Personal Injury Attorney, Michael Valen
Suffering a personal injury accident not only inflicts physical harm but also emotional distress, adding a financial burden to the situation. If another party’s wrongful or negligent actions caused or contributed to the accident, a victim may have grounds to pursue compensation. Attorney Michael Valen is committed to aiding injured individuals and their families in seeking justice and pursuing compensation for the repercussions of personal injury accidents in Florida.
In the aftermath of a personal injury accident, your life can be turned upside down. Thankfully, Florida law empowers you to pursue legal recourse against the responsible party or parties, with the aim of recovering damages for things such as medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and diminished earning capacity.
At Dennis Hernandez & Associates, we pledge to provide exceptional, tailored legal representation to every client. Our goal is to ensure that justice is served for injured victims and their loved ones. We are resolute in holding accountable those at fault and securing maximum compensation for victims affected by a personal injury accident. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Florida personal injury accident, attorney Michael Haven stands ready to champion your cause with unwavering dedication, abundant resources, and tireless advocacy within the legal system.
Florida Personal Injury Case Fundamentals
When someone sustains an injury, it is often labeled as an “accident.” True accidents, however, are inherently unavoidable and assign no blame to any party. Many injuries though stem from circumstances that could have been prevented. This preventable aspect of so-called “accidents” is a fundamental principle of personal injury law, formally known as “tort” law. Tort law provides the legal framework that enables one party to seek financial restitution from another for personal injuries or property damage. There are three primary types of torts, each potentially allowing an injured party to recover compensation from the responsible party. These categories include:
- Strict Liability: In contrast to other tort categories, strict liability disregards the defendant’s mental state or intentions. It holds them accountable irrespective of their intentions or any efforts made to prevent harm. What matters most is that the plaintiff sustained injuries. Common examples of strict liability cases involve product liability and dog bite incidents.
- Intentional Torts: As the name suggests, intentional torts involve deliberate wrongful conduct by the defendant. For instance, assault constitutes an intentional tort. While the perpetrator may face criminal charges for assault, the victim can also pursue a personal injury lawsuit based on this intentional wrongdoing.
- Negligence: The majority of personal injury cases hinge on negligence. Negligence necessitates that the injured party prove four key elements:
- Duty of care: The plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant owed a legal obligation to take reasonable measures to prevent harm. For example, a motorist driving on a public road owes a duty of care to fellow road users.
- Breach of duty of care: The defendant must have violated this duty. Driving under the influence is a clear example of breaching the duty of care.
- Causation: The breach of care must lead directly to the plaintiff’s injuries. If the breach occurred but the victim’s injuries were unrelated, compensation wouldn’t be warranted.
- Damages: The plaintiff must have incurred damages (injuries) due to the defendant’s breach of duty of care.
Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents
Because a defendant may be held liable under any of the three theories of liability, there are a wide variety of circumstances that can lead to an actionable personal injury lawsuit. Attorney Michael Valen helps people injured in all types of personal injury accidents, including:
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Bodily Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Slip & Fall Injuries
- Children’s Injuries
- Boating & Jet Ski Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Pool & Drowning Accidents
- Wrongful Death Claims
Common Personal Injury Accident Injuries
Florida personal injury incidents have the potential to cause significant harm, resulting in enduring physical and financial challenges. At Dennis Hernandez & Associates, we prioritize detailed documentation of all injuries, both physical and psychological, and advocate for our clients by presenting compelling cases to insurance providers, judges, or juries. Our goal is to secure comprehensive compensation for all injuries, including common personal injury accident injuries such as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Paralysis
- Internal Organ Damage
- Fractures
- Nerve Damage
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Mental Anguish
Compensation in a Florida Personal Injury Accident Case
When another party’s actions lead to personal injury accidents, victims may seek economic and non-economic damages through a lawsuit. Economic damages encompass the objective, typically out-of-pocket, expenses associated with your injuries while non-economic damages cover the more subjective, less easily quantifiable, costs of the accident. Collectively, economic and non-economic damages may include compensation for things such as:
- Doctor and Hospital Bills
- Rehabilitation Costs
- Costs Associated with Repairing Your Personal Property
- Lost Income
- Diminished Earning Capacity
- Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Quality of Life
- Scaring and Disfigurement
- Mental Anguish
If you lost a spouse, parent, or child in a fatal personal injury accident, compensation for you and for other surviving family members may also be available for things such as loss of companionship, care, support, and future earnings in a Florida wrongful death lawsuit.
Get Trustworthy Legal Support for Your Florida Personal Injury Case
At Dennis Hernandez & Associates, Attorney Michael Valen leverages his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to justice to advocate for every client. We prioritize personalized connections with our clients, recognizing the profound impact personal injury accidents can have. If you’ve been injured or suffered a loss in a Florida personal injury accident, contact us for a free consultation. We are dedicated to securing the maximum compensation you deserve.
To take the first step toward getting the compensation you need, call attorney Michael J. Valen today at 855- 529-3366 or fill in the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on this page. We will provide expert legal advice and services free of charge until you WIN your case.”