Milton, FL Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

I'm sorry to hear about your fall. You really should consult with an attorney in your area who has experience in handling these types of cases. I am board certified in Florida in civil trial law, which means that The Florida Bar has designated me as an expert in handling civil trial cases. This area includes personal injury cases. Only a small number of lawyers in Florida have achieved the designation of expert in this field. We offer a free initial consultation, and we'd be happy to speak to you about the situation.

I cannot stress enough that your sister needs a lawyer and should have gotten one well before this. If you have not advised her to get a lawyer you have done her a grave disservice. Now you go on line and try to get free advice. Assessment of an appropriate settlement requires detailed analysis of liability and damages, including application of legal principles, evidenciary factors, medical documentation, out of pocket expenses, calculation of future losses and experience in your jurisdiction as to likely range of prospective jury awards. To answer the question properly, one would need extensive examination of all the evidence, particularly the medical records. Then there is the whole question of negotiation tactics. When I formulate a settlement demand, I spend hours analyzing the factors listed above, and hours more drafting up a demand presentation and any lawyer who doesn't do that isn't doing a proper job. And now you, without a legal education, want to advise your sister based on a paragraph posted on a website. Think, man: why does the insurance company want your sister to not have an attorney? Do you seriously believe they are concerned about her "wasting her money"? The best thing you can do for her is to help her find a knowledgeable lawyer in her locality ASAP and you owe her a big fat apology for getting involved in her problem when you have no idea what you are doing.

From your description, it appears you have a workers' compensation claim against your former employer for at least your right shoulder problems. It is not as clear about your left shoulder as you do not describe what may have happened to it. Your former employer or its workers' compensation insurer is liable for all medical expenses related to your work-injury. In addition, you may be entitled to Temporary Total Disability Benefits, which is money for not being able to work, because you were fired. Moreover, depending on what occurs and whether you fully recover from your injuries, you may be entitled to additional workers' compensation benefits. At least as to your workers' compensation claim you may to consult with an attorney. Most workers' compensation attorneys offer a free consultation so it will not cost you anything to learn more about your rights and options.