Q: Can a website tell me how much my injury case is worth?

No, and you should be cautious of any that claims to. The value of a personal-injury claim depends on your specific injuries, treatment, lost income, fault, and the available insurance. This tool explains those factors; it does not predict a dollar amount, because no honest tool can.

Q: What actually affects the value of a Florida injury claim?

The main factors are the severity and permanence of the injury, the medical treatment and its cost, future care, lost wages and earning capacity, who was at fault under Florida’s comparative-negligence rule, and the insurance coverage available to pay a claim.

Q: Why won’t AM Law just give me a number?

Florida Bar rules prohibit predicting or guaranteeing the outcome of a case, and a number pulled from a form would be misleading. A real answer requires reviewing your records. The free case review is where you get a grounded, honest assessment.

Question 1

How much does it cost to talk to Alanah McGuire about my injury?

Accepted Answer

Your case review is free and there is no obligation. AM Law handles personal-injury cases on a contingency fee: no recovery, no fee — but you are responsible for case costs. You can ask exactly what those costs would be before you decide anything.

Question 2

Do I have to pay anything upfront for a personal-injury case?

Accepted Answer

No. AM Law works on a contingency basis, so the firm's fee comes out of a recovery, not out of your pocket up front. You remain responsible for case costs such as filing fees and records. Ask Alanah to walk you through how costs work for your specific claim.

Question 3

How long do I have to file a personal-injury claim in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida shortened the filing deadline for most negligence claims; it is now two years under the 2023 reform (HB 837), and other deadlines can apply to claims against a government entity. Because a missed deadline can end a valid claim, talk to a lawyer early — the sooner you call, the more evidence can be preserved.

Question 4

Will I work with Alanah directly or get passed to a case manager?

Accepted Answer

You work directly with attorney Alanah McGuire on your claim. AM Law is a focused Tampa practice, not a high-volume referral mill, so the attorney handling your case is the person you actually speak with.

Question 5

What should I bring to my free case review?

Accepted Answer

Anything you already have: the crash or incident report, photos, names of anyone involved, your insurance information, medical records or bills, and any letters or messages from an insurance company. If you do not have these yet, that is fine — call and Alanah can help you gather them.

Question 6

Should I talk to the insurance company before calling a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Be careful. Insurers often call early and ask for a recorded statement or push a quick, low settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. Talk to a lawyer first so you do not say something that undercuts your claim.

What's my case worth?

What goes into the value of a claim

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Common questions about case value

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