One Common Question for a Tampa Personal Injury Attorney

One of the most frequent—and difficult to answer—questions a Tampa personal injury attorney receives from a client is, “How long it will take for my case to end so I can receive financial compensation?” Due to our decades of trial experience at Clark and Martino, P.A., we completely understand why our clients would want an answer to this question.

After being injured by a car accident, medical malpractice, or other devastating event, there are a lot of bills left behind, especially medical bills. That’s why our clients contacted a Tampa personal injury attorney in the first place. Our clients are also wondering if they will be compensated for lost wages, disability, lost ability to work, pain and suffering, and other traumatic circumstances caused by their injuries.

All in all, the time it takes to settle your case will depend on your case’s individual circumstances and difficulties. Here are some questions your Tampa personal injury attorney from Clark and Martino, P.A., will consider when gauging a possible timetable for your case:

• Are you still recovering from your injuries? No upstanding Tampa personal injury attorney would want you to settle for a set dollar amount in a case, only to find out later that you need more money for surgery or recovery.
• Will it take some time to evaluate the extent of your injuries? Many injuries cannot be fully understood until some time has passed.
• Do you understand what a letter of protection is? This letter should come from your Tampa personal injury attorney and is signed by your doctors. It states that a medical care provider will continue to treat your injuries and the provider will be paid out of your case’s settlement.
• Will your case go to trial? One of the top benefits of Clark and Martino’s Tampa personal injury attorneys is our trial experience. Unlike some law firms, we have the financial resources and skill to argue your case in a courtroom before a jury. Sometimes, just having a certified trial lawyer is enough to move your case to a faster settlement.

While it is impossible to predict how long it will be before your case comes to a conclusion, please schedule a free initial consultation with a Tampa personal injury attorney at Clark and Martino so that we can assess your case and give you our experienced opinion about timeframes and settlements.