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Guide To Personal Injury Claims in FL

Answers to common personal injury questions from experienced attorneys in Fort Lauderdale

When you are injured due to the neglect or improper duty to care, you may be abel to recover medical costs you paid along with additional compensation. The Fort Lauderdale auto accident lawyers at Fazio, DiSalvo & Abers, P.A. understand that the best client is a fully informed client. The personal injury attorneys at Fazio, DiSalvo & Abers, P.A. take the time to thoroughly answer any questions our clients have about the legal process, including certain common ones such as:

If you don’t find your question here, we’re ready to answer you specific question or concern in person or over the phone.

At the Fort Lauderdale personal injury law firm of Fazio, DiSalvo & Abers, P.A., we know how confusing and disorienting personal injury law can be to the uninitiated.  If you have any questions about injury lawsuits, contact us either online or at (954) 463-0585 to arrange a consultation.


Personal injury FAQs

Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without legal help?

Never make any sort of statement to an insurance company before you consult an attorney.  Above all, never sign anything, or accept an initial settlement offer without legal counsel — such an offer is likely to be well below the amount to which you are actually entitled.  Let a personal injury litigation lawyer help you deal with the insurers.

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What is the average personal injury settlement amount in FL?

There is no simple answer to this question, because a settlement amount depends on many variables.  An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case, and advise you of possible settlement amounts based on:

  • Your incurred medical bills
  • Future medical bills
  • Loss of income, past and present, and its impact on earning capacity
  • Your age
  • Any permanent effects of the injury
  • Impact on future earning capacity
  • Activities you can no longer do, or can no longer do in the same way
  • Prognosis for further issues
  • Strength of witness testimony

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 In Florida, who has the right to initiate a wrongful death action in the wake of a fatality caused by negligence?

As experienced wrongful death lawyers, we understand that the heirs of the deceased person, or the personal representatives of the estate of the deceased person — who is usually named in a will or named by the courts — have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of someone who has passed away.

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Can I still file a personal injury lawsuit if my injuries do not surface until time has passed after the accident?

In Florida, you generally two years from the time an injury occurs to bring a personal injury claim based on negligence.  This includes wrongful death and medical malpractice claims.  Waiting any length of time to file a personal injury lawsuit often adversely affects your chances of success.

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