Winter Park Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury accidents can manifest in various scenarios and environments, spanning from motor vehicle incidents to occurrences on someone else’s premises or within business establishments. Regardless of the specific circumstances, a common thread that runs through all personal injury accidents is that the victim experiences physical injuries and/or psychological trauma as a direct result of the accident.

When the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party causes injury or death, the responsible party may be held legally accountable for the resulting losses and damages, including things such as medical treatment, income lost due to the injury, and compensation for the physical injuries and emotional distress endured by the victim.   This is true whether the party causing the injury or death is an individual or a business entity.  Businesses are legally liable for the negligent acts and omissions of their employees under a doctrine known as respondeat superior, a form of vicarious liability.

If you or someone you know was injured in a Winter Park accident, or has lost a loved one as a result of an accident causing a death, it is crucial to secure experienced and capable legal representation as soon as possible to protect your right to pursue a personal injury claim or lawsuit. At Bailey Fisher, our compassionate and skilled Winter Park personal injury lawyers focus exclusively on helping injured victims. We would be honored to assist you in seeking justice against the negligent party and obtaining the compensation that you rightfully deserve for all the injuries you have suffered.

Was I Injured in a Winter Haven Personal Injury Accident?

Understandably, one of the first things an injured party wants to know is whether their injuries are the result of a legally actionable personal injury accident. For the law to hold another party responsible, in whole or in part, for your injuries, that party must be liable under one of three legal theories of liability, including:

• Intentionally wrong conduct. Although it can also be charged as a criminal offense, assault is also the most used example of intentionally wrong conduct that can form the basis of a personal injury lawsuit aimed at securing financial compensation for the victim.
• Strict liability. Strict liability imposes responsibility for injuries without regard to a party’s intentions or efforts made by that party to prevent harm. For example, injuries or death caused by defective products expose all parties in the “chain of distribution” to liability.
• Negligence. Negligence is the most common basis for a personal injury lawsuit, requiring an injured victim to prove the following:
  • The defendant owed a legal duty of care to the victim.
  • The defendant breached that duty of care.
  • That the breach of duty caused injury to the victim.
  • That resulted in damages (injuries)

Because three different theories of liability can form the basis of a personal injury accident, there is a virtually endless number of scenarios that could lead to an actionable Winter Park personal injury accident. Nevertheless, some common types of personal injury accidents result in compensable injuries, including:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Premises liability accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bus accidents
• Boating and jet ski accidents
• Dog bites
• Construction accidents
• Pool and drowning accidents
• Medical errors
• Defective products
• Wrongful death

Am I Entitled to Compensation for My Winter Park Personal Injury Accident Injuries?

If you were injured in a Winter Park personal injury accident or are the surviving family member of someone who tragically lost their life in such an accident, you may have a right to seek compensation for the damages you have suffered. The damages to which you are entitled may encompass both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages pertain to the tangible and quantifiable costs directly resulting from the defendant’s negligence or wrongful conduct. Examples of economic damages include lost income, medical expenses, and expenditures associated with repairing damaged property, such as vehicle repairs in the case of a car accident.

Non-economic damages, often referred to as ”pain and suffering,” focus on the intangible losses associated with the accident. Unlike economic damages, which have an objective basis, non-economic damages are based on subjective factors. These damages take into account the lasting effects of the injuries related to an accident, such as permanent disability, disfigurement, blindness, loss of a limb, paralysis, emotional trauma, or physical and mental pain and suffering.

If you lost a parent, child, or another family member in a Winter Park personal injury accident, you may also be entitled to compensation in a Florida wrongful death lawsuit. Compensation may be available for things such as funeral and burial expenses, lost future income, loss of net accumulations to a prospective estate, the loss of companionship and support of the decedent and, most importantly, damages for mental pain and suffering of the deceased loved one’s surviving family members

The overall value of a Winter Park personal injury case depends on various factors, including whether the victim played any role in causing the accident, the extent and seriousness of physical injuries, and the unique characteristics of both the victim and the defendant. Only a seasoned Winter Park personal injury attorney can assess the specific details and circumstances of your case and provide guidance on the most effective course of action to secure the compensation you rightfully deserve.

Contact Experienced Winter Park Personal Injury Lawyers for Legal Advice and Help

If you suffered injuries, or lost a loved one, in a Winter Park personal injury accident, you may be dealing with physical injuries, emotional trauma, or loss. The experienced, resourceful, and compassionate Winter Park personal injury accident lawyers at Bailey Fisher can review the circumstances of your case and provide you with legal advice and guidance to ensure that your rights are protected, and that the at-fault party (or parties) is held accountable.

At Bailey Fisher, our wealth of expertise, extensive resources, and unparalleled dedication to advocating for injured victims allow us to tirelessly seek the maximum possible compensation for all injuries sustained by the victims of a Winter Park personal injury accident.

Call us at 407-628-2929 or submit our online form today. One of our experienced Winter Park personal injury accident lawyers will evaluate your case for free and advise you on your legal options and the next steps.