Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence in Fairfield, FL, you have a right to hold them legally responsible. You can collect money for your medical care, lost time at work, and other damages. Our team of attorneys can help. We have the experience, knowledge, and resources you need to secure the compensation you deserve.

A Fairfield personal injury lawyer from Meldon Law will take on your fight like it was our own. We will investigate, develop strong support for your claim, and negotiate or litigate to recover the maximum compensation possible.

We provide free, confidential consultations to victims and their families. Contact us today to learn more.

Our Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyers Fight for the Damages Our Clients Deserve

In most cases, Florida law allows victims of negligence accidents and incidents to pursue fair compensation for the expenses and losses they incur because of their injuries. This legal process is possible by filing a liability insurance claim or civil lawsuit against the negligent party or parties.

Car accident law only allows those with serious injuries to pursue fault-based claims. However, many people meet the criteria without realizing it. Let us review your case and explain your legal options.

When we handle personal injury cases for Fairfield, FL victims, some of the damages we pursue include:

• Economic Damages: These are the actual financial expenses and losses suffered and the likely future costs. They include medical care, lost income, diminished earning capacity, property damage repair, and out-of-pocket costs.
• Non-Economic Damages: These are the intangible losses suffered in an accident and the accompanying injuries. Examples include physical pain, emotional suffering, mental anguish, scarring and disfigurement, and reduced enjoyment of life.

We also handle wrongful death actions. If your loved one passed away from their injuries, we extend our condolences. We understand this is a difficult time for you and your family. We cannot ease your pain, but we can ensure you do not have to worry about your financial health while you grieve.

Contact us today to learn how Florida’s wrongful death laws work and what you may be eligible to recover.

Our Fairfield Personal Injury Attorneys Have the Experience and Skill You Need

At Meldon Law, you can count on our attorneys to keep fighting until we secure an appropriate payout for you. We won’t back down. We are here for you from start to finish. We know you need our skills, experience, knowledge, and resources to develop your case and support your financial recovery.

We are here to answer your questions, ensure you understand the process, and have the facts to decide when to settle your case or if litigation is necessary. We provide guidance and legal advice throughout this process.

Some of our recent personal injury case results include:

• $950,000 Settlement: Our client is living with permanent disfigurement and a traumatic brain injury following a devastating golf cart accident.
• $415,000 Settlement: Our client suffered a serious neck injury and underwent surgery after a car accident.
• $250,000 Settlement: Our client required spinal surgery after being hit in a parking lot while sitting in her parked car.
• $195,000 Settlement: Our client suffered significant injuries in a rear-end accident.
• $150,000 Settlement: Our client is living with serious injuries and scarring after being attacked by a loose dog while out for a jog.

When our attorneys represent clients, we do so based on contingency. We never ask them to pay upfront costs or fees. We only charge them after we close the case and win compensation on their behalf. You will not pay if we do not win.

We can answer your questions and assess your case during a free consultation with our team. Contact us today to learn more.

Our Attorneys Handle a Wide Range of Fairfield, FL Personal Injury Cases

Personal injuries can occur in many ways. Almost any time when one party’s carelessness or recklessness can cause someone else to suffer an injury, it could support a personal injury case. Some of the most common cases we handle include:

• Auto Accidents: Our attorneys handle many serious injury traffic accidents. This includes truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, bus collisions, and incidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Compensation: If you suffer an on-the-job injury, we can help you understand your options and manage your case for you. This could include a workers’ comp claim and/or a third-party negligence case.
• Dog Bites: We can help victims hold the dog’s owner legally responsible for the injuries they cause. This includes emotional distress and psychological injuries that are common in these cases.
• Slip and Fall and Other Fall Injuries: Florida law often holds property owners accountable for injuries that occur on their grounds or in their buildings. We help our clients recover compensation for fall injuries and other damages.

Personal injury accidents can occur almost anywhere in Fairfield, FL. You could suffer a fall at any of the shopping areas in the Fairfield Town Center.

Traffic accidents might be more likely on roads with heavier traffic, where busy intersections often lead to collisions. Such as along State Roads 727 or 295.

You could encounter a loose dog in your own neighborhood or on a local trail.

How Will a Lawyer Build a Robust Case Based on Your Fairfield Personal Injury?

Personal injury cases are generally based on negligence. Negligence, simply, is careless or reckless behavior that causes someone else to get hurt. There are four elements required for negligence to occur:

• A duty of care
• Breaching that duty
• Causation
• Harm

This is easier to understand when you look at an example. Drivers have a duty of care to follow all traffic laws. When they violate a traffic law, they breach that duty. Under some circumstances, this can cause an accident and harm others. Fall cases work the same way. Property owners owe guests a duty of care to keep their property free from hazards. When they fail to, fall injuries are often the result.

To hold a party accountable and recover compensation for our clients, we must show negligence occurred.

Investigating a Personal Injury Case

Building a case requires a careful investigation and gathering of evidence. The types of evidence available depend greatly on the type of accident or incident and the specific details of the case. Some general types of evidence we will look for include:

• Official reports
• Video of the accident
• Eyewitness statements
• Relevant medical records
• Expert testimony
• Documentation of damages

Pursuing Compensation in Your Fairfield Injury Case

Once we gather and organize our evidence into a case that we believe should compel a fair payment for our client’s damages, it is time to negotiate or litigate the case. Our approach to personal injury cases depends on many factors. We often try—and frequently succeed—to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company before we file a lawsuit.

However, sometimes we need to litigate the case. We prepare and file a lawsuit in civil court and take the case to trial if necessary.

How Long Does a Fairfield Personal Injury Lawyer Have to File Your Case?

Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you likely only have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit or two years from the date of your loved one’s death to begin a wrongful death case. However, these are not the only important timelines you should consider in your case. Developing a strong, compelling case takes time.

Some evidence needs to be preserved quickly after an accident or incident, especially when it is in the possession of the liable party. This is common in commercial vehicle accidents, work injuries, and fall injury cases. Even in car accidents, video of the incident might only be available for a week or two after a crash.

We need to know about your case as soon as possible so we can protect your right to seek fair compensation and preserve any key evidence. We recommend calling us as soon as your injuries are stable, and you can communicate with us about your case. If you have a loved one with catastrophic injuries, reach out on their behalf.

Talk to Our Fairfield, FL Personal Injury Team About Your Legal Options

Meldon Law offers free case evaluations for injured parties and their families. If you were hurt by someone else’s carelessness, we can help you understand your rights and options. We will explain how our Fairfield personal injury lawyer handles these cases and what you can expect. We will also answer your questions during this confidential conversation with our team.

Contact us today to learn more. Call or use our online contact form.