Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law Cases

Immediately following an incident, the most important thing is your safety. Once you have ensured you and everyone else involved is safe, make sure to do the following:

1) Report the incident. This may involve calling 911, the police, or discussing and filling out a written incident report with the appropriate authority.

2) Gather information: names and contact information of witnesses, photographs and videos of the scene, as well as names and contact information of any authority drafting an incident report.

3) Make sure you seek timely and appropriate medical care for you injuries. * This is especially important in auto accident cases. In Florida, you have 14 days to seek treatment or you will waive your PIP benefits of $10,000.

4) Contact an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney.
 
At Papasov law group we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to explore all your options and walk you, step-by-step through the whole process. Plus, we fight to win!

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another, Papasov Law Group is here to help. Our knowledge, experience, and a relentless commitment to pursuing what you deserve are key in ensuring we obtain maximum results for you.

In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a type of auto insurance coverage required for vehicles registered in the state. PIP covers up to 80% medical expenses, 60% of lost wages, and up to 100% of out of pocket expenses and prescription medications- all up to $10,000.00. This insurance is meant to provide immediate coverage for injuries without the need to establish fault which is why it is often referred to as "no-fault" insurance. While this coverage is available to any party involved in an automobile accident, there are steps that need to followed in order to qualify for this benefit.
 
Step 1) You must seek treatment for your injuries within 14 days of the accident; and
Step 2) You must receive an Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) from a qualified medical personnel
 
If a claimant fails to complete step 1, they are automatically denied their PIP benefit. If a claimant completes step 1, but fails to complete step 2, the claimant's PIP benefit is capped at a mere $2,500.00.
 
At Papasov law group we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to explore all your options and walk you, step-by-step through the whole process. Plus, we fight to win!

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another, Papasov Law Group is here to help. Our knowledge, experience, and a relentless commitment to pursuing what you deserve are key in ensuring we obtain maximum results for you.

The value of each case is assessed on a case-by-case basis. While many accidents are similar, each person’s situation is unique. Many factors contribute to the total value of a claim, so it’s impossible to know if you will get the same amount that another person did for the same kind of accident.
 
That being said, as a general rule of thumb, the bigger the injury the higher the damages. The higher the damages, the higher the value of the case. However, all this is often limited by the available applicable insurance limits.
 
Insurance adjuster and insurance defense counsel will typically compile a list of all of the various types of damages you have suffered such as medical costs and lost income. These are considered your "economic damages". After that, if you meet the statutory requirements for "non-economic damages" (such as pain and suffering), insurance adjusters and/or insurance defense counsel determine the value of you "non-economic damages" by multiplying the value of medical expenses times a number that is based on the severity of your injuries. Your percentage of fault (if any) as well as any weaknesses in your case will also be taken into account by the other side.
 
It is of the utmost importance that you have a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who can make sure to properly document and present your damages, as well as anticipate defenses, in order to strategize and tailor an offensive strategy to maximize your results.

At Papasov law group we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to explore all your options and walk you, step-by-step through the whole process. Plus, we fight to win!

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another, Papasov Law Group is here to help. Our knowledge, experience, and a relentless commitment to pursuing what you deserve are key in ensuring we obtain maximum results for you.

A statute of limitations is a defined time frame that a claimant is allowed to bring forth a claim against the at fault party. Under House Bill 837, which was passed into law on March 24, 2023, the state of Florida shortened the statute of limitation from four years to two years. This means that people who were injured due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another only have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit against the tortfeasor.
 
At Papasov law group we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to explore all your options and walk you, step-by-step through the whole process. Plus, we fight to win!

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another, Papasov Law Group is here to help. Our knowledge, experience, and a relentless commitment to pursuing what you deserve are key in ensuring we obtain maximum results for you.

While Florida is considered a no-fault state, and you are able to use your PIP benefits regardless of fault, if you are found to be more than 51% liable for the accident, under House Bill 837 which was passed into law on March 24, 2023, you are ineligible to present a personal injury claim.
 
Due to this change in the law, it is imperative that you contact an attorney that will complete a thorough investigation of the accident to protect your right to a personal injury claim. An experienced Florida personal injury attorney can analyze your case's specific facts and advise you as to your options under Florida law.
 
At Papasov Law Group, we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to explore all your options and walk you, step-by-step through the whole process. Plus, we fight to win!

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another, Papasov Law Group is here to help. Our knowledge, experience, and a relentless commitment to pursuing what you deserve are key in ensuring we obtain maximum results for you.