The lawyers at Rooth & Rooth Elder Law Attorneys have in-depth knowledge and practical experience in how to help those involved in fighting for compensation for their personal injury cases. We are dedicated to providing the tools necessary to allow your loved one to fight for you and to help you when you are unable to help yourself. These tools include Healthcare Proxy, also known as a Health Care Surrogate or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and a Durable Power of Attorney which allows a third party to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. These legal tools are helpful when the injured party is unable to fully manage their affairs which will assist the personal injury attorney in obtaining favorable results in your personal injury case.

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Even the most minor of accidents can have the most devastating impact on a person’s life. The legal tools, particularly the Durable Power of Attorney, provided by estate planning attorneys are designed to open the door to allow your agent to hire a personal injury attorney. The personal injury attorney relies on your agent to fight on your behalf if you are unable or too frail to handle the situation yourself due to the extent of your injuries. The Health Care Proxy and the Durable Power of Attorney are helpful when injury accidents are not due to the fault of anyone, and when an incidence falls under the umbrella of personal injury, including injuries that are a result of negligence or intentional harm. Some of the more common personal injury cases include the following:

  • Auto accidents: Negligent drivers may be distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Slip and falls: When property owners and building managers don’t properly maintain their premises, it can result in painful falls and severe injuries.
  • Product liability: Sometimes companies don’t do their due diligence when it comes to ensuring that their products are safe for public use or consumption, which can result in injuries to the users.
  • Pedestrian accidents: Careless or distracted drivers can cause serious injuries to pedestrians and bike riders.
  • Dog bites: When pet owners don’t train or contain their pets properly, it can sometimes result in bites to children and adults.

When to Seek Legal Assistance

Legal counsel should be sought almost immediately after an incident occurs. Appointing an agent to fight for you can positively change the outcome of your case and allow your attorney to investigate and preserve the evidence needed in your personal injury case. Insurance companies and defendants will likely be working diligently to counter your argument and evidence.

Contact Us to Schedule Your Appointment

Call Rooth & Rooth Elder Law Attorneys at 727-397-4768 to schedule your appointment. You may also submit inquiries through our contact form. Our office is handicapped-accessible, or we can visit you at your home, the hospital, an assisted living facility, or a rehabilitation skilled nursing facility.