Personal Injury

Personal ijury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis. This means that compensation for their legal services gets recovered only after they have managed to obtain a favorable settlement or verdict for their client. Normally, contingency fee plans are based on a percentage of the money that has been recovered in the case, and since the attorney is only entitled to receive payment in the event of a favorable outcome. These plans are extremely beneficial for victims of personal injuries or cases where money damages are expected, as all legal expenses to file the case are borne by the attorney. The Florida Supreme Court establishes the percentages for contingency fees in our State, and these fees typically range between 33.3% and 40% (whether pre-suit or litigation) of the total compensation that has been awarded to the client. It is very important to note that a reputable personal injury attorney will always explain, fully and clearly – before he takes on a case – his specific contingency fee percentage to the client, and whether the fee is based on the net or gross amount of the compensation.…Read More

When someone has suffered personal injuries resulting from the negligence of others, the amount of compensation is largely determined by the nature and extent of the injuries. Most accidents yield only minor bumps and bruises, but severe accidents can have catastrophic consequences for the victim and their loved ones. Whatever the extent of the injuries, the actual amount of pain or physical discomfort that the injured party experiences is the most compelling factor in determining damages to be awarded. It’s important to note that injuries affect everyone differently, and the same type of injury that can result in minor surgery and prompt recovery in one individual can cause permanent disabilities in another. When severe injuries are incurred, the medical costs will be exponentially higher, and more lost income is to be expected due to time missed from work along with quality of life. Therefore, more economic damages would be awarded. Serious injuries are typically defined by various criteria, including the type of injury, need for and length of hospitalization, inability to resume employment and common daily activities, and length of recovery and rehabilitation. The mental…Read More

People who have suffered a serious personal injury may experience feelings of stress and trauma well after they have completed medical rehabilitation. While it is normal to experience these feelings (which may include general confusion, irritability, anxiety, sadness, helplessness and insomnia), it is just as important to understand that if the stress remains constant, and continues to affect your work and social life, psychological counseling may be needed to resume a 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 just for the physical damages of the accident, but also for your pain and suffering. The skilled and experienced attorneys at 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 the injured. Our phones are answered 24 hours a…Read More

According to a study conducted by Medicare’s Inspector General, the rate of medical errors resulting in injuries and death in skilled nursing facilities was much higher than that reported for hospitals. Skilled nursing facilities, which include certified nursing homes, typically provide follow-up treatment for patients after they have been discharged from acute care at a hospital, but medical errors at these establishments are not as widely reported as those that take place at hospitals. Errors that occurred during patient treatment at these facilities – including everything from dispensation of the wrong medications to infections – resulted in damages both temporary and permanent, and more than half of the patients who were harmed had to be hospitalized at additional expense. The study also revealed that a majority of these errors were actually preventable. If you or a loved one has been victimized by nursing home errors, please be aware that you have legal recourses available. At the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we are your advocates; we feel your pain and, along with our legal expertise, offer understanding and compassion. We have been helping victims in South…Read More

Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis. This means that compensation for their legal services gets recovered only after they have managed to obtain a favorable settlement or verdict for their client. Normally, contingency fee plans are based on a percentage of the money that has been recovered in the case, and since the attorney gets paid only in the event of a favorable outcome, these plans are extremely beneficial for victims of personal injuries, as all legal expenses to file the case are borne by the attorney. The Florida Supreme Court establishes the percentages for contingency fees in our State, and these fees typically range between 33-1/3 and 40% (whether pre-suit or litigation) of the total compensation that has been awarded to the client. It is very important to note that a reputable personal injury attorney will always explain, fully and clearly – before he takes on a case – his specific contingency fee percentage to the client, and whether the fee is based on the net or gross amount of the compensation. If you or a loved one have suffered any…Read More

If you were injured during a slip-and-fall or some other type of mishap on someone else’s property due to the property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit for personal injury. Slip and falls can happen anywhere – from grocery stores to shopping malls and office buildings – and they may result from a variety of reasons, such as loose tiles, poorly constructed steps, rough walkways, slippery floors, or wrinkled carpets. The most important aspect of a personal injury lawsuit is proving that the property owner was negligible; if you can do this, you have a solid case, and you deserve to be properly compensated. If you or a loved one has been injured at someone else’s property due to their negligence, you need to consult an experienced law firm. With the expertise and experience of more than three decades of legal practice, the Premises Injuries Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Call 1-800-TellRobert today for a free consultation to determine your legal rights. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7…Read More

When someone has suffered personal injuries as a result of the negligence of others, the amount of compensation awarded is largely determined by the nature and extent of the injuries suffered. While the majority of accidents yield only minor bumps and bruises, severe accidents can result in catastrophic consequences for the victims and their loved ones. Regardless of the actual extent of the injuries, the amount of pain or physical discomfort that the injured party experiences is the most compelling factor in determining the amount of damages to be awarded. It’s important to note that similar types of injuries do not affect everyone in the same manner, and while a particular injury can result in minor surgery and prompt recovery in one individual, the same sort of injury can cause permanent disabilities in another. When severe injuries are incurred, the medical costs will be exponentially higher, and higher amounts of lost income will result due to more extensive time missed from work. Therefore, larger economic damages are likely to be awarded for severe injuries. Severe injuries are typically defined by various criteria, including the specific…Read More