Study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada, found that motorists who talk on cell phones while driving made more driving errors compared to drivers who were not engaged in phone conversations. The study revealed that these motorists were found to be much more likely to make common driving errors, including improper lane changes, driving at excessive speeds and suddenly crossing center lines. The researchers found that, even if a person is using a hands-free cell phone, there’s still an increase in brain activity and an increase in heart rate. Even if the conversation was not emotional in nature, the study revealed that there were definitely changes in the person’s emotional reaction to the conversation, resulting in an increase in the number of driving errors made – almost all of the participants in the test groups made some sort of driving error as a result of phone usage. If you have been involved in an automobile accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to money damages. The Auto Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have over…Read More
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and if you have been injured in a vehicular accident or any other accident, it is important to have as much evidence as possible to support your legal claim. If you have been hurt in a car crash, take photos of the car you were in, the scene of the accident, and if possible, the extent of your injuries. In addition, save all receipts, medical records, accident reports, and the like, as all these documents can be used to validate your claims. Our FREE TellRobert phone app can help you keep track of all your records, photos and expenses. Plus you can send our law firm all the details directly from the TellRobert phone app. And remember – sooner is better than later. A picture of the accident scene taken the day after a collision is worth more than one taken a year later. A picture of your bruises taken soon after you were injured will tell more than pictures of the same bruises once they have begun to heal. If you, unfortunately, have…Read More
Reflections On The 4th Of July As we celebrate the 242nd Anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, I am reflecting on how proud I am to be both an American and a Lawyer. While we all laugh at the many jokes constantly directed at the legal profession (and some of them are funny), it is important on every 4th of July to remember that many of our country’s forefathers were lawyers. Indeed, of the initial ten Amendments to the United States Constitution, four (Amendments 5-8) deal directly with legal rights. Four of the five members of our first Continental Congress entrusted with developing the Declaration of Independence were lawyers – Roger Sherman, John Adams, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson. Two of them, Adams and Jefferson, went on to become Presidents of our county. And James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution” and the “Bill or Rights” (and our fourth president as well) was also a lawyer. In fact, 25 of the nation’s 45 Presidents have been lawyers. So I am indeed honored to practice this great profession, and to have the ability to fight for…Read More
While minor “fender benders” in South Florida often result in negligible property damages, it is never safe to assume that such simple accidents always result in logical outcomes. Vehicle occupants, for instance, could have suffered injuries that were not immediately apparent at the time of the collision. And since insurance company adjusters are not necessarily agreeable with these premises – often offering inadequate compensation to individuals involved in car crashes dealing with lesser property damage – it is highly recommended that, if you’ve been involved in any kind of auto accident you take two immediate important steps: First, visit a doctor as soon as possible, as a trained physician can detect physical damage that may not be immediately apparent. And second, secure the assistance of an experienced auto accident and personal injury attorney. It is the job of the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. to fight for your rights and ensure proper compensation for your pain and suffering. Should you or a loved one have unfortunately been injured in an auto accident in South Florida, it is vital that you contact our Injury Legal Team immediately so that…Read More
Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis. This means that compensation for their legal services gets recovered only after they have managed to obtain a favorable settlement or verdict for their client. Normally, contingency fee plans are based on a percentage of the money that has been recovered in the case, and since the attorney gets paid only in the event of a favorable outcome, these plans are extremely beneficial for victims of personal injuries, as all legal expenses to file the case are borne by the attorney. The Florida Supreme Court establishes the percentages for contingency fees in our State, and these fees typically range between 33-1/3 and 40% (whether pre-suit or litigation) of the total compensation that has been awarded to the client. It is very important to note that a reputable personal injury attorney will always explain, fully and clearly – before he takes on a case – his specific contingency fee percentage to the client, and whether the fee is based on the net or gross amount of the compensation. If you or a loved one have suffered any…Read More
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. And if you’ve suffered injuries in the accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. But it is important to note that in many cases, injuries are not immediately apparent at the time of an accident, and the victim may not experience pain or discomfort resulting from the incident 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 the case. The experienced attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have successfully handled hundreds of South Florida vehicular accident cases over the past three decades. In the State of Florida, you generally have four years from the date of a crash to file a personal injury claim. If you or a loved one has been involved in such an…Read More
Almost half a million people suffer burn injuries annually in the United States, many resulting in painful, debilitating conditions such as disfigurement, psychological trauma, long-term or temporary disabilities and scarring, and even death. While residential fires are the most common cause of burn injuries, these injuries can also result from car, motorcycle, boat or airplane crashes, as well as from contact with electronic devices or unexpected hot substances. Sometimes, the accidents leading to burn injuries are the result of inadequate wiring and defective products, or in the case of vehicular accidents leading to fires, negligence on the part of the other driver. When faced with burn injuries due to the possible negligence of another person or party, victims may be able to sue those responsible and obtain proper financial compensation for their pain and suffering, which may include economic hardships such as high medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, trauma and psychological pain. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a burn injury as a result of another party’s negligent behavior, the skilled attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have…Read More
By the time a manufacturer announces a recall on a potentially defective product, the warning may come too late for the consumers who already use that particular product. Due to the extreme importance of the public quickly becoming aware of potential product defects, dangers or safety issues, the federal government has established a website where consumers can check up on potential safety issues: SaferProducts.gov. Consumers can post product concerns directly to this website, and when a complaint about a specific product is listed there, the manufacturer of the product is given a period of time to respond. If the manufacturer does not address the complaint within a specified period of time, the complaint is posted online and made public. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency formed in 1972 and charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Not every complaint that is posted on the SaferProducts.gov website will prove that a product is dangerous or will cause injuries, but the website also allows consumers to…Read More
Each year, more than 5 million auto accidents happen in U.S. roads, injuring about 4 million people, many permanently, and resulting in more than 40,000 fatalities. In fact, car accidents are the leading cause of death for people under 30 years of age. Needless to say, some car accidents are inevitable, particularly if the other driver is clearly negligent. However, we can all use some common sense behavior to ensure that we are not the cause of the accident. First and foremost, never drive under the influence of alcohol, and please be aware that as little as one drink can affect your overall awareness and reaction time. Second, avoid driving if you’re feeling sleepy or fatigued. Third, really concentrate on driving – playing with the radio, talking on the phone or (perish the thought) texting while driving can be recipes for disaster. Finally, because in spite of the best precautions car accidents still do happen, make sure both you and your passengers wear your seatbelts at all times. The Automobile Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have successfully handled thousands of South Florida…Read More
Sometimes, when patients are issued prescriptions for new drugs, they may suffer unexpected side effects. This happens often, and more disturbing than that is the fact that, more than likely, many doctors have not been made aware of the possibility of such side effects by the pharmaceutical companies manufacturing the drugs. Indeed, studies have shown that many drug company representatives do not properly inform doctors about the possible side effects of the medications that they are distributing to the physicians’ offices. The research, conducted via questionnaires to doctors in the United States, Canada and France, reveals that company representatives not only failed to warn doctors about common side effects from the use of the new medications, but also failed to warn them about possible contraindications. Moreover, they also neglected to identify the types of patients who should not use the drugs in question. The research indicates that this happened in more than half of the representatives’ visits, in spite of fact that the law in all 3 countries requires that drug company representatives inform doctors about not only the benefits, but also the potential risks…Read More
