Securing fair compensation for your injuries and losses can seem daunting following an accident. While healing should be your priority, the burdens of medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress can become overwhelming. The insurance company may contact you with a settlement offer, but it may be too low to cover the full extent of your losses. Fortunately, an experienced personal injury attorney can gather evidence, speak to expert witnesses, and build a solid case to establish liability on your behalf. With an attorney on your side, you may be able to negotiate a more favorable settlement for your case.
If you have been injured in a personal injury accident, do not hesitate to retain a skilled attorney from Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis. Our attorneys understand how critical it is for you to secure the damages you are owed and will fight for you throughout every step of the legal process. We can handle every aspect of your case on your behalf so you can focus on healing from your physical and emotional losses.
3 Ways an Attorney Can Help You Negotiate a Better Personal Injury Settlement
Negotiations are essential to an attorney’s job, and partnering with one can significantly improve your chances of achieving a favorable outcome for your case. A few of the many ways the talented attorneys at Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis can help you negotiate for a better settlement include the following:
Gathering Evidence
Your attorney can meticulously collect evidence to support your claim. Your attorney can acquire police reports, medical records, and witness statements to create your case’s foundation. Trying to negotiate a settlement without a thorough understanding of the evidence is often counterproductive and can lead to lower settlements.
Detailed record-keeping plays a pivotal role in accurately assessing the financial and emotional consequences of the accident. Economic damages include medical expenses, lost earnings, and future care costs, while pain, suffering, and emotional trauma are categorized as non-economic damages.
Partnering With Expert Witnesses
Depending on your case’s circumstances, your attorney may work with expert witnesses to add credibility to your claim and negotiate a higher settlement. Specialists such as healthcare professionals and accident reconstructionists can offer their expert perspectives to support your case.
A medical expert can detail the extent of injuries, potential treatments, and future health outlook. On the other hand, economists can calculate your lost income and diminished earning potential. Recognizing both your current and future expenses is critical to negotiating a favorable settlement.
Establishing Liability
In some cases, the insurance company may attempt to shift some of the blame onto the accident victim. An experienced attorney can establish liability for your case by proving the following elements:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care to act responsibly and prevent accidents
- The defendant violated the duty of care by behaving negligently
- This breach of duty caused your accident
- Your accident resulted in you suffering economic and non-economic damages
Our attorneys will investigate every detail of your claim to determine the exact cause of your accident as well as who is at fault for your losses. We are skilled negotiators and employ our extensive knowledge and skills to fight for the best possible outcome on your behalf.
Retain the Services of an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney at Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis
Navigating a personal injury claim demands strategic negotiation to secure the highest possible settlement. At Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, we excel in negotiating with insurers and defendants to maximize your compensation. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience assisting accident victims like you in recovering the compensation they deserve.
To learn more about how our experienced team can help you, schedule a free consultation by calling us at (407) 843-7060 or complete our contact form.
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.