When you suffer injuries or lose a loved one in an accident, Florida personal injury laws provide you with legal options to recoup the resulting losses. The problem is that seeking your monetary damages is a very complicated process, encompassing a range of laws, statutes, and court procedural rules. If you don’t have a legal background, you put your rights in jeopardy and may not get the full compensation you deserve.
Instead of trying to go it alone in a personal injury case, count on our team at Palmer | Lopez to pursue your remedies as a victim. We’re dedicated to fighting for your rights, whether we’re dealing with an insurance company or representing you in court. Please contact our office today set up a free consultation with a lawyers who can explain how the laws apply to your specific situation. You might also benefit from reviewing some information about our firm.
Comprehensive legal services in personal injury claims
At Palmer | Lopez, personal injury cases are our core practice area. We handle many different types of claims on behalf of our clients, including:
Car and truck collisions: Motorists have a legal obligation to drive safely, and serious motor vehicle accidents can result if they breach this duty of care. Common causes of crashes including speeding, drunk driving, failure to yield, distracted driving, and more.
Pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents: Motorists share the road with many vulnerable road users who are at an increased risk of severe injuries because they’re not as protected as occupants in a passenger vehicle.
Premises liability: Florida property owners have a duty to keep their space safe for others, and they can be held accountable if someone slips, trips, falls, or suffers other injuries due to hazardous conditions.
Wrongful death: When a person dies because of a vehicle crash or accident on property, surviving family members may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Medical malpractice: Within our personal injury practice area, our attorneys work with victims of medical malpractice. You may have a claim if you suffered injuries due to:
- Misdiagnosis of a medical condition
- Surgical errors
- Medication mistakes
- Birth injuries
- Anesthesia errors
- Hospital or nursing malpractice
- ER errors
In addition, our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the legal concepts that apply in the niche practice area of military medical malpractice. The process is somewhat different than the remedies for a private citizen, which is why it’s important to retain counsel that understands the subtleties of the law.
Trust your claim to a St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer
If you were hurt in an accident of any kind, legal representation is critical to getting the full range of monetary damages you’re entitled to under Florida law. To learn how Palmer | Lopez can help with your remedies, please call (813) 506-5651, or go online to read up on our legal services in the area of personal injury. We’re happy to schedule a no-cost case evaluation to review your circumstances.
