Today, millions of Americans work, travel, drive, walk, shop, and drive, with so much activity in a person's daily life that it is not surprising that accidents have become inevitable. Many accidents can be serious and life-altering or even result in death, but the fact that accidents are quite familiar does not reduce the confusion and pain that can occur when an injury or accident happens to you or someone else. Dear. This is especially true when harm could have been avoided if others had not acted recklessly. Personal injury can be psychological or physical, but, to be considered illegal, it must occur due to the negligence or unreasonably dangerous actions of your business, your doctor, or any other person or business that owes you a duty. ordinary diligence. Personal injury is the branch of tort law that covers any harm or injury caused to the body, land, reputation or rights of another. Examples of personal injury include medical malpractice, slander, trespass, wrongful birth, and wrongful death. Any tort claim, regardless of its source, whether intentional, strict liability or negligence, involves two fundamental questions: damages and liability. Was the defendant liable for your damages and, if so, what was the nature and extent of your damages? Depending on the intent or negligence of a responsible party, the injured party may be entitled to financial compensation from that party through a settlement or verdict. A personal injury case is resolved at a trial in civil court to determine who is responsible for the damages. caused against the plaintiff. It is also possible that an informal settlement could be put on the table before a formal legal dispute. Unlike criminal cases, which are initiated by the government...... middle of paper ...... dentist or chiropractor. There are also two ways to qualify for benefits: injuries must be diagnosed as an emergency medical condition for $10,000 or receive only $2,500 for non-emergency medical treatment. Now you must be wondering how the lawyer and paralegal get paid for all their difficult negotiations. Most Florida personal injury legal teams do not charge an initial consultation fee. Most companies don't charge anything unless the customer receives payment. This option is best for clients who pay their medical bills out of pocket and do not need the added stress of legal representation fees. Companies typically charge on a contingency fee basis, which is a percentage of the plaintiff's final compensation, payable only when the case is resolved. If the legal team fails to obtain compensation for the client, no one gets paid..