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General Personal Injury FAQs
A personal injury claim allows an injured victim to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain & suffering after an accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence—whether in a car crash, slip & fall, or workplace accident—you likely have a case. Call us for a free consultation!
While you are not required to have a lawyer, insurance companies will try to lowball your settlement. A lawyer ensures you receive the maximum compensation possible.
Deadlines & Filing a Claim in Florida
Under Florida Statute 95.11, you have:
4 years for personal injury cases
2 years for wrongful death or medical malpractice cases
Miss the deadline? You lose your right to compensation.
Most cases settle within 6-12 months, but if litigation is required, it may take 1-3 years.
Florida allows delayed discovery, meaning if your injury symptoms appeared later, your legal deadline may be extended.
Compensation & Insurance Questions
Your claim value depends on:
✔ Medical costs (past & future)
✔ Lost income & ability to work
✔ Pain & suffering damages
✔ Punitive damages (if extreme negligence was involved)
Most cases settle outside of court, but if the insurance company refuses a fair payout, we take them to trial and fight for the maximum amount.
No! Insurance companies lowball victims to avoid paying fair compensation. We negotiate aggressively to secure a much higher settlement.
Car, Truck & Rideshare Accident FAQs
Step 1: Call 911 & get medical help.
Step 2: Take photos & collect witness info.
Step 3: Don’t admit fault to anyone.
Step 4: Call us for a free case review!
Yes. Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers medical expenses regardless of fault, but if your injuries are severe, you can sue the at-fault driver.
If the other driver lacks insurance, your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage may cover your injuries.
Lawsuits & Legal Fees
No! We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule—if you were less than 50% responsible, you can still recover damages.
Workers’ compensation may cover medical bills & lost wages, but if a third party (e.g., equipment manufacturer) was responsible, you can file a lawsuit for additional damages.
Premises Liability & Slip & Fall FAQs
Yes—if the store was negligent (e.g., failed to clean a spill or provide warning signs).
Landlords must maintain safe premises—if your injury was due to faulty stairs, poor lighting, or unsafe conditions, you can file a claim.
You must prove:
✔ The property owner knew or should have known about the hazard
✔ They failed to fix it or warn visitors
✔ The hazard directly caused your injury
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accident FAQs
Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks, and if a driver was speeding or distracted, you may be entitled to full compensation.
Possibly! Even if you were partially at fault, Florida’s modified negligence law allows you to recover damages if the driver was at least 50% responsible.
Uber/Lyft provides up to $1 million in liability insurance, depending on whether the driver was logged into the app at the time of the accident.
Time-Sensitive Questions
Florida law allows hit-and-run victims to seek compensation through their uninsured motorist (UM) coverage.
Most settle within 6-12 months, but complex cases may take longer.
You lose your right to compensation once the statute of limitations expires. Call us immediately to protect your case.
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