Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product malfunctions cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal government agency charged with protecting consumers and families from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of any of the thousands of types of consumer products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard – including baby products such as toys and cribs, furniture, power tools, cigarette lighters, and common household chemicals. The CPSC’s work has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years. Clicking on the “Recalls” link on the CPSC.gov website allows consumers not only to learn recent product recalls, but also to submit their own complaints. Any manufacturer identified is given the opportunity to comment on the complaints, and completed reports about potentially dangerous consumer products, along with the manufacturers’ responses, are published on the CPSC website so consumers can become aware of the potential hazards related to use of the products. If you or a loved one has suffered…Read More
When accidents happen as a result of someone’s negligent behavior, legal assistance may be required to obtain proper and adequate redress. While there are thousands of personal injury attorneys in South Florida, not all of them have the adequate staff and long-term experience to deal with personal injury issues, so it is extremely important to choose the right firm to successfully handle your case. The average personal injury case can cost thousands of dollars in research and litigation, and smaller legal firms may not have the resources necessary to successfully deal with such expenses. Choosing a lawyer with limited resources may result in settling your case too early and not getting the fair compensation you deserve. Larger legal firms can bring more resources to bear regarding experienced personnel and support staff, and this 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 Accident…Read More
When someone has suffered personal injuries as a result of the negligence of others, the amount of compensation awarded is largely determined by the nature and extent of the injuries suffered. While the majority of accidents yield only minor bumps and bruises, severe accidents can result in catastrophic consequences for the victims and their loved ones. Regardless of the actual extent of the injuries, the amount of pain or physical discomfort that the injured party experiences is the most compelling factor in determining the amount of damages to be awarded. It’s important to note that similar types of injuries do not affect everyone in the same manner, and while a particular injury can result in minor surgery and prompt recovery in one individual, the same sort of injury can cause permanent disabilities in another. When severe injuries are incurred, the medical costs will be exponentially higher, and higher amounts of lost income will result due to more extensive time missed from work. Therefore, larger economic damages are likely to be awarded for severe injuries. Severe injuries are typically defined by various criteria, including the specific…Read More
Motorcycles can be a lot of fun. Not only do they offer a freeing and exhilarating experience on the South Florida roads, they are also much easier to maintain than the larger cars or trucks, and also provide great gas mileage. However, since motorcycles do not have many of the safety features inherent to cars and trucks – such as seat belts and air bags – accidents are much more dangerous and can result in far more serious, long-lasting consequences for motorcycle riders. Around 90,000 motorcyclists get injured yearly in the United States, and motorcycle drivers are 35 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than car drivers. If you enjoy riding your motorcycle, make sure to reduce the risk of serious injuries by avoiding high-risk behavior, obeying all traffic laws, and always wearing all necessary protective gear, including a helmet, a good pair of gloves, high-quality jacket and boots, and a sturdy neck collar. But no matter how careful you are, or how safe your gear, motorcycle accidents can happen, many times due to the negligence of car and truck drivers.…Read More
People who have suffered a serious personal injury may continue experiencing psychological after-effects well after they have completed successful medical rehabilitation. While it may be normal to experience feelings such as general confusion, irritability, anxiety, sadness, helplessness and even insomnia after an injury has physically healed, it is just as important to understand that if the stress remains constant, continuing to affect your work and social life, psychological counseling may be needed to regain your 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 only for the physical damages suffered, but also for the pain and suffering associated with those damages. The skilled and experienced attorneys at the 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…Read More
By and large, highway construction and maintenance work in our roads is typically carried out by independent contractors, hired by the State. These contractors have an obligation to ensure public safety, but in some cases some of the applicable State safety laws – such as ensuring the correct placement of necessary road signs and the proper disposal of scattered debris resulting from the work process – are not necessarily followed to the letter of the law, which can lead to the creation of potential road hazards that may result in accidents and injuries to drivers, passersby and the construction workers themselves. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident resulting from road construction or maintenance work in South Florida, you may be entitled to monetary damages. The attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have many years of experience representing clients who have been injured in such cases. We know the safety laws and can easily identify and examine any regulatory violations that have been committed, and we will evaluate your options free of charge and advise you of the necessary…Read More
Insurance company adjusters are not really on your side. Having the proper types of insurance is indispensable in our day and age, but when you deal with insurance companies, it is important to understand exactly how they work your claim, as paying out in full is detrimental to their bottom lines. While the insurance company’s adjuster may try to keep your payment as low as possible, you should be aware that if you were not at fault in the accident or injury you reported, you are entitled to have all of your reasonable damages and expenses covered. Some of the things adjusters may ask you to do which may help them to lessen or altogether deny your claim: Say that the accident was actually your fault, either wholly or partially. If the adjuster can get you to admit to even partial fault in an accident, your recovery may be greatly diminished. Ask for a recorded or written statement. Adjusters are trained to ask questions that are weighed to extract the information they want in favor of the insurance company. Have you sign a medical release.…Read More
Thousands of people are involved in automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents each year in the State of Florida. Many types of traumatic brain injuries can result from vehicular accidents, concussions being one of the most prevalent. If concussions are minor, however, they can go undetected, and minor concussions can still have a long-term impact, even months after an accident, that may negatively impact a person’s ability to understand and perform cognitive reasoning tasks. At least 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur in the United States every year, contributing to as many as one third of all injury-related fatalities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you or a loved one has suffered a concussion or any other type of brain injuries in a vehicular accident, you may be entitled to money damages, and you should consult with an experienced lawyer. The Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have over three decades of experience in vehicular accidents. Contact us today, toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert – our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. We will…Read More
Texting. No matter how much the danger of texting while driving has been publicized, nationwide reports keep mounting about accidents and fatalities resulting from this extremely dangerous activity. Talking on a Cell Phone. We’ve gotten so used to the idea of using the cell phone in our daily life that we forget that doing so in our vehicles prevents us from keeping our full attention on the road. Any form of distraction behind the wheel, no matter how small, can prove disastrous. Reaching for Objects Within the Vehicle. This is very common, and while reaching for a radio knob to change the station or a CD button to insert new music, reaching for a drink in the cup holder, or even trying to retrieve an object that has fallen on the floor may seem like common occurrences, the lack of complete concentration on the real task at hand – driving – may result in an accident. Applying Makeup. It’s true, most of us have seen it while we’re driving, and just like texting while driving, this activity requires both visual and manual distractions that impair…Read More
Hungry goblins and elves are getting ready once again to go trick-or-treating in South Florida, and while Halloween is one of the most enjoyable evenings of any year, it’s important to remember that it can also be one of the most dangerous as well. Here are some easy-to-follow rules to keep this fun evening as safe as possible for trick-or-treaters of all ages: Children should be accompanied at all times by parents or responsible adults – no child or group of children should ever go trick or treating alone. Careless drivers represent the major threat for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Make sure to walk only on sidewalks, obeying all pedestrian and traffic laws. Children and the accompanying adults should all carry flashlights, and everyone should wear brightly colored costumes and/or reflective patches to increase visibility for the drivers. Children should be warned ahead of time to not consume any goodies while trick-or-treating; they must wait until the treats have been taken home and inspected by parents or adults in charge. The Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. wish you and your little ones a very happy and…Read More
