Mrs. López and all of the Staff that had helped us it has been an absolute pleasure. They always had an answer to our questions and treated us with respect but most of all they listened.
Alondra O.
Outstanding Attorneys and Legal Team. Lopez, Justin, and Daisy were quick to answer my questions and handled my accident case with speed and courtesy. The outcome was much better than I anticipated.
Robert R.
A huge thanks to your office for such a great experience with my case. Special thanks to Denora, Carmen, and especially Kevin for answering my many calls and questions and keeping me informed through the entire process. I’m am extremely happy and grateful with the outcome.
Kathy W.
Enduring a serious injury because of the careless behavior of someone else can have a devastating impact. If you need someone to help you take the first steps in rebuilding your life, contact a Sebring injury lawyer.
If you’ve been involved in an accident and suffered a serious injury, you shouldn’t have to cover the costs. Being unable to earn a living can have tremendous consequences on a family’s life. With medical expenses being what they are, and the cost of living often requiring two full-time incomes, injury victims often have a difficult time recovering after a serious accident.
The person or people found responsible for your injuries should pay. If you choose to work with a qualified Sebring personal injury lawyer at Lopez & Humphries, PA, we can begin the process of recovering your losses so you can redirect your energy to where it should be—on your recovery.
Does Your Sebring Accident Warrant a Personal Injury Claim?
Once you’ve been injured in Sebring and have decided it’s time to seek justice from the negligent party, you are probably wondering what that means for your case. Does the type of accident you were involved in even qualify you to pursue compensation?
The good news is that nearly any type of accident in which someone else’s irresponsible decision results in an injury to an undeserving victim can open the door for a Sebring personal injury claim. Some of the most common accidents we handle include the following:
- Car accidents
- Commercial trucking collisions
- Motorcycle crashes
- Dog attacks
- Premises liability claims
- Defective products
- Work injuries
- Wrongful death
A motor vehicle crash can involve semi-trucks, cars, buses, cyclists, motorcyclists, and even pedestrians. Premises liability cases, which often include slip-and-fall claims, involve property owners who fail to ensure the safety of their guests. No matter the type of accident, we are prepared to help you achieve full compensation for your injuries.
Investigating Your Sebring Injury Accident and Proving Fault
In order to hold a negligent party accountable, you must be able to prove that they caused your injury. Every case is unique and proving fault can be easy or it can be challenging. You will need to investigate and gather evidence that will prove the negligent party caused your accident and injuries.
What types of evidence could you use to prove your case? It will depend entirely on your particular accident and the circumstances.
For instance, in a vehicle crash case, you might be able to use police reports, witness statements, and video evidence of the crash to prove fault. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall at a grocery store, you might be able to use photo evidence of the scene where you slipped, and the statements of witnesses that saw you fall.
Evidence is key to winning a personal injury case in Sebring. You can’t just say that someone else was responsible for hurting you; you will need to prove it. The following are some more examples of types of evidence your Sebring injury attorney often uses to win cases:
- Witness statements and expert witness reports and testimony
- Medical evidence of your injuries
- Photos and video evidence
- Physical evidence
- Logs and reports
- Police and crash reports
Does Your Injury Affect the Payout You’ll Receive for a Sebring Injury Claim?
Many people don’t know much about the personal injury claim process before starting a case. There are many different factors that affect your case and how much compensation you can receive. One factor that affects your claim’s value is how serious your injury is.
If you sustained a minor injury, your payout will likely be small. If you sustained a catastrophic injury, your payout will likely be large. That’s because the more serious your injury is the more damages you’ll have.
For instance, when you sustain a broken ankle in an accident, you might be out of work for a time depending on your employment, and you might have suffered some physical pain.
If you receive an amputation of your leg due to your accident, your damages will be greater. You might not be able to work again, and you might suffer extreme physical pain, emotional losses, and mental trauma. In other words, your life will never be the same again.
As you can see, more serious injuries can change your life and you will deserve a higher payout than you would for a minor injury. In some cases, you will need the money to provide for a future in which you are no longer able to work.
Below are some of the more serious injuries your Sebring injury lawyer at our firm often sees:
- Organ damage and other internal injuries
- Loss of limb
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord damage
How You Will Be Compensated for Your Sebring Personal Injury Case
It will be crucial to the success of your claim that we include every area of your life that has been affected by your injuries. Leaving no stone unturned, we then take your damages and calculate the value of a reasonable compensation package.
We firmly believe that injury victims in the City on the Circle should be made whole for their losses. This includes being compensated for economic expenses, such as lost wages, a loss of future earning potential, your medical expenses, and non-economic damages, which can include emotional distress, the loss of enjoyment of life, your pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
If the defendant in your case has engaged in particularly egregious negligent behaviors, a judge may award punitive damages, meant to punish the wrongdoer and deter others from making the same careless choices. Punitive damages can significantly increase the compensation amount you can expect for your Sebring personal injury claim.
Speak with a Sebring Personal Injury Attorney
Personal injury laws are complex and your case might be a challenge to prove. Working with a lawyer can increase your claim’s chance of reaching the result you’re hoping for. Your attorney at our firm can investigate your accident, collect proof of fault and of your injury’s severity, and argue your case.
For more information about what to expect when filing a personal injury claim, or to discuss the specific details of your case, call a Sebring personal injury lawyer with Lopez & Humphries, PA. You can fill out our quick contact form below or give us a call at (863) 774-3573.
