 Personal Injury FAQ's
 There are many things taken into account when insurance companies determine the amount of pay out that they will offer on personal injury claims.
Standard considerations include medical costs for ongoing injuries, doctor bills, time lost from work, pain and suffering.
Instead of trying to settle your case yourself, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer may get you a higher dollar award for injuries suffered in an accident.
Monetary awards can vary from normal awards based on the severity of your injuries or complex legal rules involved in your particular claim. Call 1-866-225-4907 now to have the experienced Pinellas County Lawyers of Holland & Lamoureaux answer your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a personal injury?
- How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
- When is a personal injury attorney needed?
- How much do you charge for a personal injury case?
- What are some examples of personal injury?
- Can I get financial compensation in a personal injury claim?
- What if an insurance adjuster offers me a settlement?
- Can I still have a claim if the accident is partly my fault?
1. What is a personal injury?
Personal injury is described as bodily injuries, such as a broken bone, a cut, or bruises, any physical or mental injury to a person as a result of an attack, someone's negligence or harmful act.
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2. How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
If you are able to show that you have been injured physically or emotionally by someone else’s negligence, strict liability or intentional misconduct, and that person is truly legally responsible, you have a personal injury case.
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3. When is a personal injury attorney needed?
To ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries, you are better off hiring an attorney as soon as possible. You should always consult an experienced attorney before you give any statements or sign papers of any kind if you have been seriously injured or are unsure as to the outcome of your injury.
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4. How much do you charge for a personal injury case?
The initial consultation is free of charge. Unless there is a settlement or a winning verdict at trial, you will not pay us anything. When we win your case, we charge a percentage fee of the total case recovery, including case costs.
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5. What are some examples of personal injury?
Personal injuries can result from automobile, motorcycle, boating, truck and tractor-trailer accidents, and can include broken bones, loss of limbs, cuts, bruises, and even death. They can also be caused by slipping & falling, dog bites, medical malpractice, etc.
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6. Can I get financial compensation in a personal injury claim?
Depending on the type and extent of your injury, you may be eligible for compensatory (actual) damages, and punitive (criminal) damages. The damages may include the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages, including overtime
- Pain and suffering
- Physical disability
- Disfigurement
- Permanent scars
- Emotional trauma
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of love and affection
- Embarrassment
- Mental disability
- Property damage
- Out of pocket expenses (transportation charges, house cleaning,
grass cutting and others)
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7. What if an insurance adjuster offers me a settlement?
It would not be in your best interest deal directly with the insurance company. They represent the other party, not you, and their job is to settle the matter for the lowest possible expense to the company. To sign away your rights only to later discover that your losses and injuries were worse than you originally thought would be devastating. An attorney can help you evaluate your potential losses, because the full extent of many injuries may not be known for quite some time after the accident.
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8. Can I still have a claim if the accident is partly my fault?
Yes. In most cases accident victims can recover money even if they are partly to blame for the accident. It may be necessary for you to show that the other party was more at fault for the injury than you were.
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If you have a question that was not covered in the above Frequently Asked Questions call our Personal Injury Lawyer Tampa at Holland and Lamoureux at 1-866-225-4907 or contact us today for additional information. |
