When you sustain injuries in an accident that was not your fault, you have the right to pursue compensation from the responsible parties. However, obtaining appropriate payment is often challenging if you do not work with an experienced and capable attorney.
If you need a Lake Buena Vista personal injury lawyer, our attorneys at The Florida Firm would be happy to discuss your case with you. We have a reputation for obtaining excellent results for injured people. Other local professionals recommend us to their friends and family when they need representation in an injury case. In fact, most of our cases come from other attorneys who refer their clients to us.
Types of Injury Cases We Handle
Our law firm has experience in every aspect of personal injury law, and we could handle cases arising out of almost any scenario. If you or a loved one suffered harm in an accident and someone else’s conduct played a role in causing it, our injury attorneys in Lake Buena Vista could pursue a compensation claim for you.
Vehicle Accidents
We often work with vehicle accident victims to ensure they get all the compensation the law allows in their situation. We are especially skilled at handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries (including wrecks involving commercial trucks or buses), motorcycle accidents, and crashes involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist or pedestrian.
Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Neglect
Doctors and other medical professionals sometimes cause significant harm to their patients. When you can prove that your medical care did not meet acceptable standards, you can hold your healthcare provider financially responsible for your losses. Our firm has obtained numerous verdicts and settlements worth millions of dollars for our medical malpractice clients. For example, we secured a $7.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice case against a pediatrician who failed to diagnose and treat a client’s heart condition.
We also pursue claims of nursing home neglect and abuse. When your loved one suffers because of inadequate care or abusive treatment at a nursing home, we may hold the facility accountable.
Premises Liability
When you suffer injuries on someone else’s property, the legal theory of premises liability may entitle you to compensation from the property owner. Premises liability arises in numerous situations, including falls, drownings, dog bites, and injuries related to criminal activity on the property.
Workplace Injuries
When you sustain injuries while working, your employer must provide you with workers’ compensation benefits. You usually cannot sue your employer, but you may have a legal claim against a third party whose conduct contributed to your injury.
Recoverable Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
When someone else is responsible for the incident that led to your injuries, they are responsible for paying compensation, which is often called damages. Your damages should be adequate to put you in the same position financially as you would have been if there had been no accident.
The responsible party must reimburse your expenses for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and incidentals. They must pay your lost wages and the value of any paid time off you used, and compensate you for your diminished earning capacity if you cannot resume working at your former job. You are also entitled to damages for your pain and suffering.
Florida Statutes § 768.72(2) allows you to pursue punitive damages if you have evidence that the responsible party acted intentionally or with reckless disregard for your safety. Most cases will not qualify for punitive damages, but our seasoned accident attorneys in Lake Buena Vista may ask for punitive damages in your injury case if it is appropriate to do so.
How Does the Legal Process Work?
If you hire The Florida Firm, our attorneys’ first task when handling your injury claim will be to investigate your accident to identify all the parties whose conduct might have contributed to your injuries and collect evidence of negligence. After that, we will contact the responsible parties with a demand for compensation and then likely begin negotiations.
While our Lake Buena Vista lawyers handle the legal matters, our staff members can ensure your well-being during the progression of your injury case. We could arrange referrals to specialists and treatment services, negotiate with your creditors, and assist you in applying for disability and any other benefits you may require.
Most cases resolve through negotiations, but sometimes a trial is necessary to ensure you receive adequate compensation. We do not charge you for legal fees or expenses until we obtain compensation for you. You pay nothing while the case is proceeding—we take all the risk.
Call Our Lake Buena Vista Personal Injury Attorneys Today To Pursue Compensation
When you suffer serious injuries, healing should be your sole focus. A Lake Buena Vista personal injury lawyer at our firm could investigate your accident and hold the responsible parties accountable for the harm they caused. Call Colling Gilbert Wrgith today to schedule a free consultation.