Were you injured in Miami Springs? At Gerson & Schwartz P.A., we have extensive experience handling injury claims against insurers and in court. If you believe the incident and your injuries are the result of another person’s careless or reckless behavior, give us a call. One of our Miami Springs injury lawyers will thoroughly investigate the accident to determine fault. We will also gather analyze liability to ensure we work to hold the right person or business responsible. Through a personal injury claim, we will pursue the maximum amount of compensation possible for your injuries. While a financial recovery will not fix your situation. It will not make up for everything. However, it should cover your economic losses related to the accident and should give you a chance for a better future.
To discuss how a personal injury lawyer can help you, contact us at (877) 475-2905. We offer free consultations.
What Is Personal Injury Law?Under personal injury law, if another person’s negligence, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct caused you harm, then you may have the right to file a legal claim against that person and pursue compensation. That other person’s actions or inaction make them responsible for your economic losses and non-economic injuries, both of which are also known as compensatory damages.
What is negligence? Negligence means another person did not behave the way they should under the law. In legal terms, negligence is a breach of the person’s duty of care. Most people are required, by law, to act as a reasonable person would under the circumstances. When they fail to behave like they should, when they are not careful, this is negligence. You may see negligence described as carelessness. To learn more about filing a personal injury claim based on negligence, you should talk to an injury lawyer in Miami Springs.
A step above negligence is gross negligence. This is when a person behaves in a worse way than careless. The person acts recklessly. In legal terms you will see recklessness described as the willful and wanton disregard for other people and property’s safety. In some situations, if you can show that the other party’s actions were reckless and egregious, or were based on malice, then you may be able to ask the court to grant you punitive damages. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate you for your losses. Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer.
Beyond negligent and gross negligence (carelessness and recklessness), you can pursue compensation if someone intentionally hurts you. Sometimes intentional harm is also a crime. However, your right to file a personal injury lawsuit is not based on whether or not the other person is charged or convicted of a crime.
How an Injury Attorney in Miami Springs Can HelpFollowing an accident in which you were hurt, you may assume you can simply deal with the at-fault person’s insurance company and you will receive compensation. People often assume the insurance claim process will be relatively easy after a car accident. Unfortunately, dealing with insurers is often frustrating and does not lead to you receiving all the compensation you deserve. When you have been hurt and want compensation, you should work with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
At Gerson & Schwartz P.A., one of our injury lawyers will:
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After being hurt in an accident, it is often important to recover compensation. Suffering unexpected injuries leads to medical expenses, future medical costs, and lost wages. If you suffer a disability or disfigurement, you may face a reduced earning capacity. Our experienced personal injury lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz P.A. will fight for you to receive compensation for these economic damages. We will also fight for you to receive compensation for your pain and suffering, mental distress, and when relevant, loss of normal life.
To discuss your rights after being injured by another person, contact Gerson & Schwartz P.A. at (305) 371-6000.