If you were badly injured in an accident, you face the challenge of regaining your health while also dealing with financial pressure. If the accident was someone else’s fault, they are responsible for compensating you for your losses, but holding them accountable can be complicated.
A DeLand personal injury lawyer at Colling Gilbert Wright is prepared to help you with all aspects of your recovery. We could ensure you have access to the medical treatment you need and help you seek compensation from the responsible parties. Many of our clients come as referrals from other lawyers and professionals who have worked with our attorneys in the past and recognize us for our diligence, compassion, and effectiveness.
What Types of Injury Claims Do We Handle?
Accidents can occur at any time and under a variety of circumstances. Our experienced DeLand personal injury attorneys are prepared to represent you in a wide range of matters.
Vehicle Accidents
The state’s no-fault insurance system works well for people who suffer only property damage or minor injuries in a wreck. However, if you suffer more serious injuries and your personal injury protection is insufficient to cover your expenses, you will need to work with an attorney to obtain fair compensation.
Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Negligence
Holding medical professionals accountable when they make unreasonable mistakes requires specialized knowledge and skill. Our attorneys have obtained many verdicts and settlements exceeding $1,000,000 for babies with birth injuries causing brain damage, patients who suffered complications from botched surgeries or whose cancers were misdiagnosed, and families of people who died due to medical malpractice. We also help patients and their family members get justice from nursing homes that mistreat their residents.
Defective Products
Manufacturers sometimes allow dangerous products onto the market. These may include anything from kitchen appliances to motorcycle components to children’s clothing. If you get hurt because a product was defective, the manufacturer owes you compensation.
Accidents on Others’ Property
Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe for legal visitors. If you were hurt while on someone else’s property, the owner, tenant, or business operator could be liable for your injuries.
Workplace Accidents
If you get hurt at work, our team could help you apply for workers’ compensation benefits and dispute any decisions you disagree with. We could also investigate whether a third party may have contributed to your injury and bring a claim against them for compensation.
Disability Claims
When an injury keeps you from working, you may be entitled to disability benefits. We could provide information about eligibility, help you complete an application, or pursue an appeal if your benefits are denied.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one died in an accident or due to medical negligence, you could bring a wrongful death lawsuit. The damages you could be awarded might not offer much comfort when you are grieving, but they can provide a measure of financial stability and allow your family to meet your loved one’s goals for them.
Swift Action Is Critical
Florida Statutes § 95.11 sets the time limits for personal injury claims in DeLand and throughout the state, as our attorneys could explain. If you were harmed due to negligence or medical malpractice, you must file a lawsuit within two years of your injury.
When an injury is not discovered immediately, you have two years from the date you discovered it or the date you should have discovered it. In cases of delayed discovery of medical malpractice, you cannot bring a lawsuit if more than four years have passed from the date of the alleged malpractice.
There is an exception in the law that applies to children with birth injuries. In some cases, parents can bring a lawsuit seeking compensation for their child’s birth injury up until the child turns eight. You should consult our lawyers as soon as you suspect your child might have a birth injury.
Contact a DeLand Attorney About Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
After you or your child suffers a severe injury, the recovery process can be overwhelming, especially when you experience financial pressure at the same time. An experienced DeLand personal injury lawyer from our firm could provide you with essential advice, support, and advocacy. Contact us today and set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options.