Nothing on these pages should be taken as legal advice for any individual situation. The information is intended to be general and is not to be relied upon for any specific situation. American Attorney Services" is the trading name of Kevin Michael Burke, Attorney and Notary in the practice of US law, including practice as a Florida and Ohio lawyer.
American Attorney Services, Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom - - Telephone: 0845 519 4982
American Attorney Services, Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom - - Telephone: 0845 519 4982
Telephone: 0845 519 4982
Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom
American Attorney Services Telephone: 0845 519 4982
Aventria House E-mail: info@americanattorney.co.uk
Stock Lane, Langford
Bristol BS40 5ES
For Map and Directions click here.
Aventria House E-mail: info@americanattorney.co.uk
Stock Lane, Langford
Bristol BS40 5ES
For Map and Directions click here.
In
It is clear that many in England would believe that a personal injury claim could easily be brought in the US courts for the smallest of injuries -- not helped by the reference to the
In considering whether you may have a
Personal injuries often arise due to the
By way of example, while many types of personal injury cases can be brought in the UK, it is only in those cases in which a claimant has suffered a
It is common following the occurrence of a personal injury that the person or business legally responsible for causing the damages will contact their insurers who will seek to quickly investigate the matter and, if there were injuries, look for ways to limit their financial liability. It is their objective to try to settle or resolve a claim as quickly and cheaply as possible. The insurance companies will normally assign an insurance adjuster to your case who may request that you give them a recorded statement of your version of the events. Be very careful when giving information that can be used to weaken your case. Particularly important is to be aware that not all injuries manifest themselves right away.
The compensation that you are entitled to in a personal injury claim depends on several factors. These may include the type of accident, the nature of your injuries, and whether it affects your ability to work. If you don’t currently hold a job due to retirement or other circumstances, if your injuries preclude you from doing every day tasks or activities that you enjoy, you may be compensated for the loss of enjoyment of life.
To determine what your claim may be worth, you must become informed as to the types of damages that you can be compensated for.
It is important that you take legal advice. Things you say can be used to deny your claim. You need to understand your rights. American Attorney Services can help protect your interests throughout the process, negotiating on your behalf and arranging for your case to be taken to trial, if that's what it takes to get you
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Most of our cases are handled on a
representing British, Irish and other European clients in personal injuries cases in the USA
, we have experience in ensuring our clients' needs are addressed on both sides of the Atlantic. There are often situations in which important steps may be taken here to ensure all relevant evidence is produced, or that the best long term resolution is found. For example in suits brought on behalf of minors it may be possible to have the US courts transfer funds held to a court over here.It is clear that many in England would believe that a personal injury claim could easily be brought in the US courts for the smallest of injuries -- not helped by the reference to the
infamous McDonald's coffee
injuries. Contrary to what many in the United Kingdom would believe, the laws relating to the threshold requirements for bringing or instituting a personal injury matter in Florida are higher than in the UK.In considering whether you may have a
personal injury claim to pursue in Florida
it is important to first look atwhat constitutes a personal injury?
When we speak of a personal injury, we are talking about an injury to your body, your mind or your emotions. For example, an injury to your personal property is not a personal injury. Personal injury does of course cover broken bones suffered in acollision
, injury caused to your body due tophysical harm by another
and it may includepsychological and/or emotional injury
inflicted upon you.Personal injuries often arise due to the
negligence of others
. Where someone has suffered a personal injury due to the fault of a person or business, the law may hold that person or business legally responsible for damages suffered and order that such person or business pay damages orcompensation
to you.By way of example, while many types of personal injury cases can be brought in the UK, it is only in those cases in which a claimant has suffered a
permanent or significant injury
, that a claimant is entitled to any damages forpain and suffering
,loss of enjoyment of life
, oremotional anguish
, which can be substantial aspects of a claim. Basically this means that if it is found that a claimant did not suffer a permanent or significant injury, then under Florida law the claimant would only be entitled toout-of-pocket medical expenses
and lost income actually suffered in the past, and that income which would be lost in the future. For claimants whose medical expenses are paid by a national health service or health insurance, there may therefore be no damages to collect if it is found that the claimant did not suffer a permanent or significant injury.It is common following the occurrence of a personal injury that the person or business legally responsible for causing the damages will contact their insurers who will seek to quickly investigate the matter and, if there were injuries, look for ways to limit their financial liability. It is their objective to try to settle or resolve a claim as quickly and cheaply as possible. The insurance companies will normally assign an insurance adjuster to your case who may request that you give them a recorded statement of your version of the events. Be very careful when giving information that can be used to weaken your case. Particularly important is to be aware that not all injuries manifest themselves right away.
The compensation that you are entitled to in a personal injury claim depends on several factors. These may include the type of accident, the nature of your injuries, and whether it affects your ability to work. If you don’t currently hold a job due to retirement or other circumstances, if your injuries preclude you from doing every day tasks or activities that you enjoy, you may be compensated for the loss of enjoyment of life.
To determine what your claim may be worth, you must become informed as to the types of damages that you can be compensated for.
It is important that you take legal advice. Things you say can be used to deny your claim. You need to understand your rights. American Attorney Services can help protect your interests throughout the process, negotiating on your behalf and arranging for your case to be taken to trial, if that's what it takes to get you
full and fair compensation
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Medical care and related expenses
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Permanent physical disability or disfigurement
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Lost wages
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Loss of family, social or educational experiences and recreational events such as being unable to go on vacation
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Emotional and/or psychological damages
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Damaged property
such as thevehicle involved in the accident
Most of our cases are handled on a
contingency fee agreement
, which meanswe never charge any fees or costs unless we win your case
. Should you require the services of aFlorida personal injury attorney
, we would be happy to provide afree consultation
.Licensed in Florida and Ohio
, we can represent you in these states or find and work with local attorneys to act on your behalf in other states.
This firm's principal, Kevin Michael Burke, has 18 years of experience as an
Bristol-based American Attorney Service works with small and medium sized businesses, families and individuals throughout the U.K., Ireland and Europe in providing U.S. legal and notarial services. Being a small niche client-focused firm, we're not the typical U.S. firm practising in the U.K.
1. We are qualified and regulated in the US and UK.
2. Unlike our U.S. based competitors, we have years of experience in representing British, Irish and other European clients in U.S. legal matters, and have dealt with the many practical, legal and tax implications and issues arising in such representation.
3. As a
4. As a U.K. based U.S. law firm, we are more accessible to you being in the same time zone for telephone consultations and being available for personal meetings.
5. We utilise the latest up to date technology including SAAS applications (software as a service) for our practice management applications, document management, and accounts.
If you think you may
American attorney
, 11 years of which he practised in the U.K. representing British, Irish and European business and individual clients as both aUS attorney and English solicitor
. Kevin is a former solicitor and practices currently in his capacity as a U.S. Attorney (Florida & Ohio) and English notary.Who are our clients?
Bristol-based American Attorney Service works with small and medium sized businesses, families and individuals throughout the U.K., Ireland and Europe in providing U.S. legal and notarial services. Being a small niche client-focused firm, we're not the typical U.S. firm practising in the U.K.
What makes us stand out from our competitors?
1. We are qualified and regulated in the US and UK.
2. Unlike our U.S. based competitors, we have years of experience in representing British, Irish and other European clients in U.S. legal matters, and have dealt with the many practical, legal and tax implications and issues arising in such representation.
3. As a
U.K. based U.S. law firm
, we will understand you and your concerns and needs better than a U.S. based firm.4. As a U.K. based U.S. law firm, we are more accessible to you being in the same time zone for telephone consultations and being available for personal meetings.
5. We utilise the latest up to date technology including SAAS applications (software as a service) for our practice management applications, document management, and accounts.
What can we do for you?
If you think you may
need assistance with a U.S. legal matter
this firm would be happy to discuss this with you to see if we can help. If for some reason we cannot help we may be able to point you in the right direction. Don't hesitate to call for fear of being charged, we offerfree initial telephone consultations to new clients
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