Caring and Compassionate Personal Injury Representation

Choosing a good personal injury lawyer should not happen by accident. Suffering an injury or losing a loved one is traumatic. It can be an overwhelming experience and very hard on a family. You need a lawyer who cares about your well-being and who will work hard to get you the best results. No one can undo the harm you have suffered, but we can help you recover.

Donna J. Ernest is an experienced personal injury attorney who truly enjoys working on your behalf. We consider it a privilege and an honor to represent our clients. Many of our cases are referred to us by former clients familiar with the quality of service we provide.

Personal injury refers to any injury to someone caused by the negligence of another. Negligence is the failure of someone to use reasonable care. Negligence is measured against what a reasonable person would have done, or not have done, under the same or similar circumstances.

Personal injury matters we handle include:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Premises Liability

We are proud to represent people all over the Treasure Coast who have been injured through the negligence or recklessness of others. Our cases involve matters as varied as animal bites, car crashes, slip fall injuries, and falling merchandise claims. We have helped people throughout the Treasure Coast area with many different types of injuries and accidents.

Regardless of the type of accident or injury you have suffered, contact us to schedule a complimentary initial consultation so that we can put our experience to work for you.

Complete Motor Vehicle Accident Collision Representation

Every motor vehicle accident is different. Your injuries, losses, and damages are unique.  Even low impact collisions can cause permanent injuries. Being injured in a collision can have serious effects on a person’s life. Automobile accident victims often face high medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, severe injury, permanent disability, or even death.

If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Even if the other drivers’ insurance is denying liability, the attorneys at Palm City Law may be able to help you. We handle automobile and motor vehicle accident cases involving:

• Rear end collisions
• Intersection accidents
• Alcohol related crashes
• Hit and run
• Passenger injuries
• Driver injuries
• Motorcycle and ATV accidents
• Semi-truck and tractor trailer crashes
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents

When you have been the victim of an automobile accident, you need a lawyer who will work hard to protect your rights, maximize your insurance settlement and minimize the hassles of dealing with the insurance companies. Having an experienced trial lawyer can make the difference between getting what you deserve and getting nothing. The attorneys at Palm City Law will work hard to help you recover for any damages possible under the law.

Palm City Law has experience in fairly evaluating cases and we thoroughly discuss our evaluation with you so that you can anticipate and appreciate realistic outcomes. When appropriate, we will employ mediation, arbitration, and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. When a case cannot be resolved, we will pursue the matter for trial in court or before the appropriate commission. Our attorneys will do everything in their power to make your recovery and insurance claim as easy and stress-free as possible. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and see how we can help you.

Slip, Trip, and Fall • Premises Liability • Property Liability

If you are injured on another person’s property due to a dangerous condition that the owner caused, was aware of, or should have been aware of, you may have a valid premises liability claim against the property owner. Typical slip and fall accidents result from:

• Inadequate lighting
• Spilled food or drink in a restaurant or store
• Torn, raised or worn carpeting
• Obstructions, such as electrical cords
• Other Causes

If you have been seriously injured from a slip or fall, the attorneys at Palm City Law can help you. We represent people all over the Treasure Coast area. Even if you believe the slip and fall was partly your fault, you may have a legal claim against the property owner. True, you have a duty to watch where you are going and understand that things may fall or spill onto walking surfaces, but the property owner also has a duty to keep the property reasonably safe. It is important to understand that the law may find that both the injured person and the property owner were at fault, and still award some compensation to the injured person.

In addition to slip and fall accidents, premises or property liability claims also include injuries from toxic chemical exposure, toxic mold and lead poisoning. A property owner can be liable for failure to warn of hazardous conditions on the property or for improperly maintaining equipment, furniture or furnishings. Overgrown or uncontrolled landscaping or tree growth, fallen trees or limbs, dog attacks, uncovered ditches, culverts, potholes and open holes all make the landowner potentially liable for personal injury, as will other dangerous conditions on the premises that the property owner fails to warn of and/or correct.

The lawyers at Palm City Law understand that you may have uncertain feelings about contacting an attorney and pursuing a claim. Contact us for a free initial consultation so that we may discuss your concerns. We can evaluate your case from a legal perspective, and guide you through the claim process and help you receive just compensation for your loss.