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More stringent laws about vehicle safety and driver behavior have succeeded in reducing the number of fatalities in car crashes, but the number of people killed in pedestrian accidents has actually increased in recent years. Pedestrians have a great responsibility in staying attentive at all times and following simple rules such as crossing the road only at the designated crosswalks, but accidents still can occur when they act carelessly, texting or talking on their cell phone or listening to music while walking. Always be as alert and aware as possible when walking in our South Florida streets, as a combination of factors – including everything from motorist negligence and ignorance to poor road design that fails to fail to take into consideration pedestrian safety – can often lead to serious or even fatal pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, the experienced Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. will provide a free initial consultation to determine your legal rights. We have over three decades of experience in personal injury cases, and we will evaluate…Read More

All of us at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. wish you a very happy Labor Day. And we’d also like to remind you that, if you are driving anywhere, this holiday is typically one of the busiest – and most dangerous – travel weekends every year. A couple of tips: Make sure you allow enough time for your trip so you can avoid excessive speed both coming and going. And make sure you are well rested before undertaking your trip and plan in advance for frequent stops along the way. Here are some additional tips for safe travel from the American Red Cross: Take emergency supplies, such as food and water, a flashlight and a first aid kit. Let someone know your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive. Buckle up and obey traffic signs. Avoid texting and talking on the phone while driving. Don’t drink and drive. If you do get involved in an accident, call 1-800-TellRobert with all the details as soon as possible. The experienced and dedicated attorneys at the Law Office of Robert J. Fenstersheib and Associates have successfully handled…Read More

According to Property Management Standards throughout the State of Florida, property owners are obligated to take due and reasonable care in the proper maintenance of their premises, to ensure the safety of the general public. Should any hazardous conditions exist, property owners must make visitors aware of all the possible dangers, via proper signage, so that their patrons can avoid the risk of slips or falls. While Slip and Fall Accidents are extremely common, the laws covering these types of mishaps are complex, with many issues requiring full and complete analyses before fault can be clearly assigned and liabilities properly determined. For example, if you were not properly cautioned about possible hazards while visiting an establishment, and suffered a Slip and Fall Accident, the establishment where you suffered the mishap could be held liable for your injuries. If you were to suffer a Slip and Fall accident in someone else’s premises, you should first and foremost seek medical help, but you should also try to obtain as much immediate and pertinent evidence as possible regarding the accident, as it is extremely important to prove that…Read More

Probate is the legal process, following a person’s death, whereby the accurate compilation of the decedent’s assets, notification of creditors, payment of liabilities, and distribution of the remaining assets to rightful heirs are properly ensured. If you have suffered the loss of a family member, the word “probate” is probably just another of the myriad details with which you are forced to deal at this difficult time in your life. While certain items – such as jointly held property and non-taxable gifts made not exceeding $11,000 during the deceased’s lifetime – are not subject to probate, the legal process largely applies in most cases. There is a prevalent misconception that a decedent’s estate can only go through probate if there is no will in place, but if the estate is large enough and a valid plan is not in place for avoiding probate, the estate may go through the process regardless of the existence of a will. The probate process typically encompasses a number of steps, and can range from the simplest matters to protracted court battles involving significant amounts of time and considerable money.…Read More

If it seems like it’s taken longer to drive anywhere these days, it’s not your imagination. The population increase in South Florida is monumental, and the existing roadway structure is limited in its ability to cope with this growth. The congestion continues to intensify, and the resulting delays in travel time can result in aggressive behavior by drivers “trying to get there faster.” While aggressive driving is easily recognizable when we see it, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) clearly defines it as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” These behaviors typically involve exceeding the posted speed limits, tailgating, illegal passing or risky lane changes, and running red lights. According to an AAA Foundation survey, aggressive driving behaviors can prove to be a factor in as many as 60% of all vehicle accident fatalities. If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident in South Florida due to the negligence of others, contact the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert, 24 hours a day, 7 days…Read More

Traffic accidents in South Florida are not always the result of vehicles crashing into each other. Single-car crashes are more common than people realize, and the fault may not always rest with the driver. The accident may have resulted from circumstances beyond the driver’s control, such as hazardous road conditions or defective or malfunctioning equipment within the vehicle being driven. If you have been involved in a one-car accident, and believe there are extenuating circumstances that may have led or contributed to the crash through no fault of your own, you will need an experienced and aggressive lawyer to properly explore all the possible causes and ensure that you’re not wrongfully held responsible. Contributing causes to single-vehicle accidents may include negligence by another driver causing the accident victim to lose control of the vehicle, defective tires, unexpected road hazards, slippery surfaces, gas or oil spills, and poor signs or road design. At the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we have successfully defended such cases in the past – it is our job to prove extenuating circumstances and fight for your exoneration and proper compensation. If you…Read More

The State of Florida, surrounded by water on three sides, and home to thousands of lakes, rivers and canals, is universally recognized as one of the boating capitals of the world. Unfortunately, with so many varieties of vessels traversing our waterways on a daily basis, boating accidents are bound to happen. Boating accidents happen due to variety of causes, including operator carelessness, inattention or inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol intoxication, and according to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida consistently leads the nation – by a wide margin – in both the number of boating accidents, and in the number of injuries and fatalities resulting from these accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a boat or any other type watercraft, as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need a knowledgeable and experienced legal team on your side. For more than three decades, the Boating Accident and Injury Lawyers of Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have been helping people injured throughout South Florida, and we stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and…Read More

In legal terms, a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more is considered the qualifier for being charged with drunk driving, but many other physiological factors come into play regarding the effects of alcohol in the bloodstream. A study conducted at the University of California San Diego reported that driving with much smaller levels of alcohol in the blood could not only increase the risk of vehicular accidents, but also affect their severity. The study revealed that people who are driving with a blood alcohol level as little as 0.01% in their system face a higher risk of being involved in accidents resulting in injuries much more severe than those reported in accidents where alcohol is not a factor at all. This leads researchers to conclude that there is no level of alcohol that can truly be considered safe for driving. It’s real simple, you’ve heard it enough, and yet it can’t be overstated – if you drink, don’t drive. You will be keeping not only yourself safe, but also everyone else around you. Unfortunately, not everyone practices good common sense before getting behind the…Read More

Most bicycle accidents in Florida are minor in nature, but some result in serious injuries for the cyclist. More than 500,000 people in the US are treated in emergency departments – and more than 700 fatalities are reported – as a result of bicycle-related injuries each year, with children ages 5 to 14 being most at risk for death and injury from these accidents. Besides the common minor scrapes and bruising resulting from common spills, more serious problems from bicycle accidents – many related to collisions with motor vehicles – may include fractured or broken bones; internal injuries and bleeding; facial scarring and disfigurement; skull fractures and/or brain injuries (some resulting in coma, either temporary or permanent); spinal cord injuries (some resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis); temporary or permanent damage to limbs (even resulting in amputation); and even death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, call 1-800-TellRobert now, toll-free, to consult with the Bicycle Injury Department of the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. We have over two decades of experience with bicycle injury cases, and we will evaluate…Read More