If you have suffered the loss of a family member, the word “probate” is probably among the myriad details that you are facing at this difficult time in your life. Simply stated, probate is the legal process ensuring the proper compilation of the decedent’s assets, notification of creditors, payment of liabilities, and distribution of the remaining assets to rightful heirs. 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, probate largely applies in most cases. While many think that a decedent’s estate can only go through probate if there is no will in place, the estate may go through the process whether or not a will exists – if the estate is large enough and a valid plan is not in place for avoiding probate. The probate process typically encompasses numerous steps and can range from the simplest matters to protracted court battles involving significant amounts of time – from 6 to 18 months – and considerable money, but not all probate proceedings are alike. Florida probate law recognizes several…Read More
Minor “fender benders” in South Florida often result in negligible property damages, but it is never safe to assume that simple accidents result in fair outcomes. Vehicle occupants in such accidents, for instance, could have been injured, but the injuries were not immediately apparent at the time of the collision. 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. So it is highly recommended that, if you’ve been involved in an auto accident – no matter how small – 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 Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties, it is vital…Read More
Your odds of being involved in a fatal aviation accident are extremely small – along the lines of 1 in 10 million – so flying is an extremely safe proposition, particularly when doing it with the top airlines, which almost literally doubles your odds for a safe flight. But just as with anything else in life, flying accidents do happen. Aviation mishaps are most commonly linked to three primary sources: Pilot error, mechanical errors in the aircraft itself, and inclement weather – such a lightning strikes, heavy winds, hazardous storms, and fog. Other potential causes of aviation accidents include air traffic control mistakes, cabin or cargo hold fires, bird strikes, and sabotage. If you or a loved one have been injured in an aviation accident, through no fault of your own, you might be entitled to legal compensation for your pain and suffering. The Professional Aviation Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have the necessary experience and expertise regarding all the relevant laws in Florida, which is absolutely vital for the success of any aviation accident case. Call us toll-free, at 800-835-5762 &…Read More
The results to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) show two thirds of the respondents being in favor of stronger enforcement of the existing texting while driving laws, and half of those respondents also favor harsher penalties – such as loss of the driver’s license and higher car insurance premiums – for those ticketed for texting while driving, particularly if they are repeat offenders. In order to reduce your chances of being involved in a texting-while-driving accident, the NSC recommends that you simply switch off your cell phone when you get in your car. It is a natural reaction to answer the phone when it rings, and doing so distracts you from paying full attention to the road with potentially dangerous consequences. A simple pre-set voicemail can inform callers that you are driving and will return their call when it is safe to do so. If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident in South Florida resulting from another driver’s texting while driving, you may be entitled to money damages. The attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group,…Read More
While no one can anticipate being involved in a car crash, accidents do happen, so it is a good idea to always be prepared for such an eventuality. Close to a quarter-million traffic accidents occur in the State of Florida each and every year for a variety of reasons – driver distractions, driver fatigue, excessive speeding, erratic driving patterns, road construction and drunk driving. There are some simple rules to keep in mind to be prepared. Write them down and keep them in your glove compartment; when an accident happens, people may become disoriented and forget what to do. Do not leave the scene of the accident Make sure your vehicle is moved so it does not block traffic Call 911 to report the accident Take witnesses’ names and addresses Take photos of all vehicles involved Report the accident to your insurance company Be careful what you say to the other driver(s), as it could be used against you in legal proceedings If your car is not drivable, request roadside assistance (it is now available in most carmaker plans, or contact the FDOT’s Road Ranger…Read More
Always keep an inexpensive camera in the glove compartment of your car. Accidents, unfortunately, do happen, and it pays to be prepared for any eventuality. For anyone 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 his argument. If you have been hurt in a car crash, remember the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words – take photos of the car you were driving or in which you were a passenger, and of the actual scene of the accident. And if you’ve suffered injuries, take photos of the extent of those injuries. If you are properly prepared with a camera, 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. And a photo of your bruises taken soon after you were injured will tell more than pictures of the same bruises once they have begun to heal. Going forward,…Read More
Toxic airplane cabin air has become a common problem for thousands of airplane people who breathe toxic air every day. It causes a number of health concerns, including headaches, breathing problems, and vision problems, also known as Aerotoxic Syndrome. The symptoms are caused as a result of breathing toxic fumes that circulate many commercial airline cabins. Although most of the effects of toxic airplane cabin air are short-lived, they may result in constant neurological problems. If you are experiencing headaches, breathing issues, vision problems, or any other symptoms after air travel, you may need to contact a law firm who specialize in toxic substance litigation. The toxic substance lawyer will be able to help you if you are entitled to compensation. What Is Aerotoxic Syndrome? The symptoms caused by toxic airplane cabin air are unofficially called Aerotoxic Syndrome. The issue of toxic airplane cabin air has been a controversial topic in the airline industry since many years. Airplane cabin air needs to be pressurized, heated, and then circulated in the cabin to make it suitable for breathing during flight. Many commercial planes are designed to…Read More
People in all kinds of jobs are under threat of different workplace injuries. According to a recent report from the BLS, sprains, tears, and strains were the most common types of injuries which required the person to take days off of work. They accounted for about 38% of all workplace injuries. Common Workplace Injuries From the above 38% strains, sprains and tears, the most common thing injured was the back with the most common action when the injury occurred – lifting or lowering something heavier. But there are many other types of workplace injuries. For instance, in 2008, slip and fall accidents were responsible for 40% of all the major workplace injuries. Workplace injuries statistics also show that a total of 34 million work days were taken off because of work-related accidents that cause more severe injuries. Overall, The Most Common Causes Of Occupational Injuries Are: Trips/slips or falls Manual handling/lifting Electrical incidents Machine entanglement Vehicle accidents Falling objects Falling from heights The above examples are just the leading causes of workplace injuries however, there are many more which are not that common. Usually, all…Read More
Personal injury is quite simply the label which is given to lawsuits involving a person whose negligence and misconduct caused an injury to another person – the person who is filing for the personal injury claim. Basically, that is the personal injury definition. The Most Common Causes Of Personal Injuries There are many personal injury causes, but the most common ones are: Motorcycle accidents Truck accidents Car accidents Construction site accidents Bicycle accidents Dog bites Accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists Slip and fall accidents and other common types Medical malpractice Another common cause of personal injuries is a defective product. By law, all products are required to be safe for usage by their consumers. When a manufacturer fails to comply with that, they can be held responsible for any pain and suffering caused to their product’s users. Injuries from drugs are also quite common. Drugs can be regarded as products as well, but a more specific type. Sometimes, even though a drug gets approved for safe usage, some of its side effects might have been overlooked which leads to people getting injured from using it. The…Read More
Driving in poor conditions can cause serious auto accidents. Car after car can crash into each other because of lowered range of sight and lowered grip of the car. I’m sure you have seen a lot of car accidents videos and picture which illustrate this scenario. Especially when the winter comes, the main suspect for causes of car accidents is bad weather. Poor Conditions and Car Accidents There can be many factors which count as poor conditions and could possibly cause car accidents. The most common ones are: Driving in the snow Driving on ice Driving in the rain Driving at night Driving in a fog Each and every one of these 5 poor conditions cause drivers to have a lowered range of sight, especially if the conditions are severe such as a heavy snowstorm, monsoon, and a very thick fog. These can lower the driver’s vision to just about a few meters which make is practically impossible to see the road ahead. And it can get even worse if more than one of these is active. Other road conditions which could potentially cause auto…Read More
