$1 Billion+ Recovered by Our Melbourne, FL Personal Injury Lawyers

In Florida, personal injury encompasses a broad range of case types, including slip and falls, car crashes, defective products, wrongful deaths, and more. The key feature of all of these cases is that someone was injured due to the negligence of another party. We regularly handle personal injury cases involving truck accidents on I-95, pedestrian accidents in downtown Melbourne, and slip and falls in businesses throughout Brevard County. Each type of case presents specific challenges and has unique evidence needs, but they all fall under the umbrella of personal injury. Regardless of accident type, a successful personal injury case needs to show that the other party had a duty of care, that there was a breach of that duty, that the breach of this duty caused the injuries, and that the victim has provable damages.

Two years from the date of the accident for most personal injury cases. The signing of HB 837 on March 24, 2023 shortened the statute of limitations from four years to two years, along with instituting a series of other tort reforms. If your injuries occurred on or before March 24, 2023, you may still have time to file your lawsuit. Claims against government agencies or those involving defective products have separate statutes of limitations. Contact us and one of our lawyers will explain the deadlines that apply to your specific situation. Acting quickly is in your best interest. That gives your lawyer more time to build the strongest case possible and file it before the deadline.

You can receive compensation for economic and non-economic damages. These cover the harm that was caused by the other party’s negligence. In rare cases you can also seek punitive damages. These are designed to punish a party that was particularly reckless. Economic damages involve direct monetary costs borne by the victim; these include medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover personal losses that are more difficult to quantify but no less real; these include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. Proving and quantifying damages are two of the most important tasks for a personal injury lawyer. Properly valuing your claim can mean the difference between getting the compensation needed to get you back on your feet and your settlement running out while the bills are still piling up.

You start with an initial, free consultation. Our lawyers listen to what happened and then they review the police report, incident report, medical records, witness statements, or any other information you have. We give you an honest assessment of your case, if you’re a good fit for our firm, and what our fee structure is. If we work together, we investigate your case, coordinate medical care, negotiate with insurance, and take your case to trial when necessary. We handle everything so you can focus on healing and recovery. Most cases settle before going to trial, but we have the experience and resources to try your case when the insurance company refuses to provide a settlement that accurately accounts for your damages.

There is no up front, out of pocket cost. Your initial consultation is free. At Douglas R. Beam, P.A., we work on a contingency fee basis that is clearly explained to you during the consultation. These fees are regulated by Florida law and the Florida Bar’s Rules of Professional Conduct. The fee is a percentage of the final settlement. At Douglas R. Beam, P.A., there’s no fee unless we win.