If you have been injured in an accident, you are likely wondering what to do next. How will you pay your medical bills? When will you be able to return to work? Who can you turn to for help?
At Peninsula Law Firm, we provide white-glove service to individuals just like you who have experienced a life-altering injury as the result of someone else’s negligence. We understand that dealing with the repercussions of an accident is stressful, confusing, and overwhelming. We also understand that hiring an attorney is an important decision for you, which is why we encourage you to give our office a call. Together we can discuss the facts of your case and develop a plan that takes the weight off your shoulders and puts you on the path to recovery.
We offer free consultations, and there is no fee for you unless we recover. Call us or use the contact form on our website to get started. We provide services throughout Florida. If you prefer an in-person meeting, we are available by appointment.
Do You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim?
In order to have a valid personal injury claim, you must prove that the company, driver, or other person who caused your injury was negligent.
While negligence is a word just about everyone knows and uses to describe instances in which a person either acted inappropriately or failed to act in a way they were supposed to, even if accidental, it actually has specific elements that must be proven when making a legal personal injury claim.
Just because you were injured in an accident does not always mean you have a personal injury case. Every negligence claim has four elements:
- The party that caused the injury owed you a legal duty under Florida law
- The party breached that legal duty by performing a specific act or by failing to act in a particular way
- That party’s breach of the legal duty actually and proximately caused you to suffer an injury
- You suffered financial or some other form of damages
Call our office to see whether you have a case. We will review all of the facts and evidence to support your claim, uncover the potential sources of recovery, and use our professional legal skills and experience to help prove your claim.
Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim?
If you were injured in an accident, then you may have “standing” to file a personal injury claim. If so, you may have a legal right to seek compensation for your losses. You may also have standing to bring a wrongful death lawsuit if a loved one died as the result of an accident.
Even if you were somewhat at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you may still be able to recover compensation. Florida accident laws employ what is known as comparative negligence. For example, if the other party was 80 percent to blame for your accident and you were 20 percent to blame, you can still recover compensation for up to 80 percent of the damages you are entitled to.
The good news is that you do not have to figure out this on your own. At Peninsula Law Firm, we can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
When Do You Have to File a Lawsuit?
After an accident, you are likely focused on your physical recovery and the wellbeing of your family. Hiring an attorney may not be a high priority.
However, the sooner you begin working with a personal injury attorney, the better. You have a limited time after an accident to file a personal injury claim. This time limit is called the Statute of Limitations. If you fail to file a lawsuit within this time frame, then you will not be able to seek compensation for your injuries.
When you contact our office, we will begin working on your case immediately, making sure that all statutory deadlines are met.
We Can Help
Our law firm is experienced in representing plaintiffs in numerous personal injury cases, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Bicycle accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Wrongful death
- Medical malpractice
- Cruise ship accidents
Whether you were injured in a car accident, slip and fall or any other type of personal injury claim, the negligence of another person can have lasting consequences on your health and livelihood. We want to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
