PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Personal Injury

Slips, trips and falls can occur almost anywhere – retail stores, parking lots, apartment buildings, restaurants, hotels – and are often the result of a neglectful business or corporation. When an injury occurs due to a dangerous condition that could have been avoided, the property owner may be held liable for that accident.

Personal Injury cases involve injuries that one party claims are the result of another party’s negligence. Examples include slips and falls but can also include claims involving negligent maintenance, negligent security, and product liability. 

Most cases are resolved through informal resolution at mediation or arbitration when those involved, their insurers, and their legal representation, enter into a settlement agreement to resolve the case through a monetary payment rather than a jury trial. If an informal resolution is not possible, a formal personal injury case is initiated by the filing of a civil complaint against another party (person, business, etc.) claiming some type of negligence that caused them harm.

Those suffering from a personal injury due to a slip, trip, or fall have a limited time to file a claim, called a statute of limitations. Statutes of limitations are established by state law, can be different with each state, and can vary by type of injury.

To learn more about the Statute of Limitations in Florida, click here.

When injured at someone else’s property, the business or the property owner may be responsible for the damages incurred from the accident.

Florida is considered a comparative fault state. In other words, if the person injured shares the fault for the accident with the operators or the owners of the property, the judge will decide the percentage of fault for each of the parties, as well as the amount that the injured individual can collect. 

Consult a personal injury law firm to receive an accurate assessment of the percentage of fault in the accident.

In most cases of personal injury Jacksonville, including slip and fall accidents, you can recover these types of damages when filing a claim against the liable party or their insurance company:

• Economic
• Non-economic

Economic damages help offset financial burdens associated with the injury, while non-economic damages will compensate you for non-material losses and suffering you went through as a result of the accident.

When combined, our Jacksonville personal injury lawyers can help you recover compensation for the following:

• Costs of medical care (including out-of-pocket expenses)
• Costs of necessary future medical treatment
• Rehabilitation
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Other material losses
• Disability
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering 
• Reduced life quality
• Loss of consortium
• Scarring and disfigurement

If your case goes to trial, the judge may award you punitive damages if it’s determined that the liable party’s actions fall into the category of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Punitive damages are purely awarded to punish the defendant and to deter them from engaging in similar behavior ever again.

The biggest benefit of working with a Jacksonville injury attorney is that you can dedicate your full attention to recovery. 

By getting in touch with the Law Offices Of RITE Law, you get an expert handling every aspect of your case, from the beginning to the very end. We’ll help you with:

• Clarifying all your legal rights and options available 
• Obtaining the right medical treatment through every step of the recovery process
• Coordinating and performing an investigation of your accident
• Gathering evidence such as accident reports, witness statements, video and photographic materials, medical records, along with other necessary evidence that will strengthen your case
• Collaborating with experts who can provide additional insight and if possible, clarify technical details to the jury
• Seeking a favorable settlement during negotiations with the liable party and their insurance company
• Pursuing litigation on your behalf if the negotiations are unsuccessful

A well-respected attorney will likely help you achieve a settlement during the negotiation process. However, the experience of your legal counsel will make a difference in this regard, especially if the case goes to trial. 

If you’ve sustained a personal injury resulting from a slip, fall, or other type of negligence action, the Law Offices of RITE law can help. Our track record in the courtroom is well-known in the Jacksonville area, as we’ve helped many clients pursue justice to the fullest extent possible and got them the money they rightfully deserved.

Contact us today for your Free Case Evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys. There are no upfront fees, and we are compensated once a recovery is made on your behalf.