What You Should Expect in a Florida Personal Injury Case
Dangers exist in most of our daily activities. When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, you risk getting in a car accident. Going to the doctor could result in a catastrophic medical mistake. Even using a household product could lead to serious, debilitating injuries. These types of situations fall under a legal category known as personal injury.
A personal injury can be caused by a number of events, including the following:
- Car accident
- Pedestrian accident
- Bicycle accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Truck accident
- Nursing home abuse
- Nursing home neglect
- Defective product/ product liability
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and fall
- Boating accident
A personal injury describes an injury to the body, mind or emotions caused by someone else’s negligence. In Florida, a personal injury lawsuit can be complex and requires the expertise of an experienced Palm Beach injury lawyer. For example, in a Florida personal injury lawsuit, you have to prove that the defendant was negligent and that their actions led to your injuries. Juries tend to be skeptical, so it is crucial that your Florida personal injury lawyer build a strong case showing you were in fact injured and that the defendant was to blame.
If you can prove negligence was involved in your injury, you may be able to obtain financial compensation. There are two types of damages you can collect in a Florida injury case – economic and non-economic. Economic damages include lost income and medical expenses. Non-economic damages include such things as pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life. Under Florida law, you are only eligible for non-economic damages from a car accident if your injuries are permanent.
It is important that you contact a Palm Beach injury attorney immediately following an accident that leads to injury. Contact Fetterman & Associates, The Law Team, at (866) 865-1244 for a free case evaluation.
