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Economic damages refer to the financial losses you’ve incurred as a result of your accident or incident. For instance, if your medical bills have been overwhelming, those costs are considered economic damages. Similarly, if your injury prevented you from returning to work and led to lost income, that loss is also classified as an economic damage. Our lawyers work to ensure all of these financial impacts are accounted for and included in your compensation.

We will also fight for your non-economic damages, which include your pain and suffering, as well as loss of life quality. An example of this includes experiencing a loss of enjoyment in the daily activities that you used to perform before you got injured.

We want to begin by emphasizing that determining your compensation award is not something we can do at the outset of your case. During our first meeting, we won’t be able to provide you with an exact dollar amount for your compensation. This is because it's nearly impossible to calculate what you should expect without conducting a detailed investigation into your case and gaining a clear understanding of your medical recovery. We need to know how well you’re expected to recover and the timeline for that recovery. This information is crucial in assessing the financial impact on you and how it may affect your overall happiness.

We strongly advise against working with lawyers who promise you a specific dollar amount before they have thoroughly researched or investigated your case. As Fort Myers personal injury lawyers, our commitment is to fight for every penny you deserve. While we might not be able to pinpoint the exact amount right away, we work hard to ensure you receive fair and just compensation.

Things to Do Immediately

There’s a lot that you likely don’t know about semi truck accident injury cases if you’ve never had to deal with this before. According to Florida State law, you are going to be held to the statute of limitation, which as of March 2023 is only two years from the date of your acident. This is a legal deadline that you must meet in order to get the compensation that you deserve. Our Fort Myers personal injury trucking accident lawyers can help you get everything together in the proper timeline. Don't miss out on getting the results you deserve because you waited too long to act, call us for your free attorney consultation today!

The statute of limitations in Fort Myers for most personal injury cases is two years, this recently change in 2023 from four years. Do not hesitate to call and set up a free consultation with us.

There are several things that you need to do right away following your commercial vehicle accident or incident. The top priority above anything else is getting the medical care that you need. In some instances, you will be too injured to even take yourself to the emergency room, so we encourage you to utilize an ambulance. If you are able to stay on the scene to collect evidence, you should because that is very important for the success of our case. However, your number one priority should be your health.

Delaying getting the medical care that you need could put the insurance company on the offense. They could see that you didn’t get the treatment you needed right away and claim one of two things: they can say that you lied about how badly you were hurt or they can say that you lied about where you got your injuries. If they go with the claim that you aren’t as hurt as you say you are, then the compensation they are willing to give you will reduce. If they try to say that maybe you got your injury somewhere else, then you will receive zero compensation from them. That is why it is so very important to get medical treatment right away.

Biggest Trucking Accident Case Issues You May Face 

When we take on any case, we know there to be challenges and obstacles. It is something that we come to expect because after more than sixty years of experience, the insurance companies working against us have become pretty predictable. In order for you to have a more successful case, please take note of these potential issues.

You are in no way legally obligated to speak with the liable party’s insurance company about the incident or the accident. They may attempt to contact you and ask for a recorded statement. During this process, their goal is often to ask questions designed to elicit responses that could be used to reduce your compensation or dismiss your case altogether. Even seemingly harmless questions can be used against you; for instance, if they ask how are you and you respond that "I'm fine"— whether intended as a polite greeting or not—they could argue that you admitted to being fine after the accident, potentially undermining your claim for compensation.

In Florida, if you get blamed for a part of the accident, then your reward will be reduced by the insurance company. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you will not receive any compensation. They are well aware of the laws that let them do that just as we are aware that they will try so hard to accomplish that for their own potential gain. They want to save themselves money, but the personal injury lawyers at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. want to ensure that justice is served.

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When you need someone to handle your personal injury case whether you slipped and fell at a grocery store or you were struck on your motorcycle, please get in touch with our Fort Myers personal injury lawyers. We care deeply about bringing justice to our community of injured victims. We are just a call at 239-500-4878 or a CLICK away to help you with an attorney consultation.