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Back injuries are among the most common injuries suffered by American adults. Not only do these injuries harm you in the short term, but the National Institutes of Health reports that 20% of people who suffer from acute back pain also develop chronic back pain that lasts throughout their lives.
Regardless of how you were injured, the Cape Coral back injury lawyers at Viles & Beckman can help you fight for justice and compensation. Our skilled lawyers assist clients by filing paperwork on time, collecting and preserving evidence of injuries and fault, negotiating with opposing legal counsel, and representing you in court if a settlement proves elusive.
When to File Your Back Injury Claim in Cape Coral
Seeking compensation from the party at fault for your back injury requires you to file a personal injury lawsuit. Florida Statutes § 95.11 sets the deadline for these claims at four years from the date of your initial injury.
Importantly, though, not all claims have the same statute of limitations. For example, you might have to file your lawsuit or a notification of intent to sue far earlier if your back injury was caused by:
- Government agencies or workers
- Medical malpractice
- Other forms of professional malpractice
Understanding time limits for lawsuits can be difficult, especially when you don’t regularly deal with the legal system. Let an experienced back injury attorney in Cape Coral help you ensure that your claim is filed on time and your right to pursue compensation is preserved.
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How Much Is Your Back Injury Claim Worth?
The amount of compensation you can get for a Cape Coral back injury depends on the damages you have suffered as a direct result of that injury. In legal terms, damages are the areas of harm that have affected you because of your injury that you otherwise would not have needed to endure. They are split into two categories: economic and non-economic harms.
Examples of Economic Damages
This category is the easier one to understand, as the damages here all have receipts, bills, or monetary values attached to them in some way. If the harm you suffered directly impacts your bank account, it’s probably a form of economic damage. Examples include:
- Lost wages as a result of missed work
- Medical bills (both now and in the future)
- Lost ability to earn an income (i.e. future wages lost)
- Property repair or replacement costs associated with your injury (e.g. replacing a car after a car accident)
Examples of Non-Economic Damages
It is far more difficult to put a dollar value on subjective harms you’ve endured. Still, they were foisted upon you by the at-fault party and should be compensated adequately. Some examples of non-economic damages include:
- Physical pain
- Mental or emotional suffering
- Psychological effects from becoming disfigured
- Loss of enjoyment in life
- Loss of consortium with a spouse
Since these are much harder to place values on, it’s best to get help from a skilled back injury lawyer when determining how much you are owed for the harms you have suffered.
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Evidence Your Cape Coral Back Injury Attorney Can Gather
Cape Coral back injury lawyers support lawsuits by gathering and preserving evidence. This includes evidence of the extent of your damages as well as evidence of fault or liability.
Back injuries can occur in many ways, so the evidence gathered in your case may look different from others’. These are some of the more common types of evidence we use to support your case:
- Car accident crash reports
- Expert witness testimony
- Medical records
- Eyewitness testimony
- Surveillance, traffic, or security camera footage of the incident
With more evidence, you stand a better chance of getting the compensation you truly deserve rather than a lowball settlement offer.
Click To ContactViles & Beckman’s Experience
At Viles & Beckman, our attorneys are known for being staunch, relentless advocates for our clients. As personal injury lawyers for Cape Coral and Floridians in general, we have won over $100 million in compensation for our clients.
We have more than four decades of legal experience, and many of our clients have suffered back injuries just like you. We are aggressive in pursuit of compensation for you, but personal and compassionate toward those who trust us to represent them.
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If you have suffered a back injury in Cape Coral, you deserve to be reimbursed and compensated by the person or organization that is responsible for harming you. Fill out the form on our contact page to schedule a FREE, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced Cape Coral back injury lawyers at Viles & Beckman.
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