A spinal cord injury can affect your ability to work and care for yourself, but more importantly, it can take away your sense of self. If another party caused your injury, you have the right to hold them liable. The Meldon Law spinal cord injury attorneys in Belleview can help.
Our personal injury lawyers in Belleview know how to build strong cases for compensation. See how we can help today.
Why Belleview Families Trust Our Firm After Catastrophic Injuries
The Meldon Law team prides itself on the trust our clients have in us. We have built that trust over five decades of serving individuals and families in Belleview and throughout the state. We have also built that trust by getting results. We’ve obtained hundreds of millions of dollars since opening our doors by approaching every case focused on compassion, accountability, reliability, excellence, and success.
We ensure that our clients get the attention they deserve by limiting the number of cases we take on. We want you to understand that you and your case are most important, and we are dedicated to fighting tooth and nail for what you deserve.
And insurance companies recognize that dedication and know we’re a force to be reckoned with both inside and outside the courtroom.
How Our Belleview Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Can Help
After a spinal cord injury, your focus should be on healing and adjusting to what comes next, not on fighting with insurance companies or trying to manage a legal claim alone. Meldon Law can take on the legal burden so you can focus on your health, your family, and your future.
Our Belleview spinal cord injury lawyers can help by:
- Investigating the accident: We gather accident reports, medical records, photos, videos, witness statements, and other evidence to understand what happened.
- Identifying who may be responsible: Depending on the case, liable parties may include a negligent driver, property owner, business, trucking company, manufacturer, employer, or government agency.
- Proving the full value of your losses: We look beyond current medical bills to include future care, rehabilitation, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and changes to your daily life.
- Handling the insurance company: Insurers may try to downplay your injury, blame you, or offer less than your case is worth. Our Florida spinal cord injury lawyers deal with them for you and review any settlement offer before you accept it.
- Working with experts when needed: Medical specialists, life care planners, economists, and accident reconstruction experts can help show the long-term impact of your injury.
- Preparing for settlement or trial: Many cases settle, but if we determine it’s the best option to get the compensation you need, we can take your case to court.
A spinal cord injury can affect your life for years to come. Our team is here to protect your rights, explain your options, and fight for the compensation you need to move forward.
Compensation Our Team Can Help You Recover After a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury can impact every aspect of your life. All those impacts are recoverable. We can fight for both economic and non-economic compensation on your behalf. That could include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity if your injury impacts your ability to make a living
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of quality of life
A spinal cord injury case should never be treated like a routine claim. The long-term costs can be significant, and accepting a settlement too soon may leave you without the support you need later. Our team can review your damages, gather evidence, work with experts when needed, and fight for compensation that reflects the full impact of your injury.
Florida Laws That Could Impact Your Ability to Recover Compensation
There are several laws that could affect the compensation you can recover or even prevent you from recovering compensation at all.
Statute of Limitations
Florida law limits how long you have to take action after an injury. Per Florida Statute § 95.11, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If you fail to do so before the statute of limitations expires, you risk recovering nothing. You can still negotiate with the insurance company, but it will likely refuse to do so because you have no leverage. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible so we can protect your right to compensation.
No-Fault Laws
Florida’s no-fault law can affect you if your spinal cord injury is the result of a car or truck crash. Drivers in Florida must first turn to their own insurance, known as Personal Injury Protection, for coverage before attempting to hold a negligent driver liable. PIP coverage is very limited, and the costs of a spinal cord injury will likely quickly eclipse policy limits.
Modified Comparative Negligence
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system, which allows injured people who have contributed to their accident or injury to recover compensation, so long as they are no more than 50% at fault. However, your percentage of fault will decrease your recoverable compensation.
How to Protect Your Rights After a Spinal Cord Injury
What you do after an injury can affect your health and your ability to recover compensation. We recommend that you perform the following tasks:
- Get medical care as soon as possible. The paramedics or physicians can link your injury to the accident.
- Continue with your medical care. Any deviation will give the insurance company reason to deny or devalue your claim.
- Don’t admit fault or apologize for the accident, even if you think you caused it. The other party’s insurance company will likely want to speak with you soon after the accident. Don’t agree to a recorded statement and don’t say “I’m okay” or “I’m sorry.” The adjuster will attempt to use anything you say against you.
- Don’t accept a settlement offer without running it by us first. Spinal cord injuries are expensive. The insurance company doesn’t want to pay you what you deserve and will likely offer you much less than you need in the hopes that you will accept what you can get. Our team will ensure all offers cover what you need.
- Get help from a Belleview spinal cord injury lawyer from Meldon Law. Our team is ready to fight for what you need.
Get the Legal Help You Need – Reach Out to a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Now!
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A spinal cord injury can leave you feeling alone, but our team is here for you. We will support you through the process and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call Meldon Law today to get started with a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Afford a Lawyer?
Yes. We take cases on a contingency basis. You pay nothing upfront and only pay for our time if we win.
Can I Recover Compensation for Future Medical Care?
Yes. We ensure that the future care costs and lost earning capacity are a part of any settlement.
How Soon Should I Call a Lawyer?
We recommend that you call a lawyer as soon as possible. We can protect your rights and prevent you from saying something that might jeopardize your case.
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March 2025
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