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Although signs of severe head trauma can be readily apparent immediately after a car crash or slip and fall incident, milder head injuries may not reflect initial symptoms, and sometimes may even be confused as indicators of other types of medical conditions. Symptoms that could indeed be a direct result of the accident may sometimes show up weeks or even months after the incident, and these may include blurred vision, confusion and disorientation, loss of memory and lack of concentration, headaches and dizziness, nausea and vomiting. A medical checkup is highly recommended after any type of accident, and if head injuries are suspected, immediate medical treatment is of utmost importance. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident resulting from the negligence of others, and the extent of any head injuries was not fully apparent at the time of the accident and were not properly addressed, please be aware that you still have legal recourses available. Our skilled and experienced attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have been helping accident victims in South Florida for more than three decades, and…Read More

Traffic accidents occur in the United States at the alarming rate of over 6 million per year. While poor driver decisions – including intoxication and texting while driving – are usually the leading cause of vehicular accidents in our South Florida roadways, very often these accidents are the product of extenuating circumstances, such as poor road conditions or misleading signage. Besides physical injury, long-term rehabilitation and even permanent disability, individuals involved in car crashes may also experience protracted psychological trauma. If you’ve been involved in a vehicular accident, even if it is minor in nature, you may suffer mental stress that often results in erratic sleep patterns, panic attacks, and other post-traumatic stress symptoms. If you have been injured in a car accident or have suffered a loss as a result of another’s negligent or wrongful conduct in South Florida, you need a knowledgeable and experienced legal team on your side, and for more than three decades, the Accident and Injury Lawyers of the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have been helping people injured in vehicular accidents. We stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and tenacity…Read More

We are all well aware of the dangers and consequences of texting while driving, but the number of injuries suffered by people texting while walking is actually much higher than for those texting behind the wheel. According to a University of Buffalo study, three types of distractions (manual, visual and cognitive) can occur when a person is texting while walking, and these can potentially lead to dangerous mishaps, such as walking into moving traffic, slip and falls, and bumping into walls and other objects, which quite often result in both minor and severe injuries. Texting while walking accidents may not always be necessarily the pedestrian’s fault, but given the statistics, if you absolutely have to text someone while you’re walking, stop walking altogether and find a safe place where you can stand or sit safely out of harm’s way. 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…Read More

Car accidents do happen with alarming frequency, no matter how safely we drive, so it makes sense to be prepared for any eventuality. If you are involved in an automobile accident in South Florida caused by the negligence of others, it is extremely important to try to gather and preserve as much evidence as possible to support your argument. If you have been involved in a car crash, take photos with your smartphone of the car you were driving or in which you were a passenger, the other vehicle and of the actual scene of the accident. If you’ve suffered injuries, take photos of the extent of those injuries. Keep in mind that sooner is better than later – a photo of the accident scene taken immediately after the collision is worth more than one taken any time later. Photos of your bruises taken as soon as possible after you were injured, along with images of the progression of the injuries will tell more than pictures of the same bruises once they have begun to heal. Going forward, make sure to save all receipts, medical…Read More

More stringent laws about vehicle safety and driver behavior have succeeded in reducing the number of fatalities in car crashes, but the number of people killed in pedestrian accidents has actually increased in recent years. Pedestrians have a great responsibility in staying attentive at all times and following simple rules such as crossing the road only at the designated crosswalks, but accidents still can occur when they act carelessly, texting or talking on their cell phone or listening to music while walking. Always be as alert and aware as possible when walking in our South Florida streets, as a combination of factors – including everything from motorist negligence and ignorance to poor road design that fails to fail to take into consideration pedestrian safety – can often lead to serious or even fatal pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, the experienced Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. will provide a free initial consultation to determine your legal rights. We have over three decades of experience in personal injury cases, and we will evaluate…Read More

All of us at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. wish you a very happy Labor Day. And we’d also like to remind you that, if you are driving anywhere, this holiday is typically one of the busiest – and most dangerous – travel weekends every year. A couple of tips: Make sure you allow enough time for your trip so you can avoid excessive speed both coming and going. And make sure you are well rested before undertaking your trip and plan in advance for frequent stops along the way. Here are some additional tips for safe travel from the American Red Cross: Take emergency supplies, such as food and water, a flashlight and a first aid kit. Let someone know your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive. Buckle up and obey traffic signs. Avoid texting and talking on the phone while driving. Don’t drink and drive. If you do get involved in an accident, call 1-800-TellRobert with all the details as soon as possible. The experienced and dedicated attorneys at the Law Office of Robert J. Fenstersheib and Associates have successfully handled…Read More

According to Property Management Standards throughout the State of Florida, property owners are obligated to take due and reasonable care in the proper maintenance of their premises, to ensure the safety of the general public. Should any hazardous conditions exist, property owners must make visitors aware of all the possible dangers, via proper signage, so that their patrons can avoid the risk of slips or falls. While Slip and Fall Accidents are extremely common, the laws covering these types of mishaps are complex, with many issues requiring full and complete analyses before fault can be clearly assigned and liabilities properly determined. For example, if you were not properly cautioned about possible hazards while visiting an establishment, and suffered a Slip and Fall Accident, the establishment where you suffered the mishap could be held liable for your injuries. If you were to suffer a Slip and Fall accident in someone else’s premises, you should first and foremost seek medical help, but you should also try to obtain as much immediate and pertinent evidence as possible regarding the accident, as it is extremely important to prove that…Read More

Probate is the legal process, following a person’s death, whereby the accurate compilation of the decedent’s assets, notification of creditors, payment of liabilities, and distribution of the remaining assets to rightful heirs are properly ensured. If you have suffered the loss of a family member, the word “probate” is probably just another of the myriad details with which you are forced to deal at this difficult time in your life. While certain items – such as jointly held property and non-taxable gifts made not exceeding $11,000 during the deceased’s lifetime – are not subject to probate, the legal process largely applies in most cases. There is a prevalent misconception that a decedent’s estate can only go through probate if there is no will in place, but if the estate is large enough and a valid plan is not in place for avoiding probate, the estate may go through the process regardless of the existence of a will. The probate process typically encompasses a number of steps, and can range from the simplest matters to protracted court battles involving significant amounts of time and considerable money.…Read More

If it seems like it’s taken longer to drive anywhere these days, it’s not your imagination. The population increase in South Florida is monumental, and the existing roadway structure is limited in its ability to cope with this growth. The congestion continues to intensify, and the resulting delays in travel time can result in aggressive behavior by drivers “trying to get there faster.” While aggressive driving is easily recognizable when we see it, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) clearly defines it as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” These behaviors typically involve exceeding the posted speed limits, tailgating, illegal passing or risky lane changes, and running red lights. According to an AAA Foundation survey, aggressive driving behaviors can prove to be a factor in as many as 60% of all vehicle accident fatalities. If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident in South Florida due to the negligence of others, contact the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert, 24 hours a day, 7 days…Read More