West Palm Beach Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation for the losses you’ve suffered through a personal injury claim. Because obtaining a fair settlement is critical to your recovery, having skilled legal guidance on your side is key, and an experienced West Palm Beach personal injury attorney is standing by to help.
Common Categories of Personal Injury Claims
Every personal injury claim is specific to the circumstances involved, but all claims generally fall into categories like the following:
- Car accidents
- Other kinds of traffic accidents, including truck, motorcycle, and bike accidents
- Slip and fall accidents and other kinds of premises liability claims, including dog bites
- Boating accidents
- Claims that lead to brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Construction accidents, which are categorized as workers’ compensation claims and are very similar to personal injury claims
The Necessary Elements of Personal Injury Claims
To bring a successful personal injury claim, the following elements must be proven:
- The other person or entity owed the victim a duty of care, which refers to a responsibility for their safety. For example, drivers accept a serious responsibility for the safety of others on the road.
- The other person or entity failed to uphold this responsibility, such as a drunk or distracted driver in a traffic crash.
- The other person or entity’s negligence was the direct cause of the injury-causing accident.
- The victim suffered legal damages as a result, which refer to those losses that are covered by personal injury claims.
Legal Damages
In a personal injury claim, the injured victim can seek compensation for their losses in each of the following basic categories:
- Property damage to their vehicle and the contents therein – if the accident was a traffic crash
- Related medical expenses, including the cost of ongoing medical needs
- Lost income, including those losses related to lost earning potential
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering, which can not only amplify the other categories of loss but can also exceed them
Without just compensation that adequately addresses each category of loss, recovery is far more challenging. Working closely with a practiced personal injury attorney is always advised.
The Personal Injury Attorney’s Role
Seasoned personal injury attorneys are well-prepared to ably guide claims forward toward favorable resolutions, which include smoothly handling each of the following tasks:
- Carefully gathering and compiling all the relevant evidence
- Building strong claims that clearly outline the other parties’ fault as well as the claimants’ losses and that are difficult for the involved insurance companies to deny
- Skillfully negotiating advantageous claim resolutions
- Being well-prepared to knowledgeably address these matters in court – when the involved insurance companies don’t settle fairly
Time is Limited - Consult with an Experienced West Palm Beach Personal Injury Attorney Today
In 2023, Florida lawmakers cut the time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in half to just two years from the date of your injury. Time is short, so starting the legal process immediately is critical.
Maaz Quraishi is a dedicated West Palm Beach personal injury attorney at Right To Justice who is committed to fiercely advocating for your rights and for your rightful compensation in the face of a personal injury claim. We are on your side and encourage you to reach out for more information by contacting us online or calling us at 561-242-4800 and scheduling a free consultation today.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle Accidents Brain Injuries Truck Accidents Slip And Falls Pedestrian Accidents Boating Accidents Dog Bites Construction Accidents