Personal Injury

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

Carlson & Meissner

When injuries are caused by someone else's negligence, you may consider legal representation to secure the treatment and compensation to which you are entitled.

At Carlson & Meissner we have been helping victims of auto, trucking and motorcycle accidents for more than 35 years. Florida's laws can be confusing to the average auto accident victim. Since many drivers defy the law and drive uninsured, you may want an experienced attorney to examine the insurance coverage available to you when you have been injured due to the negligence of an at-fault driver. Many vehicle accidents result in serious injury - closed head injuries, traumatic brain or spinal cord injury and wrongful death. Injured parties in serious motor vehicle accidents are often unconscious when taken from the accident scene. They have no opportunity to provide information to police or to interview witnesses. An Experienced attorney can gather the evidence from all sources and may be able to reconstruct the accident so that the victim's opportunities for physical, emotional and financial recoveries are maximized.

Motorcycle accidents also require special expertise to ensure that the injured rider receives the maximum settlement to which he or she is entitled. The current proliferation of SUVs has resulted in more SUV rollover accidents. Determining liability in such cases is problematic. Some SUV manufacturers try to place the blame on the driver rather than on an unstable vehicle that rolls over under conditions where it should not. Likewise, trucking accidents can be even more complex, and injuries from semi-trailer commercial trucking accidents can be catastrophic. Frequently, an action can be brought against both the truck driver and the trucking company's insurance carrier. Carlson & Meissner can help you determine what the best legal remedy is, and we will pursue it on your behalf.

Another source of personal injury claims comes from premises liability claims. Each of us has an expectation of safety when pursuing daily activities in a public venue. Businesses which do not maintain a safe environment can be held liable for injuries that result from their negligence. Slips and falls or trips and falls - from standing water, unmarked mopping or waxing, unrepaired potholes, unsafe escalators, or improperly stacked merchandise may be compensable under the law. Likewise, dog owners have strict liability for any dog bite injury caused by their animal. We can offer you a free evaluation of your case and recommend a course of action to pursue your rights under the law.