It depends. Contrary to what most clients believe, you do not have a
"case" (the legal right to receive more than your expenses) just
because you were in an accident that was somebody else's fault. To
have a "case" (to receive more than your expenses), you must first
prove that you suffered certain, special, qualifying injuries
which make you eligible to receive extra money under a special Florida
law. Not all injuries entitle you to payment. Only some do. To become
qualified for payment just for your injuries, your doctor must
determine that despite the passing of six to eight months of medical
treatment, some of your injuries did not completely heal and will never
go away (are "permanent"). (Of course, the doctor on the other side
will disagree with your doctor). Only a doctor is qualified to make
this determination (not you, your relatives or even your lawyer). So,
you will have to go to a doctor to find out if you have a case. There
is no other way to find out. For purposes of determining your legal
eligibility to be paid for your injuries, the only injuries that count are those that exist after (not before) your doctor medically discharges you about six to eight months after treatment begins. For purposes of determining your legal eligibility to be paid for your injuries, the injuries you have right after your accident do not count (except for death, dismemberment or amputation). Thus, your injury case does not
begin on the date of the accident. Instead, your injury case begins
when (and if) your doctor determines that you have a case (a
post-discharge, qualifying, permanent injury).
For more information on Orlando Auto Accidents contact Hanson &
Hanson, P.A. today at 1-800-426-7662 to schedule your free initial
consultation. More information about Orlando Auto Accidents can be
found in the practice areas section of our website.
