What a Personal Injury Attorney Cannot Do For You
Dealing with a personal injury claim requires that you get professional help. A good personal injury attorney will conduct a thorough investigation and discuss your options. They will ensure that your rights are protected. A skilled attorney will advise you on how to handle any situation that arises. They can help you build a strong case and present your case as persuasively as possible. An attorney can ensure you recover the compensation you deserve by negotiating with the insurance company or fighting it out with the opposing attorney in court. In short, the right personal injury attorney should be able to do a lot of things for you. That said, there are several things a personal injury attorney cannot do for you. Below, we discuss some of the things a personal injury attorney cannot do for you.
- Guarantee You Will Get Results in a Specific Time Frame
A personal injury attorney cannot guarantee that you will get results in a specific time frame. There are several factors that can affect how long your personal injury case takes. They include the following;
- The complexity of the case
- The severity of your injuries
- The amount of damages involved
- The caseload in the court
Generally, more complex cases, cases involving more severe injuries, and cases involving substantial damages take longer to resolve.
- Guarantee You Will Achieve a Particular Outcome or Result
The second thing a personal injury attorney cannot do for you is guarantee that you will achieve a particular outcome or result. A personal injury attorney cannot guarantee you will get a certain amount of money at the end of your case. Just as it is with how long it takes to resolve a personal injury case, there are several factors that determine the value of a personal injury case. And even when it comes to estimates, an attorney can only give you a firm estimate after they have conducted a thorough investigation and calculated your damages.
- File a Lawsuit After the Statute of Limitations Has Expired
There is a time limit for filing personal injury lawsuits. The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Florida used to be four years, but House Bill (HB) 837 changed it to two years. This means you have two years from the date of your injury to file your personal injury claim. If the statute of limitations runs out, an attorney cannot help you unless an exception applies.
- Get You Out of a Bad Settlement Agreement
Suppose you negotiate with the insurance company and settle your claim, only to find out later that you deserve more money. In such a case, an attorney may be unable to help you. Once you sign a release to settle your case, you essentially sign away your right to pursue further compensation for the accident. However, there may be circumstances in which you may be able to reopen a personal injury case. For instance, if fraud was involved, it may be possible to reopen your case.
Contact Us for Legal Help
If you have questions or need help with your personal injury case, our Orlando personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Ocala, Tampa, Jacksonville, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Naples, and Melbourne areas.
Source:
flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/837/BillText/er/PDF
