MIAMI PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS – PROTECTING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

We, at Mark Schiffrin P.A. derive immense satisfaction from seeing our clients get back on track after a personal injury, both physically and financially. If you’ve been seriously injured by the negligent or reckless actions of others, we are here to answer your questions and provide you with the legal support and strong representation you require to handle your claim. 

Our Practice Areas

·         Personal Injury

·         Automobile Accidents and Injuries

·         Slip and Fall

·         Wrongful Death

·         Any type of  Negligence

Our team of Miami personal injury lawyer provides skilled representation in all kinds of personal injury claims involving, but not limited to, auto accidents, construction accidents, electrical shock incidents, slip and falls, wrongful death accidents, general negligence cases, product liability and special negligence cases.

We offer you an initial consultation absolutely free of cost and after discussing all the facts regarding your claim, we will advise you on how to proceed further and will also advise you against filing a claim if that serves your best interests.

The most common types of personal injury claims that can be brought against an individual include:

·         Road traffic accidents

·         Tripping accidents

·         Assault claims

·         Accidents at work

·         Accidents at home

·         Product defect accidents

·         Holiday accidents

Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney in Miami

 It is not easy to go through the pain of losing someone you love. When a death is caused due to the reckless or negligent actions of another, the recovery and healing process is more difficult. 

In a car accident for instance, if the driver’s negligence was the cause of death, the deceased’s immediate family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. It is not necessary for the driver to be arrested for a criminal charge following the accident, for you to pursue a civil suit for wrongful death. The only important factor which must be proven is that the driver drove negligently. He/she could have been speeding, talking on the phone or texting, distracted, sleepy or driving under the influence of alcohol, which caused him or her to have a collision. If the driver is not arrested, it’s because the police may think the crash was purely accidental, but that won’t stop an attorney from finding out if it is a possible wrongful death claim.

Texting and driving can be extremely dangerous and can lead to a collision. It can be scary to speak up and confront someone you know who is doing it, which puts their life and future at stake. Distracted driving is an issue which needs to be addressed as you can help make a difference and save the person’s life, your own and other innocent motorists sharing the road with you. So speak up when you see your friends using a cell phone while driving. Ask them to wait until the vehicle is stopped, or offer to text for them.

If a trial is necessary to obtain a fair compensation for emotional grief, pain and suffering, loss of support and other damages, you can rest assured of our capability to get you the best result possible.

Deaths are caused in collisions due to unavoidable accidents, but some can be avoided. Reckless and negligent drivers are on the roads of Miami every day, putting innocent people’s lives in danger. When a driver is reckless, drunk, intoxicated, fatigued or distracted, the death of the victim is considered wrongful. When someone intentionally participates in drunk driving and crashes into a car, killing someone, the driver can be held liable for the wrongful death and be guilty of negligence. The family of the deceased will generally file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to seek justice and collect compensation for damages such as burial/funeral costs, medical bills, loss of income and pain and suffering. 

Grieving is a natural response to suffering the sudden death of a loved one. When someone loses someone they love, grief is what follows. It may make you feel like a different person altogether. You may be angry, shocked, devastated, depressed, confused and even suffer from low self-confidence.  If you are constantly crying or thinking about the loss of your loved one, know that this part of life will pass too. It is okay to grieve for the healing to take place. You have to appreciate the present and know that you are not expected to be completely healed ever again. You may not be whole ever again. Although time can heal all wounds, the loss of the person will cause pain and leave wounds which may seem irreparable.  

It is thus important to seek professional help to ensure you are dealing with your grief in the right manner. Many people take the help of counseling or join support groups to move on with their lives and deal with their grief. 

When pursuing a wrongful death claim in Florida against a nursing home in a medical malpractice situation, it’s better to be aware of the time limits in which you can bring that claim. A fixed period of time is applicable during which a wrongful death claim is to be filed following the death of a loved one. This time period is called the statute of limitations, which is two years from the date of wrongful death in Florida. It means that the claim must be filed within that time frame or else you cannot claim against the nursing home. If you do not file a case in this time period, you will not be able to hold the negligent party accountable for their actions and collect the compensation you deserve.

The representative allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit is defined by the state. In a few states, it may be only a spouse and children. In other states, grandparents, relatives and extended family members may also be allowed to bring a lawsuit.

Wrongful death is commonly caused by some accidents including:

·         Car Accidents

·         Truck Accidents

·         Workplace Accidents

·         Boat Accidents

·         Medical Malpractice

·         Birth Injuries

·         Airplane Accidents