Video: Knowing When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Question:

Is it ever too late to get an attorney consultation after an accident?

Answer:

It's never too late to ask a lawyer about your personal injury case. We do free consultations, so always call, even if you think the time's up, or if you're not sure. There is nothing to lose. Feel free to call us and an attorney who specializes in personal injury can review your specific situation.

Question:

I was told my injuries are not severe enough to pursue a case and my damages are not very significant, can I get a second opinion?

Answer:

Yes, you should get a second opinion from a different attorney. Any sort of injury that's going to limit your enjoyment of your life in any way is a significant injury. Under Florida law, the law says that you get medical bills, lost wages and then pain and suffering damages. As an example, we have people come to us sometimes and say, well, I have neck and back pain, but I didn't have any surgery. Maybe another attorney told you they're not going to file your lawsuit. Well, those are significant enough injuries that you have a right under the current Florida law to recover pain and suffering damages, and sometimes those can be significant amounts. Those injuries can be more significant than surgeries. How you ask? Because those neck and back pains that you can't have surgery on can last a lifetime. Whereas as a surgery may correct something limiting your recovery.

Ideally, you want an lawyer who will be able to litigate and try your case if necessary. You should seek one that is local and who understands personal injury, the Lee, Collier, Charlotte county systems and is able to potentially try your case if needed. Many do not realize the importance of it, but make sure someone is representing you and your interests throughout this process because insurance companies do not do that. If you have any personal injury questions, our expert attorneys are always happy to answer any questions that you might have with a free consultation. We are just a call or a CLICK away to help.

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