If you decide to file a case against the people who caused your accident, they can be held accountable for your damages, covering your medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and more.
Unfortunately, these cases can get complicated quickly, especially if you are dealing with insurance companies, uncooperative defendants, and civil courts. If you are looking for a workplace accident lawyer in The Villages, our law firm can be there to carry on your fight for justice.
Our team of attorneys has spent more than four decades practicing in the field of personal injury law. Together, we can figure out the best course of action for you and your loved ones during your fight for compensation.
Our Workplace Injury Lawyers Represent Victims in the Villages
Here at Bogin, Munns & Munns, we take pride in offering many different legal services for our clients, including:
- Settlement negotiations
- Identifying the negligent parties
- Handling all communication
- Helping you throughout the workers’ compensation process
- Taking legal action against the offenders
- Investigating your accident
- Providing legal advice
- Studying laws
- Complying with deadlines
- Representing your case in civil court
One of our most important services is that we work on a contingency-fee-basis, so we do not charge you any money out of pocket or upfront. In fact, if you do not receive a financial settlement at the end of your case, our law firm does not charge any fees for our services.
We will determine what portion of your settlement we will take as our payment before we start the legal process—we want you to feel like you know exactly what you are paying for.
The Importance of Collecting Evidence after a Workplace Accident
Your testimony is very important in your workplace accident case, but it won’t entirely convince the other side that you are entitled to compensation. In that case, conducting an investigation can give you the opportunity to bolster your version of events, prove liability, and assign monetary values to your damages. Accordingly, our workplace accident lawyers turn to many different sources during the investigation process. Common sources of evidence include:
- Forensic analysis
- Examinations of defective products
- Cell phone records
- Testimony from expert witnesses
- Information from the workplace
- Video footage
- Pictures taken before and after the accident
- Eyewitness testimony from your fellow employees
- Police reports
In terms of expert testimony, our law firm has a network of expert witnesses we have referred to over the years, including medical specialists, forensic analysts, accident reconstruction experts, and more. After examining the circumstances surrounding your accident, we can discuss the best options for your case moving forward.
To consult with an experienced workplace injury lawyer serving The Villages
855-780-9986
Seeking Damages in Workplace Injury Cases in the Villages
Workers’ compensation claims give you the chance to recover the economic losses you have suffered from your accident. That includes lost wages and medical expenses. This insurance may also cover the difference between your current wages and the wages you earned before your accident.
If you decide to bring a legal case against the negligent parties who caused your accident, you may qualify for a series of other damages, including:
Economic Damages
These losses came with a price tag. We can add these up by reviewing your property damage fees and medical bills, among other documents. These damages may involve:
- Damage to your personal property
- Ongoing assistance for permanent disabilities
- Past and future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation programs
- Lost wages
- Future lost earning potential
Non-Economic Damages
These damages do not hold an objective value, so it might be difficult to price them accurately. Your attorney can use the “multiplier method” to multiply your economic losses and assign values to your non-economic damages, some of which include:
- Disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
You might be eligible to collect other forms of damages that are not listed here, so get in touch with your lawyer to see what others you can pursue.
Do I Have to File My Workplace Injury Claim within a Certain Amount of Time?
Yes, according to the Florida Statutes §440.185, you have 30 days to notify your employer about your accident if you wish to file a workers’ compensation claim in The Villages. Additionally, Florida Statutes §440.19 assigns a firm two-year time limit on filing workers’ compensation claims.
For personal injury lawsuits, Florida Statutes §95.11 requires you to file within two years of your accident. This does not mean that you are suing your employer, this means you are suing another party who caused your accident through negligence. This typically means someone other than an employer or coworker who otherwise contributed to your accident while you were on the clock.
In any case, if you fail to cooperate with the time limit on your specific case, your case can be thrown out, and you relinquish your right to compensation.
The Villages Workplace Injury Lawyer Near Me
855-780-9986
Call Bogin, Munns & Munns Today to Begin Your Pursuit of Compensation
As you start thinking about your future, just keep in mind that our workplace injury lawyers have an office in The Villages whenever you need us. You do not have to go through this alone.
To learn more about taking legal action after a workplace accident in The Villages, reach out to a Bogin, Munns & Munns representative today. Call us at (352) 391-6031 to get started with your free consultation.
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