5 of the Most Common Claims Handled by Personal Injury Lawyers in Florida.

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By Shasha Bareilles

Do you know what a personal injury lawyer does? It turns out not that many people do. Thanks to the strange nomenclature (what does 'personal injury' really mean, anyway?), some people are unclear as to what the job really entails.

So we've prepared a convenient list, containing 5 of the most common issues we deal with as personal injury lawyers. Take a look - some of the results might surprise you.

#5: Dealing with Hiring and Work Discrimination Problems.

All types of workplace discrimination fall under this umbrella - whether it's something that's happened on the job, or an unlawful firing, or the suspicion that someone wasn't hired simply because of their sex or skin color. It's a frequent-enough issue for personal injury lawyers in Florida.

#4: Medical Malpractice.

Medical lawsuits are never enjoyable, but at times they are necessary. Simply put, there is indeed medical malpractice out there, and without the services of a lawyer, it can often go unreported and unprosecuted. This is another area involving personal injury.

#3: Unsuitable Care Centers for the Elderly.

Probably one of the most depressing issues, personal injury lawyers in Florida - especially in Florida - face this one quite often. Because a home for the older population is setup as a for-profit industry, abuse is sometimes possible. And it needs to be dealt with.

#2: Getting Results for Workers Comp.

If the world of work was perfect, no employee would ever get injured on the job. Sadly, this happens, and not every company is willing to compensate the injured employee to the full extent of their rights. If a workers' compensation claim needs to be filed and followed up on to the full extent of the law, personal injury lawyers can step in.

#1: Car Accidents.

If you're involved in a car accident, it's not always the right choice to simply let the insurance companies work everything out. When it comes to personal damages, personal injury lawyers in Florida deal with cases like these all the time. Especially when criminal behavior has happened, legal options are always a good idea.

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