Florida Probate Attorney » boca raton personal injury laws http://floridaprobateattorney.net Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:25:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Tips for Filing a Personal Injury Claim http://floridaprobateattorney.net/tips-for-filing-a-personal-injury-claim/ http://floridaprobateattorney.net/tips-for-filing-a-personal-injury-claim/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:49:26 +0000 Admin http://floridaprobateattorney.net/?p=83 If you are injured, whether on the job or in a car accident, you may be entitled to personal injury compensation under the law. To receive benefits, you will need to file a personal injury claim stating how and when the accident occurred, who was at fault and what the damages totaled. You can file a claim on your own or enlist the help of a personal injury lawyer to manage your case. This article will provide tips of filing a personal injury claim to get you started on the process.

Reasons for a Personal Injury Claim

There are many reasons for filing a personal injury claim, besides the two mentioned above. A personal injury claim may be warranted in the following situations:

  • Car, motorcycle, bus or pedestrian accidents on the road
  • Boating accidents in the water
  • Animal bites
  • Nursing home neglect or abuse
  • Injuries sustained while on the job
  • Falls or trips that were not your fault
  • Injuries caused by defective products
  • Wrongful death
  • Illness caused by exposure to toxic substances
  • Medical malpractice

This is not an exhaustive list, but it does include most of the common reasons for filing a personal injury claim. The claim may be the result of an injury that occurred immediately, or an illness that took some time to develop. Some of the injuries for which a claim is filed include:

  • Injuries to the brain or spinal cord
  • Injuries that result in permanent disabilities
  • Fractures
  • Injuries that cause disfigurement
  • Injuries that cause mental distress
  • Death

Further Related Legal Information: For help with learning your rights in Boca Raton, Florida please visit The Shavitz Law Group.

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