Yes, depending on the type of claim being filed. If you find yourself involved in a car crash in Florida, you should immediately report it to the police, even if no injuries are apparent, as a police report can assist the insurance companies in determining who was at fault. If you’ve suffered injuries in the accident, you should also seek immediate medical attention. It is important to note that in many cases, injuries are not immediately apparent, and the victim may not experience pain or discomfort resulting from the accident until long after the initial reports have been filed. Many people assume that if they did not report actual injuries when the accident took place, the right to file a claim has been lost. That is not necessarily the case, because every case is different and our experienced attorneys can help guide you through this process. The experienced attorneys at Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., have successfully handled hundreds of Florida vehicular accident cases over the past three decades. In the State of Florida, you generally have four years from the date of a collision to…Read More
Even though you are paying your insurance company to protect your assets, they are mainly interested in protecting their own vested interests and bottom lines, and paying out any claim in full is detrimental to their profits. When dealing with insurance companies, it is important to understand how they work, so your settlement is full and fair. Simply stated, insurers make money in part by denying you benefits, so the insurance adjustor is not necessarily your friend – his primary role is to keep the insurance company’s payment as low as possible. Insurance adjustor knows the tricks of the trade to get you to accept what he thinks is fair. He may try to discourage you from seeking medical care, or he may tell you that rental car coverage is limited to a set number of days. In most cases, this is not true, and if you are not at fault, you are entitled to have all of your reasonable damages and expenses covered. You are also not required to give the at fault insurance company’s adjustor a statement or a medical authorization. However, you…Read More
While we all try to be safe and responsible drivers, someone else’s reckless decision behind the wheel may only take a second, and the resulting injuries to you or your loved ones could last a lifetime. Here are seven important steps to keep in mind if you’re faced with an automobile accident in Florida due to someone else’s heedlessness. Call 911 immediately to report the accident. Take photos with your cell phone to document the accident. Report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible. Make your best effort to collect names and addresses of all witnesses. See your doctor immediately, even if you don’t believe you have suffered any injuries; injuries suffered in a car crash are not always immediately apparent. Call Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert. Download our Tell Robert Phone App to track accident details. Our App is available on Google Play or iTunes App Store. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash, the skilled and experienced attorneys at Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., have been helping auto accident victims in Florida for…Read More
While every attorney is educated in a wide variety of legal matters, real legal expertise is attained only as a result of years of practice, combined with practical courtroom experience. At Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we have over three decades of real, actual legal experience fighting for the rights of injured individuals. We feel your pain and, along with our expertise, we offer understanding and compassion. As your advocates, we believe that each and every client we represent is truly a team effort, and with the help of our dedicated legal team behind you, you’ll receive the compensation you deserve. First and foremost, the “Tell Robert” team is comprised of good listeners – you can truly tell Robert your deepest fears and concerns about your case, the wellbeing of your family, your loss, and your hope for justice and compensation. We will take the time to explain things to you in language you can understand, and we will try to protect your best interests against big insurance companies. You will always have the complete confidence you are not alone in your fight for justice. If you or…Read More
More and more people are using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft for its convenience. However, most have no idea what steps to take if they were involved in a rideshare accident. Most rideshare companies hold liability insurance that will protect you if you were involved in a collision. As with any accident, you should seek immediate medical help, even if no apparent injuries are visible. Contact law enforcement to report the accident and collect contact information of all drivers involved. Lastly contact an experienced personal injury attorney for advice and how to proceed. If you have been injured in a rideshare collision and have suffered a loss as a result of another’s negligent or wrongful conduct in Florida, you need a knowledgeable and experienced legal team on your side. For more than three decades, the Accident and Injury Lawyers of Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., have been helping people injured in car accidents. We stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and tenacity in bringing justice for the injured. Call us today, toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert, for a free initial consultation to determine your legal…Read More
While no one ever anticipates the need for a personal injury lawyer, accidents do happen, and when they happen due to someone else’s negligent behavior, legal assistance may become necessary. There are thousands of personal injury attorneys in South Florida, and unfortunately, not all of them are exceptional, so it is extremely important to choose the right firm to handle your case. The average personal injury case can cost thousands of dollars in research and litigation, and not all legal firms have the resources necessary to successfully deal with such cases. If you choose a lawyer with limited resources, you may be pressed to settle a case too early and not get the fair compensation you deserve. Hiring a legal firm that can bring more resources to bear regarding experienced personnel and support staff increases the likelihood of a successful verdict in your favor. The most respected personal injury attorneys and firms offer both free consultation services and a contingency arrangement – simply stated, if your chosen attorneys don’t win the case or successfully force a settlement, they don’t get paid. The experienced and dedicated…Read More
According to published statistics, someone in the United States is hurt every two minutes – and someone dies every half hour – as a result of an alcohol-related accident. With plenty of parties taking place during this Holiday Season, the odds for accidents resulting from drinking and driving increase exponentially. One of the most common excuses we all hear is that anyone can handle a couple of drinks without problems, but this is simply not true. A research study conducted by the University of California San Diego revealed that people driving even with blood alcohol levels as small as 0.01% in their system face a higher risk of being involved in accidents that cause injuries much more severe than in those accidents where alcohol is not a factor, leading the researchers to conclude that there is no level of alcohol that can be considered safe for driving. Do yourself, your loved ones and everyone else around you a major favor this Holiday Season – if you drink, don’t get behind the wheel. It’s really that simple. And that concept, by the way, is important not…Read More
We’ve done our best to constantly remind you of the dangers of texting while driving. According to a University of Buffalo study, however, the number of injuries suffered by people texting while walking was much higher than for those texting while driving. The study reported three types of distractions that take place when a person is texting while walking – manual, visual and cognitive – leading to injuries caused by walking into moving traffic, slip and falls, and bumping into walls and other objects, among many reported types of mishaps. If you or a loved one have been involved in any type of accident, you may have legal recourses available, and the skilled and experienced attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., have been helping accident victims in South Florida for more than three decades. Let us put that experience to work for you – we stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and tenacity in bringing justice for the injured. Call us today, toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert, for a free initial consultation to determine your legal rights. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days per…Read More
Slip and fall accidents, believed to be the second-leading cause of injuries in the United States, impact the U.S. economy heavily, with millions of dollars spent in hospitalization and medical expenses, and time missed from the workplace. The laws covering slip and fall accidents are complex, requiring many issues to be analyzed before fault can be assigned and negligence (and liability) can be determined. While the majority of these accidents result from improper property design or poor property maintenance, other factors – such as ongoing construction or adverse weather conditions – may come into play. Under the law, property owners are required to take reasonable care in the maintenance of their premises, so that they can avoid the risk of exposing others to the harm of a slip and fall accident – but this isn’t always the case. For instance, if you were not advised with appropriate signs of possible hazards, the establishment where you suffered your slip and fall may be held liable for your injuries. However, it is not merely enough for the property owner to post warning signs; such signs must be…Read More
People who have suffered a serious personal injury may experience feelings of stress and trauma well after they have completed medical rehabilitation. While it is normal to experience these feelings (which may include general confusion, irritability, anxiety, sadness, helplessness and insomnia), it is just as important to understand that if the stress remains constant, and continues to affect your work and social life, psychological counseling may be needed to resume a normal lifestyle. If you or a loved one have been injured in South Florida due to the negligence of others, you may be entitled to compensation not just for the physical damages of the accident, but also for your pain and suffering. The skilled and experienced attorneys at Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., have been helping personal injury victims in South Florida for more than three decades. Let us put that experience to work for you. Call us today, toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert, for a free initial consultation to determine your legal rights. We proudly stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and tenacity in bringing justice for the injured. Our phones are answered 24 hours a…Read More
