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If you have been hurt in an accident, your most important task is focusing on healing. However, you are probably facing unexpected medical expenses and financial challenges from time away from work. Determining how to proceed can be confusing. Unfortunately, waiting can be financially devastating; it may even result in you losing your ability to make a claim.
A Palm Harbor personal injury lawyer from Herman & Wells can help you move forward. Our experienced attorneys are here to give you clarity, answer your questions, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Legally, negligence is when someone acts carelessly and causes harm. For example, a distracted driver on the highway or a store owner who does not fix a known hazard could be liable if their actions lead to an accident.
To successfully prove your case, you must show that another person or company was responsible for your losses, and should pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and other costs tied to the accident.
Accidents can happen anywhere—at a red light, in a store, or on your street. However, accidents at work are often misleading; the term “work accident” implies that the accident simply occurred. Personal injury law is about showing that the event did not just occur—it happened because someone was negligent, reckless, or worse. At Herman & Wells, our personal injury attorneys help people who were hurt in Palm Harbor because of someone else’s poor choices.
We handle a wide range of cases, including:
In addition to handling these cases, we can help with negotiations in claims that you have already started. For example, when your insurer is not willing to pay a fair settlement amount, we can negotiate the insurance dispute. We also handle ERISA disability insurance cases. If you are experiencing difficulties with any part of your personal injury case, we are here to answer your questions and provide guidance.
In Palm Harbor, our personal injury attorneys take pride in being accessible, compassionate, and focused on results. We have helped people across the state with cases just like yours. Here is what sets us apart:
We believe in keeping you informed, helping you understand your rights, and supporting you every step of the way.
Florida’s statute of limitations (SOL)—the rules about how long you have to file a case—changed in March of 2023. Now, for most personal injury cases, the SOL is two years. If your accident happened before that date, you might have up to four years. For claims involving your auto insurance coverage, you may have up to five years in some circumstances.
Speaking to our lawyers early about your Palm Harbor personal injury ensures everything is filed on time and nothing is missed. We can also advise you about circumstances that might pause your SOL, reviving a case you thought had expired.
Dealing with the aftermath of a personal injury can be overwhelming and isolating, but you do not have to handle it alone. A Palm Harbor personal injury lawyer at Herman & Wells will guide you with care, honesty, and dedication. Call us today for a free consultation and find out how we can help you take the next step forward.
