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Some Crucial Things To Know About Making A Florida Personal Injury Claim

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As practicing Florida personal injury attorneys with years of experience, we know how challenging personal injury claims can be. We understand how difficult it can be to recover the compensation you deserve in a personal injury claim.

There are several things you need to know about making a Florida personal injury claim if you want to have any chance of recovering the compensation you deserve. Below, we share some of the most crucial things to know about making a Florida personal injury claim that can help you win your case and maximize your recovery.

You Must Build Your Case Carefully

When making a personal injury claim, you must build your case carefully. You can do so alone or with the help of an attorney. It’s best to work with a skilled attorney. Otherwise, things might move slowly, or you might make mistakes.

The following are some things you need to do when building your Florida personal injury case;

  • Gathering and preserving evidence
  • Filling out essential documentation, such as medical documentation
  • Contacting involved parties, such as eyewitnesses and the insurance company
  • Creating an effective demand letter

Evidence is the basis of any personal injury case, so the more and stronger the evidence, the better. A qualified Florida personal injury attorney can help you with gathering and preserving evidence that can help you win your case.

Remember Future Damages

Often, when people think of the damages they can recover in a personal injury claim, they think of past and current damages. When preparing your demand letter, you should include any future damages you may be eligible for. For example, you may be eligible for future medical expenses if your injuries require ongoing medical treatment. You may also be eligible for loss of future earnings if you suffered a reduction in your ability to earn money due to your injury.

You Should Not Be Too Eager To Settle Your Case

It is understandable if you want to get your injury case over and done with quickly. However, you should not be too eager to settle your claim. It is best to avoid accepting the first settlement offer from the insurance company. Usually, the first offer is a low one. Before you accept an offer from the insurance company, ensure you have reached the point of maximum medical improvement and understand how much your damages are worth. Also, remember that you have the right to negotiate with the insurance company. When the insurance company makes an offer, you have to negotiate for a higher amount. Fortunately, when working with an attorney, your attorney can handle negotiations on your behalf.

Go to Court if the Insurance Company Is Uncooperative

Finally, do not hesitate to take your case to court if what the insurance company is offering is insufficient or if the insurance company is acting in bad faith or disputing liability. With strong and enough evidence, you and your attorney can convince the jury to award you more than the insurance company would have ever offered.

Legal Help Is Available

Our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you recover the maximum possible compensation in your personal injury case. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Orlando, Ocala, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, and Fort Lauderdale areas.

Source:

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2709098/

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