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In many circumstances, our clients are entitled to seek compensation for pain and suffering, loss of income, medical costs, and other expenses due to the negligence of others. Most personal injury cases are settled outside of court. But, if we must go to trial, we’re ready. Our Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a prestigious accreditation only 1% of all Florida lawyers have achieved, will act on your behalf to get the job done.
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Bicycles are cheap, light, and maneuverable. They also lack the frame protection of an automobile, and Bicycles can send them flying by an impact. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that’s bicycle fatality rate is No. 1 nationwide and more than double the national fatality rate. Common causes of bicycle accidents caused by motorists include failure to check blind spots, failure to yield, opening car doors into traffic, and DUI. Bicycle accident victims are entitled to damages for both economic and non-economic losses.
Florida suffers more boating accidents than most states do (and it does), but it is only because the state offers so many ideal boating locations. Racing, intoxication, faulty boat maintenance, destabilizing wakes from other boats, horseplay, and dock injuries all claim boating accident victims from time to time. Cruise ships carry their kinds of dangers, such as swimming pool accidents, slip and fall incidents, and food poisoning. If someone else’s negligence or other culpable conduct caused your accident, you probably have a decent personal injury claim.
As elsewhere, car accident cases clog the dockets of courts. The state’s tourism industry adds to what would already be a large volume of vehicle road accidents to the point that the annual number of injury accidents, such as whiplash, adds up to one percent of the state’s total population. While a driver’s negligence causes most car accidents, many of these are settled through Florida’s “no-fault” auto insurance system. However, severe injuries about being resolved through the no-fault system are frequently the subject of litigation. A legal response is appropriate when a negligent driver injures you through their misconduct.
“No bike – no life” is a famous slogan among motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, this results in a dilemma for many riders – the death rate from motorcycle accidents far exceeds that for any other common form of transportation. Moreover, motorcycle accident injuries are frequently catastrophic – brain damage, paralysis, and shattered bones are common occurrences. When an accident like this happens, a lawyer with rich experience in motorcycle accident cases should aid your quest for fair compensation.
No one on the roads is more exposed than a pedestrian, and unfortunately, suffers 9,000 pedestrian accidents annually, several hundreds of which occur in Palm Beach County alone. In Florida, the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include failure to yield the right-of-way, distracted driving, intoxicated driving, and backing into a pedestrian. Our pedestrian accident attorneys apply decades of combined experience and aggressive legal strategies to ensure fully adequate compensation for their clients. Rest assured that we will fight to help you receive every dime you are entitled to!
Florida law requires owners and renters of premises to ensure that their beliefs are reasonably safe for visitors. The possibility of being sued by an injured visitor is what is known as “premises liability.” Premises liability protects customers in establishments, social guests, and sometimes even trespassers (a child who is injured or drowns in an unattended swimming pool, for example). Premises liability cases can also be based on slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and other injuries.
Slip and fall accidents rank right up there, with car accidents as the most common type of personal injury case on court dockets. Slip and fall injuries can be devastating and sometimes permanent, especially for elderly victims. Common causes include slippery steps, collapsing handrails, wet or uneven floors, and icy pavements. Since proving liability in a slip-and-fall case can be difficult, you will probably need the services of a lawyer who is familiar with handling this kind of case.
The 18-wheeler truck can act like an errant missile when the driver loses control of the truck. A car, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian is no match for even “small” trucks such as cement mixers. Tens of thousands of commercial vehicles crash in Florida annually, a large percentage of which are trucks. Common causes of truck accidents include jackknifing, hydroplaning, tailgating, distracted driving (texting or using two-way radios, for example), heavy loads, driver fatigue, and driver intoxication. If the truck driver was an employee of a trucking company, you might also be able to sue the company.
In Florida, a wrongful death lawsuit is what you file if the accident victim died due to someone else’s negligence and you are the personal representative of the probate estate. You can claim damages for funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, financial support, future earnings loss, companionship and guidance, and emotional pain (if the victim was a child). Some of this money is paid to survivors, and the rest is spent on the estate for distribution to the deceased’s heirs.
An excellent personal injury lawyer should at least possess the following qualities:
The answer to this question depends on many factors, some of which are difficult to calculate. Some of the most important factors are:
Many other factors also come into play. One of the most important, however, is the skill of your personal injury lawyer.
Generally stated, “negligence” means carelessness. It refers to the defendant’s failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid the accident. There is no formula available to determine whether the defendant’s action or a failure to act amounted to negligence – it all depends on whether the court believes that a reasonable person would have acted more carefully under the circumstances.
Establishing negligence alone is not enough to prove fault – you must also prove that the defendant’s negligence caused the accident. Even a drunken driver can win a lawsuit if they can prove that drunkenness did not cause the accident.
Florida’s “no-fault” car insurance system prevents relatively minor auto accident cases from going to court. Every driver must purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance covering at least $10,000 in personal injury expenses arising from the driver’s own injuries (with a 20 percent deductible). Florida drivers are not legally required to purchase insurance covering their liability to parties whom they injure – each party pays for his or her own injuries. If the no-fault system applies to your accident, you are not allowed to file a lawsuit or a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance policy. Florida’s no-fault system does not apply if your injuries are serious enough. To exit the no-fault system, your injuries must be:
Once you exit the system, you may file a lawsuit against the at-fault party or a third-party claim against his or her insurance policy (if applicable).
If you have been injured in Wellington, Florida, call Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers today for your free initial consultation by calling 561-202-6673 or submitting questions on our online request form.
What an amazing experience I had with Brian and his team. I was referred by a friend after a bad accident. Patricia & Lily have gone above & beyond to be attentive, quick to respond, and very kind. I feel they really cared about my well being, and about my outcome. Brian was a pleasure to work with. You can tell he cares about his company, and it shows in the way he does business and his staff. Thank you again! I will definitely be sending people your way.
Brian Guralnick and his staff are the best there is out there! Each staff member was always professional, personable and a pleasure to work with. They all went above and beyond my expectations, and did an excellent job for me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of this kind of service.
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.
