Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys
Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, and Treasure Coast Area Law Firm That Can Help People and Their Families Seek Compensation for Their Injuries
What is a Personal Injury Case?
The legal area of personal injury involves many different types of injuries and causes of those injuries. A personal injury case is where one party has been harmed by the negligence and wrongdoing of a third party. To prove negligence, it must be shown that the other party breached a duty of care that they owed the injured party and that breach caused the pain and injuries suffered. Some common personal injury cases include:
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
- Medical Malpractice
- Boating Accidents
- ATV Accidents
- Side-by-Side Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- Nursing Home Neglect
- Construction Accidents
- Work Place Accidents
What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
When you are involved in an accident there are many factors that go into determining the value of your personal injury case. In Florida our civil court system is largely compensatory in nature. Meaning even though it may be impossible for you to go back to where you were, physically, before the injury, the Court tries compensate you with money for the damages that you suffered. Some factors to go into determining the value of your case are:
- Pain and Suffering
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Replacement of Services
When hiring an attorney to handle your personal injury case, be sure to tell your attorney about all the ways that your accident and injuries have affected your life, and the lives of your loved ones.
Is my spouse entitled to compensation for my injuries?
If you have been injured and that injury prevents you and your spouse from enjoying each other’s companionship or you can no longer do the household activities that you once did, our spouse may have a claim for damages and may be entitled to compensation. We recommend speaking with your personal injury attorney and detailing the ways in which your injury has affected your spouse’s life, both presently and how they will affect your spouse in the future.
When should I call an attorney for help with my personal injury matter?
It is important to contact an attorney as soon after your accident as possible. The attorney will want to gather evidence (like pictures of the accident or the vehicle itself) of the accident which may not be available after the clean up or repairs are completed.
What does it cost to hire an attorney to handle my personal injury matter?
Here at Neill Griffin Marquis Osking, PLLC, clients who are involved in personal injury cases do not pay for anything unless a recovery is made. In other words, we do not get paid unless you get paid. At the start of your matter you will be provided with an Employment Agreement and a Statement of Client’s Rights which will lay out, in detail, how we get paid and when. If no recovery is made, then you are not obligated to pay anything.
Contact Firm Neill Griffin Marquis Osking, PLLC, to discuss your accident.
Our law firm takes pride in protecting the rights of the injured. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in the Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, or the Treasure Coast, call our office to receive a free consultation regarding your case. You may be entitled to significant compensation. We are a compassionate law group that keeps our clients’ best interests in mind. Your first consultation is free of charge and we don’t get paid until you get paid. Call 772-464-8200 today to find out what an attorney can do for you.
