Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions

Personal injury law refers to the area of civil law designed to obtain compensation for personal injury resulting from the negligence of another party. Initially, a personal injury attorney tries to negotiate a settlement with the opposing party or their insurance company. If necessary, and if the attorney believes that the case is strong, the case may go to trial. The main concerns in an injury case are negligence and liability. Before you can collect an award at trial, your Adam E. Miller & Associates attorney will have to prove that the defendant is liable. To prove liability, the attorney must establish that the defendant was negligent. Negligence is typically defined as conduct that falls below a standard of reasonable care. Once liability has been established, the judge or the jury may award money to compensate for medical costs, lost wages and lost future earnings, as well as for pain and suffering.

What is Personal Injury?

A Personal Injury is any physical or mental injury to a person that is a result of another person's negligence or harmful act. Personal injury lawyer Adam E. Miller has experience in representing accident victims who have suffered serious personal injury. Personal injury is often referred to as bodily injury and can occur in a wide variety of ways. The following are some of the most common accidents resulting in personal injury:

• Auto Accidents;
• Dangerous or Defective Product Injuries;
• Motorcycle Accidents;
• Boating Accidents;
• Slip and Fall Accidents;
• Dog Bites;
• Medical Malpractice;
• Wrongful Death Accidents and
• Large Truck Accidents.

What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?

Accident victims are entitled to recover money damages for all losses and expenses that they suffered as a result of the accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:

• Medical bills,
• Lost Wages, including overtime,
• Pain & Suffering,
• Physical Disability,
• Disfigurement,
• Permanent Scars,
• Emotional Trauma,
• Mental Anguish,
• Loss of Enjoyment,
• Loss of Love & Affection,
• Embarrassment,
• Mental Disability,
• Property Damage, and
• All out of pocket expenses (transportation charges, doctor/hospital bills, medical equipment, etc).

How do I know if I have a case?

In order to prevail in a personal injury lawsuit in Florida, you must be able to show that you have been injured and that your injury resulted from the intentional or negligent conduct of another. The injury may be a physical injury or it may be an emotional injury. By consulting with Fort Lauderdale, Florida based personal injury Attorney Adam E. Miller, you will be in a better position to determine whether or not you have a case and if you do, the strength of your case.

How do I know if I may need an attorney?

If you have been seriously injured in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere within the state of Florida and are unsure as to the outcome of your injury, then an experienced personal injury attorney should be consulted with as soon after your injury as possible and before you provide any statement or sign any papers of any kind. In a serious injury case, you are better off hiring an attorney as soon as possible. There is a statute of limitations that requires you to file a lawsuit within a specific period of time, depending upon the circumstances of your case, or else you will be prohibited from filing a lawsuit or obtaining any compensation for your injuries. Attorney Adam E. Miller will be able to advise you on the applicable statute of limitations for your injury case.

What is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee is a method of compensation that is used by lawyers in most injury cases. The fee that you owe your attorney is contingent or only required to be paid if your lawyer obtains money for you. A contingency fee is paid as a percentage of your monetary recovery. A contingency fee is what is meant when you hear "no fee unless we recover money for you." Contingency fees are negotiable and usually one third of what you recover from the responsible party.

If I have an injury case do I have to go to court?

Most cases in Florida are settled out of court between opposing lawyers or by the lawyer for the plaintiff and the insurance company. If a case does go to trial you most likely will have to appear so that your testimony can be heard.

If you or someone you know in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere within the State of Florida needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact Miller & Associates at (866) 781-6154 or via their contact form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.