FAQ

In the case of an automobile or motorcycle accident, if the person who is at fault for an accident does not have insurance, then we do three things. First, we run an asset check on the at-fault party to see if he or she has assets that we could possibly seize to cover your damages.

This requires us to file a lawsuit against the individual. Second, we look to see if the defendant's driver owns the vehicle. Sometimes the driver and owner are two different people.

While the driver might not have insurance, the owner may be insured, especially if the vehicle is financed. Third, we do a complete assessment of the client's insurance coverages to see if this individual has Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage.

If that is the case, then we look to the client's insurance coverage to compensate this individual for his or her injuries and damages. This should not cause the client's insurance to go up since he or she is not at fault for the accident.

There are five things you should do immediately after an accident. These include the following steps:

1. Call 911 and report the accident. Regardless of the extent of the property damage and how you feel after the collision, you must call 911 and report the accident. If you do not call 911, the insurance company will use this against you when we negotiate the value of your claim.
2. Exchange information with all other drivers involved in the accident. Be sure to get the other driver's tag number, license number, and insurance company information. Even if you are waiting for the police to arrive, you still need to start gathering this information. There are unfortunately many situations in which the at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident.
3. Investigate. Seek out witnesses and take photos. Even if the other person admits fault, his or her story may change once you file a claim. Witnesses will not wait for the police to arrive, so you need to get their contact information right away. Also, scene and property damage photos can be critical in proving how the accident happened and the forces exerted on your body.
4. Seek medical attention. Whether it is at the accident scene or at the hospital, later on, it is essential that you seek medical attention as soon as possible so you fully understand the extent of your injuries. This will also help you ensure that your injuries are well-documented. The insurance company will use any delay in medical treatment against you.
5. Do not discuss your injuries with the insurance company. Report the facts of the accident (what happened) to your insurance company, but do not discuss your injuries. Because adrenaline is flowing through your body, you may not immediately feel the full extent of your injuries. Statements such as "I'm not injured" or "I'm OK" can and will be used against you by the insurance company.

• Make sure your injuries are documented in medical records as soon as possible. The insurance company will deny your injury claim unless each injury is documented in hospital records on the date of the accident or within 24 hours of the injury.
• See your primary care physician as soon as possible. Your doctor will document your injuries and prescribe a course of treatment, and the doctor’s chart notes will help us prove the extent of your injuries.
• Contact a lawyer to help you prove fault (liability) and the extent of the injuries and harm that you experienced due to the accident. Lawyers should have the resources necessary to get the most value for your case. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner you get to relax and heal while we do the work of getting the money you deserve.

The settlement value of a car that is totaled is determined based on the fair market value, which is the amount of money you likely could have sold your vehicle for if you had not been involved in the accident. We commonly use the NADA Used Car Guide or Kelly Blue Book as a starting point for determining the settlement value of a totaled car. The insurance company should pay for all repairs if your car is not totaled. This process can be accomplished without the assistance of an attorney.

Yes. Under Florida law, transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft are required to carry a $1 million commercial liability insurance policy. This top-tier coverage is active from the exact moment your driver accepts the ride request until you safely exit the vehicle, meaning you are highly protected as a passenger.

Because Florida is a no-fault state, your initial medical bills are generally covered by Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. If you do not have your own auto insurance policy with PIP, the rideshare company's policy provides a baseline coverage that pays up to $10,000 for medical bills and lost wages. If your injuries are severe and exceed this amount, you can pursue additional compensation from the at-fault party's liability coverage.

If another motorist caused the accident, you would file a claim against their bodily injury liability insurance. However, if the at-fault driver fled the scene, is completely uninsured, or lacks enough coverage to pay for your damages, Uber and Lyft's $1 million Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) policy will step in to cover your remaining medical expenses and losses.

In most cases, you cannot sue the rideshare companies directly. Florida classifies Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors rather than direct employees. Instead of suing the corporation itself, your Orlando personal injury lawyer will file a claim directly against the comprehensive commercial insurance policy that the rideshare company provides for that specific trip.

Florida recently shortened its legal deadlines. For any negligence-based accident that occurred on or after March 24, 2023, you now have a strict two-year statute of limitations from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this two-year window, you will permanently lose your right to recover financial compensation.

Your health comes first—seek medical attention immediately. Florida law requires you to receive initial medical treatment within 14 days to qualify for PIP benefits. Before leaving the scene (if you are physically able), take photos of the vehicles, take a screenshot of your active ride in the app, and report the accident through the rideshare platform. Finally, consult with an Orlando rideshare attorney before giving any recorded statements to insurance adjusters.

Catastrophic injuries encompass a range of scenarios where significant harm results in long-term consequences. This includes traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, limb amputations, severe burns, and multiple fractures. These injuries often necessitate prolonged medical treatment and significant life adjustments, affecting victims and their families profoundly.

The complexity of these cases requires attentive legal analysis to ensure that all current and future needs are addressed in the claim. By demonstrating the extensive impact, from medical to psychological, we can help position our clients effectively within the legal system to seek maximum compensation.

Representing clients with catastrophic injuries involves a more intensive and thorough approach compared to standard personal injury cases. Due to the extensive damages involved, there is a need for comprehensive documentation and expert testimonies. Legal representation in these cases must account for long-term medical care, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and loss of future earnings.

Legally Pink Law is dedicated to crafting detailed claims that capture the full scope of our clients' needs. Our method involves collaborating with a network of professionals to validate claims and project future requirements with accuracy. This proactive strategy ensures that settlements or verdicts fully support our clients' recovery and sustained quality of life.

Immediately after a catastrophic injury, it is crucial to seek medical attention and ensure all injuries are thoroughly documented. Preserve any evidence from the incident, such as photographs and witness contact information, as these will be instrumental when filing a legal claim. It is also vital to keep records of all medical treatments, as this will help substantiate the severity and impact of the injury.

Contacting a qualified attorney as soon as possible ensures the protection of your rights and interests. At Legally Pink Law, we offer prompt consultations to address your immediate concerns and begin crafting a strategy tailored to your circumstances. Our priority is to secure the resources necessary for your recovery and long-term well-being.

If your burns were caused by someone else’s negligence, a dangerous product, or unsafe property conditions, you may have a claim. We can evaluate liability, damages, and the best path forward during a free consultation.

You may have a workers' compensation claim and, in some cases, a separate third-party claim against a negligent contractor, property owner, or product manufacturer. We analyze every potential source of recovery.

Settlements consider medical costs, lost income, future care, scarring and disfigurement, and pain and suffering. The severity, visibility, and long-term impact of the burn are key factors in valuation.

Future medical needs should be included in your claim. We use treatment plans and medical opinions to estimate likely procedures, therapy, and related costs so your settlement reflects long-term needs.

Florida’s comparative fault rules may reduce recovery by your percentage of fault. We gather evidence to challenge fault arguments and work to maximize the portion of damages you can recover.

Timeframes vary with injury severity, medical recovery, and insurer cooperation. Some cases resolve in months, while others require litigation. We will outline milestones and keep you updated.

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We explain the fee agreement at the start so there are no surprises.

Premises liability holds property owners and occupiers responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause injuries. It can apply in supermarkets, hotels, apartment complexes, theme parks, parking lots, and other public or private spaces when the owner knew or should have known about a hazard and failed to fix it or warn visitors.

Report the incident to the manager or owner, request that an incident report be created, and ask for a copy if possible. Photograph the hazard, the surrounding area, and your injuries. Collect witness names and contact information. Preserve the shoes and clothing you wore, avoid giving recorded statements to insurers before speaking with a lawyer, and seek medical care immediately.

We gather surveillance footage, inspection logs, cleaning schedules, prior complaint records, maintenance work orders, and employee testimony to show how long the hazard existed and whether reasonable safety steps were ignored. We also consult with safety experts when needed to explain building code, lighting, flooring, or security standards.

Florida uses a comparative fault system. If your actions contributed to the accident, your compensation may be reduced by your share of responsibility. That does not automatically bar a claim, and careful investigation can minimize alleged fault by showing the hazard was not open and obvious or that it should have been addressed by the owner.

A warning sign can matter, but it is not always a complete defense. If the sign was placed far from the hazard, hidden, or used instead of fixing a recurring problem, the owner may still be liable. We evaluate how visible and effective the warning was and whether additional steps were reasonable.

Depending on the facts, you may seek medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and out-of-pocket expenses. In serious cases, claims may also include the cost of long-term care, rehabilitation, and necessary home or vehicle modifications.

As soon as possible. Video is overwritten, spills are cleaned, and witnesses disappear. An attorney can send preservation letters, request footage, secure inspection records, and manage insurer communications while you focus on treatment. Acting promptly also helps protect filing deadlines that apply to injury claims in Florida.

Many premises liability claims resolve through negotiation once the evidence is preserved and liability is clear. We prepare every case as if it may be tried, which strengthens settlement leverage and ensures we are ready if litigation becomes the best path.

In a product liability case in Orlando, you can claim various types of injuries resulting from defective products. These may include physical injuries such as burns, fractures, or lacerations caused by faulty toys, appliances, or medical devices. Additionally, you can seek compensation for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and any long-term disabilities that may arise from the incident.

The first step is to seek medical attention for any injuries sustained. After ensuring your health and safety, document all details related to the incident, including photographs of the product, your injuries, and any relevant receipts or medical records. Next, consult with a knowledgeable attorney who can guide you through the legal process.

Yes, in a product liability case, you can sue multiple parties if they are found to be responsible for the defective product. This may include the manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or even third-party suppliers involved in the product's distribution. Each party may have contributed to the defect in different ways, such as through design flaws, manufacturing errors, or failure to provide adequate warnings.

Florida generally requires that you report a work-related injury or illness to your employer within 30 days of when you knew, or should have known, that it was related to your job. Waiting longer can give the insurance company a reason to deny the claim. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are work related, it is usually safer to report them and seek medical attention promptly.

In most workers’ compensation cases, treatment must be provided by a doctor authorized by the employer or its insurance company for the bills to be covered. You can usually go to the nearest emergency room in an emergency, but follow-up care is often directed to an approved provider. If you are unhappy with the assigned doctor, there may be options to request a change within the system.

Workers’ compensation is generally a no-fault system, which means benefits may still be available even if your own mistake contributed to the accident. The main question tends to be whether the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment. However, issues like horseplay, intentional self-harm, or impairment can affect eligibility, so it is important to discuss the details with a legal professional.

If an authorized doctor releases you to work with restrictions and your employer offers a light-duty position that fits those limitations, refusing the job can impact your wage-loss benefits. At the same time, you should not be forced into duties that exceed what the doctor has allowed. If there is a disagreement about whether the position is truly within your restrictions, it can be helpful to get advice and make sure everything is documented in writing.

Call 911 and get medical attention, even if you don't feel seriously hurt. Some injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and internal damage, aren't immediately apparent. Document the scene with photographs, collect the driver's information and the trucking company's name, and don't give a recorded statement to any insurer before speaking with an attorney. Contact an Orlando truck accident attorney as soon as possible to protect your right to compensation.

Liability is established by reviewing driver logs, black box (event data recorder) data, maintenance records, cargo loading procedures, and the trucking company's hiring and training history. Eyewitness accounts and accident reconstruction analysis also play important roles. Because multiple parties can share fault, the investigation must examine every layer of the commercial trucking operation involved in your crash.

Victims may pursue compensation for current and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage. In cases involving egregious conduct, punitive damages may also be available. When a big rig accident results in a fatality, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim covering funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship.

Under Florida law as amended in 2023, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. If your accident occurred before March 24, 2023, a different deadline may apply. Acting promptly matters regardless: evidence degrades, witnesses become harder to locate, and black box data can be overwritten. Reviewing the dos and don'ts of filing an insurance claim is a useful starting point, but consulting with an attorney as soon as possible is the most reliable way to protect your rights.

In the state of Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim, including those related to motorcycle accidents, is typically two years from the date of the accident. This timeline is critical and underscores the importance of not delaying action following an accident. Failure to file within this period generally results in the loss of the right to seek compensation for damages related to the accident.

When you come in for your initial consultation with our legal team, it is helpful to bring any documentation related to the accident. This includes police reports, medical records, photos of the accident scene, and information exchanged with other drivers. These documents provide a foundation for understanding your case and tailoring our strategy to your specific circumstances.

Yes, under Florida's comparative negligence standard, you can still recover damages even if you are found partially at fault for the accident. However, your compensation may be reduced by the percentage of fault attributable to you.

Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be daunting. We can manage all communications and negotiations with insurers to protect your interests. Our experience helps counter common tactics used to minimize payouts, and we are ready to fight for a fair evaluation and settlement.

Yes. The civil claim proceeds independently and does not wait for the criminal matter to conclude. A conviction is not required, because the civil standard of proof is lower.

Eligible survivors under section 768.18 and the decedent's estate, in shares determined by each party's losses and subject to court approval in certain cases.

Recovery is reduced by the decedent's share of responsibility, and Florida's comparative negligence rules bar recovery entirely past a certain threshold. Fault allocation is frequently disputed and rarely settled by the initial investigation.

Being partially responsible does not automatically prevent financial recovery in Florida. Under the state's modified comparative fault rule, you can pursue compensation as long as you are 50% or less at fault for the crash. Your final recovery is reduced in proportion to your share of responsibility. For example, a 20% fault assignment on a $200,000 claim reduces your recovery to $160,000.

Because insurance adjusters frequently attempt to shift more than 50% of the blame onto injury victims to deny claims entirely, having an attorney review the physical evidence before accepting any assignment of fault is critical to protecting your rights.

Yes. Even mild symptoms after a blow to the head should be evaluated by a medical professional. Some brain injuries aren’t obvious right away, and delayed diagnosis can worsen outcomes and complicate any future legal claim. A doctor can order imaging, monitor changes, and recommend treatment. Medical records also create a direct link between the incident and your symptoms, which is important evidence if you decide to pursue a claim.

Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations was reduced to 2 years under § 95.11(5)(a), a change enacted in 2023 that shortened the prior 4-year window. For most accident-related TBI claims, that 2-year clock runs from the date of the incident. Medical malpractice TBI claims and cases involving government defendants follow different timelines. Waiting past the applicable deadline typically bars recovery entirely, which is why contacting a brain injury attorney in Orlando promptly after an accident is important.