Coral Gables Personal Injury Accidents

Every year, thousands of Americans sustain unexpected injuries that change their lives. Depending on the severity of the injuries, they might bring years or lifetimes of pain, trauma, and financial hardship to the victims and their families. While some injuries are deemed "Acts of God," others could have been avoided if someone had acted more responsibly or made better choices.

If you suffered in an accident in Coral Gables, it's important to communicate with a Coral Gables personal injury lawyer who understands the area, its people, and its laws. Experienced local attorneys can help you determine your legal rights and options regarding the incident, the extent of the damages, and who may be at fault for your suffering.

If someone is at fault for the injuries you suffered, it may have happened for a variety of reasons. If you were hurt in an auto accident, the other driver may have failed to obey traffic laws, operated the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driven without proper training and licensing. In fact, anyone who operates any kind of vehicle or machinery in an irresponsible manner could potentially cause an injury. In a slip and fall case, the surface you were walking on may not have been properly maintained. Dog bites or other animal related injuries often occur because pet owners fail to secure their animals. Medical malpractice can happen in any number of ways, including misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, negligence, and failure to prescribe proper treatment. Then, there are product related injuries. These come from the manufacture and / or distribution of defective or harmful products. Food-related injuries and illnesses are also fairly common when food handlers and providers fail to follow food safety regulations. While these are common situations, they are certainly not the only ones. Personal injury lawyers are trained to examine each case and determine of someone may have been at fault.

If you have been hurt due to someone's negligence, you may be able to recover a number of different types of damages. You can't put a value on your health, but financial compensation can help you to get onto the road to recovery. Depending on the extent of your injuries, you may receive compensation for disfigurement, paralysis, loss of mobility and function, past and future hospital bills, prescriptions, physical and psychological therapy, pain and suffering, time missed from work, loss of earning potential, care facilities, at-home care, and other types of damages that have disrupted your life. An experienced personal injury attorney can explain the details of your case.

The Florida statute of limitations for personal injury cases is four years. If you or a loved one suffered an injury in the last four years, call Jarrett Blakeley of the Blakeley Law Firm for a free consultation. Call 954-253-9445 to hear about your rights and options.