South Florida Injury Attorney Blog

The continuation of my 4th July article on safety this upcoming holiday. Should you be the victim of this type of burn injury you should always seek legal counsel to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your medical bills and damages.

How and Why Do These Injuries Occur?

Experimentation: Homemade fireworks (for example, ones made of the powder from several firecrackers) can lead to dangerous and unpredictable explosions.

As an Attorney practicing in Fort Lauderdale and its environs of Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Cooper City, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, we have received calls from victims of this type of accident burn injury who are unsure as to whether they are able to file claim and against whom.

Should you or a loved one be the victim of this type of injury, seek legal counsel. Contact us online or call at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186 to set up a FREE consultation, or you can visit us online.

HAVE A SAFE 4TH JULY

In preparation for the upcoming holiday I decided to post information re fireworks safety as every year we see victims of this type of burn injury and get numerous calls as they are uncertain as to the procedures to follow. See article for safety this 4th below along with some statistics:

Focus on Fire Safety: Fireworks

• Most patients were treated at the emergency department and then released. An estimated 7 percent of patients were treated and transferred to another hospital or admitted to the hospital.As an Attorney practicing in Fort Lauderdale and its environs of Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Cooper City, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, we have received calls from victims of this type of accident injury who are unsure as to whether they are able to file claim and against whom.

Should you or a loved one be the victim of this type of injury, seek legal counsel. Contact us online or call at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186 to set up a FREE consultation, or you can visit us online.

The law states that drivers who fail to properly obey traffic signals may be held liable for the accidents they cause. Accident investigations are used to determine whether the driver of a motor vehicle was at fault: driving under the influence, distracted, inattentive or more recently texting behind the wheel. If the driver is found to be at fault they will be held liable for any injuries and or damages that may have occurred.

Jason whilst taking his usual Sunday cruise out to the Truck Stop in Davie, was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident where he was struck by a car. The official police report stated that the driver of the car made an incorrect turn at the intersection of Griffin and Weston road causing serious bodily injury to Jason who was heading west on Griffin towards US Interstate Highway 27.

Jason suffered critical injuries as he was thrown from his motorbike. Police reports and investigation determined, that the driver of the car who was heading east on Griffin road made an illegal left turn and failed to yield right of way to the motorcyclist. Police and paramedics were called out to the scene and Jason was taken to the hospital. Jason’s injuries were serious and he was hospitalized and after his release from the hospital he still had regular visits plus rehab was necessary. Jason sought legal counsel from an attorney experienced in motor cycle accident, he filed suit against the driver of the motor vehicle and received compensation for his medical bills and loss of wages.

Should you or a loved one find yourself in a similar situation please feel free to contact us at our offices located across South Florida. We can be reached at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186 or you can visit us online for your free consultation.

Have you ever really wondered how safe it is on board a cruise ship, besides the fact that anything can happen on the open ocean where your safety is concerned, I have found that there is a whole lot more that goes on board these cruise ships that go unreported, in particular cases of rapes and assaults on female passengers and cruise ship staff.

Take for instance this scenario – you and your girlfriend decide to take a much deserved cruise to the Caribbean – you do your research as to what is the best cruise deal you book your trip and start the preparation for your trip. The day of your trip arrives and you are totally excited about the trip. You board the ship, first and foremost you go thru the safety procedures from how to properly put on your life vest to where to go to get to your life boat etc… but they never warn you about something even more dangerous like being assaulted or raped on board these ships, you would never think of that, but this is a regular incident that happens and sometimes go unpunished, leaving the victim with irreparable scars and memories to deal with.

As a Fort Lauderdale Attorney practicing in South Florida our law firm has represented cases of this type, but what never ceases to amaze, is that these victims never thought they had any legal grounds to file suit, yes, reports were made to the respectable law enforcement agencies but they never thought that they would have grounds to file suit for damages etc against the cruise ship company.

With all this said, should you or a loved one be the victim of this type of injury or assault we at the Law Office of Cohn and Smith will review your case and help you defend your rights. Please contact us at 954 346 0607 or 305 624 9186 for your free consultation; we have offices located in Broward and Miami-Dade county.

Last Friday Tomas, was heading home after leaving an office function where alcohol was served, he was heading south on State Road 7 and at the intersection of State Road 7 and Hollywood boulevard he ran a red light and slammed into a car seriously injuring the driver and his passenger.

Occupants of the other vehicle received serious personal injury from the crash and had to be taken to the hospital emergency room. Tomas received minor injuries and was arrested by the police on the scene as he was found to be driving under the influence.

Reports taken from the scene of the crime stated that Tomas was given a sobriety test, as it was alleged from witnesses at the scene that he was driving recklessly. Investigations also revealed that Tomas had previous convictions for driving while under the influence of intoxicants.

The injured driver and his occupant sought legal counsel from personal injury attorney in Hollywood, who assisted them in filing personal injury claims against Tomas for loss of wages, vehicle damages and compensation for medical bills.

Contact us at 954 431 8400 or 305 624 9186 or visit us online for your FREE consultation. We have offices located across Dade and Broward county, and our experienced staff will review your case and advise you of your legal rights and ensure you receive proper compensation for your losses and damages you may have incurred.

Yearly in South Florida Personal Injury attorneys receive calls from all over Miami-Dade and Broward County, from persons seeking legal counsel as they were a victim of a dog bite or maybe seeking advice on behalf of a victim.

A lot of dog bites take place in neighborhoods whilst the victim may have been exercising or walking in their immediate neighborhood or park and was attacked by a dog that may have gotten away from its owner. In any one of these situations these attacks can cause serious injury and in some situations can scar the victim or victims for life, not to mention the inconvenience to the victim. Medical attention is always required where dog bites are concerned. Once you hire the services of an attorney experienced in this type of injury they will advise you to keep a record of your injury: medical bills and photographs of your injury, as this will assist your attorney should you file a claim for compensation. Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability and insurers may charge more premiums for certain breeds of dogs.

Following the tips listed below will help reduce the chances of your dog biting someone:

1. Have your dog play with others people and animals;

2. Play non-aggressive games with your dog such as “go fetch”;

3. Avoid exposing your dog to situations in which you are unsure what the dog’s response will be;

4. Having your dog spayed or neutered, may reduce the likelihood that the dog will bite.

At the Law Office of Cohn and Smith our experienced staff will assist and guide you. We will first review your case to ensure that your rights are reserved and we will protect your rights as a victim to ensure that you receive the proper compensation that you deserve for your damages.

Should you or a loved one be the victims of this type of injury please feel to contact our office for your free consultation. We can be reached at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186 or visit us online.

Summer is almost here and the kids will soon be on vacation. For those who will not be travelling for the summer the local playgrounds, parks and water parks will definitely be on their list of things to do, as keeping your child/children safe will be a task.

As an experienced attorney practicing in cities such as Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Davie, Cooper City, Weston, Pompano, Aventura and Pembroke Pines, my office has represented victims of these types of recreational park injury which mainly occurs to minors. Parents of victims should always remember to keep records of all their child’s injuries including medical bills, and also take pictures of the immediate and surrounding area where the accident occurred and the damages to your child.

Should your child be a victim of personal injury at one of these parks, after seeking medical attention, you should first contact the city that the park is located to find out that the deadline is for filing claim should you decide to, as many of these cities have short deadlines set for filing claims. After contacting the city and seeking medical attention for your child, you should immediately contact an experienced attorney in this type of injury law to seek legal counsel and file claim.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a park accident or playground accident, contact an experienced personal injury attorney to seek legal counsel to ensure you are properly compensated.

At the Law Offices of Cohn and Smith our experienced staff will assist you should you decide to file claim. We can be reached at 954 431 8100 or 305 614 9186 or visit us online, to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.

With the economy as it is shopping in South Florida malls have become an almost weekly event as there are numerous sales every weekend, I have even seen stores with weekly sales trying to catch the early shopping worm.

Recently, in one of the local newspapers I saw an article where a couple was shopping at a popular mall and had a slip and fall accident. Apparently they were walking around the food courts in the mall trying to decide what to eat, and was not aware of the wet area. The husband slipped and fell as the area was not properly identified. A call was made to 911 and EMT’s were dispatched to the scene, and they determined that the man’s injuries were serious enough to require hospitalization.

Just prior to the incident, the floor was mopped by an employee of the maintenance company contracted to housekeeping services at the mall. The couple noted that the cleaning company failed to post proper signs or any other warnings that the floor was wet. The injured man was hospitalized for one week and suffered a fractured patella and knee injuries due to slipping on the wet mopped floor. The injured man decided to hire a personal injury attorney.

The injured man’s attorney advised him that a claim should be filed for negligence against the mall and the third party cleaning company. He was able to seek compensation for his medical bills, loss of income and future loss of wages, because the injury sustained have limited the man’s mobility and may affect his ability to work.

Should you or a loved one be the victim of a slip and fall accident, you should seek legal counsel from an attorney experienced in personal injury. Our offices are located across Broward and Miami-Dade county. Contact us at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186 or online for your free consultation.