The statistics are chilling - every hour, there are believed to be over 11,000 disabling accidents in the United States. And the danger might not be as far from home as you think. From unsafe foods and untested products to car and truck accidents, burns, assaults, and even poisoning, risk abounds - and so does personal injury.

Defined as an injury to the body or mind, a personal injury can be caused on purpose (in the case of an assault) or occur due to a third party's negligence failure to provide safe circumstances, as in the case of an employer with unsafe work conditions or a property owner who fails to secure their property or a negligent driver.

Aside from obtaining the best medical care possible, what can you do about personal injury? The answer is simple - fight back. State laws give personal injury victims a limited amount of time to seek justice by filing a personal injury lawsuit with the hopes of obtaining compensation for expenses such as medical bills, future medical expenses, vocational rehabilitation, and payment for emotional suffering due to personal injury. And by playing your cards properly, you can come away with a favorable jury verdict or a generous settlement to help pay for your personal injury.

Though it may be tempting to "go it alone" when it comes to filing and litigating your personal injury claim, it's a better idea to seek professional help. An experienced Florida personal injury lawyer not only has what it takes to deal with paperwork, courtroom politics and trial procedures. She will also have access to expert witnesses, doctors, and other resources that can help ensure your victory in court or at the settlement table.

Call us today at (941)475-7966 or send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to set up an appointment to see if you have a claim.