Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injuries may leave you with financial uncertainty, the inability to work, and the inability to enjoy your favorite hobbies or daily tasks. The effects of a personal injury may be felt by the individual and the family.

A personal injury lawyer in Jacksonville, FL, can help you recover compensation. Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers offer personalized legal counsel for clients.

Call us today us today at 904-549-6065 for a free consultation.

If you live near Fort Lauderdale, Florida and need a personal injury lawyer, please visit our Fort Lauderdale personal injury page.

HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR JACKSONVILLE PERSONAL INJURY CASE

Complimentary Consultation

Every injury is unique and so are the events that led up to it. The complimentary consultation gives us the opportunity to understand the details of your case better. It also allows us to advise you on the appropriate legal steps.

Taking the unique details of your case into account is an important part of the process. This meeting is also a great time for you to ask any questions and share any concerns you might have about the legal process.

Represent You in Your Time of Need

Personal injuries may be accompanied by numerous doctor appointments, surgical procedures, and important recovery time. You can rest easy knowing you have a personal injury legal team that is on your side.

The legal process consists of mandatory court dates, constant communication with insurance providers, and the retrieval of documents. We will handle all of these tasks for you while you focus on the most important thing: your health and recovering from your injuries.

Get You the Compensation That You Deserve

The events following a personal injury may be expensive. We can assist you in getting the compensation that you deserve. Although many personal injury cases are settled outside of court, our team is fully prepared to take your case to trial if the settlement amount does not appropriately cover your needs.

Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me (855) 529-0269

Types of Florida Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases come in a variety of forms, including: medical malpractice, car accidents, defective products, dog bites, slips and falls, and pedestrian accidents.

Four Important Elements of a Personal Injury Case

It is important to understand Florida’s laws when seeking compensation for a personal injury. Florida requires that the following four elements are present when seeking compensation for a personal injury case:

• Duty of care: We must establish that the responsible party held a legal duty of care. The specific duties of care will depend on the type of injury suffered. An example would be a driver has a legal duty to stop at a stop sign.
• Breach of duty: We must then establish that the responsible party breached that duty of care. A breach of duty can be negligent or intentional. If a driver fails to stop at a stop sign, they breached a duty of care.
• Causation: We must provide evidence that the breach of duty led to the accident. Causation is if a driver who did not stop at a stop sign hit another vehicle because of their failure to stop. (The breach of duty caused the accident.)
• Damages: Finally, we must provide evidence that actual damages were suffered as a result of the breach of duty. If the driver in the above examples who was hit had medical bills, the medical bills would be considered damages.

We will work to establish each of these four elements by collecting documents such as:

• Medical records
• A police report
• Witness statements
• Images of the accident
• Expert witness statements
• Income statements

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

We must stay within Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations. Otherwise, your case could be dismissed from court and you could lose your eligibility for compensation.

Florida requires that a personal injury lawsuit is filed within four years of the date of the accident when negligence is present. Because the majority of personal injury cases are founded on negligent activity, this is a good standard rule to follow. Rare causes of personal injury may have a shorter statute of limitations, so consulting with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible may help in meeting the deadline to file a case.

Although rare, some situations extend the personal injury statute of limitations. These include:

• The victim is deemed legally incapacitated.
• The defendant hid their identity to avoid a lawsuit.
• The defendant fled the area to prevent a lawsuit.

Recoverable Damages in Florida’s Personal Injury Cases

Damages that may be included in a personal injury lawsuit vary on the case. You may be able to seek compensation for the following costs:

• Current medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Lost income
• Diminished earning capacity
• Transportation costs to and from medical appointments
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

Pain and Suffering and Loss of Consortium

It is normal to experience mental hardships and a loss of consortium following a personal injury. Calculating compensation for these real, but not concrete, expenses can be difficult. The judge and jury will often determine the amount. They will take many things into account including age, the severity of the injury, life condition changes, and the victim’s lifestyle before the accident occurred.

We will assist you in calculating an appropriate amount for your pain and suffering. Florida does not have a set limit for pain and suffering, but depending on the type of personal injury case, there could be limitations.

Florida’s Pure Comparative Negligence Laws

Florida is a pure comparative negligent state. This means that the defendant is only financially responsible for their portion of the accident. If you were partially to blame for the accident that led to your injuries, you can still seek compensation. But that amount will be reduced by the amount of fault you held.

Call a Personal Injury Lawyer in Jacksonville, FL

Working with a personal injury lawyer gives you the opportunity to focus on your recovery. A personal injury lawyer in Jacksonville, FL, from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers may be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

To speak with a member of the Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers team, call 904-549-6065.

Call or text (855) 529-0269 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

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