Miami Lakes Personal Injury Lawyer

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Miami Lakes

At Bernstein & Maryanoff, Injury Attorneys, we handle several types of personal injury cases, including:

• Car accidents: If you are injured in a car accident, we can help you hold the at-fault driver liable.
• Truck accidents: Being involved in a truck accident can result in severe injuries. Our truck accident attorneys are skilled in handling such serious cases.
• Motorcycle accidents: A motorcyclist is more likely to sustain serious injuries when involved in a crash with a car. We help motorcyclists protect their rights.
• Slip and fall/premises liability: If you slip and fall on someone else’s property due to a hazardous condition, you may be eligible for compensation.
• Pedestrian accidents: If you are hit as a pedestrian by a negligent driver, you can seek compensation for the damages you incur.
• Medical malpractice: Unfortunately, a healthcare provider you trust to offer you the expected standard of care may fail to do so, resulting in injuries. Our lawyers can help you fight for your rights.
• Catastrophic injuries: A personal injury accident can lead to severe and often permanent injuries. These are called catastrophic injuries. Examples include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, amputations, and severe burns. Our lawyers help victims who sustain such injuries receive maximum compensation.
• Product liability: If you suffer an injury caused by a defective product, our product liability lawyers can help you bring a claim for financial compensation.
• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents: If you are injured in a rideshare service, we will help you understand your case and file a claim.
• Wrongful death claims: Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence can be devastating. Our law firm helps families protect the rights of their loved ones and receive compensation for the financial impact caused by the loss.

How Our Injury Attorneys Help Victims in Miami Lakes

Our Miami Lakes injury attorneys help victims through:

• Free consultation: We offer free consultations to understand a client’s case and explain available options to them.
• Investigation and gathering evidence: After the initial consultation, we begin investigations to obtain more information. We assess the evidence collected by the client and gather other pieces of evidence, including police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and expert testimonies.
• Medical care coordination: Our lawyers help injured victims find reputable doctors and specialists in Miami Lakes. We work closely with healthcare providers to understand the extent of the injuries and medical bills incurred.
• Wage loss documentation: We gather employment records for our clients, including pay stubs and tax returns. Our attorneys also obtain official statements from employers detailing work schedules and missed days and notes from doctors explaining if the injury has caused work-related restrictions.
• Insurance company negotiation: Once we have enough details, we will file an insurance claim by sending a demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurance company. This will be followed by a negotiation process. Our skilled lawyers negotiate fair settlements for clients.
• Settlement or litigation: Insurance claims can be settled during negotiations or go to trial. If we can’t reach a fair settlement, we will represent you in court. Our lawyers will build a strong case so you can have a reasonable personal injury lawsuit timeline.

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What To Do After an Accident in Miami Lakes

The steps you take after a personal injury accident are crucial.

Here is what to do:

• Miami Lakes residents are required to report an accident that involves injuries, death, and an estimated property damage of $500 or more. If this is the case, call 911 immediately and don’t forget to get the police report.
• When you call 911, emergency medical services (EMS) can be dispatched based on your description of the situation. Whether or not you receive medical care at the accident scene, it’s crucial to be examined by a local primary care physician immediately after leaving the scene.
• Before leaving, take photos and videos of the scene and your injury if you can safely move around. If you can’t, request a witness to help you.
• When interacting with the other party, for instance, when documenting the scene or exchanging information with the other driver, do not admit fault. You should also avoid posting about the accident online.
• Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff immediately, as it’s vital to get legal guidance earlier to avoid costly mistakes.
• You need to preserve evidence. Keep damaged belongings, do not repair your car, and save all medical records and documents showing lost wages.

Understanding Florida Personal Injury Law

There are several Florida personal injury laws you should know. Firstly, the 14-day personal injury protection (PIP) rule. You are required to receive medical attention within 14 days after an accident for PIP to cover 80% of your reasonable medical expenses.

Moreover, under Florida law, cases involving negligence have a two-year statute of limitations. Thus, it’s important to act quickly. In addition, you need to be 50% or less at fault to recover damages. And your compensation will be reduced by your degree of fault.

It also helps to understand the four elements of negligence, which are:

• Duty of care: The legal obligation to act with a standard of reasonable care to avoid foreseeable harm to others.
• Breach of duty of care: Failure to meet that duty of care.
• Causation: The breach of duty of care directly caused your injuries.
• Damages: The injured person suffered actual harm or loss as a result of the injury.

Our Miami Lakes personal injury attorneys help clients gather evidence to prove these four elements.

Types of Compensation You May Recover

When you suffer an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you can recover compensation for:

• Economic damages, such as medical bills (current and future medical costs), lost wages (loss of income and future earning capacity), property damage, and other costs, like household help, transportation, and home and vehicle modifications.
• Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring and disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
• Punitive damages if the other party acted with intentional misconduct or gross negligence. You’ll need to provide clear and convincing evidence to be awarded punitive damages.

Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries

If you lose a loved one in a personal injury accident, the personal representative of their estate can file a wrongful death claim. If you sustain a catastrophic injury, you can file a claim against the at-fault party, if you can prove the injury is severe, permanent, or disabling.

In addition to the above-discussed damages, other losses you can recover in cases involving wrongful death or catastrophic injuries include funeral and burial expenses, loss of support, and loss of companionship.

Insurance Negotiation and Lawsuit Support

Some insurance companies usually use certain tactics to minimize payouts. These include:

• Offering quick, lowball offers before you fully understand the extent of your injuries, lost wages, and future medical needs.
• Denying liability by arguing that their policyholder was not at fault, or that you were partially at fault.
• Contesting the severity of the injury by claiming it’s not serious, or that you had a pre-existing condition that’s causing the symptoms you are experiencing.
• Delaying the process by requesting extensive documentation or being unresponsive to communication, to make you give up and accept the lowball offer.
• Social media monitoring to find any evidence that can contradict your claim, such as photos showing physical activity or work-related activity, or photos depicting a positive emotional state.

Having an attorney handle your settlement negotiation is critical, as they understand these insurance company tactics and how to weaken them. And if settlement fails, your attorney will be ready for litigation.

No Recovery, No Fees — Our Contingency Fee Policy

Our contingency fee lawyers only charge fees after a win (no win, no fee). Thus, you will not pay upfront costs. This payment structure allows injured victims to access legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.

We understand how an injury can significantly affect one’s finances. That’s why we do our best to ensure injured victims in the communities we serve have access to justice.

We also value full transparency. You will not encounter any hidden costs.

About Bernstein & Maryanoff — Serving Miami Lakes for 40+ Years

Bernstein & Maryanoff, Injury Attorneys, has 40+ years of experience, helping injured victims in Miami Lakes and throughout Florida receive the compensation they deserve. We have recovered over $80 million for Florida injury victims. We are always committed to getting maximum compensation for our clients.

Our injury law firm has offices across South Florida. Besides Miami Lakes, we have offices in Hialeah, North Miami, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, and Pinecrest. Furthermore, we have been involved in the local communities for decades. Our law firm supports local programs and village councils. We are a community-oriented law firm passionate about helping people regain their lives after life-altering incidents.

Additionally, we have a proven track record of successful cases. Examples include a $3,000,000 settlement for a motor vehicle accident that caused death, a $2,250,000 settlement for a medical malpractice case that resulted in paralysis, a $780,000 settlement in a motorcycle accident claim involving a foot injury, and a $1,750,000 slip-and-fall settlement that involved a reflex sympathetic dystrophy and burn injury.

Our experienced lawyers handle cases competently and ensure clients are adequately informed throughout their cases.

Get Your Free Consultation Today

Were you injured because of someone else’s negligence? Our lawyers will help you hold the liable party responsible. Contact us today at (305) 222–3333 (link to phone number) or fill out the online form to get your free, confidential consultation. We are available 24/7.

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