Vehicle Accident Related Injuries

Injuries caused by auto accidents can range from minor to permanent injuries which require lifelong care. Florida law requires auto accident victims (except for motorcycle crashes) to establish that they have suffered a permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, permanent scarring or disfigurement or a loss of an important bodily function. Otherwise, the victim is not entitled to collect money for pain and suffering, mental anguish or loss of enjoyment of life.

Jurors today are skeptical about personal injuries. In particular there is prejudice against so called whiplash injuries. Thus, it is critical in the handling of any case that injuries be properly documented and that a clear picture is presented of the   nature of the injury and the care it will require over a person’s entire life time. It also takes skill and experience to present injury claims to skeptical jurors.

When defense lawyers hired by the liability insurance company cannot find a defense against the wrongful conduct of the Defendant, they will always attack the cause of the injuries. Victims are subjected to depositions (in person verbal interrogations) where they are questioned for hours. Each and every past accident and injury is scrutinized by the defense. Medical exams are requested and done by defense friendly doctors. Even when injuries are clearly serious, these defense doctors will minimize the impact the injuries caused on the victim and question the need for any ongoing medical treatment.

In the litigation environment of today it is essential that you have an experienced lawyer to guide you from the very start of the process.