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A serious injury can affect every aspect of your life. Whether you've been injured in an accident or lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, our experienced personal injury attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you deserve.
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We help injury victims and their families recover compensation while guiding them through every step of the legal process with compassion and experienced advocacy.
Auto Accidents
Helping victims recover compensation after car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents.
Slip & Falls
Representing individuals injured due to unsafe property conditions and premises liability.
Wrongful Death
Providing compassionate legal representation for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence.
Boat Accidents
Protecting the rights of individuals injured in recreational and commercial boating accidents.
Cruise & Airline Accidents
Assisting passengers injured while traveling by cruise ship or commercial airline.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Helping clients understand and maximize the insurance benefits available under Florida’s PIP laws.
Professional Malpractice
When an incompetent, negligent, or wrongful act causes harm or injury to someone, an attorney must step in and work with the party harmed to set things right. There are a multitude of situations and circumstances where Professional Malpractice can occur. There’s medical malpractice, therapist malpractice, attorney malpractice, engineering malpractice, and architect malpractice. Truly, where there is a licensed professional, there exists the possibility of professional malpractice.
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FAQs
What are some examples of personal injury cases?
Think about it this way, do you believe you were impacted – physically, mentally or monetarily – by the negligence of someone else? If so, you might have a personal injury case. This could include something common, like a knee injury or back injury. It could be part of worker’s comp insurance from an injury at work or could be as simple as an auto accident with injury.
What is premise liability?
Property and business owners have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions on the property they control including providing adequate security and a structurally sound and hazard-free environment for customers and employees. What does that mean to the public? That means that business owners are reasonable to provide an environment where it is safe to shop and spend time in.
Fraud can be a personal injury lawsuit?
If you were injured physically, mentally or monetarily, you should work with an attorney to recover what you need to compensate for the incident – this includes if you were defrauded. A personal injury lawsuit based on fraud includes incidents of the following:
- Automobile sale fraud
- Bait and switch
- Business fraud
- Credit card fraud
- Credit fraud
- Fake charitable cause fraud
- False advertising
- Fraud by public companies
- Get-rich-quick schemes
- Health care fraud
- Health insurance fraud
- Identity theft
- Insurance bad faith claims fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Real estate fraud and real estate contractors’ fraud
- Tax fraud
- Travel scams
How long after an accident can I claim an injury?
As soon as an accident occurs, you need to seek medical attention and keep all medical records. If you and your personal injury lawyer believe you have a case, you can certainly make a claim very quickly. Of course, not all effects of an accident are immediate. That’s why it’s important to listen to your body and consult with a doctor if you believe there may be an issue affecting you as a result of an accident.
How much will it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?
Most personal injury lawsuits are based on contingency – meaning all of our costs are paid through the settlement or judgement you receive from the case.
How much should I expect to receive in a settlement?
This is highly dependent on your individual circumstances.
How long does it take to settle a personal injury claim?
This is also highly dependent on the specific personal injury claim. Some cases do not take long at all as the defendant wants to aggressively settle and move on. Others can take years if the we cannot get an acceptable offer from the defendant and need to fight in court – and possibly consider appeals.
What are the steps in a personal injury lawsuit?
Our first step in any personal injury case is to have an initial consultation with you and your loved ones. At this consultation, we’ll listen to the story of your personal injury case and put together a plan for your specific needs after assessing the specific aspects of your case. The steps for every personal injury lawsuit are different and could involve a variety of tactics to deliver the best outcome for you.
How often do cases appeal?
Our primary goal is to come to an acceptable agreement with the other party in a personal injury lawsuit through mediation or negotiation. An appeal is much more common in a jury trial where usually one side is not happy with the jury’s or judge’s decision.
What is the difference between unintentional and intentional injury?
When the courts look at an injury, one of the first things it determines is if it is intentional or unintentional. It’s easy to determine the difference. For instance, if someone punched you in the face, it was an intentional injury. If a person broke your nose by swinging their arms widely, it’s unintentional.
Why do I need a lawyer?
While anyone can file a lawsuit or ask for a settlement without an attorney, if you want the proper settlement amount for your damages, you’ll want someone with years of experience to ensure you are properly compensated. Plus, an attorney will handle all the things you should have to worry about, like negotiations and filing of the proper casework at the proper court.
Can creditors take my personal injury settlement?
Creditors, such as medical providers, would need to be paid using the settlement funds. If you have outstanding judgment creditors unrelated to your personal injury case, we would recommend asset protection. The team of personal injury attorneys can also work with you to ensure your finances are protected.
Is my spouse entitled to my personal injury settlement in Florida?
As with so many issues with the law, the answer is highly dependent on your personal situation and the specifics of your case. If you are in the middle of a divorce or some other personal matter, you should work with your family law attorney to determine how best to protect your settlement. Our firm has several Orlando family law attorneys to assist with your situation.
Does personal injury settlement include medical bills?
Medical bills for personal injury are one of the highest costs that most people cannot pay out of their pocket. Part of your settlement proceeds will go towards paying your medical bills. Our goal is to ensure those are paid by the responsible party – not by you.
How does worker’s comp insurance affect my settlement?
In most cases of a workplace accident, the worker’s compensation insurance carried by the company will cover medical costs and time missed from work. But there are times when it doesn’t or there may be a third party involved. That’s when you need an attorney.
Wouldn’t construction accidents be covered under worker’s comp insurance?
Sometimes, but there are a wide range of incidents that may not be covered. Those include accidents in construction zones are the direct result of negligence, but the cause of that negligence can be wide-ranging.
Some common factors in construction accidents include:
- Defective Tools
- Ladder or Scaffolding Mishaps
- Inadequate safety practice
- Toxic Substance Exposure
- Electrocution
- Fire
- Coworkers Carelessness
How does insurance affect my personal injury settlement?
Insurance covers some of the costs of the accident, but not always. And what if the person at fault doesn’t have insurance? It’s critical to have as much insurance as you can afford to assure that your injuries are covered.
What is required automobile insurance in Florida?
In Orlando, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Waterford Lakes and all of Florida, you are required to have $10,000 in personal injury protection and $10,000 in property damage liability – which covers the other party in an accident. Bodily injury insurance is not required in Florida.
What else should I have that is optional?
Let’s start with uninsured motorist coverage. This is pretty simple. If the party at fault does not have insurance, you’re covered by this coverage. In Florida, it’s pretty essential to have this coverage since bodily injury insurance, which normally would cover your injuries, is not required in Florida.
What’s the difference between uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage?
Underinsured motorist coverage ensures you have a resource to tap into if the at-fault party only has the minimum. For instance, if they have $10,000 in bodily injury insurance and your medical bills are $25,000, your underinsured motorist coverage could cover the additional $15,000.
Do I need to have bodily injury insurance?
Florida does not require it, but it is always good to carry a policy. If you are at-fault in an accident, this can cover a lot of the expenses that will come from being at fault. This insurance even pays for your attorney fees if you are sued for a personal injury claim.
A personal injury claim was made against me. What do I do?
We highly recommend you call The Orlando Law Group as soon as possible to start protecting you and your business. Our team of attorneys works with individuals and small businesses who have a claim against them as well as with plaintiffs. However, the first step is to stop communicating personally and let your attorney work to assess the potential liability you might have in the claim.
Where does The Orlando Law Firm provide personal injury attorneys?
The Orlando Law Group specializes in helping individuals and businesses throughout Orlando but also provides personal injury lawyers in Orlando, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Waterford Lakes.