PALM BEACH GARDENS

There are several important steps you should take if you have been injured because of another’s actions. These steps can help make sure you receive the medical care you need and that you have the necessary information should you need to file a personal injury claim.

Seek Immediate Medical Care

It is important to seek medical attention right away. This will help ensure your injuries are properly treated.

Seeking immediate medical care is also a necessary step in filing a lawsuit because insurance agencies will want to see proof of your injuries before any compensation can be paid to you. By failing to seek medical treatment, you may be risking your life, as well as the ability to file a lawsuit.

Obtain Your Medical Records

You should keep detailed records of everything associated with your injury. This may include doctors’ reports, lab work, medication or medical device expenses, lost time from work, and the effects of your injury on your daily life. These key factors will help an injury attorney detail the effects of your injuries.

Document the Accident

You should take detailed notes about everything you remember from the accident or incident that caused your injury, including the events leading up to the accident, the time and location of the incident, who was involved, their contact information, and any other details you remember. This can include taking photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any property damage. As time passes, these details will fade from memory.
You can obtain an accident report from the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department if your accident occurred within the city limits. You can also contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office of Central Records for a copy of the report.

It is also helpful to keep detailed notes about all conversations you have regarding your accident, injuries, or claim. This can help an accident attorney ensure your rights have not been violated.

Contact an Experienced Injury Lawyer

Once you have visited a physician regarding your injuries and have all the necessary documentation, contact our experienced Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyers to discuss your case free of charge.

An experienced personal injury attorney has the knowledge and resources necessary to seek the maximum compensation you are entitled to for your losses and damages. We have the means to negotiate with insurance adjusters to achieve a successful settlement as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Most accident and injury claims will initially be handled through an insurance company, whether it is your own insurance provider or the insurer of the at-fault party.

Because insurance companies are large corporations that are focused on their own interests, they can be difficult to work with. They will do everything they can to protect their best interests by attempting to pay out as little as possible for your claim.

It is always best to speak with a reputable accident lawyer before communicating with an insurance company, as we can advise you on what you should and should not say. Our Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyers will also handle all communication with the insurance company on your behalf.

If you choose to communicate with the insurance company on your own, it is best to:

• Only share the facts of the accident. Never exaggerate or embellish an accident or your injuries.
• Honesty, tell the insurance adjuster if you are not sure of the answer to a question. You are not obligated to answer anything you do not know.
• Never diminish your injuries or discuss preexisting conditions. This will make the insurer think that your injuries are not severe and may be a result of a preexisting condition.
• Never provide a written or verbal statement without talking with a lawyer first. This information can be used against you to diminish your claim.

Florida’s statutes of limitations place strict deadlines on the amount of time we have to file a lawsuit. These deadlines include:

• Personal injury: four years from the date of the accident
• Product liability: four years from the date of the accident or when the cause of the accident was first discovered, but no more than 12 years from the date the product was first purchased
• Claims against the city, county, or state government: three years from the date of the accident
• Medical malpractice: two years from the date of the incident or from when you first discovered your injury
• Wrongful death: two years from the date of death

It is in your best interest to contact our injury attorneys as soon as possible after an accident to ensure that the statutes of limitations do not run out on your claim.

Florida law also limits the compensation that can be recovered if an injury victim was partially responsible for causing his or her own injuries. According to the state’s comparative negligence rule, a victim’s compensation can be reduced by the percentage of fault that resulted in the victim’s injuries.

Our Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyers are well-versed in this statute and will work diligently to secure your fair share of compensation from the accident that led to your injuries. Insurance companies and the at-fault party’s attorneys will try everything they can to limit their liability and payout.

The goal of our Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyers is to level the playing field for all the city’s residents and help ensure they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

Having obtained millions in favorable verdicts and settlements for our clients, our lawyers have established themselves in the top tier of attorneys in Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding areas. We are members of the and the Florida Justice Association. Founding partner Robert Gordon is also a former president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association.

We are available to answer any questions you may have and help determine if filing a personal injury lawsuit is right for you. Contact the Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyers at Gordon & Partners today.