Cocoa Personal Injury Lawyer

You may still be entitled to compensation, even if you share fault for the accident. It will depend on your level of responsibility. 

 

Florida uses a modified comparative fault system. Under this approach, each person who is partially to blame for an accident is assigned a percentage. If your portion exceeds 50%, you’re barred from recovering compensation. If you’re below that threshold, your payout is reduced accordingly. 

 

For example, suppose a court determines that you’re 30% responsible for a boating accident. The defendant would only be liable for 70% of your damages. If the court had found you to be 51% at fault, the defendant would owe you nothing. 

Seek legal guidance as soon as possible if an insurance adjuster or at-fault party is trying to blame you for an accident you didn’t cause. This is a common tactic used to undervalue valid claims.

Under Florida law, you typically have two years from the accident or injury date to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is known as the statute of limitations, which is a strict deadline you must adhere to. 

 

However, exceptions to the general two-year deadline exist, meaning you could have more or less time to take legal action. Thus, it’s crucial that you talk with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. You’ll lose your legal right to compensation if you miss the statute of limitations that applies to your case.

Most personal injury cases are settled outside the courtroom. Parties typically prefer this route because it’s cheaper and quicker. Additionally, going to trial is unpredictable. 

 

However, just because most cases are resolved through a settlement doesn’t necessarily mean yours will be. We have an attorney on our team who is board-certified in Florida trial law. We aren’t afraid of taking your case to court if it’s in your best interests. 

 

We will thoroughly explain the pros and cons of litigation and going to trial versus settlement. The decision will ultimately be yours, and we’ll be there for you regardless of which route you want to take.

Every case is different, so there isn’t a standard timeline. Various factors could lengthen the time it takes for your legal matter to conclude. Some claims are resolved within a few months, and others take years.

 

The following elements could affect the timeline of your Cocoa personal injury case:

 • The extent of your injuries 

 • The complexity of your case

 • The parties involved

 • The willingness of the parties to negotiate in good faith 

 • Whether you file a formal lawsuit, and if so, the time it takes to conduct discovery

 • Whether your case goes all the way to trial

 

Even if your case seems to be going smoothly, unexpected things could happen to delay the process. Our attorneys provide constant and open communication. You’ll never have to question the status of your case or where we’re at in the process.