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Personal Injury Lawyer
If someone else's negligence has resulted in a serious injury, mounting medical expenses, and lost wages for you, you are entitled to compensation in Fort White, Florida. When another party—be it a driver or a property owner—causes you harm through their careless actions, you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim against them. In most instances, any compensation will be sourced from that party’s insurance company rather than the individual directly. To effectively navigate the challenges posed by these multi-billion dollar insurance companies, it's crucial to have a seasoned attorney by your side. The most effective way to secure a favorable outcome and receive fair compensation for your injuries is by seeking the expertise of a personal injury lawyer. At Douglas & Douglas, our attorneys are committed to vigorously pursuing every dollar you are entitled to.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
- Aviation Accidents
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
- Boat Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Defective Products
- Dog Bites
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Premises Liability
- Pool & Swimming Accidents
- Slip & Falls
- Truck Accidents
- Watercraft Accidents
- Wrongful Death
How We Prove Liability in Personal Injury Cases
Even in personal injury cases in which fault is obvious, it is common for the other party to deny wrongdoing, or at least to put partial blame on you, the injured party. Insurance companies are highly profitable, with some reporting net profit margins of 10 percent or more annually, according to Investopedia. In order to create these high profit margins for their shareholders, they employ cutthroat tactics, and routinely blame the victim for causing the crash, slip and fall, or other accident. As such, it is important that we establish liability, or fault, and that may require using police reports, eye witness accounts, video surveillance footage, crash scene re-creation experts in motor vehicle collisions, and other experts.
The Legal Doctrine of Comparative Negligence
Comparative negligence can have a big impact on the value of your claim. Comparative negligence works as such: the victim’s degree of fault is subtracted from their overall damages. This means that if you were hit by a speeding driver who slammed into the back of you, but your tail lights were out and it was dusk, your claim could be devalued based on your degree of fault. If you are found to be 20 percent at fault, you could only collect 80 percent of your total damages. Decreasing your level of fault is vital in all types of personal injury claims.
What is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
The value of your claim is based on your damages. And, because Florida has the fourth highest hospital rates in the nation, according to Governing, it is likely that if you were seriously injured, your claim is highly valuable. Damages stemming from your injuries can include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Emotional distress and More
Reach Out to Our Personal Injury Attorneys
Before you discuss your case with the other party or their insurance company, we urge you to talk to an attorney first. Here at Douglas & Douglas, our Ft. White personal injury attorneys can help you receive what your case is really worth.
Dedicated to Your Case.
We understand that being injured can be a stressful experience. Our team is committed to providing personalized legal representation and guiding you through the legal process.
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