Kissimmee
Attorney Services in Kissimmee
Were you hurt in a Central Florida car crash, truck wreck, slip-and-fall, or another type of negligence-related accident you didn’t cause? You can find yourself seriously injured, forced to take time off work while recovering, and suffocating under the weight of mounting medical and household debt.
An accident injury takes a physical, mental, and economic toll that can last for months or even years. In such a scenario, no personal injury victim affords the additional stress of legal hassle. The expert Personal Injury Accident Attorney at the Louis Berk Law firm carries a proven record of successfully representing personal injury victims across Florida in different accident cases. We serve victims all over Florida.
What can we help you with?
Personal Injury
Our law firm negotiates and litigates the full range of personal injury cases
Car Accidents
Our law firm negotiates and litigates the full range of personal injury cases
Truck Accidents
Our law firm negotiates and litigates the full range of personal injury cases
Slip and Fall Accidents
Our law firm negotiates and litigates the full range of personal injury cases
Wrongful Death
Our law firm negotiates and litigates the full range of personal injury cases
Pedestrian Accidents
Our law firm negotiates and litigates the full range of personal injury cases
Types of Personal Injury Cases
In Florida, personal injury cases can encompass a variety of incidents. Common types of cases include:
- Premises Liability: When an injury occurs due to unsafe conditions on someone’s property.
- Product Liability: Injuries caused by defective or dangerous products.
- Medical Malpractice: Harm sustained due to a healthcare professional’s negligence.
- Wrongful Death: When an individual’s death is due to another’s actions or negligence.
The Role of Negligence in Personal Injury Claims
Negligence is a fundamental concept in Florida personal injury claims. For a personal injury lawsuit to be successful, the following elements must be proven:
- Duty of Care: The defendant had a legal obligation to the plaintiff.
- Breach of Duty: The defendant failed to meet that obligation.
- Causation: This breach caused the injury.
- Damages: The plaintiff suffered measurable harm as a result.
Florida operates under a comparative negligence rule, meaning the compensation may be reduced by the injured party’s percentage of fault.
What to Expect During a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The typical personal injury lawsuit process in Florida involves several stages:
- Consultation: The injured party should consult a personal injury lawyer to discuss the case’s viability.
- Filing: A complaint is formally filed to start the lawsuit.
- Discovery: Both parties exchange evidence and information through requests for documents, depositions, and interrogatories.
- Negotiation: Often, parties will negotiate with the insurance company to reach a settlement before trial.
- Trial: If a settlement is not reached, the case goes to trial where a judge or jury examines the evidence to make a ruling.
Throughout this process, a personal injury attorney provides guidance, manages legal paperwork, and represents the victim’s interests against insurance companies and at trial.
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