Personal Injury FAQ
Know Your Rights After an Accident or Injury
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you likely have more questions than
answers — and every answer matters. Our Personal Injury FAQ gives you direct, reliable
information about your legal rights, how the claims process works, and what you can realistically
expect from a personal injury case. From car accidents and slip-and-falls to medical
malpractice and wrongful death, our attorneys have addressed the questions they hear most
from injured clients. Don’t navigate the aftermath of an injury alone. Start here, get informed,
and reach out when you’re ready to take the next step.
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- Do I have to pay money for you to represent me in an accident case?
- What is a contingency fee?
- Does health insurance matter in an accident case?
- What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
- How long do I have to sue someone for an accident in Florida?
- What does No-Fault Florida Car Insurance law mean?
- How long do I have after an accident to go to a doctor?
- Should I call the police after an accident?
- Should I take pictures of the accident scene?
- What type of doctor should I go to?
- Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company?
- Should I sign a release?
- Should I work with my insurance company?
- What if both drivers are at fault?
- Will I have to go to court?
- What Is Personal Injury Law? What Types of Cases Do You Handle?
- Does it matter who is at fault in an accident in order for me to recover?
Do I have to pay money for you to represent me in an accident case?
No, our office works on a contingency fee meaning we do not get paid unless we recover on your behalf.
What is a contingency fee?
A contingency fee is a payment a law firm receives at the end of your case and is “contingent upon” the client receiving some compensation.
Does health insurance matter in an accident case?
It affects how payments are made and fees are negotiated, but does not affect the final outcome of the case.
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
When another motorist does not have insurance or enough insurance to cover your bills, your insurance company will cover part or all of the bills if you have Uninsured Motorist Coverage.
How long do I have to sue someone for an accident in Florida?
Four years
What does No-Fault Florida Car Insurance law mean?
It means that someone harmed must first use their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) prior to proceeding against any at fault insurance.
How long do I have after an accident to go to a doctor?
You have up to fourteen days to see an approved doctor for any injuries related to the accident.
Should I call the police after an accident?
Yes, a police report with witnesses supporting your side are integral to your case.
Should I take pictures of the accident scene?
If you are well enough to take pictures, then yes. Do not assume anyone else will take pictures for you.
What type of doctor should I go to?
It’s important to find a specialized doctor to assist with your injuries.
Should I give a recorded statement to the insurance company?
Never. The insurance company is there to save themselves money. Anything you say can and may be used against you in a way you do not anticipate.
Should I sign a release?
Not until you first speak to an attorney.
Should I work with my insurance company?
No, again either insurance company is not in the business of paying out claims when it can find ways to not do so.
What if both drivers are at fault?
Recovery depends on the percent of fault attributed to each person.
Will I have to go to court?
Most cases settle but in the rare instance your case requires litigation, our Firm will proceed on your behalf.
What Is Personal Injury Law? What Types of Cases Do You Handle?
Personal injury law allows you to file a lawsuit to recover physical, emotional, or financial losses sustained by the harm caused by someone else’s negligence. Because there are deadlines for filing personal injury claims in the state of Florida, you should select a personal injury attorney you can trust. Our firm represents clients injured as the result of medical malpractice, as well as those injured in construction, car, truck, boating, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents. We also represent burn victims and clients with spinal cord injuries.
Does it matter who is at fault in an accident in order for me to recover?
Yes, the at fault party is the one who is responsible (or whose insurance is responsible) for payment.
