Best Medical Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers in Lakeland, FL

Legal fees are based on a percentage rate of the total amount of money we are able to recover on your behalf. However, the majority of the time we are able to get the insurance company to compensate us for our services provided as well as pay what is owed to you. If the court ordered fee is equal to or greater than the contingency fee, you receive 100 percent of the benefits with no deductions in legal fees.

This really depends on how intricate the case is that we are dealing with. For example, the norm for a medical malpractice case is between one and two years from the day the complaint is first filed. On the other hand, premises liability/auto or general negligence cases will reach resolution in four to eight months, depending on your ability to reach maximum medical improvement.

In accordance with the no-fault statute, insurance companies can sell a maximum deductible of $2,000 to consumers. Even though this is the largest deductible allowable by law, it is not obligatory; when consumers purchase insurance, they can choose to have a deductible lower than $2,000 or not have one at all. It is always difficult for consumers to comprehend why their insurance premium benefits the other driver, especially since their negligence caused the accident.

Prior to filing a medical malpractice action, our firm must gather all pertinent medical records and have them reviewed by a qualified medical expert. If the expert believes that medical negligence occurred, then a Notice of Intent is prepared outlining the negligence and damage issues in the case. An affidavit from the expert is attached to this Notice of Intent. The defense then has 90 days to investigate the claim. Both sides are permitted to take unsworn statements and obtain information concerning the case. At the conclusion of 90 days, the defense can either settle the case, offer to admit liability and proceed to arbitration on damages, or deny the claim. The vast majority of cases are denied. Then a lawsuit is filed.

If we are unsuccessful in prosecuting your case, you will not be responsible for any of the costs incurred. You only become responsible for costs if we win the case.