Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida

The Five Most Common Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida – Lazarus Law Firm

Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida – Lazarus Law Firm

Florida Law Allows Victims to Recover Compensation for Medical Expenses and Other Damages

Emergency departments were flooded last year with individuals suffering from COVID-19 symptoms while they continued to deal with personal injuries caused by everything from traffic crashes to animal bites.

It’s not surprising that there is a national shortage of nurses, and in Florida nursing schools are working to boost enrollment.

When someone receives an unintentional injury and it’s not their fault, they can try to recover money to pay for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages.

The Five Most Common Personal Injury Cases in Florida

Personal Injury Medical ExpensesMotor Vehicle Crashes happen over 200,000 times per year in Florida which works out to about 550 per day. Injuries range from minor to critical and many people are killed. Many crashes happen because drivers are not focused on the road and other vehicles around them, often distracted driving. Never text and drive.

Medical Malpractice results in thousands of deaths every year in Florida. While our hospitals and doctors are among the best in the world, they still make mistakes and when they do it’s important that victims and their families have an avenue for recovering damages.

Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida lead to more than a million emergency room visits each year. Many people get up and walk away from a hard fall, thinking they’ll feel better in morning, but instead they feel worse. Falls often cause hidden but serious injuries and they should never be taken lightly.

Product Liability injuries include (1) defective manufacture; (2) defective design; or (3) failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions concerning the proper use of the product. Types of injuries include burns, cuts, and even loss of limbs and are far too frequent. Often people are injured by faulty auto parts, landscaping equipment, children’s toys, medications (pharmacy or drug company errors) and household appliances.

Animal Bites are not uncommon in Florida and usually involve dogs. Hospital visits due to dog bites sometimes involve anti-biotics and stitches and are expensive. Some large breeds of dogs can cause serious injuries, especially to children.

All injuries should be considered serious until they have been fully evaluated by a physician. Never ignore any injury and it is smart to call an experienced personal injury attorney to protect your rights.

The Law Firm of Lazarus and Lazarus have been helping victims of every type of personal injury and we’ve had significant success gaining substantial settlements for our clients. See our reviews at AVVO.com and Google for testimonials and call us at 954-356-0006 if you have any questions.

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The Importance of Choosing a Thorough Attorney for Your Personal Injury Case

One Missed Detail Can Doom a Fair and Substantial Settlement

When someone is injured in an automobile, truck, or motorcycle accident the trauma, pain, and loss of income combine to make dealing with life a challenge. While victims try to heal they often look for help from an attorney to handle the details necessary to try to return to normal physically, financially, and emotionally.

This is where being thorough is crucial.

Believe it or not, some law firms and insurance companies will look at a case and agree to a quick settlement based on the first facts available. This is rarely a smart course of action.

Something very important we have learned in 22 years of experience handling south Florida personal injury cases is that we must completely understand all facets of every case. The urge for an immediate resolution must be retrained in order to consider potential significant future complications.

“Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.”    Colin PowellInjury Attorneys in Fort Lauderdale

For example, in addition to medical bills incurred immediately after an injury there may be subsequent medical bills for follow-up care. There is often a need for physical and occupational therapy to return to work and that may be necessary for months or even years.

If a person is injured in any accident, they may later return to work and find that they can’t perform at the same level they did before the accident. That may cause them to lose income, known as future earning power, and if it lasts for an extended period of time it could be many thousands of dollars.

Thoroughness also includes knowledge of the law. Every day there are new rules, procedures, and statutes pertaining to personal injury cases. Your attorneys must be up to date and aware of everything that could prove your case and win.

The Law Firm of Lazarus and Lazarus always conducts an extensive investigation into every case and we give our clients only reasonable expectations as to the outcome. We consider all options, focus on the details, and communicate constantly with our clients so they understand everything that happens.

We can be reached 7 days a week at (954) 356-0006 – You will speak directly with Attorney Gary Lazarus or Attorney Arleen Lazarus.

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