catastrophic injuries
- slips and falls
- wrongful death
- assault and battery
- bicycle accidents
- dog bites
- swimming pool accidents
- head trauma
- medical malpractice
- product liability
Other injuries may happen and can still qualify you to file a legal claim. Even if you have a minor injury that resulted in medical costs including prescriptions, consider consulting with a personal injury lawyer in Lehigh Acres to see if you can go after the responsible party for compensation to cover your expenses.
What To Know About Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury law is state-specific so it will differ depending on where you were injured. In Florida, courts look at comparative negligence, a principle that holds that even if the other party is not fully at fault for your injury, you can still file a personal injury claim for a lesser amount.
To clarify, if you were injured by another party and they are 100 percent responsible for the injury, you may be entitled to 100 percent of damages. On the other hand, if you are partially responsible, your damages will be less. It is beneficial to file a personal injury claim as long as you are less than 50 percent responsible for your injury.
Many personal injury claims get settled before going to court, but sometimes the opposing party or an insurance company refuses to accept responsibility. When this happens, it may be necessary to take the case to trial for a court to review.
To receive damages for your personal injury claim, you must prove to the court that:
- the accident caused your injuries
- the responsible party acted negligently or did not use reasonable measures to prevent the injury
- you suffered as a result of the injury including financial and emotional stress
We understand you may be going through a difficult time but it is important to file a personal injury claim soon after the accident. The state of Florida has a statute of limitations that limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim.
You have four years to file a personal injury claim for typical cases. You are given an extended time frame if you do not realize your injury until after the accident. For medical malpractice claims, you only have two years to file.
Reasons People File Personal Injury Claims
The major reason someone might want to file a personal injury claim is to get compensation for their losses. This is a broad reason and there are several other factors that influence a person to file a claim.
By filing a personal injury claim, you are making the decision to get your life back to normal. With a skilled personal injury lawyer in Lehigh Acres, filing a claim has never been more beneficial.
Common reasons to file a personal injury claim in Lehigh Acres include:
- covering medical costs — hospital expenses, follow-up doctor visits, prescriptions, and more
- lost current and future wages — to recover for income lost due to your inability to work
- loss of quality of life — inability to do routine activities around the house and with family, inability to participate in hobbies
- avoid future injuries — by holding the party at fault responsible for their wrongful actions, it may prevent them from repeating the same mistake
- holding insurance companies accountable — ensuring the insurance companies are giving you a fair amount to cover for all current and future losses
Types Of Damages Awarded For Personal Injury Claims In Lehigh Acres
Filing a personal injury claim in Lee County, where Lehigh Acres is located, can result in awarded damages. The most common type of damages is compensatory damages. These damages are awarded to the injured party to help alleviate the financial and emotional difficulties they face from an injury.
Compensatory damages awarded in personal injury claims in Lehigh Acres include:
- pain and suffering
- current and future medical costs
- loss of enjoyment
- lost income
- wrongful death
- short- or long-term disabilities
- loss of consortium
Depending on the nature of your injury, other compensatory damages may qualify. Speaking to a personal injury attorney can help clarify what kind of damages your injury qualifies for.
Knowing What Your Claim Is Worth
Every injury is different and is caused by unique circumstances. A legal professional can help calculate what your claim may be worth depending on a variety of factors.
Factors that may affect your compensation in a personal injury claim include:
- type of injury
- extent of the injury
- costs resulting from the injury
- pain and suffering
- how the injury affects your quality of life
These are just common factors and your injury may add different considerations when a settlement amount is determined.
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Benefits Of Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer
You do not need a personal injury lawyer to file a personal injury claim, but without the help of an attorney you may miss important details that affect the outcome of your claim. There is a strict process for filing a claim and every aspect from the paperwork to negotiations is crucial to optimizing compensation.
Advantages of hiring a personal injury attorney in Lehigh Acres include:
- a knowledgeable and caring attorney that seeks to understand what happened and answer all questions you have throughout the legal process
- a strong personal injury claim designed to make the responsible party and insurance companies pay
- negotiating with all applicable parties
- going to trial to defend your claim to the fullest extent of the law if needed
- improved outcome of the case
The goal of the responsible party and insurance companies is to pay as little as possible and they may create burdens for you if you try to take them on by yourself. Hiring a personal injury lawyer that has experienced a variety of personal injury claims and taken on the parties that don’t want to pay is your best chance to receive a larger settlement.
List Of Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Lehigh Acres
The legal team at Florin|Roebig wants to hear from you and get you through this difficult time in your life as quickly as possible. Hiring one of our attorneys may be the difference between a successful claim and an unsuccessful claim.
Our personal injury lawyers who can serve clients in Lehigh Acres include:
- Wil H. Florin, B.C.S.
- Tommy D. Roebig, B.C.S.
- Taylor D. Roebig
- Parker Y. Florin
- Nollys R. Solarte, O.C.
- Chad K. Florin
- John J. Hart
- Lawrence J. Najem
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Reach Out For Help With Your Personal Injury Claim
The legal team at Florin|Roebig believes in helping clients make their lives whole again. We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty in a time where you are injured and left with the bills.
Award-winning Florin|Roebig lawyers have over 30 years of success in filing personal injury claims and clients have been awarded over $1 billion in settlements. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss your claim.
