Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Petersburg
Morgan & Morgan, one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in America,
has helped thousands of people throughout Florida recover financial
compensation for their injuries. Whether you were hurt in a car
accident, workplace accident or slip and fall, the attorneys in our St.
Petersburg office will review your case and determine if you have
grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit. Our trial experience and
reputation in the courtroom have helped us secure significant financial
awards on behalf of our clients.
If you were injured because of the negligent or reckless conduct of
another, our St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys may be able to
help you receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and
other losses. Please complete our free case review
form to contact our St.
Petersburg office today. Florida’s Statute of Limitations sets a time
limit by which an injury lawsuit must be filed, so it is important that
you seek legal help as soon as possible.
What Is Negligence?
Negligence occurs when a person or corporation fails to act in a
reasonably safe manner resulting in harm to another person. For example,
if a driver fails to follow the speed limit or sends text messages while
driving and causes a car accident, he or she may be held financially
liable in court for any injuries caused to other drivers or pedestrians.
Furthermore, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals must
maintain a higher standard of care than the average person – because
they are tending to the physical needs of their patients. A doctor,
nurse, or other healthcare professional is required to provide medical
care that adheres to the accepted standards of the medical profession.
When they fail to act responsibly, resulting in injuries to a patient,
medical malpractice may have occurred.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
In handling your claim, our St. Petersburg attorneys may:
Gather Evidence: To help prove that your injuries were
caused by the negligence or recklessness of another, your personal
injury attorney will gather all available evidence in your case. As part
of this process, your attorney may interview witnesses, photograph the
scene of the accident, and review any video surveillance that is
available. Your personal injury attorney will also gather all available
medical records to make sure that you receive proper compensation for
your injuries.
Work with Medical Experts: In a personal injury
lawsuit, a medical expert may be used to testify before the judge and
jury the full extent of the injuries that you suffered. The expert
witness may also offer testimony regarding any medical treatments that
you may need in the future to help you recover from your injuries. Our
personal injury attorneys work with some of the top experts in Florida
to help us obtain proper compensation for our clients.
Negotiate with Insurance Companies: Your personal
injury attorney may negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.
Often, in personal injury lawsuits, the insurance company may offer a
financial settlement rather than face the uncertainties of a jury trial.
If a settlement offer is received in your case, your attorney will help
determine if it provides adequate compensation for your injuries. If the
settlement amount does not fully compensate you for your injuries, your
attorney may renegotiate with the insurance company for a higher
settlement amount. If these negotiations fail to produce a settlement
offer that is acceptable to you, your attorney will take your case for
trial.
Prepare Your Case for Trial: If your case goes to
trial, your St. Petersburg personal injury attorney may help you prepare
to testify about the facts of the accident or malpractice and the full
extent of the injuries that you suffered.
Damages Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Through a personal injury lawsuit you may be able to recover the
following types of damages as compensation for the injuries you
suffered:
Medical Expenses: Through a personal injury lawsuit,
you may be able to recover all medical expenses you incurred as a result
of the accident, including future expenses, such as the cost of
rehabilitation and in-home care aides.
Lost Wages: If you miss work as a result of your
injuries, our attorneys may be able to help you receive compensation for
your lost earnings. Moreover, if you are can no longer perform the
required functions of your job, you may also be able to receive
compensation for your reduced earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering: Personal injury victims may be
allowed to receive compensation for the physical and emotional pain they
experience as a result of another’s negligence or recklessness.
Punitive Damages: In cases involving reckless disregard
for the safety of others, a personal injury victim may be able to
receive punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish the
wrongdoer and discourage others from engaging in similarly dangerous
conduct.
Wrongful Death Attorneys
If your spouse or one of your family members has died because of an
accident involving negligence, recklessness, or medical malpractice, you
may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for
the damages you suffered as a result of your loved one’s untimely death.
Through a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be able to recover
compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of support,
and pain and suffering. There is a time limit in which a wrongful death
lawsuit may be filed, so you should speak to an attorney as soon as
possible to determine if you have legal recourse.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of another’s negligence,
recklessness, or malpractice, complete our free, no-risk case review
form to learn how our St.
Petersburg personal injury attorneys can help you during this trying
time.
