Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

Re: Auto Accident

The answer to your question is "yes", you may file a lawsuit yourself. However, even a lawyer who gets involved in an accident would generally hire another attorney to handle his or her case. You should seek an attorney who specializes in auto negligence matters to properly prepare the case before any formal claim is made against the driver and the owner of the car (which may or may not be the same person). Also, the 3% impairment rating may only relate to part of your injuries, and a lawyer would assist you in making sure all of your injuries relating to the accident become part of your claim against the party(ies) responsible. Seek the advice of counsel and good luck.

Re: Auto Accident

Anyone can file a lawsuit without the assistance of an attorney. The real question is whether that would be a wise choice. If you needed a root canal, would you even consider doing it yourself? How is this different?

You suffered serious injuries. By not hiring a professional you may do serious and irreparable harm to your case, which may result in little or no financial recovery.

To file a lawsuit you will need to draft a Complaint. The driver and owner of the car will need to be served (they maybe the same individual).

You should schedule a formal consultation with a lawyer. A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association or your local county bar association. They probably have a web site and charge a nominal fee for the referral. Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee.

Good Luck, Elliot Jay Goldstein (Attorney with offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg)

The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.

Re: Auto Accident

Since you have a permanent injury you can make a claim in Florida. You should make sure that you have covered all possible injuries with your doctors before settling your case. A.J. Comparetto, Esq., 727-328-7900 www.florida-malpractice-law.com