Filing a Florida Personal Injury Claim
May 1, 2017
Florida Personal Injury Claim
A personal injury case is a legal claim filed by alleged victims of an auto accident injury due to negligent conduct by another party. Attorneys must be able to prove that the other party was negligent in exercising reasonable care in the situation. Common Florida personal injury claims include slip and falls, medical or professional malpractice, product liability, auto accidents, and wrongful deaths.
Where should I file a Florida personal injury claim?
You must file a Florida personal injury claim in the county where the auto accident or incident occurred, or where the defendant resides. Damages valued at less than $15,000 can be filed in county court. If the value is more than $15,000, the case should be filed within Florida’s circuit courts to avoid potentially losing a large amount of that value.\
Comparative Negligence Laws
If you are injured in an accident and found partially responsible for the accident, you can still collect a portion of damages. Because Florida is purely a comparative negligence state, a judge or jury will assign a percentage of fault to each party, and apportions damages accordingly. For example, if you are found to be 75% at fault for the injury, you would only be entitled to a recovery worth 25% of the damages.
Do I have a viable Florida personal injury claim?
In each state, courts’ rules and procedures differ for Personal injury. The best way to determine if you have a valid claim is to contact your local personal injury claims lawyer. Jodat Law Group is here to assist you.
Jodat Law Group – Florida Personal Injury Claim Lawyers
Contact us today for a free consultation with an attorney! Offices conveniently located in Bradenton, Clearwater, Sarasota, Tampa, and Venice, Florida. Our team has been handling cases in Sarasota and Manatee Counties for over 22 years. Injury cases are based on a contingency fee, meaning you don’t owe anything until your case has settled.
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