Florida Personal Injury Law: Know Your Rights and Claim Deserved Compensation

An accident comes suddenly, and you may sustain severe injuries and property damage from it. Personal injury may also cause loss of wages during the weeks or months you couldn't work, medical bills you can't pay, and other consequences of the other party's negligence. In the aftermath of an accident, a personal injury lawsuit lets victims get the deserved compensation for themselves or a loved one.

Under Florida personal injury law, victims are allowed to recover certain damages in cases where the damage is caused willfully or because of the unmindful behavior of the other party. There is a wide range of damages that Florida personal injury law covers. In addition to what you have paid for treatments, you can claim compensation for non-economic damages like physical pain, emotional distress, and trauma.

Generally, personal injury cases begin with demanding compensation for economic damages, like medical bills. Compensation also includes follow-up appointments, rehabilitative care, and even mobility aids. Suppose you need help with household chores or caring for your family because of your injuries. In that case, a personal injury lawsuit may cover that too.

Personal injuries can vary widely. Injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents, mass tort accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical practice, and even wrongful death are categorized under personal injury. A personal injury case requires that the injury occurs from either the other party's action or inaction. For instance, if a shop owner fails to maintain the facilities adequately, and a slip accident happens on wet floors, it can result in a personal injury lawsuit.

Damage Recovery Procedure

There are many other scenarios where you may be able to make a claim on the grounds of negligence. However, do you know all of your legal rights in such a case? Or understand how to enforce these rights?

Under Florida's statute of limitations, a personal injury case has to be filed within four years of the date of the accident, with some exceptions. The limit for wrongful death and medical malpractice cases is two years. In case of claims against a government entity, you have three years to file a notice of claim. This may seem like a long time, but time flies quickly when dealing with the stress of the accident, documentation, and insurers.

Moreover, an insurance company will have a team of experienced lawyers helping them negotiate and minimize settlements. Negotiating on your own will probably result in you receiving less than you deserve. A personal injury lawyer can take the load off your shoulders and help you deal with the insurance company.

Looking for a lawyer on top of being injured is unfair to you, the victim. With Injury Assistance Network's legal services, you don't need to. We'll help you get your life back on track after a personal injury disrupts it. With sympathetic and dedicated personal injury attorneys helping you recover your losses, you can focus your energies on recovering your health.

IAN Advantages

IAN is dedicated to helping victims recover the money they need to pay medical expenses, cover lost wages, and compensate them for their accident-related losses. Personal Injury Lawyers vetted by IAN will put up a fight to address your plight. If you can't afford services by paying out of pocket, there are also provisions for legal funding with help from our experts.