Personal Injury

Personal injury law in Florida is designed to protect your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

What Is Personal Injury?

Personal injury refers to physical or emotional harm caused by someone else's actions or negligence. Common types of personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and product liability.

Elements of a Personal Injury Claim

To succeed in a personal injury claim under Florida law, you must prove the following elements:

Duty of Care: The defendant owed you a legal duty of care. For example, drivers have a duty to follow traffic laws to keep others safe.
Breach of Duty: The defendant breached this duty by acting carelessly or negligently. For instance, a driver who runs a red light breaches their duty of care.
Causation: The breach of duty directly caused your injuries. This means you must show that the defendant's actions led to your harm.
Damages: You suffered actual damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.

See McCain v. Florida Power Corp., 593 So. 2d 500 (Fla. 1992).

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