Accidents and injuries are a part of life. But sometimes these injuries result in serious, sometimes fatal, consequences. If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation to aid in your recovery, pay medical bills, make up for lost wages, and more.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Whether intentional or not, the careless and negligent acts of others can result in serious injury or death. Defective products, hazardous conditions, improper safety measures, unsafe driving practices and more are common causes of injuries where a personal injury lawsuit may be the ideal path for victims to pursue. If the court determines that another party (or parties) are ‘at fault’ and/or liable for damages or injuries, that party may be forced by the court to financially compensate the victims.
Our firm has extensive experience working and negotiating with insurance companies representing third parties in a personal injury lawsuit. Don’t get steamrolled by an insurance company looking to settle fast for less than your case is worth.
Common Types of Accidents Resulting in Personal Injury Cases Involve:
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accident
- Drunk driving
- Pedestrian accidents
- Boat accident injuries
- Work accidents
- Slip and falls
- Faulty products
- Medical malpractice
- Professional negligence
- Drug recalls
If you have been injured as the result of any of the above, consult with our firm today for free and find out how much you may be owed.
Personal Injury Case: potential damages awarded
Personal injury cases may result in compensation awarded for two types of damages: punitive and compensatory.
Compensatory Damages: those awards intended to restore the injured party financially to the position they were in prior to sustaining the injury. This often includes awards intended to pay medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages and more.
Punitive Damages: awards for punitive damages are intended to serve as a ‘punishment’ or penalty imposed on the party at fault and liable. This meant as a deterrent to the bad actor as well as others, hopefully preventing further injuries in the future.
Common Damages You May Be Eligible to Receive Compensation for Include:
- Medical bills
- Disfigurement
- Lost income
- Emotional injury
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Future medical bills and care
- Wrongful Death
- Harm to one’s reputation
Hire a Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of any of the above circumstances, contact Mark Germain today for a free consultation. Contact Germain Legal by calling (321) 775-3559 or submit an online form today to start building your defense.
Our office is located in Melbourne, Florida, and we proudly serve the surrounding communities of Palm Bay, Titusville, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cocoa, and Satellite Beach in Brevard County; Vero Beach and Sebastian in Indian River County; Deltona and Daytona Beach in Volusia County; and Kissimmee and Poinciana in Osceola County.
