[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-no-one-tells-you-about-filing-personal-injury-claims-in-florida\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-no-one-tells-you-about-filing-personal-injury-claims-in-florida\/","headline":"What No One Tells You About Filing Personal Injury Claims In Florida","name":"What No One Tells You About Filing Personal Injury Claims In Florida","description":"Florida\u2019s courts see a high volume of personal injury cases each day. From\u00a0car accidents\u00a0to\u00a0slip and falls, these common types of injury incidents have the potential to\u00a0 leave victims with damages to their property, mind, body, and emotional being. While Florida injury claims come in different sizes, large and small, you can\u2019t simply pursue a lawsuit...","datePublished":"2021-01-08","dateModified":"2025-01-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Zimmet-blog-post-image_what-no-one-tells-you-about-filing-personal-injury-claims-scaled-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Zimmet-blog-post-image_what-no-one-tells-you-about-filing-personal-injury-claims-scaled-1.jpg","height":1706,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-no-one-tells-you-about-filing-personal-injury-claims-in-florida\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":894,"articleBody":"Florida\u2019s courts see a high volume of personal injury cases each day. From\u00a0car accidents\u00a0to\u00a0slip and falls, these common types of injury incidents have the potential to\u00a0 leave victims with damages to their property, mind, body, and emotional being.While Florida injury claims come in different sizes, large and small, you can\u2019t simply pursue a lawsuit as a matter of principle because you\u2019re upset about the situation. This could be a\u00a0mistake that derails your Florida personal injury claim.If you want to hold someone accountable for their wrong-doing, and reach\u00a0successful results, a serious injury threshold must be met.Understanding Florida\u2019s serious personal injury threshold ruleThe serious injury threshold is an important part of the injury case that determines how much financial compensation you may walk away with.Of course, if you suffer injuries after an accident, such as a\u00a0car accident, you have the right to take legal action to recover medical bills, vehicle repairs, pain and suffering, and other losses related to the accident injury.However,\u00a0Florida law\u00a0places limits on your rights to damages.If your injuries do not meet Florida\u2019s injury threshold, you won\u2019t be able to receive financial compensation from the at-fault party. Your only option, at this point, would be to\u00a0file a claim through your own insurance company.\u00a0Serious injury v. non-serious injury in FloridaAn injury is serious when it significantly changes your life. The injury could have an impact on your life for several months, years, or for the duration of your life.On the other hand, a non-serious injury is one that has little to no impact on your life. It\u2019ll heal quickly, usually without pain and medical bills.Below is a comparison of a serious injury versus a non-serious injury so you can easily see the difference between the two:Serious injury: A\u00a0spinal cord injury\u00a0as a result of a boat or\u00a0marina accident.Non-serious injury: A scratch across the arm as a result of walking through the woods.Now that you understand the difference between a serious and non-serious injury, let\u2019s take a look at serious injuries that qualify for filing a personal injury claim, according to Florida law.What injuries allow for filing personal injury claims in Florida?The serious injury threshold law,\u00a0Florida Statute 627.737, clearly defines what a serious injury looks like in a personal injury matter.To qualify for a serious injury and meet the required threshold, your injuries must include:Significant and permanent loss of a bodily function;Permanent injury with a degree of medical possibility;Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement; andDeath.Some examples of injuries the law covers include\u00a0traumatic brain injuries (TBI), broken bones,\u00a0burns,\u00a0and injuries to vital organs of the body. No other type of injury will qualify you for Florida\u2019s serious injury threshold.The good news is, you only need to meet one of the above standards of the threshold. All four requirements are not necessary to file a personal injury claim in Florida.Because each injury claim is unique with its own variables, what is deemed serious for one case, may not be serious for another case. The law is not black and white, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial for a Florida personal injury victim not to attempt this type of case without\u00a0experienced legal counsel.What happens when you can\u2019t prove a serious injury?When filing a personal injury claim in Florida, the responsibility is on you to prove your accident injuries are serious so make sure to keep all your medical records as evidence.When the victim of a personal injury accident brings a lawsuit before the Florida court, the victim is the one who bears the burden of proving the injuries.Unfortunately, the court will not simply take your word for it.Documentation such as medical records are always the best form of evidence in a Florida personal injury case. This is where the expertise of a Daytona Beach personal injury lawyer\u00a0comes into play. Your attorney will\u00a0gather evidence to show the court that your accident-related injuries are serious in accordance with Florida law.Besides medical records, additional evidence of a serious injury may include:PhotosVideosPolice reportMedical expert testimonyIncident reportEmergency medical transport recordsEyewitness statementsIn the event you cannot prove you\u2019re experiencing serious injuries\u00a0because of the accident, the court may dismiss your claim.Still unsure if your injury is serious enough to file a claim? Give us a callDon\u2019t sit on your opportunity to file your Florida personal injury claim. With your medical treatments and constant visits to the doctor office, the four-year time limit can quickly pass by. Be sure to hire a competent and experienced\u00a0Daytona Beach personal injury attorney immediately to ensure you meet the serious injury threshold and begin pursuing full compensation.Zimmet & Zimmet has been serving personal injury victims across the state of Florida since 1975 and we want to help you get your life back on track.\u00a0Contact us\u00a0for a free case review at\u00a0386-255-6400.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400 for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What No One Tells You About Filing Personal Injury Claims In Florida","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-no-one-tells-you-about-filing-personal-injury-claims-in-florida\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]