Shooting range injury cases are unique, and settlement values are heavily influenced by case-specific factors that require a thorough investigation and expert analysis. We can assess your specific damages for your shooting range injury if you schedule a free consultation at The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary.
The accurate valuation of shooting range injury cases requires an understanding of Florida's complex damage calculation methods, as well as experience in handling such cases. At the Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, we have been able to secure significant settlements and verdicts in catastrophic injury cases involving shooting range accidents.
Factors determining the value of a shooting range injury case
The compensation you may receive for your shooting range injury in Florida is calculated based on several factors:
- Injury severity and permanence are the primary factors that affect valuation. It may be less expensive to settle a case involving temporary soft tissue injuries that require only short-term medical treatment, but permanent disabilities, disfigurement, and traumatic brain injuries can result in multi-million dollar settlements due to future medical costs and lost earning capacity.
- Medical expenses cover all past, present, and future treatment costs, rehabilitation needs, medical devices, and ongoing care. Compensation amounts tend to be higher in cases requiring extensive surgery, long-term therapy, or lifetime medical management.
- Lost income and earning capacity include both lost wages and reduced earnings potential in the future if you are unable to work due to your injury. Those who suffer severe injuries that make it difficult to return to their previous employment or change careers receive a higher compensation value.
- Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and damage to relationships. The state of Florida does not limit these damages for ordinary personal injury cases, allowing juries to award compensation according to the full severity of the injuries suffered.
- Comparative fault rules make it harder for you to receive compensation if you contribute to an accident. Florida has a modified comparative negligence system. In other words, if you are more than 50% at fault, you may not be entitled to compensation, and lesser degrees of fault reduce your award proportionately.
- Punitive damages can be awarded if the shooting range's conduct was grossly negligent or intentional. The maximum award for these types of claims is usually three times compensatory damages.
Contact The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary to maximize your shooting range injury settlement
Insurance companies often undervalue initial settlement offers, particularly in complex shooting range cases involving multiple liable parties. Because of our litigation experience and track record of taking cases to trial when necessary, insurance companies are more willing to offer fair settlements that truly compensate your losses.