How to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer

In most personal injury claims, such as car crashes, falls, and work accidents, an insurance company is responsible for compensating victims. However, the insurer does not have your best interests at heart. Powerful insurance companies often have a team of experienced lawyers on retainer who do nothing but defend injury claims.

Going it alone could jeopardize your case. Instead, hire an experienced and tenacious personal injury lawyer who will fight tooth and nail for you. Do not make the mistake of falling for impressive advertising and false promises. Many law firms look for quick checks and accept insurance companies’ best offers to avoid costly trials. However, settling for a lowball offer means victims leave money on the table.

Morgan & Morgan has a proven track record of success. We never settle for less or take shortcuts, and our attorneys are prepared to go all the way to trial for you. As a result, many of our trial verdicts are several times higher than the insurance companies’ pre-trial offers. We fight for full and fair compensation every time.

Not every accident qualifies for a legal case and compensation. To have legal recourse, you must prove, with evidence, that another caused or contributed to your accident and injury. In a car accident, for example, injured victims might have a claim against a speeding or drunk driver who caused the crash. Similarly, in a slip and fall, the victim could sue a property owner who failed to maintain the premises adequately.  

Often, injured individuals come to us unsure who is responsible for their accident, wondering whether they qualify for damages. Morgan & Morgan is here to help. We can assess your claim for free, walk you through your legal options, and move forward with a claim.

Most think of slips and falls or motor vehicle accidents as personal injury claims. However, personal injury claims can arise in various life situations where another, whether an individual, business, or government agency, causes a victim’s injuries. Examples of personal injury claims we handle in our practice include the following:

• Slips and falls
• Traffic accidents
• Attacks and assaults due to negligent security
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Medical malpractice
• Boating and aviation accidents
• Defective products and dangerous drugs
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Construction site accidents
• Dog bites and attacks

If you believe you have a case, get in touch, and we can determine whether you have legal options and could pursue compensation.

Protecting your health and legal rights can be essential for your future when you are injured, whether in a car crash or another incident. If someone else is responsible, you could be entitled to compensation. The best steps to protect your rights after experiencing an accident include:

• Seeking medical help and documenting your injuries
• Filing an accident report
• Taking pictures and videos of the accident scene and your injuries
• Asking eyewitnesses for their names and contact details
• Retaining evidence of your expenses, such as receipts and medical bills
• Contacting personal injury lawyer to determine whether you have a claim

No two personal injury claims are the same. Therefore, it is impossible to say what your personal injury claim might be worth without looking at your specific case and injuries. However, certain factors can determine the worth of your claim, such as:

• The extent of your damages (medical bills, wage loss, etc.)
• The scope and permanence of your injuries
• The degree of negligence of the responsible party
• Whether you have some responsibility for the accident

Damages You Could Recover

Depending on the details of your case, you could be entitled to various damages, such as:

• Medical expenses
• Income loss
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Reduced life quality

A personal injury lawyer at Morgan & Morgan can assess your damages and determine the worth of your claim. Let us help you clarify your rights if another caused your injury.

If you suffered an injury in a slip and fall, a car accident, or another incident caused by another’s negligence, you only have limited time to seek compensation. The deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit is determined by the statutes of limitations, which vary from state to state, and can be as short as one year.

Filing too late could bar you from receiving compensation and seeking justice in the court system. Therefore, speaking to an attorney as soon as possible can protect your rights and ensure you don’t miss any critical deadlines.

If you get hurt on another’s property, immediately tell a manager or business owner and file an accident report, if possible. Seek medical help as soon as possible to document your injuries.

Property owners must provide visitors and customers with a reasonably safe environment and warn of potential dangers. If a property owner fails to keep you safe, they may be liable for your damages. Contact a personal injury lawyer to determine whether you have legal recourse and qualify for compensation.

In all but minor claims, it is not recommended to negotiate with an insurance company directly. Instead, consider letting an experienced attorney handle the insurer.

An adjuster may contact you shortly after your accident and seem sympathetic. However, it is essential to note that they will act in their employer’s best interests and not yours. An insurance adjuster may use manipulative tactics to get you to say something that could reduce your claim or lead to claim denial.

Any injury you experience due to another’s recklessness or carelessness potentially entitles you to compensation. Some of the more common personal injuries include:  

• Head and brain injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Bone fractures
• Cuts and lacerations
• Soft tissue injuries such as bruises, sprains, and strains
• Burns
• Loss of a limb or a sense

Some injuries do not show symptoms for days or weeks. Therefore, seek medical help as soon as possible after an accident. Seeing a doctor also provides you with a medical report which is vital for recovering compensation from the responsible party.

Once you have won your case, you should not have to wait too long for your money. In most cases, your check will appear within a couple of months. However, remember that your attorney will receive the settlement check first. They will then deduct the attorney’s fee and legal expenses and forward the remaining amount to you.

At Morgan & Morgan, we understand that injured individuals are eager to recover their due, so they can pay their bills and move forward with their lives. Therefore, we can track your settlement check and follow up with an insurance company if there are any delays.

Injured victims have enough to deal with and many bills to pay. You should not have to worry about being able to afford the best personal injury lawyer. Morgan & Morgan wants you to have the best chance of recovering what you deserve, regardless of your finances. Therefore, when we take your case, the fee is free unless and until we win and you receive compensation.

If you or a loved one got hurt and you are looking for the best personal injury lawyer to represent you, Morgan & Morgan has your back. Having won over $20 billion in damages for our clients, we know how to fight for what you deserve. Contact us today to learn about your legal rights in a free case evaluation.