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Bicycle accidents are frightening because a rider has no protection against the cold steel of an automobile, bus, or truck. Because of this lack of safety, a bicycle’s inability to accelerate out of trouble, and bicyclists suffering from low visibility on the road, bicycle accidents tend to be frequent and severe. , unfortunately, is a particular trouble spot – over 7,000 bicyclists a year are injured on roads. Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents in Palm Beach Gardens include driver blind spots, failure to yield, texting while driving, and intoxicated driving.
Boating is an everyday activity in Palm Beach County for apparent reasons, making it inevitable that boating accidents are also common occurrences. Some of the causes of boating accidents are the same as the causes of road accidents – speeding, DUI, poor mechanical maintenance, and poor operator skills. Other reasons are unique to boating, such as high wakes and dock injuries. On the other hand, cruise ships present risks more common to a hotel stay – food poisoning, pool accidents, and slip and fall accidents.
Car accidents are classic personal injury cases, probably the most common. Has acted to reduce the amount of litigation surrounding car accidents by instituting a no-fault auto insurance system that prevents most auto accident injury cases from going to court. Nevertheless, if your injuries are “serious,” as defined by personal injury law, you can still file a lawsuit and possibly win a large judgment.
Motorcycling is an activity that many find irresistible despite its dangers. Its critics point out that the combination of high speeds, little rider protection, low road visibility, and oblivious drivers results in a hazardous scenario. Unfortunately, motorcycle accident injuries tend to be severe – head injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and broken bones are far more common than in other types of motorists. When another driver causes such an injury, it is essential to resist the temptation to accept a quick but paltry settlement check.
Walking across the road feels so much safer than it is – several pedestrians are injured daily in Palm Beach County. Florida’s pedestrian accident total of over 9,000 per year endows it with one of the nation’s highest pedestrian accident rates. The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are failure to yield, distracted driving, DUI, and backing up without looking. Because pedestrian accidents are so often catastrophic, significant damages awards are common for victims who choose the right personal injury lawyers.
When you enter another person’s property, the property owner or tenant takes a certain amount of legal responsibility for your safety since many dangerous conditions on the property must either be remedied or warned of. Visitors protected under Florida’s premises liability law include customers, mail carriers, social guests, and, in a few cases, even trespassers. Actionable injuries include slip and fall accidents, criminal assaults by third parties, and dog bites.
Slip and fall accidents injure over a million Americans per year. Some accidents can be resolved with a single emergency room visit, while others may require long-term care. Contrary to popular stereotypes, slip and fall accidents aren’t all caused by banana peels. Collapsing steps, missing handrails, stop-and-go escalators, wet floors, protruding objects, and icy asphalt can justify a lawsuit under certain circumstances. Since these cases are often deceptively complex, the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer can be critically important.
The 18-wheeler truck is the closest thing to a tank you’re likely to encounter on the highway, and even smaller trucks that frequent minor roads often drastically outweigh the average sedan. The danger of a truck accident is anything but remote – over 2,400 commercial vehicles crashed in Palm Beach County in 2015, many of which were trucks. Truck accidents can be caused by distracted driving, falling asleep at the wheel, tailgating, hydroplaning, and jackknifing.
As its name indicates, a wrongful death lawsuit is designed for use when the victim dies. In Florida, the personal representative of the victim’s estate must file the lawsuit, with proceeds divided between survivors and the victim’s estate. Damages can include funeral expenses, unpaid medical bills, loss of financial support, loss of future earnings, loss of companionship and guidance, grief (if the victim was a minor), and other losses.
Florida has enacted two statutes of limitations relevant to car accident lawsuits – the personal injury statute of limitations (for non-fatal accidents) and the wrongful death statute of limitations (for fatal accidents). Although both run for four years, they are triggered by two different events – the personal injury statute of limitations deadline expires on the fourth anniversary of the accident, while the wrongful death statute of limitations expires on the fourth anniversary of the death of the victim.
You beat this deadline by filing a lawsuit before the deadline expires. Although the court may reject your filing if you are missing critical documents or if you haven’t paid the filing fee, once the court accepts the case for docketing, you have beaten the deadline no matter how long your case takes to resolve ultimately. Subject to narrow exceptions; however, your claim will die if you miss the deadline.
The first line of defense against a personal injury defendant is supplementary insurance – uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, to be exact. This type of insurance will cover you if you are injured by an uninsured motorist or whose insurance is insufficient, together with your PIP insurance, to cover your claim.
If you failed to purchase this type of insurance before your accident – or if these resources turn out to be insufficient – then depending on your case, you may be able to pursue the time-tested “deep pockets” strategy. Find a second defendant whose resources are sufficient to pay your claim. For example, if you were injured by an on-duty commercial driver employed by a company, you could probably sue the employer. Other defendants are possible under certain circumstances.
No, you shouldn’t unless your personal injury lawyer advises you. A release will absolve the other party (typically an insurance company) from paying your claim. Any insurance company would love to have your signature on a release of liability in exchange for a small settlement, but that wouldn’t be fair to you.
Once a fair settlement agreement has been reached, a release of liability clause will be included in a settlement agreement that you both will sign. This clause ensures that you will never be able to sue the other party again over the same accident, even if your future expenses turn out to be more than you thought they would be and even if you discover a new injury from the accident that wasn’t apparent at first. For these reasons, you must be very careful signing any release.
A letter of protection is issued by your personal injury lawyer, guaranteeing that your medical bills will be paid out of any verdict or settlement you receive. This letter is sometimes necessary because doctors may refuse to treat you through your ordinary health insurance policy if your injuries were caused by an auto accident – they will expect you to rely on your car insurance instead.
Unfortunately, your car insurance might not be enough to cover the cost of your treatment; moreover, most car insurance companies won’t pay out until your treatment is completed – they expect you to pay your bills yourself and wait for them to reimburse you later. A letter of protection is designed to give the doctor an incentive to continue treating you in anticipation of a future verdict or settlement. Even if you receive no verdict or settlement, you will still be responsible for paying your medical bills.
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I chose Brian Guralnick for my personal injury case because of my experience with Brian on a previous business relationship that I had with him many years ago. At that time I could tell that this man was detail oriented and passionate and caring. This was my very first experience with a personal injury lawsuit and Brian and his team very professionally advised me and compassionately guided me at every turn. My case was settled much faster than I had expected and for a settlement amount that was higher than I expected. When Brian says that he will “Demand More”, he is absolutely telling the truth. Brian and his team absolutely know what they are doing.
Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys is committed to fighting for the rights of injured accident victims. With years of experience and a track record of success, we provide compassionate, client-focused representation to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
My journey into personal injury law began in a deeply personal and heartbreaking way. When my mother’s malignant melanoma skin cancer was misdiagnosed, the delay in proper treatment allowed the cancer to spread throughout her body, ultimately taking her life.
With over 30 years of trial experience, Sam is among the elite—designated by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a distinction held by only 1% of attorneys, officially recognizing him as an expert in this area of law.
Guy’s career has been defined by diverse experiences and an unwavering dedication to justice. A native of central New Jersey, he graduated from Emerson College before working in industries as varied as factory production and film production.
