Do I Have a Case?

Free Evaluation of Your Injury or Negligence Case

A Qualified Opinion of the Value of Your Possible Claim

Scott M. Miller - Longwood, Florida, Personal Injury Lawyer

When injured by negligence or intentional conduct such as an inattentive driver, a doctor's error, or an assault, most people want to know two things: "Do I have a good case?" and "What is the value of my case?"

Trial attorney Scott M. Miller has handled thousands of personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases on behalf of clients in the Orlando, Florida, area and surrounding counties of Central Florida. Having secured too many settlements to count and many jury awards, he can assess the facts and give you a fair idea of what compensation (if any) you would be likely to collect. Contact him today for a free, honest evaluation of your possible claim for damages.

Do I Have a Case?

The main issue is whether we can establish liability on the part of the other person or entity. If a car ran a red light and plowed into you, the insurance company would almost certainly offer a reasonable settlement. If you and another driver collided at an uncontrolled intersection, you would have to prove the other person was negligent. Your attorney would have to investigate to determine who had the right of way, whether the other car was speeding, and other relevant facts.

You have a good case if we can establish negligence, causation, and show that you were physically, financially, and/or emotionally harmed. The Law Office of Scott M. Miller has the trial experience and access to experts in many fields to determine liability and prove it to an insurance adjuster or a jury. Contacting a lawyer quickly is critical to preserving evidence that supports your case.

What Is My Case Worth?

There is no magic formula that can calculate the damages you would receive. Personal injury litigation is not like a workers' compensation case, where a certain dollar figure is set for a specific disability. Your claim is worth what your attorney can convince an insurance company to pay or what a jury would award if you won at trial.

The main factors affecting the value of your claim are:

• The injury's severity —Is it disabling? Is it permanent? What medical costs will be involved in recovering to full health (or maximum medical recovery)? Will you need future surgeries or ongoing medical care?
• Economic damages — What are your medical bills? How many wages were lost from missed work? If you cannot work at all or must take a lesser job, what is the estimate of lost earnings over a lifetime?
• Non-economic damages — Injury victims can collect for pain and suffering and reduced quality of life. Surviving family members in wrongful death cases can collect for the loss of society and family contributions of a loved one. Putting a dollar value on these losses is tough — Mr. Miller examines your unique situation and damages awarded in similar cases. In extreme negligence or egregious corporate misconduct, punitive damages might also be awarded.
• Degree of liability — Florida is a comparative negligence state. If you were partly at fault, you can still collect damages, but an insurer or jury will reduce your award by the percentage of your liability. For example, if a judge found that you were entitled to $100,000 in damages, but that you were 40% at fault for your injuries, your recovery would be reduced by 40% to $60,000.

Find Out Today If You Have a Good Case

The only way to determine whether you have a viable case and what damages you might recover is to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your specific situation. The sooner you consult Scott M. Miller, the more opportunity he has to build a case for maximum damages.