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Areas
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Personal
Injury
Personal Injury victims are injured
through the fault of another person or group. Personal
injury encompasses a broad range of cases, from fall
down injuries to automobile accidents. Any case in which
one person is hurt by another's negligence or wrongful
action (or inaction) may be considered personal injury.
The law assumes that people have a duty towards one
another that involves acting according to a certain
standard of behavior. The standard is based on what
a 'reasonable' individual would do in a similar situation.
Negligence is defined as a violation of this standard.
Examples of negligent behavior include: a person driving
under the influence, a property owner failing to fix
known hazards and a physician failing to give a patient
necessary treatment. Most personal injuries include
physical, emotional and financial hardships. If you
or a family member has been the victim of personal injury
action, or one of the actions listed below, please contact
our firm or fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW so that we can help you receive the
compensation you deserve.
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Auto Accidents
Driving is as much a part of most
people's lives as eating and sleeping. With as much
time on the road, car accidents seem inevitable. But
while some crashes prove minor, many result in serious
injuries to property or persons. In many cases, an auto
accident is the result of driver distraction, carelessness
or recklessness. From cell phones to speeding to substance
abuse, certain behaviors put people at risk. Most auto
accidents involve law suits against insurance companies.
However, we explore every avenue of liability coverage
and have handled cases against the owner of the vehicle,
automobile manufacturer or part supplier, leasing company,
rental car company, automobile repair shop, corporation
which owns vehicle involved in the accident, municipality
and property owner of the location where the accident
occurred or owners of real estate in the immediate vicinity.
In order to receive the compensation you deserve if
you have been injured in a car accident, our firm can
assist you with getting the needed medical care, as
well as get the personal settlement you need. Please
fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW form or contact our office.
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Motorcycle
accidents
Motorcycles are extremely vulnerable
to injury during accidents, especially when an automobile
or truck is also involved. Speeding, alcohol or drug
use, and disobeying traffic laws on the part of either
a rider or the drivers of the vehicles nearby greatly
increases the likelihood of a serious accident. In most
cases, these accidents involve another vehicle, in others,
they involve stationary objects. Victims are often left
with serious injuries or permanent disabilities; some
do not survive. For the victims and their families,
high medical bills causing additional suffering, often
compound emotional strain. In the unfortunate case of
motorcycle accidents, it is imperative to seek legal
expertise to assist you. If you or a loved one has been
injured in a motorcycle accident, and would like to
talk with an attorney, please contact our office or
fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Bus, Train and Plane
Accidents
Many residents of Florida rely on
the transportation system to get them around the city.
The lives of riders are often in the hands of bus drivers,
train operators and pilots. Conductors of the transit
systems can be held liable for even the smallest amount
of negligence. They hold a large responsibility to Florida
and travelers. The drivers of buses and trains must
abide by laws mean for safety, including law prohibiting
speeding and consuming alcohol before or while driving.
In addition, the companies that maintain public transportation
vehicles like buses are liable for the safety of their
vehicles. Railroad companies are to maintain the safety
of the passengers. They are responsible for ensuring
that their trains and tracks are not substandard, as
well ensuring that railroad platforms are safe for people
boarding the train so that slip and fall accidents do
not occur. Aviation law deals with planes accidents,
which may be caused by pilot error, plane malfunction
or security breach. Airlines are also responsible for
ensuring the personal safety of their customers. Likewise,
manufacturers are liable to damages caused by the airplanes
or parts that they make. If you have been injured in
a bus, train or plane accident, we may be able to help
you receive a personal injury settlement. FREE
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Dog bites
In Florida, a dog owner is strictly
liable, under most circumstances, for injuries and property
damage caused by his or her dog. This type of liability
is known as "strict liability" and may cause
the dog owner to be held at fault when they engage in
certain kinds of activities even when carried out in
the most careful manner possible. If you or your family
member has been seriously bitten by a dog and would
like to know more about your legal rights, please fill
out a FREE
CASE REVIEW.
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Construction
Accidents
Construction sites pose many dangers
to workers and others in the surrounding area. Common
construction accidents include roof related falls, crane
accidents, scaffolding accidents, run-over by operating
equipment, lifting equipment failure, electric shock,
trench collapses, fires and explosions, hit by highway
vehicle, compressed gasses accidents and welding accidents.
Proper protocol and safety practices can decrease a
worker or passerby's risk of being injured. It is also
the duty of the contractors to ensure that warnings
are issued in hazardous areas. When someone causes a
preventable construction accident through negligence,
he or she may be liable for the victim's injuries. If
you or a family member has been injured near a construction
site, please fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW and allow our offices to respond to
your legal needs.
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Swimming Pools
Unfortunately, Florida leads the
nation in swimming pool related injuries and deaths.
Most swimming pool injuries occur because of improperly
designed and constructed pools, failure to properly
secure a pool from small children, failure to maintain
the swimming pool in good condition, and improper supervision.
Our firm represents families and individuals that have
suffered a loss because of drowning deaths or injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a
hazardous pool condition, please fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW and allow our office to respond to your
legal needs.
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Toxic Torts
Toxic Torts involve exposure of individuals,
often large numbers of individuals, to harmful chemical
or biological substances that can cause permanent injury
or death. Our offices have dealt with cases involving
malathion (insecticide); arsenic (poisonous semi-metallic
element); methyl bromide (insecticide); Benlate (fertilizer)
and Rezulin (diabetes medication). Exposure to toxic
substances is particularly harmful for industrial workers
who may have been exposed to high levels of toxins over
a long period of time, with or without being aware of
the risks. Some toxins can even harm people who just
live or work in a contaminated building. Children are
also at great risk or exposure to toxic substances,
as their play habits can put them in direct contact
with harmful toxins. This is particularly true of lead
paint, as children often play with or even ingest harmful
lead paint particles. If you or a family member believe
that you have been exposed to harmful toxins, please
fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form and allow our office to respond
to your legal needs.
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Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is the result
of a health care provider's failure to provide the expected
standard of care. When a physician is determined to
be negligent, it means that he or she has failed to
use the same degree of skill and learning, under the
same or similar circumstances, that are used byother
members of the medical profession. Some of the more
common malpractice instances are when the physician
fails to timely diagnose and order appropriate treatment,
does not order necessary tests and proper medication,
fails to consult with specialist and improper surgical
procedures. Medical malpractice claims are one of the
most difficult areas of litigation, and as such it is
important to obtain an attorney as soon as the malpractice
occurs or is discovered. We offer free consultations
in your home, at the hospital or in our offices as well
as a FREE
CASE REVIEW. If you feel you have been a victim
of medical malpractice, please contact our office and
allow us to help you with your legal needs.
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Hospital Negligence
Hospitals can be liable for the negligence
of their employees, including staff nurses and technicians.
According to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine,
medical errors are responsible for at least 44,000 deaths
each year in the United States and possibly as many
as 98,000 each year. According to the report, medical
mistakes occur not only in hospitals but in day surgery
and outpatient clinics, retail pharmacies, nursing homes,
and home care. If you have been seriously injured at
a Florida hospital or clinic and would like to know
your legal rights, please contact our office or fill
out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Lasek Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is being touted
in advertisements as a quick, virtually risk-free procedure
that can end patients' need for glasses. However, with
more than 1 million patients expected to undergo this
risky procedure this year, thousands are learning that
this surgery can unfortunately cause life-altering complications
that sometimes can't be fixed. Some of these problems
may include double or triple vision, light distortions
and eye dryness. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission
is now cautioning the unknown long term affects of Lasek
Eye Surgery while the Food and Drug Administration suggests
that up to 5% of patients experience some sort of complication.
If you or a loved one has had Lasek Eye Surgery and
is now dealing with complications mentioned above, please
allow us to explain your legal rights and fill out one
of our FREE
CASE REVIEW forms. You may also contact us at our
office via 407-834-5700.
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Brain Injury
Brain injuries can occur during numerous
types of accidents, including auto AUTO ACCIDENTS, PRODUCT
LIABILITY, sports injuries, wounds to the head, physical
violence and when the flow of oxygen is disrupted while
traveling to the brain. Health conditions such as infectious
diseases, heart attacks, drug abuse, and more can also
cause brain injury. In the event of a traumatic brain
injury not caused by health conditions, such as accidents,
medical and legal assistance may be needed. If you or
your loved one that has suffered from a brain injury
due to the mistreatment or accident of another person,
medical and legal assistance is very important. If you
are looking for an attorney because of a brain injury,
please contact our office or fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Birth Injury
A birth injury is defined as any
type of damage to an infant's body before, during or
just after birth. Birth defects can cause death, or
mental and physical impairment. Birth defects can be
caused by a mother's exposure to chemicals, disease
and environmental toxins while the baby is developing
(in the womb). During labor and delivery, medical complications
can result in birth injuries. Doctors and health care
professionals must exercise the utmost care to avoid
injury to babies during the vulnerable times of labor
induction, Cesarean section and mechanically assisted
birth. If your child has suffered a birth defect, a
mild or traumatic birth injury or if you have lost an
infant due to medical error or negligence, please contact
our office or fill out the FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Misdiagnosis
Sometimes when a person is diagnosed
with cancer, but no earlier tests show these abnormalities,
you could be the victim of medical negligence. Often
times a laboratory that analyzes the specimen will act
negligently and fail to diagnose an abnormality that
exists. This negligence in the screening process can
cause great harm and even eventual death. One needs
to consider carefully the magnitude of delay involved
in a given claim. In general, delays of weeks to a few
months will not be of significant consequence, however,
in some aggressive cancers, this time may materially
change the person's like expectancy. If you believe
that you have had a significant misdiagnosis, please
contact our office or fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Defective Products
Faulty products harm millions of
people every year. These products may include: defective
toys, medical devices, industrial machinery, automobile
design, SUV ROLLOVER, medical devices, gas tank explosions,
improperly designed consumer and household products,
industrial machinery and equipment, farm machinery,
aviation products, products causing explosions and burns
and car seat belts. If you have been injured by a product,
you should preserve the defective product as this is
crucial to recovering damages. If you have been injured
by a product make every effort to save it even it has
been damaged. Products liability involves the liability
of a seller of any product which, because of a defect,
causes personal injury to the purchaser, user or occasionally,
bystanders. In product liability cases, the defendant
or seller can be the manufacturer, distributor, retail
store, or trade association. In the course of our daily
lives, we use a number of products. When used as directed,
we rightly assume that the products we use are safe
and reliable. Unfortunately, thousands of people are
injured or die each year because of dangerous products.
If you are one of these people who have been injured
from a faulty product, please contact our office or
fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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SUV Rollover
Auto accidents are often the result
of inattentive or unsafe drivers, but SUV rollover accidents
sometimes reveal a separate source of danger. SUV's,
with their larger weight and proportions do provide
more utility for their owners than passenger cars, but
they can also be more unstable. Some SUVs have a high
tendency to rollover which places a high responsibility
on the manufacturer to make them reasonably safe to
drive. If this responsibility is overlooked, an SUV
rollover accident may ultimately be a case of product
liability and you should seek a qualified attorney to
file your claim. If you have been involved in a SUV
rollover, please contact our office or fill out our
FREE CASE
REVIEW form.
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Machine accidents
The advantage machinery offers in
terms of quantity, quality and productivity have made
machines' importance in almost every industry. Unfortunately,
along with their benefits, machines have power to cause
serious injuries, which could result in a product liability
case. Equipment malfunction is a common cause of machine
accidents. In such cases, the machine manufacturer is
often held accountable for product liability. Failure
to adhere to safety standards or to wear protective
equipment can also contribute to machine accidents,
as can improper training, poor work conditions and other
factors. If you or a loved one has been injured by a
machine on the job or otherwise and is looking for an
experienced attorney to meet your legal needs, please
contact our office or fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Pharmaceutical
Injuries
Each year, thousands experience complications
associated with over-the-counter medications and supplements.
Drug manufacturers who fail to design, manufacture,
inspect and label pharmaceuticals appropriately may
be held liable. A pharmaceutical manufacturer may also
be liable for a patient's injuries when they have failed
to warn of a drug's potential side effects or dangers.
Medical doctors, nurses, dentists, osteopaths and health
care facilities can be found liable for deviating from
the acceptable standard of patient care. Malpractice
may exist if there is proof that a healthcare provider
placed their personal interest or that of the pharmaceutical
industry above the patient's interests. The following
drugs represent some of the more controversial drugs:
Bextra, Celebrex, Crestor, Ephedra, Fen-Phen, Oxycontin,
Vioxx, Viagra, Paxil and Phenypropanolamine (PPA). Some
herbal and dietary supplements can also be harmful to
ones body. If you have been injured by a defective drug
or supplement, save the product, parts and instructions
that come with it, including the box it came in. Also,
if you need someone to explain your legal rights and
get you the settlement you deserve, please contact our
office or fill our a FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Premise Liability
Premise liability is a vague term
that describes many types of events, including structural
design flaws, unsafe conditions, environmental hazards,
slip and falls, and a wide
arrange of other issues not related to those mentioned
above. Sometimes, when it is a security related issue,
neighborhood crime statistics, event history and specific
risk considerations play a part in determining whether
an adverse event was foreseeable. In other situations,
conditions which are known by the property owner to
be unsafe can cause him to be liable for your damages.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a property's
foreseeable circumstances, you may have a case and should
contact our office or fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Slip and Fall
Falls can be scary and can lead to
serious injuries. The term "slip and fall"
describes the type of injury that occurs on someone
else's property, usually as a result of a defective
surface, a slippery substance, or other dangerous conditions.
Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises
safe and for warning visitors of any potential hazards.
For example, if a supermarket owner mops the floor and
does not mark the area to warn consumers, he or she
may be legally liable for a fall down injury occurring
in that location. Even if the property owner was unaware
of the danger at the time the personal injury occurred,
the other might be responsible if or she should have
known about it. It is important to seek a personal injury
attorney with experience in slip and fall accidents.
It you or a loved one has been injured in a personal
injury accident involving a fall, please contact our
office or fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Negligent Security
A negligent security accident can
result in battery, sexual assault, robbery or other
crimes committed by a criminal perpetrator taking advantage
of the insufficient security upon the premises. We have
handled negligent security accidents that occurred at
a hotel, shopping center, nightclub and office. In many
of those circumstances the land owner is negligent and
could be found at fault for not preventing foreseeable
injuries. If you believe you have been injured on the
premises of someone else because of negligent security,
please contact our office or fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Nursing
Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse or neglect occurs
as a result of the careless, reckless or negligent behavior
of nursing home employees, patients and even visitors.
Our law firm has represented and assisted numerous injured
nursing home residents or their immediate family members,
in bringing lawsuits against home and assisted living
facilities. A majority of these nursing home residents,
to their detriment, relied on nursing home employees
to provide them with personal needs such as food, water,
medicine, bathroom assistance, daily hygiene care and
social activities. If you or a family member has been
injured in an assisted living facility and would like
to know your legal rights, please contact our office
or fill out a FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits are normally
pursued by the deceased victim's family. Generally,
immediate family members of the deceased can file a
wrongful death claim, meaning that in most cases, the
parents, spouse or the children of the wrongful death
victim can sue. In order to bring a wrongful death action,
a death must have been caused by the wrongful, negligent,
careless, or reckless act of a person, DEFECTIVE PRODUCT,
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, PHARMACEUTICAL DEFECTS and a number
of other situations. Family members of the victim seek
legal assistance to receive the compensation their loved
ones are entitled to. If damages are awarded, they will
cover the financial costs for the present and the future,
as well as emotional costs. Understanding the laws that
surround wrongful death cases can be complex. If you
feel you have the basis for a wrongful death suit, contact
us today via our online FREE
CASE REVIEW form or call us at our office.
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Bad Faith Insurance Claims
An insurance company has an obligation
to act in the best interest of its insured. Insurance
bad faith occurs when an insurance company fails to
act fairly and honestly with its insured or acts in
a deceptive and unfair manner. All insurance companies
must honor the insurance contract it drafted and must
act reasonably toward the policyholder. Insurance bad
faith includes the following types of conduct and more:
failure to properly and reasonably investigate a claim,
unreasonable withholding of benefits, unreasonable delay
in payment of claims, denial of insurance coverage or
payment on claims, underpaying a claim or undervaluing
claims, unfair refusal to settle or reimburse claims,
abusive or unreasonable claims conduct and wrongful
cancellation of insurance policies. If you believe that
you have been the victim of a Bad Faith Insurance Denial,
and are interested in finding out more about your legal
rights, please contact our office or fill out our FREE
CASE REVIEW form.
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