PERSONAL INJURY
Common Questions when a personal injury happens
When to call a personal injury lawyer?
The right time to call a personal injury attorney is now. Florida law provides a strict timeline for getting treatment, and filing a personal injury case. Preparing the claim can also take time, and often involves extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident in question. Investigation can help identify all possible negligent parties, gather evidence of their negligence, gain a full understanding of the extent of your injuries and the nature of related losses, among other things. Having all the information is important to prepare and file the most effective claim possible. For this reason, you never want to wait until the last minute to call a personal injury lawyer to discuss a potential case. Instead, as soon as your health is stable, you should consult with an attorney.
The statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. If a victim waits until after this timeline has passed, his or her claim can be barred regardless of how clear liability is.
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What can a personal injury lawyer do for you?
Providing advice: I can help a client through the legal system.
Explaining your rights: I can explain how an accident affects your rights and how you actually have to pay for being hit.
Representing you in court: I will stand in as your representative and speak for you in front of the judge since I know exactly what to say and what to reference. While the vast majority of cases are settled before even reaching court, it’s possible that the only way to recover a settlement will be a full civil trial. Litigation is complex and requires that one closely follow the proper rules and procedures of rules and evidence. This is best handled by a professional.
Professional investigations: Personal injury firms usually have their own investigators to document the scene of an accident, interview witnesses, and develop independent theories about how incidents occurred. These might be professional investigators or retired cops who are working new jobs.
Better assesses damages: Accident victims usually think about the immediate aftermath of an accident. And with good reason! After all, they could be receiving harassing phone calls from bill collectors or making up funds from being off work. They might also be repairing their car to get it back on the road.
How do personal injury lawyers get paid? Most cases are charged according to the following guidelines.
- 33 1/3 percent of any recovery up to $1 million if you and your lawyer settle your case before the filing of an answer or demand for appointment of arbitrators or if you settle before the time for filing the answer or demanding appointment of arbitrators expires,
- 40 percent of any recovery up to $1 million if you settle or win your case at any point after the filing of an answer or demand for appointment of arbitrators or after the time expires for filing and answer or demanding arbitration through the entry of judgment.
- In addition to the above fee, your lawyer may charge up to 30 percent of any additional recovery between $1 million and $2 million either by settlement or trial verdict.
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If you’ve experienced a car accident or other personal injury, then you may need a personal injury attorney.
If you’ve been injured and someone else is at fault, you’re entitled to monetary compensation. But many people don’t go forward with these claims because they’re afraid of navigating the legal system. Don’t fall into that category.
Keep in mind that the attorney that meets someone else’s needs might not be best for you. A paralegal or a bankruptcy lawyer won’t do a good job handling your personal injury case.