When you drive on Florida roads, go shopping, go to work, visit someone’s home, or just go about your business in your daily life, you trust those around you to care for your safety and act responsibly. Unfortunately, often many people fail to uphold this duty of care, leading to typically unexpected incidents that cause harm to others. If you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim and hold those responsible accountable for the harm they have caused. Personal injury claims arise from incidents where someone suffers harm, or is killed, as a result of another’s carelessness or negligence. The claim is meant to recover compensation for the victim’s harm. To pursue such a claim, it is advisable to hire a personal injury attorney to help you navigate the process, which is generally unfamiliar to those in need.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we handle many types of personal injury claims, including motor vehicle crashes, slip and fall or trip and fall cases, medical malpractice, negligent security, product liability, and many other types of cases. Our dedicated Parkland personal injury lawyers have experience, skill, dedication, and knowledge, allowing us to help guide our clients, protect them during the process, fight for their rights, and do all that is necessary to hold those responsible accountable for the harm caused. With our unmatched legal service, proven track record of success, and open, honest communication, you can feel heard, protected, and a part of the Hersh Kirtman Injury Law family, as we navigate the legal claims process on your behalf and you focus on recovery.
Understanding Florida Personal Injury Claims
Florida law requires the claimant or plaintiff in a personal injury claim to meet four elements to successfully prove a claim for negligence. Each element presents unique obstacles and challenges. Your personal injury attorney will work towards identifying all potentially responsible parties and gathering the evidence necessary to establish each element of the claim. The following are the necessary elements that must be established to prevail in a negligence claim in Florida:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care.
- The liable party breached this duty.
- The breach, or negligence, caused the incident and your injuries.
- You suffered harm as a result.
Every personal injury claim is unique. Liability differs from case to case. Each claim presents its own causation challenges. And, perhaps most importantly for the claimant, each claimant suffers his or her own unique harm. We recognize the individualized nature of each claim. We engage in an extensive investigation in each case, gathering all necessary evidence, including medical records, police records, video footage, witness testimony, and other forms of evidence to gather all that is needed to present the individualized claim on behalf of each victim we represent.
What Damages Are Available After a Personal Injury Accident?
Florida law permits the recovery of various types of damages in a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Those who have suffered harm from another’s negligence may suffer any number of injuries, including medical expenses, wage losses, future economic harm, and pain, suffering, disfigurement, loss of the ability to enjoy life, and other non-economic harm.
While some of the recoverable harm, such as medical bills or lost wages, may be relatively straightforward to establish and calculate, other types of recoverable harm, such as loss of the ability to earn in the future, or pain, suffering, and emotional distress, are more complicated.
How Can Hersh Kirtman Injury Law Help With Your Parkland Personal Injury Claim?
After suffering a personal injury, your health and wellbeing should be your top priority. Having our team by your side allows you to focus on your recovery, while we address the legal process and pursue your claims. We have extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims in Florida. We treat every client with care, attention, and personalized guidance. We strive to provide unparalleled legal services to our clients, who are often in a time of great need.
In Florida, you have two years to bring a personal injury case after the incident occurs. This is referred to as a statute of limitations, and in some instances, it involves a legal analysis to determine when it begins to run. Nonetheless, if you were the victim of harm caused by someone else’s negligence, you should not delay in seeking legal recourse. Evidence gets lost. Memories fade. It takes time to get the treatment you may need. If you feel you have been harmed, speak to a personal injury lawyer with the experience, skill, and dedication to handle your claim.
Contact the Trusted Parkland Personal Injury Lawyers at Hersh Kirtman Injury Law to Schedule a Free Consultation Today
The aftermath of suffering a personal injury can be overwhelming, and with the complicated legal process that follows the incident, it’s easy to feel lost. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through it alone. At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we work closely with you, listening to what you experienced and how it has impacted you, gaining an understanding or your needs, and developing a plan based on your circumstances.
We proudly provide Parkled personal injury victims with the top-notch representation they need. Our compassionate team of Parkland personal injury attorneys strives to get to the heart of your claim and tell your story. To learn more about our services and your personal injury claim, call us today at (561) 208-3700 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman, Trial Attorneys
September 10, 2024
Attorneys Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman are experienced personal injury attorneys who have won their clients more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements throughout their 30 years of experience.
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