Coral Springs Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured by the negligence of someone else, the first thing you should do after seeking medical attention is to call a seasoned Coral Springs personal injury lawyer. By calling Bernstein & Maryanoff first, we can protect your rights, secure maximum and fair compensation, and guide you through Florida’s legal system.
As always, our case reviews are free. Picking up the phone and having us take a look at your case will cost you nothing. We also don’t charge any upfront fees, because we want to ensure every American has access to a quality attorney in their time of need. We don’t get paid unless you do.
With more than 40 years of experience, we are among the most trusted personal injury law firms in Coral Springs. Decades of proven results, satisfied clients, and winning numbers don’t lie.
Our Proven Results Speak for Themselves
Since 1983, Jack G. Bernstein has fought for injury victims seeking compensation. He’s involved in every personal injury case handled by the experienced attorneys at his law firm, providing expert oversight for the personal injury lawyers at Bernstein & Maryanoff, and helping to ensure clients recover the maximum compensation available.
$3 million settlement
Wrongful death in motor vehicle accident.
$3 million settlement
Secured for a client with neck injuries in car accident.
$2.76 million Settlement
Wrongful death in motor vehicle accident.
$2.25 settlement
secured for a client with paralyzed in medical malpractice.
$2 million settlement
secured for a client with brain injury in medical malpractice.
$1.75 million Settlement
Secured for a client with burns and dystrophy in slip and fall accident.
Why Choose Our Coral Springs Personal Injury Lawyers?
Finding the right injury attorney in Coral Springs doesn’t have to be a challenge. We can just look at the numbers.
We have more than 40 years of experience in South Florida personal injury law. In cases such as personal injury, experience particularly matters. Because these cases may involve expert testimony, rulings from local judges, and the changing peculiarities of Florida law, it helps to have someone who has both a broad and deep view of the landscape.
During those four decades of experience, we’ve recovered more than 80 million dollars for our clients. That’s more than two million dollars each year we’ve been working in Southern Florida personal injury law. Many of our cases secure hundreds of thousands of dollars for our clients, and we’ve even received judgments for multiple millions of dollars.
The third number you should pay attention to is zero. We do not make any money unless we settle or win your case. Period. We charge no upfront fees. This means we don’t charge upfront for filing or expert fees, and you don’t owe us any money when we agree to work together. Our fees come out of any settlement we secure for you. This ensures that we have an incentive to get you the maximum you are owed.
Another number you should understand is two. We speak two languages in our office and employ a bilingual team. With each and every one of our clients, we employ a personalized legal strategy. No victim is a number to us, and each one of our clients and their needs are unique. We treat everyone as such.
The final number you should be aware of isn’t really a number at all, but more of a reputation: thousands. Bernstein & Maryanoff are proud to have thousands of satisfied clients and positive, five-star reviews. While we’re unceasingly aggressive with insurers, we treat all of our clients with compassion and care in what is often the darkest moment of their lives. While this can’t easily be measured in numbers, it’s real, nonetheless.
We have recovered well over $80 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients with amounts ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to millions.
Our staff of six personal injury lawyers and 34 support personnel are familiar with The Hammocks and South Florida laws and court systems to ensure favorable outcomes.
We are a multilingual legal team and can assist you in English or Spanish.
We provide a free consultation and take cases on a contingency structure, meaning you only pay legal fees after we settle your case.
Our experienced attorneys have helped thousands of victims secure the compensation they deserve.
Types of Injury Cases We Handle in Coral Springs
Our Coral Springs law firm is equipped to handle any and all personal injury cases you might experience, from everyday auto accidents to complex cases, involving catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. The cases we can help you with include but are not limited to:
- Auto accidents: These include hit-and-run accidents, crashes involving distracted drivers, and collisions between automobiles and pedestrians.
- Rideshare accidents, such as Uber and Lyft: With the popularity of rideshare apps becoming more prominent, so are accidents involving these services.
- Slip-and-fall injuries: Accidents caused by negligence, such as spills or improperly-cared-for flooring and stairs may deserve compensation.
- Medical malpractice: Malpractice is among the most complicated and hurtful types of personal injury, as we’re supposed to trust our medical professionals to do the right thing.
- Product liability: This includes defective consumer products, unsafe machinery and tools, toxic materials and workspaces, and malfunctioning auto parts.
- Motorcycle accidents: Motorcycles are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. If someone has been negligent and hurts you, you may be entitled to justice.
- Pedestrian accidents: Pedestrians have just as many rights on our public roadways as do cars and trucks.
- Dog bites: Dog attacks may result in significant scarring and disfigurement, including emotional trauma.
- Catastrophic injuries: Catastrophic injuries are life-altering injuries, including paralysis, burns, or brain injuries.
- Wrongful death claims: We take pride in representing families who have lost loved ones to the negligent behavior of others.
What Our Coral Springs Legal Team Does for You
When you call Bernstein & Maryanoff our first goal is to effectively shepherd you through the legal system, and take as much burden off of you as possible, so you can focus on what really matters — getting better while we secure the compensation allowing you to do so.
To start, we offer a free consultation of your legal situation and an evaluation of your case. Again, this costs you nothing at all. It’s a simple meeting to see if we are able to help you legally.
If we are able to help, we’ll then conduct a thorough investigation of your accident. Unfortunately, the police and other authorities don’t always provide as thorough an investigation as they should, which is where we step in. We may also hire expert witnesses to build a strong and winning case.
During this time, we can also connect you to local care providers, such as Broward Health Coral Springs. In your time of need, you should get the best medical care possible, yes, but also the most accurate diagnosis, so your injuries are properly documented and understood.
Once we have done our due diligence and investigated your case completely, only then will we negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf. We want to come to the negotiating table with the strongest position, so we always investigate as if we’re going to trial.
If the insurance company acts unfairly and we’re unable to come to a settlement for you, then we will go to trial on your behalf. We’ll come fully prepared to represent you in court and will aggressively argue on your behalf to get the judgement you deserve.
What To Do After a Personal Injury in Coral Springs
Taking the right steps after an accident can mean the difference between receiving compensation and the justice you deserve and having to figure things out on your own.
After a crash, a slip and fall, or any other incident in which you are injured, you should:
- Seek immediate medical care: Safety is of primary importance. Even if you’re feeling okay, you should still see a doctor or other health professional. Many injuries don’t show up until much later, and your body may still be in shock. These medical records may also play a big role in your case. It’s always best to have yourself medically inspected as close to the time of the accident as possible, as insurance companies may try to argue your injuries were not caused by your accident.
- File a police report (Coral Springs Police Department — 954-344-1800): Like medical bills, a police report is likely to play a significant role in your case. For any injury, you should always call the police at 911 or the number above and have them file a report.
- Document the scene (photos, witnesses): If possible and safe to do, you should document the scene where the accident happened. Take photos or videos and speak to anyone who may have witnessed the accident. You should also save the clothes and shoes you were wearing, and any other evidence that may be relevant.
- Save all bills and records: Save everything, even if it may not seem important. This includes bills for doctors and therapy appointments, receipts from traveling to and from these appointments, any medical devices you may need, invoices, prescriptions, anything that may even be tangentially tied to your injury.
- Avoid social media: Social media can be death for personal injury cases, as some posts can be misconstrued by the courts or twisted by insurance companies to signal something they’re not. Just simply avoid social media, lest it becomes a drawback to your case’s evidence.
- Don’t speak to insurers: This is crucial. The insurance company may approach you with a settlement offer that may look good initially but is likely much lower than you are entitled to and deserve. Insurance companies are businesses, and they’re trying to protect their bottom line. This often means giving you a less-than-ideal settlement. Don’t agree to or sign anything without speaking with an attorney first.
- Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff promptly: The sooner you contact us, the sooner you can get justice. Don’t wait. There is a time limit in Florida you have to file personal injury claims, and delaying could dismiss your case on a technicality. Call us first.
Florida Personal Injury Laws That Affect Your Coral Springs Case
When you’ve been injured, there are a number of legal laws and principles you should be aware of that may affect your case:
The Statute of Limitations
For personal injury, the allowed date in which to file a case is generally within two years from when the injury occurred or when you discovered the injury. There are some exceptions, though, and if you don’t know if you’re within the statute of limitations or not, you should give us a call for a free case review.
The Modified Comparative Fault System
The modified comparative fault system means that you can only recover damages in an accident if you are less than 51% at fault. Determining fault can be complex, but we can help get you the best outcome possible. Your compensation may also be reduced based on the percentage to which you are at fault for the accident.
PIP Limits
All Florida drivers are required to have personal injury protection, which is insurance that covers a portion of medical costs, regardless of fault. But when serious injuries are involved, such as being paralyzed, obtaining disfiguring burns, or having a disability, you may be able to sue outside this system, potentially securing a greater settlement.
Negligence and Duty of Care
To bring a successful case you need to be able to prove four things: That the defendant owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that this breach caused your injuries, and you have suffered actual damages.
Of course, with all of these concepts, we will thoroughly explain them to you and make sure you understand the legal principles at play, so you’re informed and updated on your case.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
Those who have been injured are generally entitled to two forms of compensation: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are things to which a dollar amount can be easily attached. These include:
- Medical costs (ER visits, surgery, therapy)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Transportation
- Property damage
Non-economic damages are things you can’t easily attach a dollar amount to, but are real, nonetheless. These include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental distress
- Anguish
There is also a third type of damages, called punitive damages. These are only awarded in specific cases where there has been recklessness or intent to do harm. They are intended to punish the person or entity that caused your accident and hurt you.
Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death in Coral Springs
In addition to typical personal injury cases, we also handle cases of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Catastrophic injuries include:
- TBI
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Severe burns
Damages for wrongful death we can help you recover include funeral costs, loss of support, and emotional loss.
Under Florida law, there is a priority in which surviving family members can file on their deceased loved one’s behalf. It begins with the spouse, the children, and then the parents, but it is often more complex than it seems on the surface. If you think you may have a wrongful death or catastrophic injury claim, call us and we can help you sort it out.
Battling Insurance Companies — We Handle It All
In almost all cases, insurance companies want to minimize or deny payouts. They are looking after their bottom line, not your health and justice. This is why our legal team handles all communication with insurance companies for you. We know all of their tricks and can’t be fooled.
And if negotiations fail? We’re always prepared to take them to trial.
No Win, No Fee — Contingency-Based Representation
Worried about the cost? We charge no legal fees unless you win. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless you do. Our fees come out of your settlement, as a percentage at the end. All of our billing is transparent.
We want to make certain everyone has access to top legal representation. Don’t let the insurance companies push you around. Hire Bernstein & Maryanoff for aggressive, fair representation.
About Bernstein & Maryanoff — Coral Springs Legal Advocates
With more than 40 years of experience, the offices of Bernstein & Maryanoff are among the most experienced Coral Springs attorneys working today. We have offices serving all of Broward County, and our record of strong results in complex injury cases has resulted in thousands of satisfied clients.
We’re known for compassionate, aggressive representation, and we want to be your trusted legal team in your time of need.