Accidents are a part of life, and a severe injury could happen to anyone. When it happens to you, you might be confused about where to turn or what to do.
Contact a Kissimmee personal injury lawyer at our firm right away. The experienced attorneys at Colling Gilbert Wright achieve outstanding results for people injured in accidents. Many of our clients are referred to us by other lawyers who recognize our integrity, professionalism, and skill.
Types of Claims We Handle
Our firm represents people who sustained significant injuries in accidents caused by another person, organization, company, or government agency. Our Kissimmee attorneys have experience in many areas of personal injury law. We represent people who have suffered losses due to:
- Vehicle accidents
- Injuries sustained on someone else’s property
- Medical errors
- Injuries to children
- Defective products
- Dangerous drugs
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Workplace accidents
In cases where another party’s conduct led to your injury or illness, we could hold them accountable and pursue financial compensation for your losses.
If you contact us immediately after the accident, we can help you get the treatment and services you require to make the most complete recovery possible. We could also work with your employer, healthcare providers, and creditors to minimize the financial pressure you experience while you are recovering.
Strict Time Limits Applicable to Injury Claims
Statutes of limitation are laws that define the time allowed to initiate a lawsuit after an event. Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, adults have two years to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for injuries that someone else’s negligence caused. The two-year limit applies to claims arising out of accidents, medical malpractice, and lawsuits alleging wrongful death.
Sometimes it is not immediately evident that an injury occurred. This situation can arise when someone is exposed to a toxin but does not develop cancer until years later, or when a child suffers a birth injury that is not apparent until they miss developmental milestones. You may have extra time to file a lawsuit in these cases; a qualified lawyer can verify the time limit in your specific situation.
Claims Against the Government
The state or local government could bear responsibility for some accidents. Examples of situations when a unit of government may be liable for your injuries include:
- Traffic accidents involving city buses or school buses, garbage trucks, fire trucks, or law enforcement vehicles
- Drownings and near-drownings in municipal pools, state parks, and public beaches
- Falls on government property
- Accidents caused by malfunctioning stoplights
- Elevator accidents in municipal buildings
- Accidental shootings involving law enforcement officers
Whenever an injury happens on public property or involves a public employee, you may have a claim against the government.
Florida Statute § 768.28 imposes strict notice provisions that require an injured person to notify the appropriate agency in writing within a short period after the incident. Our Kissimmee attorneys are familiar with the various state and local agencies’ rules and can file a timely notice of your personal injury claim.
Compensation for Your Injuries
When you can prove that someone else’s conduct or failure to act led directly to your injury, that party owes you compensation. You are entitled to payment for your out-of-pocket expenses and the subjective losses you endure because of the injury. The legal team at The Florida Firm has obtained numerous million-dollar settlements and verdicts for our severely injured clients.
You can obtain reimbursement for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and any other costs you incur due to the accident. If your injury prevents you from returning to work, you are entitled to payment for your reduced capacity to earn. You can also claim damages for your emotional anguish, physical pain, disability, scarring, and lost enjoyment of life.
The law allows a court to reduce the amount you receive if you are partially at fault for your injuries. Responsible parties and their insurance companies use this law to reduce their liability. It is critical to work with an experienced Kissimmee injury attorney from our firm who can oppose attempts to shift blame onto you.
Contact Our Kissimmee Personal Injury Attorneys for Legal Guidance
Severe injuries can be disruptive and even life-changing. Obtaining fair compensation for the harm you suffered can be challenging if you are not represented by an experienced attorney.
Contact our firm to seek legal advice from a Kissimmee personal injury lawyer. You pay nothing until we win a settlement or verdict in your case, so schedule your free consultation today.