Florida Injury FAQS
Answers for when you've been hurt in Miami-Dade & Broward Counties
Personal injury attorney Ivan Schertzer offers free consultations to clients who have been hurt in accidents in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in South Florida.
The law firm offers free consultations for answers typical questions clients frequently ask about personal injury accidents, attorney consultations, and the right to file a lawsuit.
- What should I do if I have been injured?
- How do I know if I have grounds for a lawsuit?
- What is the cost to consult an attorney?
- How will l pay your attorney's fee?
- If we do not recover any money, will I owe a fee?
- What if the person who caused my injury does not have insurance?
- How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
What should I do if I have been injured?
When you are a victim of a personal injury accident, getting medical attention and getting well are of primary importance.
Another critical step is gathering and preserving evidence:
- Photographs of your visible injuries
- Photos of your damaged vehicle
- Photographs of the accident scene
- Names, addresses, and reports from eye witnesses
- Statements from anyone else involved in the accident
- A written, detailed list of all your injuries
- Records of doctor visits
- Copies of medical bills
- Receipts for over-the-counter medication, prescriptions, braces, medical bills, and other expenses you incur as a result of the accident
How do I know if I have grounds for a lawsuit?
Call our law firm to arrange an appointment to discuss your accident with a personal injury attorney. We will review the facts in your situation, including the injuries you sustained, and explain your right to recover compensation for damages.
What is the cost to consult an attorney?
At the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer, there is no charge for a personal injury consultation, nor is there an obligation to use our firm, once you have discussed your case with us.
How will l pay your attorney's fee?
Our law firm represents personal injury accident victims on a contingency fee basis when we settle your case, meaning we take a percentage of the recovery as our fee.
If we do not recover any money, will I owe a fee?
If our attorneys do not win an award, you would not owe anything. Our law firm does not take a case if we do not feel there is an excellent chance of recovery.
What if the person who caused my injury does not have insurance?
You should never assume there is no avenue of recovery without first discussing your accident with a personal injury lawyer. When you seek our help, we investigate all possible sources for recovery of damages. When dealing with car and other motor vehicle accidents, there may be underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage. If necessary, our attorneys explore ways to collect damages beyond available insurance.
How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
Every state has specified time frames called "Statutes of Limitations," which govern the time you have to file a lawsuit. Time limits vary according to the type of claim and the state where the action is brought. Therefore, it is essential to speak to an attorney as soon as possible after your accident or when you discover an injury.
If you believe you have a case with substantial injuries that were caused by someone else, call the Law Offices of Ivan A. Schertzer at (305) 940-0007 to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
We will be glad to review your case and determine if you have grounds for a personal injury claim.
Call 1 305-940-0007 for questions about Florida injury.
We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach & all of South Florida.
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