You should consider filing a personal injury lawsuit and seeking relief for damages after suffering an injury because of another person’s negligence or misconduct. In addition to confirming whether you have a case, our lawyers can prepare, file, and litigate it for you.

If you have incurred damages from a personal injury and there is still time left in the statute of limitations, you should pursue compensation. Personal injury plaintiffs can get compensation for all medical expenses, lost wages, and even non-economic damages. For injuries due to gross negligence, plaintiffs might even get punitive damages at trial. We can prepare you for all potential outcomes of a personal injury lawsuit so that you know what to expect.

For a free case review from the Graves Injury Law Firm, call our personal injury lawyers today at (305) 614-2767.

When Should See if You Have a Case with a Personal Injury Lawyer?

It is worth seeing whether you have a personal injury case with our lawyers after sustaining injuries and incurring damages.

If Another Party Injured You

If you were recently in a car accident, slip and fall, or other incident caused by another party, you should see whether you have a case with our personal injury lawyers. We can assess the relationship between you and the other party involved to see whether a duty of care was present and whether the other party breached that duty by acting negligently in any way.

If you do not know exactly who injured you or who could be liable, such as after a multi-vehicle car accident involving several drivers, we can investigate the accident to determine liability.

If Your Injuries Are Expensive

Incurring noticeable damages from an accident or injuries is another reason to see whether you have a case. Not only might you incur medical bills and lost wages because of your injuries, but you might also sustain notable property damage, like after a car accident.

Your injuries might be far more expensive than you originally thought, and it could get overwhelming for you to track them all. Our attorneys can add up all compensable damages to determine the value of your case and if it is worth pursuing compensation.

If There is Still Time Left in the Statute of Limitations

If the statute of limitations on your personal injury case expires, you no longer have a personal injury case and cannot sue the negligent party. Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations is 2 years, and typically begins to accrue on the date of the accident.

If it has been more than 2 years since an accident, there still might be time to sue because of a tolling exception to the statute of limitations. Florida provides tolling exceptions for plaintiffs injured as minors, plaintiffs who do not discover their injuries right away, and plaintiffs injured by defendants who then leave the state.

What Makes Filing a Personal Injury Case Worth It?

Our lawyers can work hard to make filing a personal injury case worth it for you by getting the damages you deserve, compensatory and otherwise.

Getting Compensatory Damages

Recovering all of the compensatory damages you have incurred makes filing a personal injury case well worth it. Compensatory damages include your hospital bills and ongoing medical expenses, missed wages from being unable to work or a reduced earning capacity, property damage expenses, other out-of-pocket costs, and non-economic damages for mental suffering, physical pain, emotional anguish, and more.

Currently, there are no statutory caps on compensatory damages in Florida personal injury lawsuits.

Getting Punitive Damages

If you were injured by someone else’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct, you might also get punitive damages from a personal injury lawsuit. Plaintiffs are only eligible to receive punitive damages if a defendant’s actions are egregious enough, there is clear and convincing evidence, and plaintiffs specifically request punitive damages in their complaints.

You cannot get punitive damages by settling your case without a trial, only by winning the case in court. In Florida, punitive damages are also capped at 3 times the compensatory damages awarded or $500,000, whichever amount is greater.

What Are the Possible Outcomes of a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury plaintiffs should know not only the most common outcomes of personal injury cases, but also all potential outcomes, so they are prepared for whatever path their case might take.

Settlement

While the road to settlement might be different in each personal injury case, the most common resolution at the end of lawsuits is settling, not going to trial. Settlements are private agreements between defendants and plaintiffs that both parties sign to resolve cases. You might get a lump sum or structured settlement, depending on the particulars of the agreement we negotiate with the defense.

Settlements do not come easily, and we may have to aggressively negotiate on your behalf to obtain a favorable offer.

Trial

Personal injury cases rarely go to trial, as trials are often time-consuming and could delay a victim’s access to compensation. Trials can and do happen, however, and our attorneys can be prepared to go to court if necessary. We can walk you through what happens during a trial and make sure you know what is expected of you as the plaintiff.

Withdrawal or Dismissal

Personal injury cases can also end prematurely if a plaintiff withdraws their complaint or a judge dismisses it. Common reasons for dismissal include missed deadlines, while a lack of evidence might force some plaintiffs to withdraw their claims. We can set you up for success with a strong personal injury case so that the judge has no reason to dismiss your claim and you have no reason to withdrawal it before it is resolved.

We Can Help with Your Naples, FL Personal Injury Case

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