Some injuries and accidents are unavoidable. However, many others were the result of negligent behavior on the part of one or more of the people involved. If you are hurt and suffering because of someone else’s negligence, you have the right to hold that person responsible for your injuries.
But you are not in this alone. No matter where you are located in Pasco County, our team here at Distasio Law Firm is here to help you navigate the complex legal process and pursue compensation to the fullest extent of your injuries. Call us today at (813) 259-0022 for a free, no-risk review of your case.
Wesley Chapel, FL Personal Lawyer FAQs
We put the answers to our clients’ most frequently asked questions on our website to make it easy for you to get the answers you need right away. If you have any questions you don’t see on the list, don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys.
What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
How Do You Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer?
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
What Damages Can Your Lawyer Can Recover After a Personal Injury?
What Damages Can Your Lawyer Can Recover After a Wrongful Death?
How Can Florida’s Statute of Limitations Impact Your Claim?
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What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in helping the injured and bereaved to get justice. We are the advocate who will stand by your side as you cope with the after-effects of an accident that never should have happened. We believe victims deserve compensation when their lives are changed through no fault of their own, and we will fight to see that you get a fair settlement.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do
We handle all types of injury cases in Wesley Chapel so if you do not see your type of case listed, give us a call anyway. We may still be able to help. Some of the cases we handle include:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accidents
- Nursing home abuse
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful death
- Pharmacy Malpractice
How Do You Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you are looking for the best personal injury lawyer in Wesley Chapel, or any other city in Florida, there are certain attributes you should look for. Below is a list of attributes the law firm you hire should have:
Personal injury experience: It’s not good enough to hire a lawyer that practices many different types of law. Personal injury law has become so complicated and specialized that you need a lawyer that does nothing else.
Independent verification: Many lawyers claim they are the best. But that might just be marketing hype. To find out, see what independent rating systems are saying about the law firm you want to hire.
Endorsements from others: You should not hire a lawyer just because a former client or lawyers in the community are saying good things. But it definitely should be part of your decision on what lawyer to hire.
Ability to go to trial: Personal injury cases rarely go to trial. In fact, upwards of 95% of all cases are settled before trial. But the insurance companies know which law firms know how to try your case and which law firms do not. If the lawyer you hire does not have the ability to go to trial, you will not get full value for your case.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
We understand that you are likely in pain and trying to heal from your injuries, which is why we are here to take the burden off your shoulders and guide you through the complex process of filing a personal injury claim. Here are a few specific ways we can help.
For a free legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving Wesley Chapel, call (813) 993-0782
Establish Negligence and Liability
In every personal injury case, we must prove that the four elements of negligence exist:
- Duty
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
We must show that the at-fault party had a duty to conduct themselves—or maintain their property—with reasonable care. We must show that they breached that duty and that their breach of duty not only caused the accident but also injured you.
To prove these things, we conduct a thorough investigation into the details of your case, gathering evidence like police reports, surveillance video or traffic camera footage, and medical records. We may also hire accident scene reconstruction experts to recreate the moments leading up to a collision in order to prove liability.
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Calculate the Value of Your Case
We will gather receipts, medical bills, and employment records that display lost wages to show the full extent of your financial losses. We will use these as well as your medical records and statements from your physicians to calculate the value of your case, including the cost of your pain and suffering. This will help us determine what a fair settlement in your case would look like.
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Negotiate
By investigating your case and calculating your total losses, we can build a strong case seeking damages to the fullest extent of your injuries. We will negotiate with a third-party insurer or the at-fault party’s lawyer to reach a fair settlement. If one cannot be reached, we will not hesitate to take your case to trial and fight for your rights at court.
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
You may be wondering if you can afford to file a lawsuit. When you’re already struggling with medical bills and missing work, the last thing you have money for is a lawyer’s hourly rate. Our personal injury lawyers in Wesley Chapel understand this, and that’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You will pay us a percentage of your settlement only when, and if, we win your case.
What Damages Can Your Lawyer Can Recover After a Personal Injury?
While there is no way our team can estimate the damages, you may recover without reviewing the details of your case, some common types of damages that victims have recovered in personal injury cases include:
- Medical expenses, including ambulance rides, surgical procedures, anesthesia costs, doctor’s examinations, medication, and physical therapy costs
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to your accident
- Lost wages from any time you have spent away from work due to your injury
- Future wages if you cannot return to work for some time or your earning potential was affected by your accident
- Pain and suffering, including emotional distress, disfigurement, or dismemberment
If your loved one did not survive the accident or passed away later because of the severity of their injuries, you have our heartfelt condolences.
What Damages Can Your Lawyer Can Recover After a Wrongful Death?
We know the last thing you might be thinking about while you’re coping with grief is getting compensation, but it can help you stay afloat while you recover. If another party caused your loved one’s fatal injuries, a wrongful death lawyer may be able to help you recover these damages:
- Expenses you incurred providing care to the deceased before they passed
- Lost wages from time off work caring for the now deceased
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of support and protection
- Loss of companionship
These are just a few of the possible damages you may recover as a result of your accident. You may be entitled to these and others. Call Distasio Law Firm at (813) 259-0022 today. Once we have investigated your accident, we will have a better idea of your case’s value.
How Can Florida’s Statute of Limitations Impact Your Claim?
The Florida statute of limitations generally requires plaintiffs to file lawsuits for damages caused by personal injury accidents within four years of their injury. If you lost your loved one due to another’s negligence, you generally have two years from the date of their death to pursue damages.
Get Help From Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Wesley Chapel
We want to help you in any way we can. To get started right away or have a Wesley Chapel personal injury lawyer review your case, contact Distasio Law Firm today at (813) 259-0022.
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