Largo Car Accident Experts & Personal Injury Lawyers

Probably, but not necessarily. All governments – local, state, and national – hold the inherent power of “sovereign immunity,” which means that they can restrict the filing of lawsuits against them. The rationale behind this rule is that if you sue the government, you are essentially suing the taxpayers. Nevertheless, both Florida and the federal government have partially waived their sovereign immunity protections. You may sue local, state, and national governments for personal injury claims subject to certain exclusions, damages limitations, and filing deadlines that are more restrictive than the limitations that would apply if you were suing a private party.

An accident reconstruction specialist uses physical evidence (e.g., skid marks) and scientific principles such as stopping distances to reconstruct an accident to determine how the accident happened and whose fault it was. If you are claiming that your injuries were the result of driver negligence, you may need an accident reconstruction specialist to investigate and testify on your behalf, especially if there were no third-party witnesses to the accident. Abrahamson & Uiterwyk has developed working relationships with accident reconstruction specialists who can help you prove your case.

Yes, you can, and you can win if you can show that the neglect harmed your loved one. Nursing homes are subject to strict and expensive regulations at both the state and federal levels that govern their treatment of their residents. Proving that the nursing home violated one of these regulations could be tantamount to proving negligence, which would go a long way toward winning your case. Additionally, you don’t necessarily have to prove that the nursing home violated a regulation in order to prove negligence.

Under certain circumstances, this is possible under Florida’s dram shop law. Unfortunately, the Florida dram shop law is one of the friendliest statutes in the nation toward nightclubs and other drinking establishments. In order to hold such an establishment liable for injuries arising out of a drunken driving accident, you must prove that: (i) the driver who caused the accident was a minor (under 21), or (ii) the driver was “habitually addicted” to alcohol, and that the establishment that served him or her knew of the addiction, yet served him or her anyway. The restrictions contained in this law can make it more difficult to establish dram shop liability in Florida than in most other states.

It depends on the details of your case. Under certain circumstances, you might be able to sue both. If the drug is defective, you can win a lawsuit against the manufacturer if you can prove that the defect rendered the product unreasonably dangerous and that this danger was the cause of your injury. In this case, you might also be able to win a lawsuit against the distributor or retailer of the drug.

You might also have a claim against your doctor if he or she negligently prescribed the drug to you – if, for example, he or she knew or should have known of the unreasonably dangerous character of the product but prescribed it to you anyway, or prescribed it for an off-label use.

You should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident or injury. Prompt legal advice can impact the outcome of your case, help you seek fair compensation, ensure you understand your rights and take the necessary steps to protect them.

Other circumstances where you might consider contacting a personal injury lawyer include:

• Pain and injuries: if the accident results in pain or injuries requiring medical care, a lawyer can help manage medical bills, long-term care, and loss of income.
• Liability disputes: When fault is disputed, a lawyer can gather evidence and build your case.
• Insurance issues: If the insurance company denies your claim, delays payments, or offers an inadequate settlement, a lawyer can negotiate for fair compensation.
• Disability: for injuries leading to disability, a lawyer ensures you receive appropriate compensation.
  Multiple parties: in complex cases involving multiple parties, a lawyer manages interactions and negotiations.
• Legal time limits: to avoid missing filing deadlines, contact a lawyer promptly.
• Unclear injury extent: if your injury’s full extent is unknown, a lawyer can ensure future medical issues are considered.
• Wrongful death: if a loved one dies due to negligence, a lawyer can help pursue a wrongful death claim.
  Complex cases: cases like defective products or medical malpractice require legal expertise.

A personal injury lawyer can help you gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and file any required legal documents within the statute of limitations. If you are unsure about your situation, get in touch with our lawyers for guidance and next steps.

Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis, which is calculated as a percentage of the recovery obtained. There is absolutely no attorney fee unless there is a recovery.

If you are trying to determine if you have a personal injury case, consider if you meet the following criteria:

• Injury or harm: physical, emotional, or financial harm are present.
• Negligence or wrongdoing: the injury must result from someone else’s negligence or misconduct.
• Causation: there must be a direct link between the other party’s actions and your injury.
• Damages: are you able to show damages like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering?

If you are still unsure about your case, get in touch with our personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.

Our Largo personal injury lawyers offer free initial telephone consultations. During this consultation, a lawyer will help evaluate your case, offer preliminary legal advice and next steps, outline the contingency fee structure, and answer any questions or concerns you have about the legal process.

Call us 24/7 at 800-538-4878.

Choosing a lawyer to represent you and your case can be intimidating—it’s not something you do every day! Here are some things to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer to work with:

• Experience and expertise: look for a law firm that specializes in personal injury law in Largo.
• Reputation and client satisfaction: check online review rating and read actual client reviews.
• Communication and accessibility: your lawyer should be responsive and give you personal attention.
• Legal fees: look for a clear, reasonable contingency fee structure. A personal injury law firm requiring payment upfront is a red flag.
• Initial consultation: look for a free initial consultation to review your case.
• Personal fit: you should feel comfortable with your lawyer and they should offer you empathy and understanding.
• Legal resources: your law firm should have access to necessary resources like investigators and medical experts. Also, a large and successful firm can afford to pursue cases against large insurance companies.
• Office location: a convenient office location makes for easier meetings.

When you are choosing a lawyer to best represent you and your interests, you need to make sure it’s a good fit. Ask questions to ensure your lawyer and their firm have experience with similar cases to yours. Good questions to ask include:

• Who will handle your case?
• What is the communication process and how will you be updated?
• Can you explain the fee structure and any additional costs?

An experienced lawyer will be able to provide you with a realistic assessment of your case.