Being in an accident is horrible enough, even without factoring in the unexpected bills, emotional trauma, or threat to your career. Getting your life back on track may seem impossible. Fortunately, you can focus on your recovery as your Lake Nona personal injury lawyer takes care of the rest. You may be compensated for damages you sustain in a Lake Nona accident through a personal injury claim.
To understand the legal options available, speak to a qualified personal injury lawyer today. They will review the details of your case, help identify the cause of the accident, and determine if it resulted from someone else’s negligence. At Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, we protect our client’s rights and fight for what they deserve.
Common Causes of Lake Nona Personal Injury Cases
The term “personal injury” encompasses all injuries suffered due to the negligent or reckless actions of another. Personal injuries can arise from various accidents that occur unexpectedly. Some of these causes include:
- Car accidents: Motor vehicle accidents can cause fatal injuries to other road users, including pedestrians. These accidents may involve cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and more.
- Product liability: Manufacturers may knowingly release products with faulty or poorly designed parts. This can cause harm to the product end-users.
- Medical malpractice: A healthcare professional is expected to offer standard quality care to all their patients without bias. Some actions may fall below a reasonable standard of care that causes significant harm to their patients.
- Premises liability: Property owners, leasers, and managers owe a duty of care to everyone going in and out of their property. Knowingly allowing dangerous conditions to persist breaches that duty and can cause accidents such as slip-and-falls.
- Workplace liability: These are accidents that occur in the line of work, from heavy machinery accidents, exposure to harmful chemicals, lack of training, or poor safety standards.
It can be challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of an accident. In some cases, a driver’s negligence can set into motion a string of events that eventually cause the accident. In other cases, third parties like manufacturers and maintenance crew could be responsible. Your Lake Nona personal injury lawyer may help investigate your case to unearth the cause and liable parties.
Common Injuries in Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases can lead to life-threatening injuries that require immediate medical attention. It is crucial to seek professional medical assistance as soon as possible after the accident. The injuries caused by the varied types of personal injury cases mentioned above take many forms. Injuries commonly seen in personal injury cases include:
- Broken bones
- Whiplash
- Sprains
- Neck and back injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burn injuries
- Paralysis
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Amputation
- Certain diseases
Some injuries may not seem severe at first. However, you should still get examined by a medical professional to rule out the possibility of internal damage. In some cases, signs of injury may show after some days or weeks.
What Damages Can You Recover in a Lake Nona Personal Injury Case?
Florida drivers are required to carry a $10,000 minimum in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) that covers medical expenses and lost income in an accident. However, accident victims can only file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party if they suffered serious injuries in the accident. Serious injuries may include:
- A permanent injury
- Severe scarring or disfigurement
- Impairment of bodily or organ function
- A physical condition that creates a considerable risk of death
If your lawyer determines that you are eligible to pursue compensation for the damages, you may be compensated for the following types of damages:
- Auto vehicle repairs
- Loss of wages and future wages
- Current and future medical expenses
- Emotional distress caused by accident, such as; depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), strained relationship, etc
- Protracted or permanent physical suffering such as; paralysis, scarring, disfigurement, chronic pain, or impaired movement
- Loss of consortium or wrongful death
- Changes in quality of life
- Pain and suffering
Your lawyer will calculate how much compensation you are entitled to. To do this, they will require receipts and invoices for all expenses due to the accident. Well-documented medical reports will also go a long way in supporting your claim.
Florida’s Statute of Limitations and Other Considerations
Florida allocates a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury cases from the date of the incident. This may seem like plenty of time; however, people tend to forget or rewrite the details of memory with time. It is best to strike while the iron is still hot. Contact a qualified Lake Nona personal injury lawyer to represent you as soon as possible. Waiting a long time to file a claim or see the doctor can actually hurt your case.
It is best to avoid directly speaking to insurance companies about the accident or your injuries. They can use your words to destroy your case. Insurance folks may also try to offer you a fast, lowball settlement. Unfortunately, it is often below what you deserve. Talking about the accident or your injuries on social media can also tarnish your case. Allow your lawyer to handle all communications related to the case. Your lawyer will read every document and its fine print to ensure you do not sign anything you should not.
Contact an Experienced Lake Nona Personal Injury Lawyer Today
You may qualify for compensation for your damages if you have been involved in an accident due to negligence, professional malpractice, or defective products. Contact an experienced Lake Nona personal injury lawyer who will assess your case and identify if you have grounds to file a claim.
At Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, our 50 years of service to Florida have allowed us to handle and win thousands of personal injury claims. Allow us the opportunity to put our experience and dedication into your case by calling us at (407) 843-7060 or filling out our contact form to book a free consultation. Further, we will not charge you any legal fees unless we win your case.
Legally Written and Reviewed by a Managing Partner
Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis
Our content is written and reviewed by our founding attorneys Butch Wooten, Orman Kimbrough, Mike Damaso, and Tom Dennis. With over 100 years of combined courtroom experience, they’ve successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases across Florida. Whether you’re a Florida resident or an out-of-state visitor injured in Florida, we’re dedicated to providing clear and reliable information to help you navigate your legal options confidently.