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When someone files a personal injury claim in Florida, one of the first questions on their mind is this: how much is my case worth? Less common but more important is the question: what should I do (or not do) in order to increase the value of my case? As a personal injury plaintiff, there are three actions that are guaranteed to reduce the amount of damages you’re entitled to receive. Contribute To The Cause Of The Accident In Florida, the law of pure comparative negligence applies, which means that as a plaintiff, your role in the incident which caused your injuries will impact the amount of damages to which you’re entitled. In a pure comparative negligence system, you will be compensated for your damages only to the extent that you were not responsible for them. For example, if you are deemed to have been 60 percent at fault for the auto accident which left you with a broken leg, then the defendant would only be responsible for paying 40 percent of your damages—the percentage of fault attributed to them. Fail To Mitigate Your Damages One of the worst things you…Read More

Insurance companies are mainly interested in protecting their own vested interests and bottom lines, and paying out any claim in full is detrimental to their profits. So when dealing with insurance companies, it is important to understand how they work, so you can get the settlement you deserve. Simply stated, insurers make money in part by denying you benefits, so the insurance adjustor is not necessarily your friend – his primary role is to keep the insurance company’s payment as low as possible. He may try to discourage you from seeking medical treatment (especially from chiropractors), or he may tell you that rental car coverage is limited to a set number of days. In most cases, this is not true, and if you are not at fault, you are entitled to have all of your reasonable damages and expenses covered. You are also not required to give an adjustor a recorded statement or a medical authorization. If you have been involved in an accident and feel that you are not being treated fairly by your insurance company, contact Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., toll-free, at 1-800-TellRobert. We…Read More

According to the Orlando Sentinel, on February 22, 2021By Lisa J. Huriash, David Schultz and Aric ChokeySouth Florida Sun Sentinel! Florida will receive 414,430 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government this week, with the largest share going to Publix stores, according to documents released by the state. The largest allocation in South Florida will go to distribution sites at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami-Dade County. In Broward, the drive-through site at Markham Park will receive 9,120 Pfizer doses and in Palm Beach County, the Department of Health will receive 4,500 Moderna doses to distribute. Under threat of a lawsuit from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the state released a breakdown of all sites that will receive Pfizer and Moderna vaccines this week. Publix will receive 70,000 doses from the state, which does not specify how many doses each store will get. The list also does not include additional doses the federal government will distribute directly to Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie. Florida will send 7,340 vaccine doses to Palm Beach County, 29,480 to Browardn County and 46,090 to Miami-Dade. Broward and Miami-Dade will…Read More

COVID-19 UPDATES – Sixth Vaccination Site Opens. From: BROWARD COUNTY – COVID-19 UPDATE 1/11/21 KEY TAKEAWAYS According to Department of Health’s Florida Shots database, as of January 9: there are 39,717 individuals that have received a first dose of vaccine; 6,480 have received two (complete) dose series. That is up from 33,080 first doses and 4,061 two (complete) dose vaccinations as of January 7. The Florida Department of Health in Broward (DOH-Broward) has opened a sixth new vaccination site at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, for individuals age 65+ with confirmed appointments only. All testing and vaccination sites will be open on The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Monday, January 18, 2021. The Broward County COVID-19 Hotline and Business Complaint Line is introducing new operating hours effective Tuesday, January 12. New hours are 8AM to 6PM Monday through Friday, and 8AM to Noon on Saturday and Sunday. The hotline will be open normal business hours on January 18 (MLK Holiday). Service is available 24/7 online at MyBroward.Broward.org. HOW YOU CAN GET VACCINATED Delivery of the vaccine will be “start-and-stop” until additional supplies are…Read More

Throughout the United States, someone is hurt every two minutes – and someone dies every half hour – as a result of an alcohol-related accident. During the Holiday Season, the odds for drinking and driving accidents increase exponentially. The concept that just a couple of drinks are not a big deal is a myth: according to a University of California San Diego research study, people driving even with a blood level alcohol as little as 0.01% in their system are at risk of being involved in accidents that may cause injuries which are much more severe than in those accidents where alcohol is not involved. This lead the researchers to conclude that there is no level of alcohol that can be considered safe for driving a motor vehicle. So do yourself (and your loved ones) a favor this Holiday Season – if you drink, don’t drive. That advice is good not just for this holiday season, but for the entire year! If you suffer injuries in an accident due to a negligent driver’s drinking and driving, call Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., Your Accident Experts at…Read More

Update From The City Of Fort Lauderdale On The Coronavirus (COVID-19) The City of Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Department of Health remind everyone to protect themselves and others by avoiding the Three Cs: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places, and Close-Contact Settings and by wearing a facial covering in public: Closed Spaces: Avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation that could allow contagious droplets to linger in the air. Crowded Places: Avoid crowded places with many people nearby; the greater the number of individuals in an area, the greater the chances of COVID-19 spreading from person-to-person. Close-Contact Settings: Avoid close-range conversations and stay at least six feet from others. In addition to avoiding the three Cs and wearing facial coverings in all public spaces, individuals should continue to practice social distancing by staying at least six feet away from others; stay home when sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms; clean and disinfect countertops and frequently used surfaces often; and wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol). For additional prevention tips, visit www.floridahealthcovid19.gov/preventionRead More

U.S. insurance companies rake in billions of dollars in profits every year. How does the insurance industry make so much money? Unfortunately, many insurance companies – even the most well known and well respected – engage in dirty tricks and unethical behavior to boost their profits. Some of the most common tactics can be referred to as the three Ds: Delay, Deny, and Defend. Every dollar not paid out on a claim is a dollar that goes to the insurer’s bottom line. Delays The first D is delay. A claim is made and the demands begin: You need to fill out a form, you did not fill out the form correctly, you need to fill out another form, your claim is too late, your claim is not covered back and forth, back and forth. Meanwhile, the benefits that the insurer is supposed to payout remain in its pocket, inflating its profits. The hope is that the more difficult the insurer makes it to collect and the longer the delay, the more likely it is that a person with a legitimate claim will give up and drop…Read More

We all take our brakes for granted and the fact is that stopping a vehicle is much more important than starting it. To try and avoid brake failure you should have your brakes checked every time you have your car or truck serviced. Your mechanic will be able to recommend any brake maintenance necessary to keep your car’s brakes working properly. What Happens If Your Brakes Do Fail? Total brake failure can be a terrifying and dangerous experience. Brake failure is another important reason to always wear your seat belt and to make sure your passengers do the same. Remaining calm is the first and most important step in all emergency situations and if brake failure happens these are some steps you can take: Take evasive actions if you are in traffic to avoid hitting other vehicles or pedestrians. Try pumping the brakes. If your car has an automatic transmission shift into low gear. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, downshift into a lower gear. Depress the emergency brake. Pull onto the side of the road watching out for traffic until the car comes…Read More

From: Broward County, broward.org Together4Broward is a taskforce of Broward service organizations collaborating during these extraordinary times to ensure our Broward community has access to critical resources, of which our first priority is nutritious food. Use the map below to find a food distribution site near you. www.broward.org/together4broward/Pages/default.aspxRead More