Personal Injury Attorneys serving Gainesville and Central Florida

In the State of Florida, personal injuries and deaths are often the result of negligence. When someone is careless and does not take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of others, or fails to educate himself or herself as to what the law requires in order to prevent injuries or wrongful deaths, and that failure leads to an accident that harms another, the responsible party is usually liable for damages.

Personal injuries and wrongful deaths can be the result of careless or reckless driving, often involving alcohol or drugs; improper maintenance and housekeeping of a premise, as is found in may slip and fall type cases; a manufacturing plant or a construction site that's not in compliance with OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) standards; an employer ignoring a hazardous situation, such as a truck driver with a history of crashing; or a myriad of other reasons.

When an accident or injury occurs, the first concern tends to be immediate medical treatment. However, early legal action by the injured party improves his or her chances of receiving a full financial recovery. Here are a few reasons why you should seek the advice of a competent, professional lawyer at your earliest possible convenience:

• Most companies will attempt to settle quickly. They do this so that they can realize a smaller loss than would be the case if they had to deal with experienced personal injury attorneys.


• Eye witness testimonials and physical artifacts can change or lose their evidentiary value over time. It's important for the plaintiff's attorney to have access to the scene of the accident, the witnesses, and any records or documents that might pertain to the case.


• Personal injury attorneys have experience in calculating lost wages and lost future income. In the event of a wrongful death, an attorney can also determine which survivors were financially impacted by the loss.


• A competent personal injury attorney has experience in determining the responsible party or parties. This is not always obvious. Landlords, product manufacturers, vehicle owners, heavy equipment leasers, et cetera may not be on the scene when the accident or wrongful death occurs, but may still be legally responsible.


• A personal injury lawyer can assist in guiding you through the phases of your medical treatment and inform you of the type of medical reports that you will need for the successful execution of your case.

If you or a loved one have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another, make sure that you first attend to your health. But then involve the services of an experienced and professional personal injury attorney like the ones that you will find in Gainesville at Moody, Salzman and Lash.

If you've suffered an injury or a loved one has been killed, and you believe that you may be entitled to reparations for damages, contact the Gainesville law firm of Moody, Salzman and Lash at (352) 364-4071.