Experienced And Caring Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorneys
At Patrick McLain Law, we help people like you who have been physically and psychologically harmed because of the reckless or negligent actions of another party. Our attorneys have more than 20 years of combined legal experience fighting for the rights of clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas of Florida. In addition to high-quality legal representation, you can also expect personalized attention from lawyers who care about you and the difficult situation you are facing.
Our attorneys will help answer any questions you may have regarding your accident, your injuries and your rights. They will explain the steps involved in reaching a settlement and the options available to you if a quick resolution is not possible. Our team will always take the time to listen to your concerns and make sure you always know you have the right ally by your side.
Proving Negligence
For a personal injury claim to be successful, the standard of provable negligence must be met. If you are able to demonstrate negligence, the negligent party will be legally responsible for any harm that was caused as a consequence of their actions. To successfully pursue damages, the following elements must exist:
- Duty – Whoever caused your injuries had a legal duty to act in a responsible way toward you
- Breach – This party breached the legal duty because they acted or failed to act in this expected way
- Causation – It was their actions or inactions that actually resulted in your injuries
- Damages – You were injured or harmed as a result of these actions.
Our injury attorneys will work with you to understand the details of the incident that brought about your injuries and help you establish whether negligence was present.
Most Common Types Of Personal Injury Cases
Although the varieties of personal injury cases are as varied as the injuries themselves, there are certain types of personal injury cases that seem to be more pervasive. Our attorneys can help you seek compensation for:
Car accidents: If you have been injured in a vehicle accident through no fault of your own, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. Get immediate medical attention and keep a detailed file of your injuries and treatment. Get a copy of the police report and the names and contact information of any witnesses.
Medical Malpractice: If a doctor prescribed inappropriate treatment or if they were negligent, your personal injury attorney will work with you to prove that the healthcare practitioner treating you took incorrect, inappropriate, or negligent actions in your care.
Product liability: Your injuries might have come about as a result of a defective product. The individual item might have been manufactured badly, the design might be defective, or there might not have been adequate warnings or instructions regarding the proper use of the product, resulting in injury.
Slip-and-fall accidents: If you slipped and fell on public or private property due to a hazard that the owner or custodian was aware of and did not take corrective actions, you may be able to collect damages.
Wrongful death: If a loved one has died as a result of someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to receive compensation. Although your loss will be with you forever, we can help you pursue some form of justice through the civil courts.
Your Personal Injury Questions, Answered
Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about personal injury law.
How much does a Fort Myers personal injury lawyer at Patrick McLain Law charge?
In these cases, we work on a contingency basis. This means that you will have no out-of-pocket cost. We only collect legal fees if we help you recover money, and our fees are taken as a percentage of that recovery. We want you to be able to concentrate on recovering your health. Let us take care of the rest.
How much is my case worth?
We wish there could be a simple answer to this question, and we certainly don’t want to exaggerate or give you unrealistic expectations. However, you can rest assured that we will work diligently and responsibly to build a strong case and fight to get you what you deserve.
Who will work on my case?
At Patrick McLain Law, we are always responsive to our client’s needs. You will not have a legal secretary or paralegal handling your case. Although there is always a team of people involved in your case, you will work directly with your Fort Myers personal injury lawyer.
Do you offer a free case evaluation?
We certainly do. Schedule your free initial consultation as soon as possible. We want to start investigating your case and do not want to risk losing any evidence due to a delay.
Contact Us Now For A Free Discussion About Your Personal Injury Matter
Based in Fort Myers, our firm serves the surrounding areas of Southwest Florida. To speak to an injury lawyer in a free consult, call 239-737-3735 or submit an online contact form.