Hialeah Personal Injury Accidents

Florida is known all over the world for its beauty and recreational activities. While there is considered paradise by many, Florida is just like anywhere else in terms of its potential for accidents and injury. Any place where there are people, vehicles, services and products, injuries can happen. Sometimes they are unavoidable, and sometimes they are the fault of a responsible party. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury that may have been the fault of another person, please contact a Hialeah personal injury lawyer to review your case and help you to determine if you should take legal action. Even if your injuries appear to be minor, please consider that long-term effects of injuries do not always manifest until much later. The best way to protect yourself and your family from long-term losses due to an injury is to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as you are able.

Personal injury lawyers typically file a claim when the injury is due to another person's negligence, irresponsibility, poor judgement, or malice. There are many different specific circumstances that might qualify, including instances of reckless driving, negligent property maintenance, medical malpractice, irresponsible pet ownership, erratic behavior, and misplaced aggression. In some cases, the relationship of the responsible party to the cause of the injury is not immediately obvious, and the laws vary by different areas. This is why it is so important to contact a Hialeah personal injury lawyer with experience in personal injury lawsuits. There is a statute of limitations in Florida, so it is crucial that you file your claim within four years of sustaining the injury in question.

If you have been injured due to the actions of another person or party, you may be entitled to compensation based on a wide range of factors. It may be obvious that you should be compensated for your medical expenses, but the damage you suffer from the injury may not stop there. Often times, an injury can have serious long-term repercussions, not only on your health but on your financial situation and quality of life. What seems like a pulled muscle or a simple cut or scrape could affect you for years to come due to infection, hidden injuries, long-term recovery needs, and loss of function that prevents you from working. One split second can sometimes lead to a lifetime of ongoing physical therapy, pain and suffering, loss of function, and even paralysis. Every injury should be taken very seriously, with no assumptions about the limitations of the damage and the effects on the victim's life. In addition to short-term medical expenses, you may be able to seek compensation for disability, future medical expenses, lost wages, reduction of quality of life, reduction of function and mobility, loss of earning potential, and pain and suffering. A personal injury attorney can help you to seek the compensation you need to help you recover and attempt to put the pieces of your life back together.

According to Florida law, you have up to four years to file a personal injury claim. Contact Jarrett Blakeley at the Blakeley Law Firm to begin your claim. Call 954-253-9445 for a free consultation.