An accident that leads to injury can be minor, with very few effects on a person’s life. Yet some injuries can have long-term, even devastating effects on a person’s health, finances, and other aspects of their lives. If your injury has altered your quality of life and was caused by someone else, you may have the right to seek compensation.
The attorneys at Florin|Roebig are experienced in filing personal injury claims. We are able to tell you how the process works, explain your rights to you, and help you learn what legal options you may have following an injury.
Car Accidents And Other Incidents That Lead to Personal Injury
More than 23,900 people were hurt in motor vehicle crashes in Orange County in 2019, where Winter Garden is located. Road accidents aren’t the only source of injuries in Orange County. Other causes can include boating mishaps, workplace incidents, and incidents while visiting amusement parks. Accidents may occur due to negligence or intentional harm.
No matter what the cause of an accident, people need help to recover afterward. The personal injury claims process is intended to help people to recover and rebuild their lives.
Incidents that may qualify for a personal injury claim include:
- Farmers’ Market Injuries: Winter Garden hosts a popular weekly farmers’ market that draws large crowds. Injuries can occur due to slip and falls on uneven pavements, accidents involving vendor equipment, or food poisoning from improperly handled food products. Florin|Roebig would investigate the incident by gathering evidence such as eyewitness testimonies, surveillance footage, and maintenance records of the market area. They would also review food safety practices of vendors if applicable. By demonstrating negligence or lack of proper safety measures, they would build a strong case for compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- Lakefront and Recreational Water Activity Accidents: With access to Lake Apopka, residents and visitors often engage in water activities such as boating, fishing, and jet skiing. Injuries can occur due to inadequate supervision, defective equipment, or unsafe conditions at public docks and boat ramps. Florin|Roebig would examine the safety protocols in place, inspect the condition of the equipment, and review the maintenance records of the lakefront facilities. Consulting with water safety experts, they would establish how negligence contributed to the injury, aiming for a large settlement or jury verdict to cover all related costs.
- Historic Downtown Area Slip and Fall Accidents: Winter Garden’s historic downtown area is a popular destination for shopping and dining. The older infrastructure can sometimes lead to slip and fall accidents due to uneven sidewalks, poorly maintained pedestrian walkways, or inadequate lighting. Florin|Roebig would document the scene of the accident, collect maintenance and inspection records, and gather witness statements to prove that the property owners failed to maintain a safe environment. By presenting a detailed case of negligence, they would secure substantial compensation for the injured party.
If you live in Winter Garden and have suffered an injury and need help, you could be eligible to file a personal injury claim.
Understanding Personal Injury Claims
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, the first thing you should do is seek qualified medical care. After you’ve received care, you may then choose to seek legal advice about how to file a personal injury claim. Personal injury attorneys in Winter Garden can speak with you about your injury and discuss the next steps that you may choose to take.
You do not have an unlimited amount of time to file a personal injury claim. A “statute of limitations,” is a law that limits the amount of time people have to file a claim after they’ve suffered an injury. Florida’s statute of limitations is four years from the date of an accident or injury.
Another Florida legal consideration that could influence your case is the doctrine of “comparative negligence.” In Florida personal injury cases, the process determines the relative degree of responsibility or “negligence” that a person has in an accident.
If a person is found to be 20 percent responsible for an accident, even if they are injured, their claim award will be reduced by 20 percent because of the doctrine of comparative negligence.
Types Of Damages Awarded For Personal Injury Claims In Winter Garden
A personal injury claim award can’t make everything the same as it was before you were involved in an accident. But the claim process can help to provide financial compensation.
It can help to repair or replace your vehicle and provide medical care and prescriptions. The amount of money that can be awarded is categorized as damages.
Damages may include compensation to cover the following costs, as well as others:
- replacing or repairing a vehicle or equipment
- counseling and psychiatric care
- prescription medication
- medical care, including surgery
- job retraining
- physical therapy and rehabilitation
- psychiatric care and counseling
- in-home care
- medical devices
- restoring lost income
- providing future earnings
- pain and suffering
Another category of damages, called punitive damages, is possible in Florida. Punitive damages aren’t often awarded. When they are, juries typically award them to punish severe negligence or wrongdoing. They are intended to warn others not to repeat the actions that have led to serious injuries or wrongful death.
Knowing What Your Claim Is Worth
The personal injury claim process is intended to provide financial compensation in the aftermath of an accident or injury. Damage categories help to identify specific areas of need. In general, the greater the injury that is suffered, the higher the amount of personal injury claim award.
A case where less serious injuries were suffered, and where a lower amount of property damage occurred, will be likely to have a lower claim award than a case with serious injuries or extensive property damage. A wrongful death case is the most serious form of personal injury case and often garners the highest amount of compensation.
In any case, a lawyer can review the details, the ways an injury has impacted your life, and the effects on your finances to help you get an accurate picture of what you may stand to win for your claim.
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Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
No one is required to hire a personal injury attorney. But a personal injury attorney hired by you is dedicated to advocating for you and can help to protect your rights.
Florida’s doctrine of “comparative negligence” can also influence your case. Because of this doctrine, other individuals involved in an accident may be motivated to place blame on any other person involved. A lawyer can help ensure you don’t take on any more blame than is rightfully yours, in turn helping to ensure you are not shortchanged when it comes time to award compensation for your injuries.
Considering the factors that could influence your future following the accident, hiring a personal injury attorney can give you the greatest chance to secure compensation.
List Of Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Winter Garden
Personal injury lawyers are trained to help protect the rights of people who’ve been injured in an accident.
The compassionate and caring lawyers at Florin|Roebig include:
- Wil H. Florin, B.C.S.
- Tommy D. Roebig, B.C.S.
- Nicholas S. Costantino
- Luca G. Esposito
We Are Nationally Awarded Lawyers
Our personal injury lawyers know Florida law, having practiced in Florida for more than three decades. With our help, you can file your claim in Winter Garden and recoup the money you need to pay for medical costs, time off work, and other damages.
Reach Out For Help With Your Personal Injury Claim
Bills can quickly add up if you’ve been hurt in an accident, whether it’s on the road, at work, or in another location. A personal injury claim is intended to help provide the financial compensation to meet those needs. It can also help you to begin to rebuild your life following a traumatic accident.
As one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms in America,” Florin|Roebig has achieved results advocating for its clients and their rights throughout the firm’s history. Contact Florin|Roebig to speak with a personal injury lawyer about your personal injury case today.
