When the negligent acts of someone else have harmed you or a family member, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. The Florida attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP litigate numerous types of negligence cases to hold responsible persons accountable and achieve fair results for our clients. Our law firm has received the following honors […]
When the negligent acts of someone else have harmed you or a family member, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. The Florida attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP litigate numerous types of negligence cases to hold responsible persons accountable and achieve fair results for our clients.
Our law firm has received the following honors for our dedication to client service and delivering the case outcomes injured people need, a near-perfect AVVO rating of 9.8 out of 10, the highest rating of “5 Dragons,” by Lawdragon.com, an AV Preeminent Lawyers rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, and a listing in Best Lawyers Publication, determined by extensive peer review.
When you or your family member are injured in an accident or otherwise injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact Parker Waichman LLP today for a free case consultation with a negligence attorney. Florida residents can count on our expertise.
Parker Waichman’s personal injury lawyers work on a broad range of negligence cases in Florida. We have extensive experience successfully resolving the following types of cases for our clients:
Florida has incredible health care providers, but everyone can make mistakes. When physicians and nurses make mistakes, the consequences can be severe. This can include errors in medications, improper diagnosis, inadequate care, or surgical error, among others. If these mistakes were the acts of preventable negligence, injured people and families may file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida alleging that the health care provider fell below the required standard of care.
Our attorneys regularly investigate acts of medical negligence, and we are extremely familiar with what it takes to win these cases. They can be complex and will usually require testimony from medical experts, but our attorneys never shy away from a complex case. If you need a medical malpractice attorney, Florida victims can count on the experience and knowledge of our team.
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, but you make it with the understanding your family member will be safe and well-cared for. When you later suspect abuse or neglect, this can be devastating for everyone involved. Studies show that elderly and ill persons are especially vulnerable to abuse, and family members need to watch for signs their loved ones are being mistreated.
This isn’t a burden that should fall on any Florida family’s shoulders, but it is an unfortunate reality. Our attorneys can help. We thoroughly investigate nursing home cases to expose corrupt and improper systems of care and to hold the facilities accountable for the injuries they have caused to families. If you or a family member has suffered an act of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, contact our firm today.
Some of the most serious cases of negligence result in the passing of a loved one. This is undoubtedly horrific for family members who are trying to figure out what happened. Parker Waichman LLP represents family members left behind in pursuing wrongful death claims on behalf of themselves and their deceased loved ones. Ordinarily, these cases will require the opening of an estate, and our attorneys will guide family members through the necessary steps for filing a lawsuit.
If you have recently lost a loved one because of confirmed or suspected wrongful conduct by someone else, contact our firm today.
Traumatic brain injuries can occur during a long period without oxygen or due to a strong blow to a person’s head. We see these types of injuries from car accidents and construction accidents, as well as medical negligence. The resulting injuries can include a concussion, loss of consciousness, memory loss, or a complete change in a person’s physical and mental capabilities. When traumatic brain injuries are the result of someone’s negligence, you need to pursue legal action against the responsible parties.
Our general negligence law firm handles traumatic brain injury cases in Florida, recovering the compensation people need to cover medical bills, ongoing treatment, and lost wages. If you or someone you love suffered a traumatic brain injury because of the negligent acts of someone else, call Parker Waichman LLP today.
During the course of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, doctors and nurses have a duty to monitor mothers and babies for signs of complication. If babies are not thriving or appear to be in distress, they have to act quickly to avoid severe injuries. For instance, if they do not recognize or respond to signs of low oxygen, a baby can be born with a brain injury that affects his or her entire life. You deserve answers and justice when something happens to your child and our firm will help you receive the information and compensation you need.
You have legal rights when medical providers act negligently during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and our birth injury attorneys can file a lawsuit on your behalf. Contact Parker Waichman LLP today to begin your birth injury case investigation.
Vehicle accidents, product defects, and carelessness on job sites can all cause fire and burn injuries. These injuries are categorized from first-degree to third-degree, depending on how severe they are and how much damage has been caused to a person’s body. Third-degree burns are the most severe and will usually require extensive medical treatment, including skin grafting. Victims are left to endure excruciating procedures and often have a permanent disfigurement.
If you were involved in a car collision or other accident that caused fire or burn injuries, contact our firm today. We will review your burn injury claim to see if we can file a case in court to recover for your injuries.
Many states have eliminated the so-called “impact rule,” but Florida is one state that retains it in some capacity in negligence cases. The impact rule requires physical contact or physical injury before any damages for emotional injury can be awarded. The physical injury does not need to be severe, as the word “impact” might suggest, but a victim does need to demonstrate some kind of physical contact or physical symptom to recover emotional damages.
Some examples to illustrate the rule’s application in practice are:
For more information about how the impact rule might apply to your claims, contact our Florida negligence attorneys today.
Following a serious injury or the death of a loved one, you deserve legal counsel you can count on to provide individualized representation and deliver results. Parker Waichman’s Florida lawyers approach every case with compassion and a drive to achieve justice for clients. You can begin the process of investigating your claims with just one call to our firm. Our experienced staff members will listen to the details of your case and connect you with an attorney who can help you with your specific legal issues.
When your Parker Waichman LLP lawyer has completed the case intake process, we will immediately go to work building a claim for you and your family that has the highest chances of a settlement or verdict in your favor. We will perform the following tasks to ensure you have a strong case ready for litigation:
There is undoubtedly an extraordinary amount of work that goes into a negligence case in Florida. But your Parker Waichman LLP attorneys are up to the task and ready to fight for your rights. If your case proceeds to trial after completion of discovery and mediation, you can feel confident your Parker Waichman LLP negligence lawyers will present the best possible case to the jury to receive a verdict in your favor. You can count on our firm to guide and prepare you during each phase of your case and to work tirelessly to obtain the results you need.
If you believe you have a potential negligence case in Florida, the first step you should take is contacting the Florida attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP. After providing some information about your potential claims, you will have the opportunity to schedule a free, no-risk consultation with an experienced negligence lawyer. Our attorneys will begin your case review as quickly as possible to deliver you timely options about how you should move forward with your potential case. Call our firm or fill out our online form today to start the process of protecting your legal rights.
Most of our clients want to know how long their cases might take to resolve, which we completely understand, but this is a difficult question to answer. Again, no type of resolution is fully guaranteed, and many factors can influence the rate at which cases move through the court system. If your case is particularly complex, or if it requires a large amount of discovery, it might take longer than someone else’s case. This is difficult to predict or quantify at the start of a case.
Shortly after filing your case, the court will usually assign your case a trial date and will implement a scheduling order that sets deadlines when tasks must be completed. This will help us understand how quickly the court wants your case to move forward and how soon we can expect the earliest trial to take place. That schedule can change, however, depending on the way the case progresses and any changes in the court’s busy schedule. While it is never easy to know how long any case will take, we can assure you we will always keep you updated with accurate information about what we have accomplished and what we are working on. Your comfort and confidence in your case are very important to us.
Statutes of limitations apply to all types of claims and act as deadlines for filing cases in court. Every state has its own laws governing their statutes of limitations. These statutes of limitations may also vary depending on the type of case and the injuries claimed as damages. If you improperly calculate the statute of limitations or otherwise miss the deadline to file, you will never be able to pursue recovery for your claims. Missing the filing date extinguishes your rights under the law.
Such a significant consequence might seem unfair, but states have statutes of limitations in part to preserve the integrity of evidence that all of the parties to a case might use at trial. When you do not delay in filing your claims and file within a reasonable time period after your injuries occurred, you will:
Courts have an interest in facilitating all of these benefits, as they keep the judicial system moving and ensure that plaintiffs come to trial with the most reliable evidence they can present. However, the consequences of missing the statute of limitations are nevertheless extremely large, which is why you must work with an experienced attorney on your case.
The statute of limitations on negligence claims will be different in different states. In Florida, the timeframe you have to file depends on the type of case you are pursuing (medical malpractice versus general personal injury) and the injuries you are claiming (moderate injury versus the death of a loved one). You can have a long as four years to pursue your claims or as little as two years. And this can still change based on the timing when you discovered your injuries.
As you can see, statutes of limitations are extremely important and are not always easy to determine. It is not a black-and-white area of the law. This is why you absolutely need to hire an attorney who knows Florida law to investigate your claims. Parker Waichman’s attorneys are diligent in reviewing incoming negligence claims to make sure we have enough time to build your case and file in court. We will determine the correct statute of limitations on your individual claims and present you with the best options for moving forward. Together, we will make the best decisions for you and your family while making sure your legal rights are protected.
Have you or a family member been harm due to someone else’s negligence, or your loved one suffered injuries, contact Parker Waichman LLP today.
When our clients contact us about their potential Florida negligence cases, they often have several questions about the claims process and potential outcomes. Below are some of the questions we hear frequently, along with our answers.
When you work with Parker Waichman LLP, you will never need to put any money down on your case. We never take retainers, and we never send bills to clients for case investigation, review, or any part of the case process. We also contract cases using contingency fees, meaning that our own recovery is dependent on yours. If you do not receive a settlement or award in your case, we will not be paid, either. If you are successful on your claims, our fees and expenses will make up a percentage of that, which we will discuss in full with you at the time of your case signing. We take on the financial risk of litigation because we believe in our clients and in our attorneys’ abilities to deliver tremendous results.
Yes, but they need to be in conjunction with a physical injury of some kind. Either the emotional damages flow from the physical injury or they lead to physical injury. Many states do not recognize a rule like this, but Florida does follow the older “impact rule” relating to emotional injuries. If you have potential emotional damages in your case, contact our firm to find out how those will be addressed in litigation. Our lawyers will help you understand what you might be able to recover after performing a thorough review of your claims.
It is important to remember that we cannot guarantee particular outcomes in any case, including guarantees about settlements and settlement amounts. We will unquestionably work hard to pursue the compensation you deserve, but we can never be certain what will happen throughout the course of a case. That said, we will claim in your Petition for Damages and aggressively seek the following types of damages during your case:
Parker Waichman LLP will thoroughly review your case to make sure we are aware of and communicate the full extent of the ways you have been harmed. Contact us today to learn more about potential damages and about our case results.
The lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP offer free, no-obligation consultations on Florida negligence cases, and we review claims with zero retainers. We understand you have enough to worry about because of your injuries and the financial pressure you are likely facing with mounting medical bills and time off work. That’s why we review claims for no money out-of-pocket to the client and why we contract all of our cases with contingency fees. Contingency fees mean you are protected from having to pay for your case costs if you do not receive a settlement or verdict for your claims. In short, if you aren’t paid for your claims, we won’t be paid, either.
Parker Waichman’s attorneys care about our clients and want them to have peace of mind through the whole litigation process. Our clients tell us they appreciate our contingency fee agreements and our dedication to their successful case outcomes. Contact our Florida office today about your potential negligence claim and schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer.
If you were or a loved one was injured in Florida because of someone else’s negligence, contact our firm today by filling out our online form or by calling 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529) for a free consultation.
