When you've been hurt, you want a Florida personal injury attorney who knows exactly how to take care of you. At Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A., we represent injured victims, not insurance companies. Our personal injury department is comprised of trial attorneys, case managers, paralegals and legal assistants, all working together to provide the best possible outcome to our clients. We have a well-earned reputation for providing aggressive and high quality representation to our clients, and we know injury law. Since 1988, we have been committed to protecting the safety of Florida families statewide. And we have won millions for our clients. This webpage was developed to serve as a resource for personal injury victims to gain a basic understanding of the law, to understand the responsibilities of those who caused harm, and to offer information on the types of damages that may be received. While Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A. recognizes that financial compensation cannot alleviate the harm suffered by victims of personal injury, we recognize that monetary consideration may help to ease the burden.

Torts

"Personal injury" is the general title given to civil wrongs (torts) that cause bodily injury or harm. A tort assigns responsibility to an individual, group or corporation (defendant) for causing injury to another person (plaintiff). The primary goals of personal injury law are to provide relief (damages) to the plaintiff and to deter the defendant from inflicting further harm to others. Personal injury litigation encompasses a wide variety of claims including: 

• wrongful death
• birth defects caused by toxic chemicals
• cancer caused by toxic chemicals
• accidents: 
  • slip and fall
  • aviation
  • motor vehicle
  • railroad
  • ATV
  • motorcycle accidents
  • boating and watercraft accidents
• animal bites
• medical malpractice
• premises § product liability (e.g., defect in either manufacturing or design of product, failure to warn)
• wrongful death: survivor recovers economic value of remainder of decedent's life
• nursing home and elder abuse
• toxic torts - including chemicals & cosmetics, class actions, hazardous waste, pesticides, radiation and electromagnetic energy
• class action (several related lawsuits are combined into one to avoid swamping the judicial system with hundreds or thousands of individual cases)
• medical devices
• pharmaceutical products

Damages

If you have an injury that was caused by someone else's actions or negligence, you should seek the advice of an experienced Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A. attorney. Our attorneys will consult with you about filing a suit to recover damages. According to the law, personal injury victims are entitled to compensation for the plaintiff's breach of duty or violation of some right. If the jury finds the defendant guilty of negligence or wrongful conduct, then you will be entitled to receive plaintiff damages. Damages can be economic (for lost wages or medical expenses), non-economic (for pain and suffering), and punitive (to punish reckless behavior). Punitive damages are usually awarded only if the defendant's actions were so heinous that the judge believes it necessary to make an example of the defendant. If your injury was caused by a defect in a product's design, production or labeling, any or all parties involved in the manufacturing chain can be held liable for damages.

While some personal injury suits may be based on intentional acts such as assault and battery, most claims are due to negligence. To win your case, the four critical components of negligence must be established. These critical elements are:

1. The defendant had a duty to you, 
2. The defendant failed in that duty (breach of duty), 
3. That you were harmed because of the defendant's breach of duty, and 
4. That damages resulted from the harm.

Only a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney will be able present and prove these factors and ensure that you receive fair consideration. At Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A., we are on your side. We can effectively represent your case and help to ensure that you receive compensation for any damages that you have suffered.

At Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A. we are committed to protecting the safety of Florida's families. Our cases are handled by a team of professionals, including nurses, doctors, engineers and other experts. State-of-the-art technology is utilized to effectively present claims. Lawyers, judges and clients recognize Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A. as one of the top civil trial firms in Central Florida.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of personal injury, contact us today via our online contact form, or call our Orlando office at (407) 381-4123, or our Kissimmee office at (407) 846-2240. Whether your case is settled or tried, you can be assured that Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor, P.A. has obtained the maximum possible amount of damages in your case.