Stuart Accident Misconceptions

Let the Law Offices of David Golden, P.A. explain and protect your rights

After you suffer an accident injury, people frequently offer advice, share stories, and tell you about their experience seeking compensation.  Unfortunately—despite the best of intentions—the information they provide is usually inaccurate and incomplete.
At the Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., our Stuart accident lawyer knows your case is unique and requires personalized legal advice.  Our personal injury law firm bases the advice we give you on:

• Accident law trends
• Circumstances of the case
• Extensive experience in local courts
• Recent court decisions

David Golden uses strong evidence to support the advice he gives to clients who need compensation for their accident injuries.  From a central location in Stuart, Florida, the Law Offices of David Golden, P.A. guides residents of the Treasure Coast region, including the following areas, to the truth about accident litigation:

• Martin County
• Indian River County
• St. Lucie County

Some common misconceptions

Described below are some common misconceptions people have about personal injury lawsuits.

I only have 12 months to file my Stuart accident lawsuit

It is not true that you only have 12 months in which to file an accident lawsuit in Stuart against the person responsible for your injuries in Florida—although this may be accurate in other states.  Statutes of limitations—or the length of time after an accident you have to file a lawsuit—vary by state.  Florida allows four years from when the incident occurred to file an accident lawsuit in Stuart.  If you do not file during that time, you forfeit the right to have the courts hear your case and you cannot get damages from the negligent parties.

At the Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., we protect your rights to a lawsuit under Stuart accident law.  When negotiations for a settlement stall, we take your claim to court and litigate aggressively for the compensation you deserve.

I can decide the amount of damages an accident injury in Stuart entitles me to

Some people believe accident lawsuits always result in verdicts that grossly exceed the needs of the victim.  The Law Offices of David Golden, P.A. knows no amount of money can erase the hardship our clients endured and they deserve all the compensation we get for their injuries.

Despite opinions to the contrary, Florida law allows you to get appropriate and just compensation for your economic and non-economic damages—it does not grant any arbitrary amount you want.  The court can grant you compensation for the following and any other costs directly resulting from your accident:

At the Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., our Stuart accident law firm pursues compensation for everything you and your family lost because of an accident—even the intangible damages on which the courts cannot put a fixed price.

Get the facts on Stuart accident litigation

David Golden, firm principal for the Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., has represented injury victims of the Treasure Coast region in Florida for over 20 years.  During this time, Mr. Golden has heard and corrected the misinformation our clients receive—usually from people with the best of intentions and little legal training or experience.

Let us make sure you base your decisions on the most accurate information available.  Schedule a free consultation with David Golden to discuss your accident.  You can also reach us anytime by using our email form and contacting us or calling 772-220-4400 for help with your Stuart accident injury or accident litigation in Stuart.  We care and we are available 24/7.