Accidents

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

Motorcycles can be a lot of fun. Not only do they offer a freeing and exhilarating experience on the South Florida roads, they are also much easier to maintain than the larger cars or trucks, and also provide great gas mileage. However, since motorcycles do not have many of the safety features inherent to cars and trucks – such as seat belts and air bags – accidents are much more dangerous and can result in far more serious, long-lasting consequences for motorcycle riders. Around 90,000 motorcyclists get injured yearly in the United States, and motorcycle drivers are 35 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than car drivers. If you enjoy riding your motorcycle, make sure to reduce the risk of serious injuries by avoiding high-risk behavior, obeying all traffic laws, and always wearing all necessary protective gear, including a helmet, a good pair of gloves, high-quality jacket and boots, and a sturdy neck collar. But no matter how careful you are, or how safe your gear, motorcycle accidents can happen, many times due to the negligence of car and truck drivers.…Read More

People who have suffered a serious personal injury may continue experiencing psychological after-effects well after they have completed successful medical rehabilitation. While it may be normal to experience feelings such as general confusion, irritability, anxiety, sadness, helplessness and even insomnia after an injury has physically healed, it is just as important to understand that if the stress remains constant, continuing to affect your work and social life, psychological counseling may be needed to regain your normal lifestyle. If you or a loved one have been injured in South Florida due to the negligence of others, you may be entitled to compensation not only for the physical damages suffered, but also for the pain and suffering associated with those damages. The skilled and experienced attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have been helping personal injury victims in South Florida for more than three decades. Let us put that experience to work for you. Call us today, toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert, for a free initial consultation to determine your legal rights. We proudly stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and tenacity in bringing justice for…Read More

By and large, highway construction and maintenance work in our roads is typically carried out by independent contractors, hired by the State. These contractors have an obligation to ensure public safety, but in some cases some of the applicable State safety laws – such as ensuring the correct placement of necessary road signs and the proper disposal of scattered debris resulting from the work process – are not necessarily followed to the letter of the law, which can lead to the creation of potential road hazards that may result in accidents and injuries to drivers, passersby and the construction workers themselves. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident resulting from road construction or maintenance work in South Florida, you may be entitled to monetary damages. The attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have many years of experience representing clients who have been injured in such cases. We know the safety laws and can easily identify and examine any regulatory violations that have been committed, and we will evaluate your options free of charge and advise you of the necessary…Read More

Insurance company adjusters are not really on your side. Having the proper types of insurance is indispensable in our day and age, but when you deal with insurance companies, it is important to understand exactly how they work your claim, as paying out in full is detrimental to their bottom lines. While the insurance company’s adjuster may try to keep your payment as low as possible, you should be aware that if you were not at fault in the accident or injury you reported, you are entitled to have all of your reasonable damages and expenses covered. Some of the things adjusters may ask you to do which may help them to lessen or altogether deny your claim: Say that the accident was actually your fault, either wholly or partially. If the adjuster can get you to admit to even partial fault in an accident, your recovery may be greatly diminished. Ask for a recorded or written statement. Adjusters are trained to ask questions that are weighed to extract the information they want in favor of the insurance company. Have you sign a medical release.…Read More

Thousands of people are involved in automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents each year in the State of Florida. Many types of traumatic brain injuries can result from vehicular accidents, concussions being one of the most prevalent. If concussions are minor, however, they can go undetected, and minor concussions can still have a long-term impact, even months after an accident, that may negatively impact a person’s ability to understand and perform cognitive reasoning tasks. At least 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur in the United States every year, contributing to as many as one third of all injury-related fatalities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you or a loved one has suffered a concussion or any other type of brain injuries in a vehicular accident, you may be entitled to money damages, and you should consult with an experienced lawyer. The Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have over three decades of experience in vehicular accidents. Contact us today, toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert – our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. We will…Read More

Texting. No matter how much the danger of texting while driving has been publicized, nationwide reports keep mounting about accidents and fatalities resulting from this extremely dangerous activity. Talking on a Cell Phone. We’ve gotten so used to the idea of using the cell phone in our daily life that we forget that doing so in our vehicles prevents us from keeping our full attention on the road. Any form of distraction behind the wheel, no matter how small, can prove disastrous. Reaching for Objects Within the Vehicle. This is very common, and while reaching for a radio knob to change the station or a CD button to insert new music, reaching for a drink in the cup holder, or even trying to retrieve an object that has fallen on the floor may seem like common occurrences, the lack of complete concentration on the real task at hand – driving – may result in an accident. Applying Makeup. It’s true, most of us have seen it while we’re driving, and just like texting while driving, this activity requires both visual and manual distractions that impair…Read More

There are four major categories that determine the amount or extent of the compensation in deciding a personal injury claim resulting from a vehicular accident. The first is the amount of money spent on medical treatments, which will include all related expenses – such as medicines and drugs, professional fees and hospital bills. The second is damages to property – if a personal injury is the result of a vehicular accident, the compensation to be claimed will include the cost of repair of the car or vehicle. The third category, again dealing with car crashes, is the amount of money spent on car rentals while the automobile is being repaired. And the fourth (and perhaps most important) category is loss of income resulting from the injury suffered. The length of time missed from work will be a big factor in the computation of the lost income. In order to present a strong case in court, it is of upmost importance to keep all receipts, both for medical and repair expenses. If the vehicular accident resulted in a fatality, and negligence was involved, the legal concept…Read More

When you’re in a car accident, file an immediate report. Even if you’re not injured on the scene, physical side effects could appear later on. Your vehicle could also suffer “hidden” damages that show up days or weeks after the crash. Once the police arrive on the scene, provide enough detail to build a sufficient case, if and when you decide to take legal action. Here are five things every car accident report should include: 1. Witness Accounts Always collect the name and phone number of witnesses on the scene. If possible, use your cell phone to record their account of what happened. Even if you don’t think they saw anything important, collect their information. You have no idea what will be useful in a future legal action. For states that use comparative negligence (46 total), you can still seek damages, even if you are partially to blame, as long as you have less than 50% responsibility for the crash. 2. Thorough Incident Description Was the other driver driving too close to the curb when he turned the corner? Was he wearing a seatbelt? Was…Read More