Homestead Personal Injury Attorney

Incorporated in 1913, the City of Homestead is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County and has a population of about 30,000 residents. The city is known as a major agricultural area and was devastated in 1992 when Hurricane Andrew ripped through South Florida. Since then, Homestead has grown exponentially in housing, building, and businesses. A majority of the work in Homestead is labor-driven. As a result, personal injuries are common. Whether you work in an office or outside on the field and are injured, or suffer harm from any other type of accident, you can be compensated for your injuries by the at-fault party.

A personal injury caused by a negligent or reckless third party can be devastating. Common accidents that cause personal injuries include those that involve car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, pedestrian or bicycle accidents, wrongful deaths, premises liability, dog bites, as well as slip or trip and falls.

The type of injuries suffered in an accident can be as unique as the parties involved. Generally, personal injury claims involve head and brain injuries, including concussions and TBIs; back and spine injuries such as whiplash and herniated or bulging discs; broken bones and soft tissue damage; facial injuries; as well as psychological damage including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, to name a few.

While the legal issues, fact patterns, injuries suffered, and amount in controversy differ from case to case, there is a general process that most personal injury cases follow. After first seeking immediate medical attention, the next steps in a personal injury claim include:

• Researching and retaining a personal injury lawyer;
• Your attorney investigating the claim and reviewing medical records;
• Considering making a demand and negotiating presuit;
• Filing the lawsuit in court;
• Defense’s responses;
• Pretrial motions disposing of the case;
• Investigation and discovery phase;
• Negotiation talks through mediation; and
• Trial.

Most lawsuits never see the inside of a courtroom because they are resolved in mediation. This is because of the benefits for both parties which include a faster resolution, privacy regarding the terms of the negotiations, and lower costs than litigating the case at trial.

Those who have suffered a personal injury as a result of a Homestead accident cause by the negligence of another should contact a skilled personal injury attorney right away. With offices located across South Florida, the Law Offices of Joseph I. Lipsky, P.A. can provide you with legal guidance and seek monetary compensation to which you may be entitled. Click here today or call us at 305-821-7333 to consult with us about your case.