Your Options in Personal Injury Claims
Experienced personal injury attorneys in Tampa can explain your choices
When you are injured due to the negligent actions of someone else, you have the right to pursue compensation for the full expenses related to that injury. But the circumstances behind the accident and the extent of your injuries must be carefully assessed to determine your legal options.
The three main options when seeking compensation for your Tampa personal injuries are:
- Insurance claim
- Out-of-court settlement
- Lawsuit
Each option is appropriate for certain situations and offers advantages and disadvantages. Tampa personal injury attorney Tom Woodruff is dedicated to ensuring you understand all available options so you can make important decisions on how to move forward with your case.
Insurance claims can be appropriate for minor to moderate injuries
An insurance claim may provide the compensation you need when the circumstances behind an accident clearly identify the liable parties—and when full recovery is expected within a relatively short period of time. But insurance claims may seem deceptively simple without the need for legal support. The fact is that the speed used by insurance adjustors to investigate and settle these claims can result in unexpected claim denials or unreasonably low settlement offers. Tampa personal injury attorneys can offer valuable advice on how to deal with insurance company representatives and review the settlement offer before your signature makes it final.
Out-of-court settlements can provide for the full expenses of severe injuries
Negotiating settlement with the attorneys representing anyone liable for your Tampa personal injury is not typically as quick as an insurance settlement. But when severe injuries result in expenses beyond the costs typically compensated through an insurance claim, you can often avoid the stress and complexity of a jury trial and achieve full and fair compensation by settling out of court. Attorney Tom Woodruff has been representing injured clients for more than four decades. We have the experience needed to help ensure the best possible results from a negotiated settlement.
Some cases are best settled by a jury
There is no doubt that a courtroom trial can be a lengthy and stressful experience. But for catastrophic injuries, it can make sense to leave the decisions in the hands of a sympathetic jury to help ensure you receive an award that can take care of a lifetime of expenses. Attorney Tom Woodruff does not make this recommendation lightly. He carefully weighs the evidence and your circumstances to ensure this is the best option for pursuing compensation for your case.
Contact a respected, experienced, and committed personal injury attorney
Serving clients in Tampa and throughout the west coast of Florida, attorney Tom Woodruff is a skilled personal injury attorney with an exceptional ability to understand the complex problems injury victims and their families are dealing with. Contact us now to schedule your free initial consultation. Begin protecting yourself and your family today.
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