Evans, GA Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

All personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis and that they do not get paid until the case settles or the attorney wins at trial. There are many factors that are relevant when deciding whether a business is liable (responsible) for an injury suffered due to the property being unsafe or as a result of negligence (carelessness) on the part of an employee. From the limited information that you have given me, it sounds like you may have a valid claim against the restaurant. You should talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible so that he or she can begin investigating your case. Of course, whenever you are in an accident, the first and most important consideration is getting whatever medical attention you need. In addition to the ankle injury, I am very concerned about your possible head injury. I have handled other cases of traumatic brain injury (which can be caused by a blow to the head) and the injury can be quite serious. If you do not have health insurance or the means to pay for medical care, a personal injury attorney may be able to help you see a local doctor. For example, I have relationships with several local doctors and have been able to arrange for my clients to obtain medical treatment at no cost to them, with the understanding that the client will reimburse the treatment providers once the case settles or we win at trial. Whenever you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for (1) medical bills, (2) lost wages, (3) pain and suffering, (4) any permanent injury or disfigurement, and (5) inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. In the meantime, please do not speak to anyone in person or over the phone about the accident, without an attorney present. Insurance adjusters and store employees are trained to minimize the damages an injured party can recover and may try to get you to admit fault in the accident.

Since you are in Michigan, only your mothers company would cover the crash if there was collision coverage. If not, the only recourse is if the other party was at fault, she can get $500 in mini tort damages. If there were injuries, that's a whole different story.

Most cruise lines have forum selection clauses, requiring passengers to file injury claims in the state designated by the cruise line. In almost all cases, that state is Florida. To determine where you must file your claim, review your ticket itinerary and contract to see if Florida has been specified. If Florida is the required forum, you will need to retain legal representation in this state. Be aware that these claims must be filed within a specific time frame, or you may lose the right to pursue compensation. It is advisable to hire an attorney here in Florida on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win your case.