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Did you suffer an injury because of someone else’s actions? Are you now responsible for medical bills, rehab costs, and other expenses stemming from your injury? If you received an injury that wasn’t your fault, there are options. If you need reliable, aggressive legal representation in a personal injury case, call the Wheeler Law Firm. With nearly a decade of experience helping clients in the Hillsborough County, FL area, attorney Valentina Wheeler can help. Attorney Wheeler has established a reputation as a trusted personal injury lawyer that can guide her clients through the personal injury process. Call the Wheeler Law Firm for a consultation in any of these areas:
- Largo, FL
- Pinellas County, FL
- Hillsborough County, FL
- Manatee County, FL
- Pasco County, FL
When to Consult a Personal Injury Attorney
Americans file more than 700,000 personal injury cases each year. Personal injury cases require the plaintiff to prove two things. First, they need to establish fault. This means that the plaintiff must prove that they suffered damage because of the defendant’s actions. If the plaintiff’s injury wasn’t the defendant’s fault, there’s no case. In addition, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant acted negligently in the situation. In layman’s terms, this means that the plaintiff needs to prove the defendant had a responsibility to act in a certain way in the situation but knowingly disregarded their duty to do so. This neglect must directly lead to the situation that caused the plaintiff’s injury. Without proving negligence, a plaintiff won’t win their case.
If you believe you may have a valid personal injury claim, you should consult a lawyer immediately. If you have any questions about the facts of your case and how they may relate to either fault or negligence in your personal injury case, ask attorney Wheeler.
Call Today to Speak to an Injury Attorney
When you file a personal injury case, you’ll seek restitution for financial damages you suffered from the event. In a personal injury claim, you can seek monetary compensation for factors like:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages from missed work
- Long-term damages from permanent disability
- Damage to property – if you suffered damage to your car, home, or another asset
- Pain, suffering, and discomfort because of your injury
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
In addition, you can also file a claim for punitive damages in your case. If you can prove that the defendant’s behavior was extremely careless, you’ll receive extra financial compensation in your case. Rather than trying to fix the damages you suffered, punitive damages attempt to punish the defendant for their actions and make them an example for others in the future. Punitive damages are complex aspects of civil law and difficult to prove. Because of this, you should consult a personal injury lawyer before you pursue punitive damages.
Florida law also contains a caveat called comparative negligence. This means that both parties can share fault in a personal injury case. If the plaintiff is found partially responsible for the situation that caused their injury, it may limit the amount of damages they can collect. For example, if a plaintiff is 20 percent responsible for their case and they’re filing a $100,000 claim, they can only collect up to $80,000.
Choose a Personal Injury Law Firm You Can Count On
If you have any questions for a personal injury attorney, call the Wheeler Law Firm. With nearly a decade of experience, attorney Wheeler has established a reputation as a reliable, tenacious personal injury lawyer who never gives up on her clients. If you suffered an injury that wasn’t your fault, you may feel alone. However, you don’t need to proceed by yourself. Instead, trust a professional. Call the Wheeler Law Firm today for a consultation and see what your case may be worth.
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