Personal Injury Attorney Bonita Springs

Fighting for Your Right to Compensation in Bonita Springs, FL

When you have suffered a serious injury caused by another, you need a skilled personal injury lawyer on your side to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. As a dedicated family-run firm, Pittman Law Firm, P.L. offers the personalized service and caring attention you need at this difficult time.

Need an attorney for a personal injury case in Bonita Springs? Don't hesitate to contact us for an initial consultation with Attorney Pittman from our firm, to discuss the circumstances of your accident and determine whether you have grounds for legal action.

If you have been injured as a result of another person's careless or reckless actions, you have a right to demand full compensation for your medical expenses, your lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.

There is no guarantee that you will receive a dime without being prepared to fight and the insurance companies have their own interests to protect. Even your own insurance company is not your friend. This is why you should hire a personal injury attorney: to represent you against the insurance company to prepare your case for aggressive negotiations.

Areas of Practice

Car Accidents
Car accidents are among the most common causes of personal injury in the country. If the other driver is at fault for the collision for any reason we can help you file a claim to recover monetary damages. Many accidents occur these days for reason other than failure to pay attention. These include texting, while driving or driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Our roads are becoming more dangerous and we stand prepared to fight for you.

Motorcycle Accidents
Riders on motorcycles can and many cases suffer severe injuries. Motorcycle injuries are different as there is not the same protection given the driver and passenger as would be in an automobile. David Pittman has been an avid motorcycle rider for most of his life and is extremely passionate about helping fellow riders. All preparation and work will be initiated immediately to prove your case and injuries so that you can begin to focus on the task of recovery and healing.

Elevator/Escalator Accidents
Any premises which maintains elevators or escalators is required to keep up the maintenance of these moving stairways and elevators in good working order. If it can be proven that the property owner or operator failed to repair broken or faulty equipment or if defective components caused the accident, you have a right to claim financial compensation.

Bicycle Accidents
Cycling is an excellent form of transportation, both for recreation and commuting, but it also places the rider at risk of suffering life changing catastrophic injuries. Car and truck drivers frequently fail to notice a rider due to distraction or carelessness, while others fail to yield the right of way at intersections and while passing.

Boating Accidents
A boating accident can occur for many reasons, but when negligence is involved it is important to have a knowledgeable attorney to help you with the legal complexities that can arise. Was the driver of the boat drinking or speeding? Who owns the boat? Was it a rental? These are all very important questions that must be answered when pursuing a claim.

Catastrophic Injuries
If you are involved in a serious accident, you may suffer catastrophic injuries, which can lead to permanent disability and lifelong repercussions throughout your life. This type of injury requires that you seek the maximum compensation possible to ensure that you have the wherewithal to continue medical care and treatment into the future.

Trucking Accidents
Those accidents involving trucks can lead to severe injuries and even death. Trucking accident claims can be exceedingly complex, as the negligent parties could involve several different entities or people including the driver, owner, leasing company, the company that loaded the cargo, as well as numerous other parties.

Construction Accidents
Construction accidents are the leading cause of injury in the workplace as a construction site is very often a dangerous environment with hazards such as heavy equipment, falling tools and exposed electrical lines. Depending on the circumstances of your accident you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit outside of a workers' compensation claim and it is imperative that you contact us immediately to help determine the best avenue for you to best recover your losses.

Defective Products
When you purchase a product, you expect it to work as promised and demonstrated. This is often taken for granted when buying tires, household appliances or even a baby crib. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the product not working as intended, you have the right to file a claim for all your financial losses and damages for your pain and suffering.

Dog Bites/Attacks
A dog bite or attack can cause some of the most painful and horrendous injuries possible, frequently causing major physical and emotional scarring. Sadly, children are the victims of dog attacks in a disproportionate number of cases. A dog bite can lead to plastic surgery, scarring, and lifelong trauma for the victim.

Nursing Home Abuse
It is sad to think that those who have been trusted to care for a resident would abuse anyone in a nursing home. Unfortunately it does happen. Understaffing and neglect often leads to abuse as well. If you suspect that your loved one is being abused in some manner, contact our firm immediately to take effective legal action and help to prevent these actions from occurring to others.

Pedestrian Accidents
Whether it is a car backing out of a driveway or a driver who denied you the right of way at a cross walk, you can easily struck you become the victim in a pedestrian accident. Many have been hurt in a slip, trip, and fall accident on a cracked sidewalk or uneven stairway. In the event the responsible party can be proven at fault, we want to help you obtain the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries and other losses.

Premises Liability
The owner of the property maintains a duty to keep the premises in safe condition. If you were injured and the proprietor failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent such an accident or took no action to remove known hazards, we can help.

Slip & Fall Accidents
When you have suffered a slip and fall accident on another's premises, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your injuries. If the property owner failed to properly maintain the premises, such as by cleaning up spills or damaged walkways, you can pursue a claim for damages.

Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury can result in paralysis, forever altering the life of the victim. Injuries such as paraplegia and quadriplegia can be exceedingly costly, from the expenses for emergency medical treatment and ongoing care, to the lost income and reduced earning power, and the devastating emotional toll the injury may take on the victim's life and well-being.

Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury generally results from a blow to the head, either through an impact, fall or even during an operation. It can result in severe consequences, including loss of motor skills, paralysis, memory loss and other serious repercussions, and the damage to the brain tissue is often irreversible. These are very complex cases and our experience has taught us proper preparation begins immediately.

Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence or intentional harm, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for funeral expenses, medical care prior to death, loss of future support and pain and suffering for your tragic loss.

Negligence
Determining negligence is one of the most important aspects of a personal injury claim. In order to obtain compensation for your injuries, you must be able to show that the other party was at fault for your accident. We will take on the duty of investigating the situation to find evidence to prove that the other person is at fault.

Class Action Cases
When a large group of people or businesses are taken advantage of or injured by the wrongdoing of a company or business, a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of all of the members of the class. Common examples of class action lawsuits include suing drug companies for dangerous prescription medications, claiming damages from auto manufacturers for defective car parts or suing an employer or builder for asbestos exposure.