Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury
The term "personal injury" refers to a broad range of cases involving everything from premises liability to auto accidents. Personal injury law generally covers any situation where a victim is hurt due to the negligent or wrongful acts (or inaction) of another party. Personal injuries may include all types of physical, emotional, or financial hardships suffered through the fault of another person or group.
If you or a family member has a case involving a slip and fall accident, a dog bite, a construction accident, toxic chemical exposure, or if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, the personal injury lawyers at our Jacksonville, Florida firm can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Please contact Farah and Farah today for a free review of your case.
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Slip and Fall
- Dog Bites
- Toxic Chemicals
- Wrongful Death
- Construction Accidents
- Frequently Asked Questions
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is typically caused by a severe impact to the head, can result in lasting physical and mental trauma. The results of such trauma affect both accident victims and their loved ones. Since traumatic brain injury is often a product of accidents, they are typically the fault of someone other than the victim. Car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents are the most common cause of a head injury, but our brain injury lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida also represent victims injured by falls, violence, and sports injuries.
Unlike those who suffer minor head injuries and often make full recoveries, victims of traumatic brain injury may face permanent disability requiring long-term rehabilitation beyond their initial medical care. Many will suffer injuries so severe they will never be able to work again. As a result, the families of traumatic brain injury victims often face tremendous financial obstacles. Our personal injury lawyers in Jacksonville are dedicated to representing the victims of traumatic brain injury and their families. We are committed to making sure you receive the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys will fight for you with tenacity and with compassion.
Please contact Farah and Farah today to schedule a free consultation with our Jacksonville traumatic brain injury lawyers, serving clients throughout Florida.
Slip and Fall
Slips and falls can lead to serious injuries. Victims who slip and fall due to unsafe conditions on another person's property may be eligible to collect financial compensation for their injuries. According to Florida law, property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe and warning visitors of any potential hazards. For example, business owners must warn customers of a recently mopped floor. If a customer suffers a slip and fall injury, the business owner can legally be held liable. Similarly, if a homeowner fails to warn guests of a broken step, he or she may be held liable for their injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, please contact the Jacksonville Florida personal injury lawyers at Farah and Farah today.
Learn more about premises liability law.
Dog Bites
When a dog attacks, resulting injuries can be severe and require emergency or ongoing medical treatment. Victims may suffer scars or disfigurement, or in even the worst of scenarios, may be killed. Children are frequent victims of dog bites after unwittingly provoking them. According to Florida law, dog owners are responsible for making sure their pets do not harm others. If a dog bite occurs when the victim is legally on private property or on public property, our personal injury lawyers can hold the owner liable (assuming the victim was not intentionally antagonizing the dog). To learn more about dog bite statutes in your area, please contact our personal injury lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida.
Toxic Chemicals
Exposure to toxic chemicals can have both short and long-term effects. Those most at risk from toxic chemical exposure are people who live or work near a facility that manufactures or works with dangerous chemicals. Frequent long-term exposure to asbestos, benzene, vinyl chloride, and other chemicals has been known to cause cancer and other health ailments. If you or a loved one has been injured because of exposure to toxic chemicals, our personal injury lawyers may be able to help. Contact our office in Jacksonville, Florida today to speak with a member of our legal team.
Wrongful Death
The death of a loved one is by far one of life's most difficult experiences. This loss is particularly devastating when the death is caused by the negligent or wrongful behavior of another. Wrongful death cases may include drunk driving accidents, cases of medical malpractice, or product liability claims. If you have lost a family member due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another party, our wrongful death lawyers can help you achieve just compensation. Please contact our team of qualified personal injury lawyers in Florida today to discuss your claim.
Construction Accidents
Construction sites present dangers to both workers and others in the area. Construction workers often operate large machinery, lift heavy objects, and work at elevated heights. Although with proper safety practices instances of construction site injuries can be reduced, when someone causes a preventable construction accident through negligent actions, he or she may be held liable for the victim's injuries. For example, employers of construction laborers must provide ample training and construction equipment manufacturers must ensure that their products are safe.
If you have been injured in a construction accident, contact our personal injury lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida. Our attorneys are also familiar with the workers' compensation statutes of Florida. If your workers' comp claim has been wrongfully denied, we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following Q&As are designed to briefly address some of the common questions clients ask our personal injury lawyers during consultations. To see additional FAQs, visit the Ask Eddie Farah page of the website.
Will I go to court?
Most Jacksonville personal injury cases are settled prior to going to court. A trial is needed when the insurance company refuses to settle for the true value of the claim.
What should I do if I am in a car accident?
Call the police immediately so a report can be made at the scene of the car accident. Seek medical treatment. Keep in mind the shock of being in a car accident may hide any pain until hours or even days later. Do not speak to the at-fault driver's insurance company about your injury or agree to a recorded statement. Call our personal injury lawyers in Jacksonville immediately.
Who pays off my bills if I am involved in a car accident?
In most cases, your own automobile insurance carrier will pay for medical bills regardless of whose fault the car accident was.
What is premises liability?
Florida premises liability law puts responsibility on a property owner for some injuries suffered by other people on his property. It can include accidents that take place in the owner's home, on the owner's property, or while a person is at another's place of business.
I was injured on another's property. Is there anything I can do?
You may be able to recover damages if the property owner's negligence caused your injury. A property owner is responsible to maintain the property in a safe condition. If the owner violated the proper duty of care for the property, he or she could be held responsible. But duty of care is not the same in all situations. For instance, a business owner has a higher duty of care to his customers than a homeowner has to someone trespassing on his property. To learn more, contact our personal injury lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida.
I was bitten by a neighbor's dog while walking in front of his house? Can I sue for damages?
If you were legally on another person's property or in a public place and were bitten by a dog, you may be able to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit. Contact our lawyers in Florida today so we can go over the details of your case.
What does causation mean?
Causation is the connection between the defendant's negligence and the injuries sustained. In personal injury lawsuits, it has to be proven that someone's negligence caused your damages or injuries.
If you have questions about the law and your legal rights, contact our traumatic brain injury and personal injury lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida for answers. The attorneys at Farah and Farah have extensive knowledge and expertise in a variety of legal areas. If we can't help you, we'll find someone who can.