Personal Injury Lawyers — Orlando and Central Florida

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A personal injury occurs when a person is the victim of another party’s reckless, careless, or negligent actions. When an accident is the fault of another person or organization, the injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation. At Johnson & Williams, P.A., our personal injury lawyers provide Orlando and Central Florida victims with a professional standard of representation. Committed to protecting the rights of personal injury victims, our lawyers can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.

Personal injury lawsuits are intended to provide compensation to injured parties and to discourage the continuation or repetition of the behavior that caused their injuries. In order to successfully litigate a client’s claim, our personal injury lawyers must first prove liability. Through extensive investigation and research, we will demonstrate that the party bears legal responsibility for the injury. We will then seek damages, or monetary compensation for the injury, on the client’s behalf.

What Is Negligence?

The practice of holding a person or organization liable for a victim’s personal injury is based on the notion of negligence. Generally, negligence occurs when a party acts recklessly and causes injury to another person. Our personal injury lawyers establish negligence by showing that the at-fault party:

•  had a legal responsibility to ensure the plaintiff’s safety;

• had a legal responsibility to ensure the plaintiff’s safety;

• failed – through conduct, action, or inaction – to fulfill that legal duty; and

• the plaintiff was harmed or injured as a result

 If you have been injured as a result of another’s negligence or misconduct, call Johnson & Williams, P.A. today and schedule a consultation with the personal injury lawyers at our Orlando firm. Our team provides dedicated, experienced representation and will fight for fair compensation.

Tort theories that establish negligence

In order to prove someone was negligent, a plaintiff must establish that:

1. The defendant had a duty to conform to a certain standard of conduct to protect others from unreasonable risk;

2. The defendant breached that duty;

3. The defendant's breach was the proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury; and

4. The plaintiff suffered an injury. 

Building a personal injury claim and the computation of its value

A simplification of the elements of what can be a very complex process includes:

• The healing process

• Medical treatment

• Medical expenses and other bills

• Loss of income

• Pain and suffering

Negotiating with the insurance company

This is another step where having the counsel of an experienced Florida personal injury attorney can be a huge asset. They will have many years of experience dealing with insurance company lawyers and will look out for your best interests.

Achieving a settlement with the insurance company

If negotiations are successful, you may wish to reach a settlement with the insurance company with the help of your Florida personal injury lawyer. If negotiations for a settlement are not successful, the next step would be filing a lawsuit in court.

These are the very broad strokes of what can be a confusing process that is even more difficult when you or someone you care for has suffered an injury of some kind. If you have any questions about any or all aspects of how the personal injury claims process works in Florida, call Florida personal injury attorneys Johnson & Williams, P.A. at 407-245-1268 today for a free case evaluation.

Our personal injury lawyers offer Orlando and Central Florida–area victims a high standard of legal representation. We are experienced in a range of practice areas. To learn more about a specific type of personal injury, click on the links provided below.

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