Celebration Personal Injury Lawyer
Dedicated Injury Attorneys Serving the Celebration Community
Celebration is a special place to live and work, but like any other community, residents and visitors can get hurt in car accidents, injured in slip and falls, or suffer from a vicious dog bite. In such cases, the negligent driver, property owner or dog owner is likely liable to you for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering and other legal damages. Actually getting that compensation, and making sure you get all that your claim is worth, requires the assistance of skilled and experienced Celebration personal injury lawyers. At Draper Law Office, our lawyers have been helping injury victims in Celebration and Osceola County for more than 35 years. If you or a loved one suffers an injury, call our office for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll take the time to listen to your story, gather the facts, and let you know how we can help.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Celebration
Our law firm takes on serious personal injury cases of all types throughout Celebration and the surrounding areas. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to handle even the most complex claims, and we fight to ensure our clients receive the maximum compensation available under Florida law. We represent injury victims in the following types of cases:
Motor Vehicle Accidents. Car accidents are a leading cause of serious injury in and around Celebration, particularly along US-192 and the roads connecting to Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike. Our firm handles all types of motor vehicle claims, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. We also represent clients injured in crashes caused by distracted drivers, drunk drivers and uninsured motorists.
Slip and Fall Accidents. Property owners, businesses and homeowners associations in Celebration have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for residents, guests and visitors. When they fail to address hazards such as wet floors, uneven walkways, broken stairs, poor lighting or other dangerous conditions, serious injuries can result. Our Celebration slip and fall lawyers hold negligent property owners accountable for the injuries they cause.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks. Florida holds dog owners strictly liable when their animal bites or attacks another person, regardless of whether the owner had prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies. Our Celebration dog bite attorneys help victims recover compensation for medical treatment, scarring, emotional trauma and other damages resulting from an animal attack.
Insurance and Property Damage Disputes. After an accident, dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating and overwhelming. Insurers routinely undervalue claims, delay payments or deny coverage without justification. We help clients navigate insurance disputes and pursue property damage claims to ensure they receive the full value of what they are owed.
Wrongful Death. When negligence results in the death of a loved one, the grief and financial burden on surviving family members can be overwhelming. A wrongful death claim allows families to recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship and mental pain and suffering. Our attorneys provide compassionate guidance and aggressive advocacy during these difficult times.
What To Do After a Personal Injury in Celebration
There are several steps you can take to help ensure the success of your claim and get all the compensation due to you. It is important to seek medical treatment promptly after the accident. Doing so helps document the injury and establish that the injury is connected with the car crash, slip and fall, dog bite or other source of the injury. Follow your doctor’s orders carefully. If you have been prescribed twice-weekly physical therapy for the next two months, commit to making those appointments, even if they are inconvenient or you have to miss work. Following through with your treatment establishes the severe nature of your injury and is the best and fastest way to get better.
Keep a copy of all your medical bills and receipts, and keep a log of the time you have had to miss from work. You should also document mileage required for trips to the doctor, pharmacy, therapy and other appointments if the distance is substantial. Save all records related to your accident and injuries, including property damage repair bills, prescriptions, and doctor visit deductibles and co-pays. Provide these records to your attorney so they can be used to support and maximize the value of your claim.
If you have any communications with the insurance company, log these phone calls by making memos of the date, time and what was discussed. The insurance company may want to record the call, but you can decline your consent to be recorded. Insurers record calls in case you say something they can use to contradict important facts about how the accident happened, who was at fault, the nature of your injury and other critical elements of your claim. Once you have an attorney, you can direct all communications with the insurer to your lawyer, and you won’t have to deal with them anymore. This is one of many reasons why getting an attorney sooner rather than later is ideal for both the success of your case and your peace of mind.
Be Careful With Social Media After an Accident
While your claim is pending, be extremely careful about what you post on social media. If you are active on platforms like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, you might be tempted to keep your friends and followers updated on your health status. It is natural for people to want to show themselves in their best light, and you might unintentionally send the message that you are doing better than you actually are. Unless your accounts are set to private, any insurance claims adjuster can view your profile and use your posts against you to argue that your injuries are not as serious as you claim. Even if your accounts are set to private, some insurance companies use professional investigators to find a way into your social media for the sole purpose of finding information they can use to reduce or deny your claim. The safest approach is to avoid posting about your accident, injuries or daily activities altogether until your case has been resolved.
How Your Celebration Personal Injury Lawyer Builds Your Case
Building a strong personal injury case requires more than just filing a claim. Your attorney at Draper Law Office will request medical records documenting your treatment and your doctor’s prognosis for future care. We look for physical evidence from the scene of the accident and may use investigators or industry experts to reconstruct the accident, determine fault and demonstrate the full value of your damages. If you were able to document the scene of the accident by taking photographs or getting contact information from eyewitnesses, this information can be extremely valuable to your case. If not, our attorneys can gather relevant evidence after the fact through a thorough independent investigation.
We also work closely with medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists and economists to quantify the full extent of your losses, including future medical expenses, diminished earning capacity and the long-term impact of your injuries on your quality of life. This comprehensive approach ensures that your claim accounts for every element of damage you have suffered and will continue to suffer as a result of the accident.
Comparative Negligence in Florida
After an accident, insurance companies frequently try to reduce their liability by arguing that the victim was partially at fault. Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence system, your compensation is reduced by whatever percentage of fault is attributed to you. If you are found to be more than 50 percent at fault, you are barred from recovering any compensation. For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you are found 20 percent at fault, your recovery would be reduced to $80,000. Our attorneys fight aggressively to protect our clients from being unfairly blamed for accidents they did not cause.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Celebration?
Under Florida law, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is two years from the date of death. However, if your accident involved a slip and fall on public property, a collision with a government vehicle, or some other injury where a government agency or employee is the responsible party, you may face a much shorter timeframe and additional procedural requirements. It is critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident to protect crucial evidence and secure your rights to file a claim.
Celebration Personal Injury FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Draper Law Office handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means there is no upfront cost to hire our firm, and you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. This arrangement ensures that anyone who has been injured due to someone else’s negligence can access experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation.
What types of compensation can I recover after a personal injury in Celebration?
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring and disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may recover funeral expenses, lost financial support and loss of companionship. Our attorneys evaluate every element of your damages to ensure nothing is overlooked.
What if I was partially at fault for my accident?
Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence law, you can still recover compensation as long as your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent. However, your total recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate every accident to establish the true facts and protect our clients from being unfairly assigned more fault than they deserve.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company after an accident?
It is generally not advisable to give a recorded statement or discuss the details of your accident with the other driver’s insurance company without first consulting an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to elicit responses that can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Once you retain Draper Law Office, we handle all communications with the insurance companies on your behalf.
How long will my personal injury case take?
The timeline varies depending on the severity of your injuries, the complexity of the case and whether the insurance company offers a fair settlement. Most cases are resolved after you have completed medical treatment and your doctor has determined whether your injuries are permanent. If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, filing a lawsuit may be necessary, which can extend the timeline. Our attorneys work to resolve your case as efficiently as possible while ensuring you receive the full compensation you deserve.
Draper Law Office Is Here to Help After a Personal Injury in Celebration
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury in a Celebration auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite or other incident, call Draper Law Office at 407-846-0075 for a free consultation. Our Celebration personal injury lawyers are committed to fighting for the compensation you need and deserve. We serve clients throughout Celebration, Kissimmee, Davenport and Osceola County. Hablamos Español.
