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Every accident case is different, and how long it takes to settle your case depends on a number of factors:

• The extent and severity of your injuries
• The amount of medical bills
• The course of medical treatment
• Whether you were unable to work as a result of your injuries and lost wages
• Pre-existing injuries

Your case cannot be closed until you finish your medical treatment. At that time, our office will submit a demand to the insurance company. Most cases that do not require filing a lawsuit are settled within weeks after sending the demand. However, other factors may delay settling your case, such as when there are large hospital bills or medical liens that need to negotiated. Rest assured that we will do everything within our power to efficiently resolve your claim as quickly as possible.

Because every accident is different and even people in the same accident will have different injuries, no attorney can promise or guarantee a certain amount of money. You should be wary of anyone who promises a certain amount, as the amount of each settlement depends on a number of different things, such as:

• Extent of outstanding medical bills
• Severity of injuries
• Amount of insurance coverage the at-fault party has

Our priority is to get you the most is to get you the most compensation for your injuries.

Immediately after starting your case, our office will notify all insurance companies involved and will start the process of getting your car fixed. Most attorneys do not handle property damage claims, but we understand the importance and urgency of getting your car fixed. Getting treatment for your injuries will take time, but getting your car back up and running as soon as possible should not. Our office will assist in scheduling an appraisal for your damages, getting a rental vehicle from the insurance company, and negotiating the total loss settlement if your car is not repairable.

Florida is no-fault state, which means each owner of a vehicle is responsible for carrying their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage. This PIP coverage is responsible for payment of your medical bills, regardless of whether another driver was at fault for your injuries. If you own a car at the time you are involved in an accident, your PIP insurance is responsible for paying your medical bills, even if you were in someone else's car when the accident occurred and not in your own car.

A personal injury lawsuit is a way to recover financial compensation after you have suffered an injury. This civil case can be used in addition to, or instead of, an insurance claim. Often, an insurance company will do whatever they can in order to limit payments to someone. Instead of trying to go back and forth with an insurance company on your own, especially while trying to recover from your injuries, it is often more prudent to enlist the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. n a personal injury lawsuit, you are going beyond the standard insurance claims. You will factor in the standard financial issues such as the repair or replacement of your property and medical bills, but will go beyond that to get what you are rightfully owed. The Florida courts will take into account the entire situation that led up to the accident, determine the fault, and agree to or adjust the dollar amount you and your attorney are requesting to cover your damages.

There are many factors that go into what we will ask for, and what you will ultimately collect from, a personal injury lawsuit. We will sit together and go over every aspect of your injury to determine the number of damages we will seek. Read more below about some general factors we will consider for your personal injury: Medical Bills Your medical bills will be a major factor that we will consider when determining the amount of damages we will seek in your case. This will include any bills you have already incurred, as well as the possibility of future medical bills if your recovery is not complete. Lost Wages While you are recovering from a personal injury, it is likely that you will miss work while either hospitalized, undergoing procedures or surgeries, or recovering. We understand that there is nothing you can do about this situation, but knowing you are losing money because of an unfortunate accident can be very stressful. We will factor all past and future lost income into your case. Non-Economic Damages Many of the things we will include in your case are called “economic damages,” which refer to damages that have a measurable price associated with them like medical bills, lost income, or property damage. However, there are many other things to be considered in a personal injury suit that are called “non-economic damages,” and cover things that do not have a clear dollar amount but are still very important. This would include the pain and suffering following your accident, shame and fear, or a diminished quality of life.

There are a few basic things that you need to consider when deciding if you are eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit or not. First, you must have sustained injuries and damages beyond simple property damages. In addition, the accident must have been the result of someone else’s negligence, and you must have actual economic damages that you are seeking to recover. If you believe that you have a personal injury lawsuit, or are unsure of where to go next, contact us today to discuss your situation and understand where to go next.