Chris Russo was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006 and started practicing in the area of personal injury in 2007. Mr. Russo has since spent his entire legal career in Polk County and is proud to live and work in this community. He grew up in Lakeland, Florida, attended Lake Gibson High School…
Read MoreYour life quickly changes when you have a personal injury. Many of these changes are forever and they often impact an entire family rather than just the injured person.
At Russo Law, our Lakeland FL personal injury lawyer can help you with your personal injury case by getting to the right doctors who can help with medical diagnosis and treatment, how your medical treatment is going to be covered, and ultimately the amount of money that you can recover on your personal injury case.
It is often said that the decisions that you make today will have an impact on your life tomorrow. This is very true. You will need to make a lot of important decisions throughout your injury case. These decisions might include how you will rearrange your daily schedule, the effect of the accident on your ability to work, and whether you should settle or go to trial.
Who you choose to represent you is also a very impactful decision. Our civil justice system is adversarial in nature and the value that you ultimately get out of your case is often a direct result of actions that you take with the help of your attorney.
Making insurance claims for your injury from the responsible party is not an easy task. We are here to help. If you need car accident injury legal help in Lakeland FL, or if you have another type of personal injury case, we will strive to make the claims process as simple as possible.Â
We treat every client as an individual – call us today for car accident injury legal support in Lakeland FL.
Florida law does not prohibit you from communicating with the insurance company yourself. However, unless you understand how the law works and what processes to follow, there’s a risk that you won’t get the compensation you deserve. There are also time limits you must abide by – an attorney will ensure you don’t miss any critical deadlines.
Hiring an experienced Florida personal injury attorney in Lakeland is one of the best ways to go about maximizing your claim.Â
Not only will it save you time and hassle, but a personal injury lawyer in Lakeland FL understands how to make the most of the available evidence and they can identify weaknesses in the other party’s arguments. We can help you determine, based on prior settlements, how much your case is worth, and we will ensure that you don’t settle for less than you deserve.
When you hire us, we deal with the insurance company or responsible parties so you don’t have to. We take the weight of those responsibilities off of your shoulders so you can focus on getting back to normal. We can also provide you with options for medical treatment and help you to avoid costly mistakes. All of this translates into getting more value out of your case at the end of the day.
Our personal injury lawyer in Lakeland FL offers a free consultation that is completely private and confidential to get your case started. Most consultations are done by a combination of phone and email but we are also available to meet with you face-to-face.
At Russo Law, we provide personal injury legal guidance across Lakeland, FL. Our team represents plaintiffs in personal injury, car accident, and medical malpractice cases across the area. We are conveniently located on Lakeland Hills Boulevard near Lakeland Regional Medical Center to serve your legal needs.
With over a decade of experience, Attorney Christopher D. Russo has helped thousands of people with complex and sometimes life-changing personal injury cases. No matter the type of personal injury you’re dealing with, he will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you’re entitled to in the shortest possible amount of time.Â
Although Attorney Russo can help you with a variety of personal injury claims, his practice areas include car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, trips and falls, dog bites, and insurance claims.
Attorney Russo and the team will thoroughly evaluate the evidence and, if you have a claim, we will determine how much your claim could be worth. We will handle all negotiations for you, so that you can focus on getting better and moving on with your life.Â
Our location by LRMC is also easy to find whether you are coming from Winter Haven, Bartow, or Haines City. Whether you need medical malpractice or car accident injury legal support in Lakeland FL, we have the knowledge, experience, and determination needed to take on the insurance companies for you.
From medical bills to accident expenses, you might be worried about how to cover your legal fees. But let us put your mind at rest.
Russo Law works on a contingency fee basis. You don’t owe our car accident attorney or medical malpractice attorney anything unless we win your case. If you’re successful, you will pay an agreed percentage fee, but otherwise, you don’t owe us anything!
Russo Law serves clients with personal injury and medical malpractice cases in Lakeland and Winter Haven as well as other areas of Polk County including Bartow and Haines City, Florida. Read our personal injury blog for answers to FAQs, or contact our accident attorney to get a free legal opinion on your case.
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