If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact one of our experienced lawyers at (561) 293-2600 for legal advice and representation.
Our attorneys take personal injury personally — every harm suffered by our clients means work, wealth, and enjoyment lost in their lives. We work on behalf of fellow Floridians to recover their past losses, and secure funds for a better future.
Personal injury law refers to injuries against persons, whether those injuries occur at work, at the grocery store, or on the road. If you’ve been hurt due to an accident or because of someone else’s irresponsible behavior, there are laws in place for your protection, and a personal injury lawyer can help you seek justice.
Osborne & Francis attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience helping the injured and their families. We have secured numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients. We understand the difficulties a personal injury case can bring, and we are here to overcome those challenges on your behalf and seek just compensation for your injuries.
With offices in Boca Raton, Orlando, and Lakeland, you can reach our Florida personal injury lawyers online or by calling (561) 293-2600 to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation. Learn your rights, secure representation, and pursue a lawsuit to recover what you deserve.
So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:
Number One: See a doctor immediately.
A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.
A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care.
Number Two: Write everything down.
Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain.
You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered.
Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.
Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them.
So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.
Settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases can cover multiple kinds of costs and losses you’ve suffered, including:
The high cost of healthcare in the United States can bankrupt families and put individuals into inescapable debt. When you are injured by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to sue for the cost of:
You should not incur medical debt as the result of someone else’s actions. A lawsuit can place the responsibility of payment on the liable party, instead of on you and your loved ones.
An injury that interrupts your income can compound financial worries at a time when you need to focus on healing. A Florida personal injury lawsuit can help cover job-related losses like:
If an injury derails your career, that can represent both an economic loss in your earning capacity, as well as a psychological loss when your purpose or identity in the work you do is lost. See the next section for other types of non-economic, emotional losses.
For losses that don’t come with receipts like hospital bills or W-2 employment forms, your Florida personal injury lawyer from Osborne & Francis can help your recover for:
The law recognizes psychological harm as real and deserving of compensation. You need a lawyer who is experienced in translating these unseen damages into financial figures the court can award.
In some instances when cases go to trial, a judge or jury has the discretion to issue punitive damages. Also known as “punishment” damages, these fees are meant to penalize the defendant for gross negligence, extreme recklessness, or other outrageous conduct. In personal injury cases, this may be done for extreme circumstances like:
Most personal injury cases settle before a full trial is needed, which often means a faster resolution for your family. However, for cases that do go to trial, additional compensation like punitive damages can increase the amount of your award and help provide greater financial security.
An injury that causes or contributes to a person’s untimely death is considered wrongful death under the law. The death of a loved one as the result of negligence is a particularly traumatic experience. Legal treatment of such an event attempts to compensate for:
At Osborne & Francis, we work diligently to guide our clients through the legal system with compassion and respect after the death of a loved one.
At Osborne & Francis, we regularly handle the following personal injury practice areas:
This is not a complete list of the cases we cover. If you need legal help for a Florida personal injury lawsuit, call our offices at (561) 293-2600 or fill out our online contact form — we may be able to offer representation right away, allowing you to return to your life in peace.
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Dennis and the other Osborne & Francis staff were amazing! Our case was HUGE and required tender loving care. Everyone on our case did their part by putting all the puzzle pieces together. We were given step by step updates and put at ease when our nerves got the best of us. For every inquiry we made we received a timely response...You are appreciated!
Quick and fair resolution to a unique case. On advice of my own attorney, I engaged Joseph Osborne of Osborne & Francis of Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Osborne had considerable experience in cases such as mine and the results showed that. Mr. Osborne and his staff were very helpful, kept me up to date, and listened to my input. The settlement was very fair as far as I am concerned.
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If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages. However, pursuing a personal injury claim can be complex and challenging without the help of an experienced lawyer.
At Osborne & Francis, we have achieved record-setting results for clients, and delivered substantial settlements and verdicts for real Florida families. Our proven experience ranges from motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, premises liability, abuse cases, and beyond. We are ready to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Our firm has the resources necessary to invest in building your case upfront so you don’t have any added financial burden while you await the justice process. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Reach out to Osborne & Francis online or by phone at (561) 293-2600. Based in South Florida, we have nationwide reach and are ready to answer your questions, advise you on the best course of action, and possibly represent you until your case reaches a satisfactory resolution.
If you are offered a payout or settlement for a personal injury by an insurance rep, do not accept it before consulting with your own attorney first. Insurance companies are businesses, and their representatives often work to minimize payments to injury survivors and their families so that the company stays profitable. Their interests are not the same as yours, whereas your Florida personal injury attorney from Osborne & Francis works only for you.
Once a personal injury lawsuit is filed, the first step is known as the discovery process — this is an exchange of information with the opposing party. Lawyers from both sides compile, demand, and share information relevant to the case, documents like medical records, police reports, or corporate documents. During this time, depositions may be taken, which are spoken testimonies done under oath and often videotaped for accuracy. These initial steps are essential to building a case strategy that meets your needs.
An attorney from Osborne & Francis will serve your best interests by evaluating your case in a free consultation, including the severity of your injury, and the impact on your life and work. We next gather evidence to prove that the other party is liable for your injury, as well as expert testimony to show the true cost of your future care needs. We then negotiate with insurance companies and/or opposing counsel to reach a fair settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached or if the offer is too low, we will represent you at trial and present your case to a judge or jury.
According to Florida law, you have 4 years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations, and it is very strict. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to sue entirely, which means recovering zero compensation no matter how strong your case evidence is.
There may be different factors that alter this deadline based on your type of injury. For actionable information based on your specific circumstances, call (561) 293-2600 to reach our team at Osborne & Francis, or contact us online to schedule your free, confidential consultation.
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