What are the types of personal injury lawsuits and what laws regulate who is being sued, why, how, and what is the anticipated outcome? Every personal injury lawsuit has different factors which make it nearly impossible to determine with any precision how much a specific personal injury settlement will be worth. Because settlement amounts can vary based on every factor involved in a case, it can be difficult to predict a case’s value.
Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits
There are many different types of personal injury lawsuits, but some of the most common include:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accidents
- Product liability
- Slip and fall accidents
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful death
Which Laws Govern Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Personal injury lawsuits are governed by several laws including statutes of limitations and state negligence laws. Beyond that, however, most personal injury law actually comes from prior cases. This is because most jurisdictions follow common law derived from cases, not statutes.
An experienced personal injury lawyer will know the ins and outs of the legal system and can help you file a lawsuit, negotiate a settlement and represent you in court if needed.
Every personal injury lawsuit has different factors which make it nearly impossible to determine with any precision how much a specific personal injury settlement will be worth. Because settlement amounts can vary based on every factor involved in a case, it can be difficult to predict a case’s value.
Types of Damages Available
There are different types of damages that courts and juries consider in personal injury cases.
- Economic damages are the financial losses you’ve experienced because of the accident and your injuries. These can include medical bills, lost wages, property damage and more.
- Noneconomic damages are more difficult to quantify than economic damages because they do not have a direct monetary value. These can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and more.
What Factors Impact Case Value?
Factors that contribute to a settlement figure include:
- The severity of the injuries
- How much the injuries impact the plaintiff
- Cost and time to treat injuries and recover
- The emotional and psychological damage from the injuries
- The cost of the lawsuit itself
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While there are many personal injury lawyers, not all of them have equal training and qualifications. Lawyers are usually prohibited by the Florida Bar from calling themselves “experts” in a particular field. However, the Bar does allow some lawyers who have extensive experience and peer recognition in personal injury to take a test to become Board Certified Civil Trial Specialists. Although only 1% of Florida lawyers are board-certified in a civil trial, two out of the three lawyers at Zarzaur Law hold this certification.
Since all personal injury lawyers have the same “no cost no fee unless you win” payout structure, there is no reason not to hire someone who is not a specialist.
Joe Zarzaur is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney whose firm has been dedicated to promoting community safety since 2007. ZARZAUR LAW’S AREAS OF PRACTICE: Serious Personal Injury, Product Defect, Auto Accidents, Cycling Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Community Safety, Boat and Jet Ski Accidents, Slip and Fall Injuries, and more. Licensed in Alabama and Florida.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it’s important that you don’t make any rash decisions. Put yourself in the best possible position to receive the justice you deserve. It is also important to consult a Board-Certified Trial Lawyer with the knowledge and experience to help you. We know accidents can be stressful, and we want to make the process as easy as possible for you.
Call Zarzaur Law, P.A. today at (855) Hire-Joe for a free legal consultation or visit www.zarzaurlaw.com.