PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

The negligence of another resulting in damage to a victim often results in a physical injury. There are some circumstances where a physical injury is not the issue but rather an emotional or psychological injury is suffered. These claims for Personal Injury may be as simple as a laceration or as gravely traumatic as paralysis. The labeling of an injury as “soft tissue” inappropriately suggests that such an injury is less than serious. Traumatic brain injuries are soft tissue in nature, as are vital organ ruptures from rapid deceleration events. Every injury in Aventura, Florida must be taken seriously.

The common "fender bender" often leaves hidden damage, not just to our cars but to our bodies. More personal injury claims are filed for auto accidents than any other type of injury. The prevalence of car accident claims does not mean that recovering money is a simple task. Deciphering fault in motor vehicle accidents often requires the teamwork of a trained eye, skilled investigators, accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, engineers and other qualified experts to substantiate evidence. Injury evaluation must be properly documented and evaluated so that proper and adequate compensation can be obtained. Some motor vehicle accidents and injury claims must be evaluated and presented under unique laws. Professional and experienced representation is the starting point for your claim.

Bone fractures are not only painful but can be very serious. Fractures can often result in the necessity for surgery, implantation of metal rods and screws, early-onset arthritis and joint collapse, severe restriction in movement, painful and debilitating damage to surrounding tissue, scarring, placement of bone stimulators, etc... Those with osteoporosis have specific medical concerns. Fractures can involve the joints or the long bones and often involve more than one "break". Experience in handling the legal claims of those with bone fractures can result in a better economic recovery for the client.

There are countless types and causes of industrial accidents ranging from those occurring as a result of faulty or poorly maintained equipment, unstable structures, electrical sources, or machine malfunction to underlying sources such as fires, chemical spills, and the evidence needed to help an injured victim recover for their injuries is often buried in corporate file cabinets behind several locked doors. Resourceful representation for the injured usually requires keen focus and tenacity. While these claims typically and often involve an injured worker who is bound to the law of Worker's Compensation, the liability of third-parties other than the employer must be adequately investigated and pursued. It is not uncommon for industrial injuries to result in multiple claims on behalf of the injured individual.

The Jones Act takes its name from Senator Wesley L. Jones, who sponsored a bill to protect the rights of seamen. This bill became a United States Federal Statute in 1920. The statute not only regulates maritime commerce in U.S. ports and waters, but also governs "maintenance" and "cure" benefits to seamen. Maintenance refers to the daily allowance an employer must pay a seaman during injury. Cure is the term used to describe the coverage paid by the employer for employee medical bills. Proof of negligence is required in order to obtain maintenance and cures, which creates a significant distinction between the Jones Act and workers compensation where employers must provide coverage regardless of fault.

Dangerous products are released into the market as a result of design defects, defective testing, manufacturing flaws and marketing misrepresentation, such as labels that fail to warn about dangers or that falsely represent the product. Improper storage by a distributor can also result in a defective product, such as contaminated medication or spoiled foods that cause illness. Those people involved in designing, manufacturing, distributing and marketing products can be held liable for the harm caused to consumers. Their liability is referred to as product liability, and a lawsuit may be brought against responsible parties to obtain compensation for the injury suffered.

Injuries occurring inside a building or upon property are evaluated under specific legal principles. Slip-and-fall injuries are only one type of Premises Liability case. Premises Liability actions often involve hidden dangers, poorly maintained properties, defective doors or gates, woefully inadequate safety measures or warnings, etc... Property ownership alone is only the beginning of an adequate and thorough investigation.