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Personal Injury Lawyer in South Florida

If you have suffered a serious injury in South Florida, contact the immigration and personal injury attorneys at Chestnut Law Group to schedule a free case review. Whether you live here full time or were injured while on vacation, hiring a local attorney can help you navigate the legal process around your personal injury claim.

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Across the United States, accidents happen every day, sometimes causing serious injuries or even death. While some injuries are truly accidental, often someone's negligence or recklessness is to blame. When another person injures you or a loved one due to their carelessness, you deserve justice and compensation.

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To prevent accidents, we all must act responsibly and avoid creating unnecessary risks for others. Unfortunately, many people do not take this duty seriously and engage in reckless behavior that endangers others. When someone acts without regard for others, they put you and your family in danger.

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Even when you take precautions, you cannot always avoid the hazardous actions of others. However, when you suffer a serious injury, you should not bear the financial burden for someone else's poor decisions.

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Although no one can erase your pain, you can take legal action against the person who hurt you. The attorneys at Chestnut Law Group have experience with various personal injury cases and will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Do not wait any longer - contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We are here to help South Florida residents who have suffered serious injuries due to another party's negligence. Call us now so we can review your case and help you seek justice.

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Types Of Cases We Handle

Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, resulting in various personal injury scenarios. At Chestnut Law Group, we pride ourselves on the knowledge and skills needed to tackle any unique case that comes our way.

  • Car accidents

  • Truck accidents

  • Boating accidents

  • Medical malpractice

  • Wrongful death

  • Slip and Fall

  • Motorcycle accidents

  • Mass Torts

  • Pedestrian accident

  • Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

  • Nursing home abuse

  • Airplane accidents

  • Birth injuries

  • Premises liability

  • Product liability

  • Dog bites

  • Construction accidents

Why you need a lawyer?​


Accidents happen, and when they do, having a trusted personal injury lawyer by your side can make all the difference. At Chestnut Law Group in South Florida, we understand the challenges that arise after an injury – medical bills, lost wages, and the emotional toll it takes.

 

Our experienced team is here to navigate the legal complexities on your behalf, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. Let us be your advocates in seeking justice and restoring peace of mind. When life throws unexpected challenges your way, having a dedicated personal injury attorney can be your strongest ally. Contact Chestnut Law Group today, and let us handle the legalities, so you can focus on healing and moving forward.

Understanding Personal Injury Lawsuits

 

The American Bar Association broadly defines personal injury as any harm resulting from another person's actions or failure to act. While this definition encompasses a wide range of situations, the primary objective is to provide protection in instances where someone else causes you harm.

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Though personal injury cases vary, negligence stands out as a common factor leading to significant harm. Negligence is characterized by a failure to take reasonable actions to prevent an accident, such as an employee not cleaning up a spill or a doctor not ordering sufficient testing before making a diagnosis.

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Recklessness is another frequent cause of personal injuries, involving a complete disregard for the potential harm caused by one's actions. Examples of reckless behavior include drinking and driving, street racing, or operating machinery without proper training.

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Whether your injury resulted from negligence or recklessness, the attorneys at Chestnut Law Group are ready to help you seek justice. A personal injury lawsuit can be a vital tool in protecting your financial future and ensuring that your life isn't derailed by the actions of others.

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WHY CHOOSE CHESTNUT LAW GROUP

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  • Local Expertise: As your trusted personal injury lawyers near you, we have a deep understanding of South Florida's legal landscape and are well-acquainted with local laws and regulations.

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  • Comprehensive Support: From slip and falls to car accidents, our practice areas cover a wide range of personal injury scenarios. No matter the nature of your case, we're here to offer comprehensive legal assistance.

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  • Personalized Approach: Your case is unique, and we treat it as such. Our team takes the time to understand your situation, providing personalized legal strategies tailored to your specific needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is personal injury protection coverage?
    Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is a type of car insurance that provides additional benefits to the policyholder and other occupants of the insured vehicle if they suffer injuries in an accident. Regardless of who is at fault for the accident, PIP coverage pays for medical expenses, lost wages, child care, funeral costs and other out-of-pocket expenses up to the limits of the policy. PIP coverage also differs from bodily injury liability coverage in that it will pay benefits to the policyholder and occupants of their car, while bodily injury liability coverage pays for injuries sustained by other drivers and passengers involved in the accident that the policyholder caused. PIP is considered "no-fault" coverage and is mandatory in some states but optional in others. It is meant to pay initial bills faster without needing to determine legal liability before providing victim compensation.
  • What's an injury claim?
    A personal injury claim seeks compensation when someone is injured or harmed through the negligent or intentional actions of another party. Common personal injury claims include motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, dangerous products, and injuries on someone else’s property. The injured party files the claim to recover damages like medical bills, lost income, disability, pain and suffering, or wrongful death damages if the injury was fatal. To receive compensation, an attorney must prove the other party acted carelessly or intentionally caused the harm, and that directly led to identifiable financial and personal losses. Most personal injury claims settle out of court, but an attorney negotiates to ensure fair compensation.
  • When to claim personal injury?
    It is important to pursue a personal injury claim as soon as possible after the injury or accident occurs. There are statute of limitations laws that establish strict deadlines for filing each type of personal injury case. For example, in most states you have only 2 years to file a claim after a car accident, 1 year for assault and other intentional harms, and even shorter limits for filing claims against government agencies. The statute of limitations clock starts ticking on the date of the accident or injury, not when you realize the full extent of damages. That is why it is crucial to consult a qualified personal injury attorney immediately after any incident where another party was at fault and caused physical, emotional or financial harms. An attorney can evaluate your legal options, preserve evidence, negotiate your claim or file a lawsuit before time limits expire. Delaying legal action could make you ineligible to recover rightful compensation.
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  • Can personal injury settlement be garnished?
    In most cases, no. Personal injury settlement funds that are compensating the victim for losses like medical expenses, disability or lost wages cannot typically be garnished by outside creditors. However, there are some instances where creditors or other third parties may be legally entitled to some or all of a personal injury award, including: Child support or alimony arrears could allow up to 50-65% of the settlement to be paid directly to fulfill back payments owed. If state-funded assistance like Medicare paid some medical bills, they can request reimbursement from the injury settlement. Worker's compensation liens may require some money to be paid back to the worker's comp carrier. If there is a valid lien on file related to the injury (like an ER hospital bill), funds could go to clear these debts first. If previously filed bankruptcy proceedings are active, the trustee may make a claim on the settlement. Other than these specific situations, the proceeds from a personal injury settlement are generally protected for the victim's own recovery-related use and protected from outside creditor garnishment and some types of taxes. An experienced personal injury lawyer can advise on laws related to disbursement and protection of settlement funds in the plaintiff's state.
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