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Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A. can assist you in all legal matters directly following a serious accident. We are a team of experienced, compassionate professionals who can help you pursue the maximum possible compensation for any damages. We are committed to serving our clients in the best way possible, including being available to answer any questions and to help you through the process during every step.

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Serious, Life-Altering Injury Representation

When people suffer a major, life-altering injury, they need more than just legal representation. They need a support system. We have been there for our clients who have lost limbs, suffered spine injury, and brain injury. At Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A., we not only provide compassionate, yet aggressive representation, but also give you the support network necessary to help you get back on your feet.

When you call our office, you will immediately notice that we are different from other Miami law firms. It is easy to speak with your lawyers and the paralegals working on your case. We intentionally limit the amount of cases that we handle so that we can provide top-notch, personalized representation for each client. At the Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A., you can expect to have open and direct communication with your attorneys from the inception of your case through settlement or verdict. We provide our clients with an exceptional level of personal attention by limiting our practice only to serious injury cases.

Different Types of Law We Practice

At Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A., personal injury and wrongful death law are our sole areas of focus. This allows us to give each client the attention he or she deserves because we leverage our intimate knowledge of applicable laws to achieve maximum compensation for a victim’s damages.

When you are involved in an accident, there can be a tremendous financial burden on both the victim and his or her family and loved ones. We will help you seek compensation so that you can cover medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

The Miami personal injury attorneys at Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A. have extensive experience handling personal injury cases throughout Florida including:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Cruise ship accidents
• Jones Act cases
• Pedestrian accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Swimming pool accidents
• Burn injuries
• Slip & fall accidents
• Trip & fall accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Negligent Security accidents
• Construction accidents

What damages can you recover in a personal injury case?

One of the most common questions we are asked is – How much money it your injury claim worth?

That is a hard question to answer because no two cases are the same. There are so many variables that go into an injury claim, including whether or not you contributed to the injury in any way. However, we will generally be looking at the following damages in a personal injury lawsuit:

• All medical expenses related to the incident
• Lost wages and benefits if you are unable to work
• Loss of future income and future earning potential
• Pain and suffering and mental anguish damages
• Loss of consortium damages

If another person’s negligence contributed to the injury, we will work to seek punitive damages as well.

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle

A death caused by another party or individual may give rise to a wrongful death claim. We recognize the untimely death of a loved one not only has emotional consequences, but financial ones, as well. We hold responsible parties accountable for their actions and the material and immaterial damages they cause. Some of the following types of accidents may lead to a wrongful death claim:

• Workplace accidents
• Accidents involving negligent security – for example, violent crime and sexual assault
• Premise liability accidents
• Drowning
• Medical malpractice
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Car accidents
• Deaths arising from defective products

What damages can you recover in a wrongful death case?

When discussing wrongful death lawsuits, families often want to know what these cases are worth. We know that it is impossible to put a value on the loss of a loved one. Nothing you recover in a lawsuit can erase what has happened to you. However, these cases can bring closure. In a wrongful death case, we are looking at the following economic and non-economic damages:

• Any pre-death medical expenses
• Pre-death pain and suffering of the victim
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of income and benefits of the decreased
• Loss of consortium
• Mental anguish damages
• Pain and suffering damages

If the negligence of another person, company, or entity contributed to the death of your loved one, we will seek punitive damages as well.

Why do you need an attorney for these cases?

Many people wonder if it is possible to handle personal injury or wrongful death cases on their own. While it is technically possible, it is certainly not recommended. In almost every personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, the defendant in the case or their insurance company will have legal teams of their own. Their goal will be to do anything possible to lower any settlement they have to make.

Navigating the legal waters of these lawsuits can be complicated. Your attorney will have the knowledge and resources needed for these cases. What does a personal injury lawyer do?

• Gather all evidence in the case. This includes the accident reports, police reports, video surveillance, photographs, and more.
• Speak to eyewitnesses. It is important to speak to any witnesses and prepare them for trial.
• Obtain medical records. Your attorney will gather all medical records in the case and have them analyzed by a trusted healthcare professional.
• Secure expert witnesses. Expert witnesses may be necessary to review the medical records, calculate a victim’s total losses, reconstruct an accident scene, and testify in court.
• Negotiate with all parties. Your attorney will be the ones to communicate with all parties involved, including throughout negotiations for a settlement that adequately covers all of your injury-related expenses.
• Prepare for trial. Your lawyer will be ready to take your case to trial if the other side fails to offer a fair settlement.

Beware of an early settlement

When you have a good case, you can be sure the defendant will offer an early settlement. This happens all the time, regardless of the type of case. For car accidents, the insurance company of an at-fault driver may offer you $20,000 when, in reality, your damages are nearing $100,000 when you consider medical bills and lost income. For a wrongful death case, an at-fault party may offer you $250,000 so the case ends, and they avoid being exposed for negligence. What you may not realize is that they are insured for millions of dollars.

An early settlement is tempting for victims of injuries or family members of someone killed. Nobody wants a long and drawn out battle and you may need the money. Early settlement offers are almost always going to be much less than what the defendant is really willing to pay in these cases.

A skilled attorney will understand what is happened and advise you appropriately. Yes, there may be a time when settling is the best option, but not if you are being offered less than what you deserve. With the help of experts in economics, the team at Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A., will be ready to get the compensation you deserve.

What you need to do now

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the carelessness or negligence of another person, or if you have lost a loved one due to the reckless or careless actions of someone else, seek legal assistance today. At the Flanagan Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, P.A., our compassionate and skilled team is standing by to take your case. We will not hesitate to stand up to anyone, regardless of their resources. Contact our Coral Gables personal injury attorneys or our Florida Keys injury attorneys for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at (305) 638-4143.