What Kind of Compensation Can West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyers Help You Secure?
You may be entitled to financial compensation if you’ve been injured on account of another person’s negligence or misconduct. A personal injury lawyer can help you secure compensation that may cover:
- Medical costs: A qualified injury lawyer can help you obtain compensation to reimburse you for past and future medical costs. These can include medication expenses, hospital bills, costs of surgeries, medical equipment, and rehabilitation.
- Pain and suffering: Injuries can often cause significant amounts of pain and suffering in the victim. A settlement or financial award can factor in such distress resulting from an injury.
- Lost wages: You may be entitled to compensation if your injury caused you to miss work, or has affected your ability to generate a salary in the future. Your attorney can help calculate the amounts you are owed.
- Punitive awards: In some instances, you may be entitled to a punitive award, which is intended to punish the misconduct and discourage similar actions in the future. Such awards are typically issued by the court in cases where the defendant was particularly reckless or careless.
- Wrongful death costs: If the injury has resulted in a person passing away, a lawsuit can cover wrongful death expenses, such as burial costs and loss of household income.
The amount of compensation available in a personal injury case will depend on many factors, including the severity of the injury, the liability involved, and even the skill and experience of the attorney. As such, it’s important to find a lawyer who has direct experience in handling your specific type of lawsuit.
Statistical Study: Pedestrian Accidents in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has one of the higher accident rates in the state for pedestrian-related incidents. For instance, in a one-year period, 646 pedestrian crashes, 57 pedestrian fatalities, and 528 pedestrian injuries were recorded in the area.
The high rate of such accidents in West Palm Beach and other Florida locations may be due to a lack of pedestrian-friendly roads, high foot traffic areas, crowded intersections, and other factors.
Accidents involving pedestrians can be particularly serious in nature and can lead to severe injury. If you or a loved one were injured in a pedestrian accident or any other type of personal injury situation, contact Osborne & Francis at (561) 293-2600 for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights.
What Types of Accident Cases Can a West Palm Beach Injury Law Firm Handle?
A reputable personal injury law firm is able to handle a broad range of accidents and cases where a person was harmed by the negligence of another.
At Osborne & Francis, we have a long history of experience handling cases such as:
- Car, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian injuries: These cover injury claims involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and traffic situations. We are able to assist those injured by negligent, drunk, or distracted driving. We also handle cases where cyclists or pedestrians are injured.
- Dangerous products: We handle product liability cases that involve product recalls, defective or dangerous goods, consumer good injuries, and dangerous medicines.
- Medical malpractice claims: Medical malpractice cases involve injuries or medical conditions caused by the negligence of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Hospital negligence claims can involve the negligence of many people or even an entire organization. Medical product injuries can also be the focus of such claims.
- Premises liability: These types of cases involve injuries that occur on another person’s property as a result of unsafe conditions. These can include such locations as stores, businesses, or neighborhood residences. Hazards can include unmaintained sidewalks, inadequate security, slippery floors, or dangerous swimming pools.
- Work or construction accidents: A qualified lawyer can also provide assistance for injuries that occur at worksites or construction areas. Workers' compensation claims can involve a complex set of laws, but a lawyer can help pursue the appropriate legal remedy.
- Maritime and boating accidents: Injury lawyers can also assist with lawsuits that occur on the waters, including cruise ship injuries, boating injuries, cruise ship claims, and personal watercraft accidents.
Each injury case is different, and involves distinct laws, legal concepts, and forms of evidence. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to render the specific types of legal services that are needed for each unique type of case.
What Does a West Palm Beach Injury Lawyer Do For Your Case?
An injury attorney performs critical tasks to help you navigate the legal system and obtain the ideal outcome for your claim.
An injury lawyer can perform several key functions, such as:
- Investigation: An attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your case, as well as the applicable laws. They will be able to secure evidence, interview key witnesses, and prepare important documents for your case.
- Negotiation: Personal injury lawyers have a unique skill set that includes negotiating with the opposing party and insurance companies for a fair outcome. Without an attorney, it may be difficult to negotiate on your own for a strong settlement.
- Litigation: If a resolution is not reached through settlement negotiations, an attorney can pursue a lawsuit in court. Our lawyers can formulate a strong legal strategy and present your case to advocate on your behalf.
After an injury or accident, we understand that you may be facing extreme difficulties, including financial hardships and physical recovery and rehabilitation. It is our job as attorneys to handle these tasks for you, so you can focus on getting better and being with your family and loved ones. We work hard to achieve the maximum amount of compensation under the law.
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