What Qualifies As A Personal Injury Case?
The state of Florida, unfortunately, has plenty of Personal Injury cases needing representation. In fact, Personal injury is a rather broad category. Motor vehicle accidents injure and kill many people each year, as do boating accidents, due to the negligence of another.
Accidental dealings with children devastate families at an alarming rate. And medical malpractice and wrongful death in hospitals and care facilities are more than evident in Florida.
When you have been wrongfully injured, just going through daily routines can be overwhelming — navigating the doctors' visits and repair technicians is challenging enough. But understanding the legal process on your own is virtually impossible.
When you have been wrongfully injured, just going through daily routines can be overwhelming — navigating the doctors' visits and repair technicians is challenging enough. But understanding the legal process on your own is virtually impossible.
That is where the expertise and experience of your attorney guides the process and steers you on the path to healing and recovered compensation, Your lawyeer is here to help you through this difficult time.
If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured due to the negligence of another in Pinellas County and the west coast of Florida, contact the Patient's Law Firm for legal counsel and representation right away. We will help you discover your rights and recover compensation for your losses.
PERSONAL INJURY: A BROAD CATEGORY WITH A DISTINCT DEFINITION
According to the American Bar Association, the definition of Personal Injuryis as follows
"Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else's act or failure to act. In a successful tort action, the one who caused the injury or harm compensates the one who suffered the losses."
That said, various injuries fall under the category of Personal Injury, And the cases range from minor to life-altering. They include but are not limited to:
ACCIDENTS
This is the most extensive of the Personal Injury categories. Personal injury applies when someone acts in a negligent way causing harm to another. These accidents include injury in any of the following areas.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents including cars, scooters, and motorcycles.
- Boating Accidents.
- Aviation Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Dog Articles
- Brain injury
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Drowning Deaths and more
INTENTIONAL ACTS
When one person intends to harm another, the Personal Injury is inflicted through assault and battery and other intentional acts of violence. Examples of these cases include but are not limited to the following
• Assault and Battery
• False Imprisonment and False Arrest
• Intentionally Inflicting Emotional Distress
• Fraud
• Trespassing
• Defamation of Character
DEPHOTIVE PRODUCES
Suppose a company is selling defective or dangerous products. In that case, those harmed are eligible for a Personal injury or Product Liability case.
PERSONAL DEFAMATION
If the words of one cause harm to another, that is defamation of character and is considered a Personal Injury.
When you suffer an injury, The Patient's Law Firm will fight for your justice. We believe you deserve to recover compensation for your injuries, and we want to help.
HOW A PERSONAL INJURY CASE WORKS
As you probably already know, no two accidents are the same, and they may fall under multiple areas of law. That is where the Personal Injury category comes into play. Knowing how the process works is an excellent first step to determining if you have an eligible case.
- First, one person or company does something to harm another. Whether it Is intentional or accidental, they both fall under Personal Injury.
- The injured party reaches out for legal counsel, and the investigation begins. (the discovery phase)
- Then the breach of a legal duty is determined.
- The firm will file a formal complaint.
- Now the settlement talks can begin, If no settlement is reached, the case can proceed to trial.
Personal Injury lawsuits protect the injured, including recovery for medical bills, lost income, emotional stress, and maze. With the assistance of a Personal Injury Lawyer, you can recover these lost finances and compensation for your lost time and stress.
If you are thinking of hiring an attorney for your Personal injury case, you will want to hire the best in your area.
CHOOSING A PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM
Accidents always come at the worst time. A slip and fall will hamper the days' work ahead, and a dog bite requires a visit to the hospital.
A car accident requires visits to the doctor, rental cars and car repairs, lost wages, and more. That is why injured individuals mustn't tush the process of locating the right Personal Injury team. Below, we have listed a few essential qualities of a team that will take care of you throughout the process.
Find Expertise: Lawyers are specialists in specific areas of the law. If you have a Personal Injury case, you do not want a divorce attorney. Ensure the lawyer you will be working, with practices in that area and has had success in their cases.
Trial Experience Matters: You certainly want someone with time under their belt to try your case. Lawyers who have years of experience Will have seen just about everything that tied has to throw at them. Erasure their credentials are legitimate and they are ready to take on cases.
The Expenses: Understanding the payment policies of the attorneys you work with is a good step in being prepared for the process. Do they require an upfront payment to begin? Is there a consultation fee? Will they take their cost from your settlement? Know the answers to these questions before you start talking with any law firm. Here are some of the expenses involved in a case:
- Largation fees
- Disbursement costs
- Pre Trialcosts
- Contingency fees
Firm and Attorney Reputation: Exceptional results, satisfied clients, honesty, and integrity are just a few of the things necessary for a positive reputation in the law community, Check review sites for the firm as well as the individual attorney with whom you will be working
PURSUING YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
When you hire a lawyer for a Personal Injury case, the Patient's Law Firm knows just what you need to hear. Injured patients need compassion, yes, but they also need aggressive action taken on their behalf. With our firm, you will get the benefit of both medical and law experience.
When the Patient's Law Firm is on the case, we will pursue compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any property damage as well. Our expertise in the field is unparalleled due to our dual expertise in medical and legal fields.With the Patient's Law Firm, you'll experience caring personal attention, legal and subject matter expertise, and trial experience that leads to results. The satisfied clients working with the Patient's Law Firm experience the integrity and honesty of a team with dual expertise and more
When you trust our team with your Personal Injury ease, you will receive the following.
• Personal Attention
• The Highest Level of Expertise
• Attention to Detail
• Unmatchable Ellor
• Unparalleled commitment
No matter the injury, our firm is here for you. We want to come alongside you and help ease the transition and encourage your healing. With the medical attention you need and the representation you deserve, the Patient's Law Firm is the trial attorney team you need. If you or a loved one has been hurt and you need legal representation, contact the friendly staff and attorneys at the Patient's Law Firm right away.