Personal injury litigation is a complex process. At our Orlando, Central Florida firm, the experienced personal injury lawyers can work effectively to recover monetary losses resulting from your injury. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., we litigate personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, car accident, premises liability, and product liability claims. Below we have compiled a list of common questions you may have if you have suffered an injury. For additional information, contact our personal injury lawyers and arrange a case consultation and evaluation.
Personal injury victims should always retain the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Statistics show that victims who choose to "go it alone" receive substantially less compensation than those who retain representation. Laws regarding injury and insurance are complex, and insurance companies can be very difficult. Our Orlando , Central Florida personal injury lawyers will protect your rights and stand up to the insurance companies in the event they try to minimize your claim. We will thoroughly explain the litigation process to you, evaluate and present your claim, and pursue the best course of legal action.
Most personal injury cases are settled without going to trial. Nevertheless, our personal injury lawyers will prepare your case as if it were going to trial. If we can achieve a fair settlement without going to trial, we may recommend accepting the settlement, but we are always ready, willing, and able to argue your claim before a jury.
The Orlando, Central Florida personal injury lawyers at McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A., take extraordinary care to ensure that you thoroughly understand what to expect in the event an agreement is not reached before trial. We will help you through each step of your personal injury lawsuit, provide accurate, thorough information about your claim, and ensure you are aware of your legal rights.
Deciding whether or not to accept a settlement can be very difficult. Our personal injury lawyers will carefully assess any settlement offer, weighing the pros and cons, and consult with you before any decision is made. Your attorney will offer his or her opinion regarding the fairness of the offer, but in the end, the decision is yours. To schedule a consultation with our Orlando, Central Florida personal injury lawyers, contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A.
Depending on the type and extent of your personal injury, you may be entitled to compensatory and punitive damages. The damages may cover these and other issues resulting from your injury:
Statutes of limitations are the timeframes that plaintiffs have to file a lawsuit. Personal injury victims lose their right to file a claim if a statute of limitations expires. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is between two and four years from the date of the accident or injury. Our Orlando, Central Florida personal injury lawyers can ensure you meet every deadline and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Punitive damages may be awarded when the defendant’s conduct is found to be intentional, willful, wanton, or malicious. Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant and to discourage the type of conduct the defendant engaged in. The actual size of a punitive damage award is difficult to predict, and the process of determining it is sometimes arbitrary, depending on the sensibility of the jury.
If you have additional questions or if you have been injured and would like to arrange a consultation with our Orlando / Central Florida personal injury lawyers, contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard, P.A. We boast an impressive track record of verdicts and settlements and can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
Contact our Orlando, Central Florida personal injury lawyers if you have additional questions or if you would like to schedule a consultation.
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