Do not let a personal injury derail your life or career without seeking compensation from whoever may be liable for your injuries after an accident in Boca Raton.

Personal injury claims involve several steps, starting with documenting the injury. Soon after an accident, we can confirm whether you have a cause of action and, if so, help you bring it within 2 years of the injury. We can oversee a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and collect any relevant evidence, such as eyewitness statements and video footage. For filing lawsuits, negotiating settlements, and litigating cases in court, victims can rely on our lawyers.

Call the Graves Injury Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers at (305) 614-2767 for a free, confidential case evaluation.

What Steps Are Involved in a Personal Injury Case?

Recovering damages from a personal injury claim can be an involved process, and our lawyers can help you with each stage that comes.

Document Your Injury

Your first concern should be documenting your injury for your compensation claim. The best way to do this is to go to the hospital immediately for any obvious or serious injuries. You might not discover your injuries until later, in which case you should seek medical attention then.

You can document your injury and the recovery process with photos, journal entries, and follow-up medical appointments.

Confirm Your Case

As soon as possible, confirm that you have a valid personal injury case. For another party to be liable, they had to have owed you a duty of care and breached it, causing your injuries. We can confirm whether a duty of care was present, what action or inaction constituted a breach of duty, and whether there is still time remaining in the statute of limitations for you to file your lawsuit.

Most personal injury claims must be filed within 2 years of an injury in Florida, barring some exceptions.

Track All Damages

When plaintiffs file a personal injury lawsuit, they request relief from the damages they have incurred. That means you need to know the economic and non-economic damages you have suffered due to negligence before bringing your claim. This requires careful tracking of damages. We can handle tracking all hospital bills and follow-up care expenses, lost wages, and other economic damages for you.

We can also help you appreciate how your injury has affected you physically, mentally, and emotionally, and quantify your deserved compensation for non-economic damages.

Investigate and Collect Evidence

An investigation into an accident is necessary to identify the liable party and collect evidence proving their liability. Ideally, our personal injury lawyers launch investigations immediately when eyewitnesses’ memories are freshest and certain photographic or video evidence is still available.

File Claim Petition

The next step you have to take toward getting compensation is filing your personal injury claim. Lawsuits begin when plaintiffs file claim petitions in court. These petitions must include the mandatory information on the parties involved, the cause of action, and the compensation sought.

Plaintiffs generally have 2 years from the day they sustain injuries to file claim petitions in Florida. If your petition is incomplete, it might be dismissed, forcing you to re-file if there is time left in the statute of limitations.

Negotiate a Settlement

For many personal injury victims, the final step in getting compensation is negotiating a settlement. A settlement lets you resolve the case without going to court, which many personal injury plaintiffs prefer. Even if you anticipate settling, you should not immediately accept any settlement offer until our attorneys have reviewed it. Settlement negotiations require experience, tenacity, and strategy to navigate. Though a settlement may resolve cases faster than a trial, negotiations can still take several months.

Go to Court

Cases that are not resolved through settlement may go to court. While it can take months for a personal injury trial to take place, it may be over within a matter of days once it begins. Although a trial might be intimidating at first, it can also yield positive outcomes for victims, often resulting in large awards.

FAQs Answered by Our Personal Injury Lawyers

Who is Liable in Your Personal Injury Claim?

The liable party is the one who was negligent and injured you, such as the negligent driver in a car accident or the negligent property owner in a slip and fall. If the negligent party was working when they injured you, their employer might also bear liability.

What Damages Can You Recover in Your Personal Injury Claim?

You can recover damages you have incurred due to a personal injury, whether they are economic or non-economic. Non-economic damages can be quantified into tangible compensation and supported with your testimony about your pain and suffering.

Should You Go to Court or Settle a Personal Injury Case?

Whether you should go to court or settle a personal injury case is entirely case-dependent. Our attorneys can guide you in the right direction based on the complexity of your case, the sum of your damages, and your personal preference.

When Might You Have More Time to Bring a Personal Injury Claim?

You might have more time than you originally anticipated to bring a personal injury claim in Florida if you were injured as a minor, by a defendant who subsequently left the state, or if you did not discover your injuries until a later date.

What Should You Do as a Personal Injury Plaintiff?

If you are the plaintiff in a personal injury case, you should rely on your lawyer for all communication with the defense during settlement negotiations, court filings, court appearances, and all other aspects of your personal injury case. Be mindful of your injury, avoid discussing the case on social media, and attend all follow-up medical appointments.

Get Our Help with Your Personal Injury Case in Boca Raton

Get a free case analysis by calling the Graves Injury Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers at (305) 614-2767 today.