Southside, West Palm Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney

Through no fault of your own, an accident may cause you serious injuries and incur considerable medical costs and property loss. If you’re trying to figure out how you’re going to manage, help is available. 

Our personal injury attorneys serving Southside, West Palm Beach can provide support and guidance. Find out how we can assist and learn important facts about the process for getting compensation after an accident.

Why Hire Southside, West Palm Beach Personal Injury Attorneys?

A serious injury turns your world upside-down. In addition to the everyday concerns you already have, you must add doctor’s visits and medical treatments to your routine. Getting better can interfere with your work schedule and reduce your income. 

Of course, you’d prefer to remove your pain and losses and go back to life before the accident. While that’s not possible, the law lets you pursue financial damages from the individual or parties responsible for your injuries. The goal is to “make you whole” again, giving you the resources to put your life as it previously was.

At the same time, the liable parties (whether individuals, organizations or their insurers) want to keep that payout as low as possible. Experienced insurers and legal teams typically understand the ways to minimize the value of your claim. Some may even use shady tactics to get you to accept fault and eliminate their responsibility.

Competent legal counsel puts you on equal footing with these professionals and protects your injury claim. At Kogan & DiSalvo, our team can handle the demanding task of preparing, filing, fighting and negotiating your case to ensure a fair outcome.

What Types of Cases Can We Handle for You?

We handle a wide range of personal injury cases, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. 

For example, road collisions are the most common kind of personal injury cases. Come to us with your car crash, large truck, boating, bicycle accidents, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents to learn the path toward restitution. 

Sometimes, you can face hazards in your own home or neighborhood. Dangerous drugs and products that manufacturers market without sufficient warnings or those having defects can injure you or your family. Likewise, dog bites deserve financial damages, even if the animal has no history of aggression.

When you’re out and about, unsafe conditions on someone’s property could cause physical trauma. Falling objects, slippery floors and exposed hazards can hurt you and require treatment that the proprietor must cover.

Furthermore, if you lose a close relative in any of these personal injury accidents, your family has a right to hold the at-fault parties accountable. We handle such cases with care and compassion, fighting for justice and supporting the surviving relatives. 

What Compensation Is Possible After an Injury?

Most personal injury cases qualify for both economic and noneconomic damages. A small number also allow for punitive damages. 

Economic Losses

Economic losses are specific monetary damages the injury incurs. These include:

• Medical expenses, including equipment, medicine and diagnoses 
• Costs relating to medical treatment, such as transportation and other out-of-pocket expenses
• Lost income from time you missed from work for injuries and diminished earning capacity from long-term disabilities
• Repair or replacement of damaged property 
• Replacement support or services, such as hiring help for chores and the upkeep of your home that you can no longer manage

Invoices, receipts, appraisals, estimates, pay stubs and tax returns are documentation you need to gather and organize to submit as evidence of the value of these financial losses. 

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages are subjective, intangible losses that you can’t purchase or replace. Common examples are loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. 

Additionally, if an accident affects sexual function, a spouse or partner can claim loss of consortium. Wrongful death cases and injuries that affect a person’s personality or availability to the family can call for compensation for loss of companionship and affection.

Punitive Damages

There are times when the at-fault party’s negligence is so extreme that the court feels a duty to punish the defendant beyond payment for specific losses. This sets a precedent that discourages that person or entity and others like them from committing such actions again.

For example, a drunk driver who is a repeat offender and whose accident killed someone could be liable to pay punitive damages to the family of the deceased. A company that ignored repeated warnings about its products or practices could also face punitive damages.

These are the least common damages, but we can determine if your case qualifies after discussing the details with you.

Why Should You Seek Compensation?

Does pursuing compensation seem overwhelming or expensive? Working with a lawyer can simplify the process and make it more manageable. 

We offer a free initial consultation, and if you decide to work with us, there are no upfront fees. You only pay if you win, and our fee is a percentage of the final settlement or award. Our goal is to help you secure a significantly higher amount than you might achieve on your own.

Sometimes, people are hesitant to file a claim when the at-fault party is a relative, friend or neighbor. However, many auto accident and premises liability cases fall under insurance coverage, so the at-fault party may only experience a bump in premiums instead of paying thousands of dollars upfront.

Taking legal action can also be a good way to protect relationships. If you suffer long-term harm, you may begin to resent your friend or relative for not doing more. Anyone who cares about you will want to make sure you receive the support you need. Settling matters legally ensures everyone clearly understands the expectations, which can prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

By not taking action, you could lose out on necessary financial support and put a burden on your family, especially if your injuries have hidden long-term effects. 

Why Choose Kogan & DiSalvo for Your Personal Injury Case?

Finding the right personal injury attorney can be overwhelming because there are so many to choose from. You can trust our team at Kogan & DiSalvo to provide you with dedicated, effective representation.

As proof of that, most of our attorneys are Florida Bar board-certified in personal injury law. That’s a distinction that only 2% of Florida injury lawyers can claim, but we prioritize this certification to give you qualified counsel.

Rather than dividing our attention among different types of law, we only take injury cases. We have a well-trained staff that has years of experience in this field. We understand how to handle any complexities that may arise and can confidently take the matter to trial when necessary instead of always settling out of convenience.

Contact Us Today To Find Out How We Can Help With Your Case

If you or a loved one needs to manage the process of getting compensation for an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to do it alone. At Kogan & DiSalvo, we’re here to assist you every step of the way. Contact us today for a free consultation to discover your options.

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