MIAMI'S PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

Losing income from being unable to work is an unfortunate possibility after suffering an injury. Under Florida law, we would make a claim for any lost wages as part of your damages in your injury case. There may also be certain wage loss benefits available depending on the specifics of your situation. While we cannot control an employer’s decisions, we can take legal steps to recover damages that account for wages you may lose by missing work during recovery and treatment.

Pursuant to Florida statutes, the at-fault party should be responsible for covering the medical costs for treatment of your injury. As your attorneys, we can send official demand letters and file insurance claims on your behalf seeking payment of those medical bills. If certain bills remain unpaid, we may potentially include them as part of a personal injury lawsuit as well. The goal is to alleviate the financial burden of injury-related treatment expenses by negotiating on your behalf, and going to court if you are not offered a reasonable and fair settlement.

If an insurance provider outright denies your claim, our legal team would thoroughly examine their stated reasoning, review the evidence they based their denial on, and determine any potential counterarguments or strategies that could appeal the decision. Sometimes denials can be overturned through the appeal process, while other cases may warrant initiating personal injury litigation if we believe grounds exist to pursue compensation in court. The denial does not necessarily end the process, though additional steps become necessary. By closely evaluating the claim status, we can advise you on the best available options.

In the unfortunate event that you are left with a permanent disability due to your injury, compensation for loss of future earning capacity and ongoing medical care needs would become vital components of your personal injury claim. The damages we would seek in your case include coverage for any long-term impacts on employment, finances, activities, enjoyment of life, and other hardships resulting from permanent impairments. The goal is to secure enough compensation not just for immediate medical bills, but for these lasting necessities related to loss of health as well.

Personal injury lawyers represent their clients on a contingency basis. This means that your attorney will ONLY get paid if they successfully recover compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved ones are injured, you can speak to an attorney for free to review your case. If you have a valid personal injury claim, your lawyer will represent you and they will only collect a fee if they settle your case or win a verdict at trial. At all points of your personal injury lawsuit, you are 100% in control of any settlement decisions. If you have additional questions about what to do after an injury, please contact our firm today.

Taking a personal injury case all the way through a full civil trial is sometimes necessary, but many claims reach a point of settlement beforehand once insurance companies recognize the strength of the evidence and case behind a plaintiff’s demand. We are experienced at strategically applying pressure and building leverage so that insurance carriers make serious overtures to negotiate rather than risk potential trial outcomes. I cannot guarantee a trial would never occur, as some factors are beyond our control, but our record of strong pre-trial settlements suggests we can often secure justice for clients without needing to appear before a jury. We are fully prepared for trial, however, if such a scenario serves the client’s interests most effectively.

It’s understandable that mistakes or oversights could occur under stressful personal circumstances that injury victims face. However, simple human errors typically do not undermine an otherwise strong claim for damages, as the law and courts do account for such realities. Our legal team would work diligently to clarify, remedy, or rectify any minor client mistakes that could impact a case, while still continuously developing our optimal negotiation strategy. I have successfully handled many complex personal injury claims over my career despite inevitable hiccups occurring. Perfection is not required for us to ultimately deliver positive results, thanks to diligent and experienced legal advocacy.

When a person suffers a serious personal injury, there is often a ripple effect that touches family members as well. Lost income due to missed work affects more than just the injured. Consequences such as lost ability to maintain the home, provide childcare, render spousal support, and more can compound the household struggles. As we build a damages case after an injury, Florida law allows consideration of factors beyond immediate medical bills, including these wider implications for finances and family duties. While money itself cannot undo every hardship, our goal with securing personal injury compensation is to ease some of the life disruption affecting loved ones in the wake of unexpected harms and losses. Recovery takes time, but compensation can alleviate related financial burdens, helping families move forward.