How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawer

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer can be daunting, especially when you are already dealing with the stress and emotional toll of an injury. Finding an attorney who is skilled, experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to your well-being is crucial.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision, featuring insights into why The Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A., based in Davie, FL, stands out as an exceptional choice.

When selecting a personal injury lawyer, the first thing to consider is their experience handling cases similar to yours. Personal injury law encompasses a variety of cases, including car accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, and more.

Why Diana Santa Maria Stands Out: Diana Santa Maria has over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, which is a testament to her expertise and dedication.

Her extensive background in handling diverse cases has equipped her with the knowledge and skills to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients, providing you with a strong foundation of trust and confidence.

Diana’s experience spans the gamut of personal injury cases, from trucking and car crashes to train, bus, and boating accidents, swimming pool drownings, road defect cases leading to crashes, cases against retail stores for leaking roofs, falling shelves and merchandise together with all types of medical negligence cases including failure to diagnose, negligent intubations, nursing failures and nursing home negligence.

A lawyer’s track record of success strongly indicates their capability. Look for an attorney with a history of winning cases and securing substantial client settlements or verdicts. This demonstrates their ability to advocate effectively on your behalf.

Why Diana Santa Maria Stands Out: Diana Santa Maria has a proven track record of success, with numerous high-value settlements and verdicts to her name. Her commitment to justice and relentless pursuit of fair compensation for her clients have earned her a stellar reputation in the legal community, instilling a sense of security and optimism in her clients.

Client testimonials and reviews provide valuable insight into a lawyer’s professionalism, communication skills, and overall client satisfaction. Look for reviews that highlight the lawyer’s ability to provide personalized attention and support throughout the legal process

Why Diana Santa Maria Stands Out: Clients consistently praise Diana Santa Maria for her compassionate approach, unwavering dedication, and going the extra mile. Many clients have expressed gratitude for her and her team’s attentive and empathetic handling of their cases, which helped them feel supported during challenging times. Often, clients report that they were made to feel like family.

"Diana guided us, encouraged us and made us feel genuine and worthy during resolution of our case. We wholeheartedly recommend her as an advocate because of who she is, what she represents and how she does things."

- J.T. (Premises Liability)

"Yo he sido muy bien tratado por todos los trabajadores. Con mi experiencia 100% recomendare a todo aquel que necesite de este buen servicio. Todo es perfecto, encantado con sus atenciones. Gracias a todos los que aquí laboran, saludos."

- J.G. (Auto Accident)

"I was made to feel I was the only and most important client of this caring law firm."

- R.M. (Plaintiff Premises Liability)

Effective communication is essential in a lawyer-client relationship. Your attorney should be accessible, responsive, and able to explain legal concepts in a way you can understand.

Why Diana Santa Maria Stands Out: Diana Santa Maria is known for her excellent communication skills. She takes the time to listen to her clients’ concerns, answer their questions, and keep them updated on every step of their case.

A dedicated lawyer will invest the necessary time and resources to build a strong case on your behalf. They should be willing to go the extra mile to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.

Why Diana Santa Maria Stands Out: Diana Santa Maria’s dedication to her clients is unmatched. She is known for her unwavering passion for justice and for taking on challenging causes that other lawyers have deemed too difficult or impossible to handle successfully. Diana is fervent about obtaining justice when negligence harms others and disregards safety regulations.

Often, a case she handles will be the catalyst for safety changes. As an additional benefit to the public, dangerous conditions and unsafe practices have often been corrected because of Diana’s relentless efforts to expose these dangers, leading to safer conditions and making the world safer.

Look for attorneys who are respected by their peers and have received recognition for their contributions to the field. Look for recognition from lawyers' peers and organizations such as Martindale Hubbel®, ABOTA®, and BEST LAWYERS ®, which rate lawyers based on their professionalism and high standards of integrity.

Why Diana Santa Maria Stands Out: Diana Santa Maria is recognized for her high standards in representing her clients. She is highly respected in the legal community and has received numerous awards and accolades for her excellence in personal injury law and medical malpractice, including being named among the Best Lawyers in America ® and having the highest possible Martindale Hubbel ® peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards for over the past 25 years. Some of her other peer-reviewed recognitions are below:

• LAWDRAGON 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-present) recognizing excellence and leadership in Plaintiff’s personal injury law, affirming her status as one of the nation's top attorneys in this specialty.
• The Florida Justice Association Compassionate Gladiatrix Award (2016)This award is presented to an individual who exemplifies “strength, skill, drive, and heart” and who can be described as an “unwavering advocate, a master of the trial, and a champion for victims.”
• South Florida’s Leading Lawyers—Legal Guide: Top Lawyer (2017) The South Florida Legal Guide evaluates attorneys based on nominations by attorneys and review of their credentials and achievements.
• ABOTA (Ft. Lauderdale Chapter) Trial Lawyer of the Year (2014): This award represents recognition in the ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) community for excellence in advocacy, a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play, and service to the ideals of ABOTA, including professionalism and the 7^th Amendment right to trial by jury.
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (Civil Plaintiff, Florida) The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet precise qualifications as civil plaintiff trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process that includes peer nominations and third-party research. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by equitable and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and model rules.

Serving clients throughout the entire state, including Broward, Dade, Palm Beach, and Lee counties, Diana Santa Maria has developed her expertise over the past 3 decades in most areas of personal injury law. Diana and her team are fully bilingual, and she is known as "la abogado con Corazón" (the lawyer with a heart) for her expertise and empathy. With her extensive experience, proven success, compassionate approach, unwavering dedication, and respected professional reputation, she is the perfect choice for anyone needing a personal injury lawyer. You can trust Diana Santa Maria, P.A., to navigate the legal process and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.