FAQs

Legal advice is when a lawyer provides a client or potential client with input on how a certain legal issue should be handled. Legal help is when an attorney assists a client with the entire process involved with that particular issue. A client could receive advice for one part of the issue, but legal help is all-encompassing.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s important to follow your medical provider’s recommendations. In addition to seeking proper treatment, be sure to clearly communicate with your attorney. Your attorney can only advocate effectively if they understand how the accident has affected you and what you expect from your personal injury claim.

A personal injury case is largely guided by the medical treatment a client receives. In most situations, it’s not advisable to settle a claim while the client is still undergoing care. Negotiations should begin only after treatment is complete or there is a clear medical prognosis. If the case cannot be resolved during early negotiations, a lawsuit may need to be filed. Personal injury lawsuits typically take between 6 months and 2 years to resolve, depending on the type of injury involved and the location of the incident.

Yes! Our firm offers free consultations for every client. There is no charge to meet with our team and discuss your case.

Our firm works on a contingency-fee basis. This means we don’t get paid unless we recover compensation for you. We charge a percentage of the amount recovered and cover all upfront costs related to your personal injury claim. You won’t be responsible for any of those costs unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

Our team is always available to our clients. You’re welcome to reach out at any time through phone, email, or text with any questions or comments you might have. Typically, we check in with our clients at least once a month, and often more frequently, depending on the case.

There are some minimal costs involved in pursuing a personal injury claim before a lawsuit is filed. Common expenses may include fees for obtaining medical records, court filing fees, court reporter fees, and the cost of mediation. These are covered by our firm and are only reimbursed if we achieve a successful recovery on your behalf.

Every type of personal injury claim has its own statute of limitations, which is the time period an individual has to file a lawsuit. As of 2023, the statute of limitations for a car accident claim is two years from the date of the accident.

Clients can seek reimbursement for several types of damages. The most common include past and future medical expenses resulting from injuries endured in incidents like slip and falls or car accidents. Clients may also recover lost wages and loss of future earning capacity. In many cases, compensation for past and future pain and suffering is also available.

Even if you are partially at fault for an injury, it’s still important to talk with a lawyer. A police officer or the other party may say you are partially to blame, but it’s actually a jury that decides how much fault each person has. The law in Florida follows comparative fault. This means, for example, if the jury finds you are 50% responsible for the accident, your compensation will be reduced by 50%. The jury can decide any percentage of fault for each party, as long as it adds up to 100%.