Riverwalk, West Palm Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney

Accidents can happen anywhere, even in Riverwalk. When they do, you’re left with damage to your belongings and in need of medical treatment. 

When someone’s carelessness is the cause of such a misfortune, they should be held accountable. The personal injury attorneys at Kogan & DiSalvo can support you on your journey to justice.

Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in Riverwalk in West Palm Beach, FL?

In an instant, an accident can change your life. These incidents can happen anywhere – on the road, at a public event, while shopping or during recreation. When they do, you have the right to hold the responsible party accountable.

However, recovering from injuries and replacing a vehicle or other property can leave you with little time to talk to the insurance agency and build a strong case within the state’s deadline. 

That’s where our skilled attorneys can help you fight for full compensation. We take care of all details that help ensure a fair resolution to your claim and keep you in the loop about what’s happening with your case so you can avoid unwelcome surprises.

What Kinds of Personal Injuries Are Common in Riverwalk?

At Kogan & DiSalvo, we’re equipped to handle any type of personal injury case you may face, including: 

• Transportation and road accidents, including car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, bus, pedestrian, boat and rideshare collisions
• Product liability and dangerous drug cases that harm you because of insufficient warning labels or faulty construction
• Dog bite and pet attack claims
• Premises liability for injuries on someone else’s property, including slip-and-fall incidents, injuries from falling objects or other harm from unsafe conditions
• Nursing home abuse of older relatives

We also assist with sensitive wrongful death cases for families who have lost a loved one due to someone’s negligence. 

In any of these situations, we put our years of experience to work for you. We will tirelessly focus on helping you get justice through insurance claims or a judgment in civil court. 

How Do You Protect Your Claim After an Accident? 

Unfortunately, many people who deserve compensation after a personal injury miss out due to simple, avoidable mistakes. If you or a loved one is injured in an accident and believe you have a valid claim, keep the following pointers in mind:

• Whether it’s a car accident or some other mishap, get to a safe place and call for medical attention. Do so even if you feel fine because some ailments take time to surface.
• Report the accident to the appropriate parties. Call 911 or law enforcement directly for a car crash or report an accident on someone’s property to the owner or manager.
• If possible, document what happened with photos, videos and personal notes. Try to get witness statements and their contact information so you can reach out later for testimony.
• Promptly report a car accident to your insurance company. Stick to the facts of what happened without going into unnecessary detail. 
• Finally, reach out to our attorneys for a free case evaluation. It costs nothing to talk about it with us, and we’ll have your best interests as our concern. 

Throughout this process, avoid discussing too many details of the case with anyone except your legal representation. Don’t apologize or admit fault to anyone. Merely saying “I’m sorry” can make you appear responsible and liable for your damages and those of other parties. 

Additionally, don’t post pictures and videos on social media. It’s often wise to set accounts to private until you settle your claim.

What’s the Process for Personal Injury Claims in Riverwalk? 

Getting through a case is much easier with the help of our legal team. We take care of the essential elements of building and presenting a case. 

We’ll review any evidence you’ve already gathered and do further investigation to find more support. That includes collecting and organizing accident reports, witness statements, medical records and details about your occupation for lost wages claims.

Then, negotiation with the insurer or defendant starts. When we have a strong case, our opponents are usually willing to settle for a fair amount. 

If you don’t receive a fair offer, we’ll file a lawsuit in court. That initiates a discovery phase where both sides exchange evidence and pertinent information. Depositions may also be necessary.

As the case becomes clearer, we’ll consider other offers for a reasonable settlement. Otherwise, we go to trial and aggressively fight your case. Once the case reaches a verdict, either side may appeal the decision, and we’ll represent you in the appeal as well.

What Is a Personal Injury Claim Worth? 

The value of your case depends on the damages you can legally demonstrate from your injury. We categorize these in three ways: Economic, noneconomic and punitive.

Economic

You have to have invoices, receipts, bills and official estimates to recover economic damages. These are specific expenses with an exact dollar amount that you lost or must pay because of your accident injuries. 

Economic damages cover a range of expenses, including medical bills, home healthcare, replacement of household services you can no longer manage and travel costs for treatments. You may also receive compensation for lost income, reduced future earning capacity and costs to repair or replace property. Any other directly related costs are also eligible for a claim.

Noneconomic

Your injuries and losses can lead to significant emotional distress, psychological harm and mental anguish. You may be able to sue for damages for your pain and suffering. 

In wrongful death cases, compensation may also be available for the loss of companionship and consortium. While these losses are difficult to quantify, our team knows how to advocate for the maximum amount allowable under Florida law.

Punitive

On rare occasions, a negligent act is so brazen that the court decides to punish the wrongdoer with monetary damages. This payment doesn’t actually compensate you for anything, but it serves as a warning to others. Courts don’t award punitive damages often, but they are possible at times.

Can You Get Compensation if You Were Partially Responsible for the Accident?

What if you believe you were partly to blame for what happened? You should still avoid apologizing or accepting fault for the incident. For starters, you may not have all the facts and could find out later that you weren’t as responsible as you thought you were.

You may still seek compensation even if you share some fault. As long as you are no more than 50% liable, you can receive compensation. In these cases, the court or insurance company reduces your damages by the percentage of your liability. For example, if your damages were $250,000 and you were 30% at fault, you could still get $175,000.

Get Help From Our Riverwalk Personal Injury Lawyers Today

Our legal team knows that dealing with a personal injury is distressing. We can provide the relief you need to focus on getting better while giving you the confidence that you’re getting the representation you deserve. 

Remember that your first consultation is free and you pay us nothing unless we win. Contact us at Kogan & DiSalvo today for a free consultation today. 

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