The answer is: Flying is an extremely safe proposition. While your odds of being involved in a fatal aviation accident are along the lines of 1 in 10 million, your odds of being involved in a road accident, by way of comparison, are only 1 in 100. And flying with the top airlines almost literally doubles your odds for a safe flight. However, aviation accidents do happen, with much more extreme results than road accidents. Aviation accidents are most commonly linked to three primary sources: Pilot error, aircraft mechanical errors, and inclement weather – including lightning strikes, heavy winds, hazardous storms, and fog. Other potential causes of aviation accidents exist, such as air traffic control mistakes, cabin or cargo hold fires, bird strikes, and even sabotage. If you or a loved one has been injured in an aviation accident, 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 aviation laws in Florida, which is absolutely vital for the success of any…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
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
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
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
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
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
