More than Lawyers.

"We know you'd prefer to be the old you, but when that is not possible,

the next best thing is compensation from the tortfeasor."

          If you have been injured in an accident or feel that another person or business has caused you physical, financial or reputational harm, contact the Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard, P.A., where your case will be handled by an attorney, not a case manager, paralegal or other support staff.  Legal questions demand a legal professional's advice.  There are two things to keep in mind in your case - you only have one chance to bring your case against the person or entity that caused you harm AND there are important statutes of limitation prevent you from bringing your case against another party because you failed to pursue it earlier.  Do not allow delay to affect your right to seek justice.  Contact the Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard, P.A. today.

          Below, you will find general information regarding the law, but do not rely on this information alone.  Call (904) 247-7600 to speak to an attorney about YOUR case.

           Personal injury law involves "torts" or "tort law."  A tort is a harmful act, or someone's failure to act, that has legal remedies.  Under the law, there are many different types of torts, including physical injury, property damage, the use of slanderous words (written or spoken), or the denial or someone's liberty/rights.  The law provides that injured people, in given circumstances, should be compensated by the tortfeasor (or wrong-doer).  Every case is different, so it is important to review your case with an attorney, not to rely on your own research. 

            You must differentiate crimes from civil actions.  Personal injury law permits lawsuits to be filed in order to be "made whole" after harm has been done.  Criminal actions are only filed by governmental prosecuting agencies.  In some cases, criminal and civil remedies may exist, but you should speak to an attorney before making conclusions of this sort.  A licensed attorney can advise you on your options.  For example, if someone is charged with criminal battery and faces a criminal sentence, that person may also be sued in civil court for damages caused to the victim. 

             At the Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard, P.A., we can assist you in the following types of cases:

                            * WRONGFUL DEATH

                           * CATASTROPHIC INJURIES

                            * AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

                            * MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

                     * SLIP AND FALL CASES

                     * TRUCKING ACCIDENTS

                     * BURNS

                     * DOG BITES

                     * PREMISES LIABILITY

                     * NEGLIGENT SECURITY

                     * WORKER'S COMPENSATION

                     * PIP (PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION)                                               

                     * INSURANCE DISPUTES

                     * BUSINESS-RELATED TORT LAW