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When you search online for personal injury lawyer Miami, you will find the Law Office of Garcia Hernandez, P.A. has been serving people across the state of Florida for decades.
When it comes to filing a personal injury lawsuit, the result of your case is highly influenced by the experience and competence of attorney you choose. It also affects the amount of compensation you eventually recover.
Our team of personal injury attorneys comprise of some of the most successful and highly experienced attorneys across Florida. These professionals are known for their tenacious pursuit of client’s interests and courage in the courtroom.
The personal injury lawyers at our Miami office will help you sue the person responsible for injuries in an accident. We will also help you recover compensation for your losses. We hold ample experience, legal capacity and professionalism required to serve as your advocate in the courtroom. We aim at making the complex and hectic process of taking legal action as simple for you as possible.
If you wish to know more about how our Miami personal injury attorneys may be able to help you, contact us. Simply complete our free case review form and let us take care of the rest. As per the Statute of Limitations of Florida, an individual possesses only a restricted window of time before he/she can no longer bring their case. Hence, the sooner you contact our office, the better.
We Handle the Following Types of Personal Injury Cases
Car Accidents
Automobile accidents are the most common types of personal injury claims personal injury lawfirms handle. They also come across several forms of motor vehicle accidents. An accident caused by an automobile accident may have several complexities. Hence, it is important to be handled by an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Under most circumstances involving a car accident, the insurance companies tend to "low-ball" or offer settlement way less than the true amount. If you have been encountered with such situation, get in touch with our experienced personal injury lawyers. They can pursue damages for car accidents. Our team will help you deal with compensation related to lost wages, medicalbills, and cost of replacing your vehicle, emotional distress, and much more.
Medical Malpractice Claim
A case related to medical malpractice is when negligence of a medical professional results in harm or injury to an individual. These cases are complex and require guidance of an experienced professional for effective legal representation. This will make sure all crucial facets of lawsuit are closely evaluated and pursued.
In case, you have a medical malpractice claim, call our team of Miami injury attorneys now. We will be pleased to offer you free consultation.
Fall Accidents
When an individual falls from an elevated position, it is referred to as a fall accident. These cases involve recovery of damages faced by the individual. A proficient and highly experienced Miami accident and injury attorney can effectively handle fall accident cases. Our team of attorneys will help you to recover damages related to the following and more:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Emotional distress
Get in touch with us today and book a free consultation session for legal representation in your fall accident case.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death cases are amongst the most heartbreaking category of personal injury lawsuits. It is traumatic beyond words for the surviving family members. They are too shocked and grieved to understand what to do.
Under such cases, it really helps to have a team of experienced personal injury lawyers on side. They understand the exact steps to take towards legal action against the responsible party. It also helps ample space and time for family to grieve while our attorneys navigate litigation.
Most commonly, the damages in a wrongful death claim will include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Physical pain of the deceased
- Suffering or emotional distress of the family
- Lost income of the deceased
- Funeral and burial expenses
These accidents are traumatic and may leave family of victims in shock and bereaved forever. Workplace accidents may lead to serious health issues causing detracted quality of life and severe impact on one’s ability to earn a living.
We have a legal team holding vast experience in handling these complex cases. These professionals will make sure you are compensated for your injuries in the best way.
Truck Accidents
Accident caused due to head on collision of a passenger vehicle with a truck can be immensely painful and even fatal. Major amount of risk involved in such cases is due to the weight and size of truck. In most cases, truck accidents are caused due to fatigue experienced by a truck driver, driver recklessness, sleepy driver, driver inattentiveness, lack of driver training, speed driving, following another vehicle too closely, poor weather, speeding, unsecured cargo, poor truck maintenance, manufacturing defects, or inclement road conditions.
Accidents involving a truck are complex because they may involve more than one party. Negligent parties under such cases may include:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Logistics companies
Cases involving truck accidents must be closely handled by a qualified truck accident attorney. Our team of attorneys holds expertise in handling:
- Examination of the scene of the accident
- Police reports
- Driver’s logs
- All materials that may help identify the negligent party or parties
Our attorneys will help you recover full compensation. Get in touch with our wheeler accident lawyers today.
Dog Bites
Dogs are wonderful creatures. They are adorable and an inseparable member of owner’s family. However, a dog owner in Miami is also strictly responsible for any injuries their furry buddies cause to another individual.
There are situations where a dog owner may use provocation as a defense. However, if you are not involved in provocation of the animal in any way, your attorney will not make efforts towards proving negligence on the part of dog owner. All you need to do is discuss the amount of money you should be awarded for your injury or loss.
Dog bites are not easy to handle. It can have serious physical and emotional consequences for the victim. If you are a victim of dog bite, contact us now. Our experienced attorneys have the kind of experience, financial resources and knowledge required for helping you obtain maximum compensation for injuries sustained in animal attack.
Birth Injury
It is unfortunate yet unacceptable for a medical professional and/or institution to turn a moment of joy into a tragedy due to sheer negligence. Pregnancy and childbirth are considered to be complex medical procedures. These require specialized medical attention to prevent serious and life threatening complications affecting mother and the baby.
In many cases, mistakes and negligence by healthcare professionals such as poor prenatal care, inappropriate medical care, and not providing timely assistance to mother can lead to birth injuries and even lifelong conditions with severe irreparable consequences for both mother and infant.
Being stuck in such situation could be frustrating. It can invite tremendous trauma and anguish to the mother and her family. They may not know how to deal with the situation. However, it is crucial to muster courage and question the concerned medical team. One must know if the doctor or nurses actually complied with the due care while treating the mother and unborn infant.
In case, the mistake is from the side of healthcare professionals that had resulted in injury to mother and child, you must get in touch with a professional. An experienced attorney can handle these cases and ensure justice is delivered to the patient and their family.
Bicycle Accidents
These accidents are mainly caused by negligent drivers who fail to exercise care on the road. Their actions lead to unfortunate death or severe injuries to bicyclist. The driver should be held accountable to ensure justice to victim and avoid further such cases.
We have a team of attorneys holding special knowledge and experience in handling bicycle accidents. HH Law Florida takes immense pride in stating that our team has helped countless cyclists file case on negligent drivers and their insurance companies. We have assisted bicyclists and their families in recovering compensation for their injuries.
Medical Malpractice
These cases usually involve but are not restrict to the following:
- Incorrect or missed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Unsafe practices
- Medical device malfunctions
Regardless of the circumstances, a medical malpractice may lead to serious, life threatening conditions. We at the HH Law Florida offer professional assistance to clients through our experienced Miami medical malpractice lawyers. They hold impeccable experience and expertise in defending the rights of patients. Our team of lawyers are well-versed with the knowledge to hold medical personnel responsible for the damages they cause to patients.
Recovering Through a Personal Injury Lawsuit
While each case is different, our personal injury attorneys can help you learn more about the benefits of filing and can give you the best chance of recovering compensation for the following types of damages:
Past and Future Medical Expenses – Under the Personal Injury law, you may be able to recover compensation for the following:- Expenses for rehabilitation
- Hospital bills
- Overall cost of in-home care aides
Lost Wages – You may be entitled to receive compensation for lost wages, salary, and income if you missed work due to medical malpractice act or an accident. Additionally, if your capability to earn a living has been affected (reduced/totally diminished) due to your injuries, you may also be eligible to receive compensation for the same. Our lawyers work closely with economic experts to be able to explain to juries and judges about the overall financial value lost income in future.
Pain and Suffering – You may be entitled to receive benefits under damages produced due to emotional trauma and physical pain (associated with injuries).
Punitive Damages – In case, the malpractice or accident involved carelessness or an intention to deceive or harm, you may also be entitled to collect punitive damages. The aim of punitive damages is to discourage other individuals from engaging in similarly perilous or malevolent conduct.
Make sure you read our page on What you need to know about Personal Injury in Florida.
Have you or your loved one been injured due to the negligence, haste, irresponsibility, or malpractice of another individual? If yes, the get in contact with an experienced personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Garcia Hernandez, P.A. We will let you know about your rights and how our attorneys may be able to help you.