Fort Pierce Personal Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s carelessness causes you to get hurt, the law allows you to go after compensation for your damages. Your losses can include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, as well as other damages. A Fort Pierce personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you go after compensation for the harm you suffered.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle In Fort Pierce

Over the years, we have handled many personal injury cases. Here are some examples of the kinds of cases in which we have helped injured people:

• Car accidents
• Dog bites
• Slip and fall accidents
• Product liability
• Wrongful death
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bus, truck, and RV accidents
• Motorcycle and bicycle accidents
• Premises liability
• Pool accidents, including drownings and near-drownings
• Construction accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Boat collisions and other boating accidents
• Defective product accidents
• Nursing home abuse and neglect

If your case is not on that list, do not worry. We can review the specifics of your case.

Elements Of Negligence In Personal Injury Cases

Most personal injury cases involve negligence. In other words, if someone’s carelessness caused you to get hurt, you probably have a negligence claim. To win a negligence case, we must prove all three of these factors:

• The defendant owed you a duty of care. Let’s say that you got hurt in a car accident. Everyone who operates a motor vehicle on the roads is under a legal duty of care to drive with caution and obey the laws.
• The defendant breached the duty of care. It is negligence when someone fails to live up to the standard of the legal duty of care. Let’s suppose that the at-fault driver caused the wreck because he was texting while at the wheel. Failing to keep a proper lookout and focus one’s attention on the act of driving is negligence because it violates the duty of care.
• The negligence caused you harm. If the crash happened because the at-fault driver was not looking where he was going due to texting and plowed into the back of your car, their negligence is the thing that caused your injuries. This scenario satisfies all three elements of negligence.

Who Can Be Held Liable In A Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury is a broad category of law, meaning there’s a wide variety of potentially liable parties. For a party to be held liable, they must meet the aforementioned factors of negligence. The liable party in your case could be:

• Another driver
• A truck driver
• A trucking company
• A medical care provider
• A property owner
• A boater or boat captain

Don’t worry if none of these liable parties look familiar. During a case review, we can assist you in determining if your injuries were caused by negligence.

Damages In Fort Pierce, FL Personal Injury Claims

Damages are unique in each person’s claim. The amount you can go after will depend on the facts of your case. Someone sitting next to you in the same car can experience injuries that are more or less severe than yours. The amount of compensation you can collect will depend on the details of your claim.

Some common types of damages in personal injury cases include:

• Medical expenses for the reasonable treatment you needed because of the accident. These costs can include things like the ambulance, emergency room, surgery, physicians, hospital, diagnostic testing, physical therapy, and prescription drugs.
• Lost wages to make up for the money you missed out on because of the accident and your recuperation time. These losses can include wages, salary, self-employment, and other forms of income.
• Diminished earning capacity if your injuries leave you unable to make as much money as you could before the incident.
• Rehabilitation center if you had to undergo intensive medical care at a specialized treatment facility for catastrophic injuries, like traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage.
• Long-term care if devastating injuries leave you in need of daily assistance with medical treatment or personal care.
• Pain and suffering for the physical discomfort and mental distress of the accident and injuries.
• Other non-economic losses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and a spouse’s claim for loss of consortium.
• Wrongful death if your close loved one died from injuries in an accident.

We can gather the documents we need to build your case and prove the dollar value of your lost wages, medical expenses, and other tangible losses. Tangible losses are those that usually come with some form of documentation, like bills for your medical care or your employer’s records that show your lost wages.

We calculate the amount of reasonable compensation for your intangible losses, like pain and suffering, from your tangible losses and the facts of your case.

Benefits Of Working With A Lawyer On Your Personal Injury Case

Florida law does not force you to have a lawyer help you with your personal injury claim, but it can be a very good idea to work with an attorney. While we handle your claim, you can focus on your health and recuperation.

• Once you hire a personal injury lawyer to represent you, the insurance company is not supposed to bother you. If the claims adjuster or insurance carrier contact you, instruct them to talk to your lawyer.

• We handle personal injury claims on a contingent fee basis, which means that you do not have to pay any upfront legal fees. Our fees will come out of the settlement or award at the end.
• We can evaluate your case, investigate the facts, gather the evidence to prove your case, and calculate the fair amount for your damages. We will negotiate directly with the insurance company so that you do not have to.

We Will Help You Avoid Common Case Pitfalls

Our personal injury lawyers in Fort Pierce can also help you avoid common pitfalls of personal injury cases, such as:

• Recorded statements: Make sure that you do not give the insurance company a recorded statement without going through your lawyer. Claims adjusters are notorious for twisting words to mean something that the injured person never intended in an attempt to pay the person less money.
• Settling too early: You should not resolve your case until you have completed all of your medical treatment and have a good idea of your prognosis. Once you settle your claim, the insurance company will not pay you more money. If it turns out that you need additional treatment, like surgery, those bills will come out of your pocket.
• Lowball offers: Insurance adjusters often make a quick offer of money to an injured person before a lawyer becomes involved. Often, people who accept these settlement offers to find out later that they should have received much more money for their injuries.

They may also find out that they have to pay all their medical bills out of that one check. Sometimes the medical bills are more than the amount of the check, leaving the person owing money instead of getting actual net compensation for the injuries.

We Provide Compassionate And Responsive Care

Assistance with your claim or lawsuit is only part of what we do. Our team wants you to feel comfortable throughout the duration of your case. To provide you this comfort, we:

• Give you the phone number of the lawyer assigned to your case
• Offer your prompt and detailed responses to your questions
• Assist you with scheduling appointments

This commitment to responsiveness has translated to many satisfied clients. This is what they’ve said about working with the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine:

• “The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine went above and beyond all expectations in providing me with top notch service and follow through in successfully settling my case for me, and negotiating my medical bills. Their entire staff were very hands on in providing me with updates. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services!” – Adam S.
• “Prompt and courteous answers to questions. Great communication from everyone involved with your case. Phenomenal case results. A completely and thoroughly enjoyable legal experience from beginning to conclusion of my case. Thank you so much.” – Jos I.

What Happens If My Personal Injury Insurance Claim Is Denied?

Most personal injury claims are settled via insurance settlements. However, sometimes insurance negotiations fall apart. These negotiations can end in frustration if the insurer continues to offer you low settlements or refuses to settle at all. A dispute in liability can trigger legal action, as well.

Your personal injury lawyer may need to pursue a lawsuit if this occurs. Our team is prepared to engage in litigation if needed, though. Similarly, if you are stuck in the middle of costly legal proceedings, we can still review your case. A lawsuit isn’t always your best option, and we can help you explore other compensation avenues.

What Should I Do After A Personal Injury Accident?

The aftermath of a personal injury can be frightening and confusing. There are a few steps you can take to bolster your case after an accident, though:

• Seek medical attention, and keep track of your expenses
• Refrain from sharing too much information online, or with the liable party
• Consider your legal options
• Maintain as much evidence as possible

While our team will investigate your case on your behalf, it doesn’t hurt to get started on the information collection process as soon as you can. This could include:

• The contact information of the parties involved in your accident
• Images or videos of the accident
• Any other information that you deem relevant

If you’re unsure of what information to maintain, our team would happily answer your questions. We want you to have the best possible shot at securing a fair settlement offer.

Getting Help From A Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Claim In Fort Pierce, Florida

Call our personal injury lawyers in Fort Pierce right away if you got hurt because of someone’s carelessness. Florida law only gives you a short amount of time to make a claim for your injuries. If you miss the deadline, you can lose your right to compensation.

You can call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation.