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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

Traffic accidents in South Florida are not always the result of vehicles crashing into each other. Single-car crashes are more common than people realize, and the fault may not always rest with the driver. The accident may have resulted from circumstances beyond the driver’s control, such as hazardous road conditions or defective or malfunctioning equipment within the vehicle being driven. If you have been involved in a one-car accident, and believe there are extenuating circumstances that may have led or contributed to the crash through no fault of your own, you will need an experienced and aggressive lawyer to properly explore all the possible causes and ensure that you’re not wrongfully held responsible. Contributing causes to single-vehicle accidents may include negligence by another driver causing the accident victim to lose control of the vehicle, defective tires, unexpected road hazards, slippery surfaces, gas or oil spills, and poor signs or road design. At the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we have successfully defended such cases in the past – it is our job to prove extenuating circumstances and fight for your exoneration and proper compensation. If you…Read More

The State of Florida, surrounded by water on three sides, and home to thousands of lakes, rivers and canals, is universally recognized as one of the boating capitals of the world. Unfortunately, with so many varieties of vessels traversing our waterways on a daily basis, boating accidents are bound to happen. Boating accidents happen due to variety of causes, including operator carelessness, inattention or inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol intoxication, and according to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida consistently leads the nation – by a wide margin – in both the number of boating accidents, and in the number of injuries and fatalities resulting from these accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a boat or any other type watercraft, as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need a knowledgeable and experienced legal team on your side. For more than three decades, the Boating Accident and Injury Lawyers of Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have been helping people injured throughout South Florida, and we stand by our long history of compassion, integrity, and…Read More

In legal terms, a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more is considered the qualifier for being charged with drunk driving, but many other physiological factors come into play regarding the effects of alcohol in the bloodstream. A study conducted at the University of California San Diego reported that driving with much smaller levels of alcohol in the blood could not only increase the risk of vehicular accidents, but also affect their severity. The study revealed that people who are driving with a blood alcohol level as little as 0.01% in their system face a higher risk of being involved in accidents resulting in injuries much more severe than those reported in accidents where alcohol is not a factor at all. This leads researchers to conclude that there is no level of alcohol that can truly be considered safe for driving. It’s real simple, you’ve heard it enough, and yet it can’t be overstated – if you drink, don’t drive. You will be keeping not only yourself safe, but also everyone else around you. Unfortunately, not everyone practices good common sense before getting behind the…Read More

Most bicycle accidents in Florida are minor in nature, but some result in serious injuries for the cyclist. More than 500,000 people in the US are treated in emergency departments – and more than 700 fatalities are reported – as a result of bicycle-related injuries each year, with children ages 5 to 14 being most at risk for death and injury from these accidents. Besides the common minor scrapes and bruising resulting from common spills, more serious problems from bicycle accidents – many related to collisions with motor vehicles – may include fractured or broken bones; internal injuries and bleeding; facial scarring and disfigurement; skull fractures and/or brain injuries (some resulting in coma, either temporary or permanent); spinal cord injuries (some resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis); temporary or permanent damage to limbs (even resulting in amputation); and even death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, call 1-800-TellRobert now, toll-free, to consult with the Bicycle Injury Department of the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. We have over two decades of experience with bicycle injury cases, and we will evaluate…Read More

Cars usually get the worst end of the bargain when involved in a crash with a truck. A loaded large truck takes up to 20-50% more road space to stop when compared to cars, and this percentage is even higher on wet or slippery roads. And if the brakes of the truck are poorly maintained, things get even worse. Available statistics show that trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers and similar large vehicles cause auto accidents resulting in a very large number of wrongful deaths and severe injury cases. While the bigger vehicle offers more protection to its driver, an automobile driver has a much bigger chance of being severely injured or even killed in such an accident. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a truck accident, you might be eligible to recover your damages. An experienced truck accident attorney will sort out the exact nature of the crash, and who the responsible parties are. With over three decades of experience, the Truck Accidents Lawyers at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have successfully helped many people get the compensation they deserved. Contact us today,…Read More

Your teenager just got a brand new driver’s license, and there’s a lot of trepidation mixed in with your pride. It’s normal to be worried, but please know that there are things you can and should do to increase the chances that your teen will be safe on the South Florida roads. The first thing you can do is to lead by example. Drive the way you want your teen to drive – if you speed, tailgate, and drive aggressively, your teen probably will follow your lead when he or she gets behind the wheel. Make sure your teen realizes that driving demands full attention and fully understands the dangers associated with it – for the person behind the wheel, for the passengers, and for the other drivers and pedestrians with whom the road is shared. Establish a firm, clear set of rules – stressing that any unsafe behavior or failure to obey the rules means that the keys will be taken away. These rules must include that the driver and all passengers wear seat belts every time they get in the car, that texting…Read More

When problems arise that require legal assistance, it is of utmost importance to have attorneys that can and will provide a full understanding of your rights and responsibilities under the law. When you contact the experienced lawyers at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., you can be assured of a careful review your specific circumstances, a thorough explanation of your legal prerogatives, and honest advice about the merits of your case. There are countless law firms and attorneys in Florida that you can turn to for legal help, which is why we truly appreciate your trust, and respect and value your decision to work with us. We pride ourselves in providing each and every client with only the best legal services and work diligently to help you win compensation for your injury, accident, or other legal problem. If we do not believe your case can be won, we will not waste your time pursuing it, and we work on a contingency basis, which means you never pay any fees until a settlement or money is collected. At the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we are your advocates;…Read More