Author Archives: Alan Goldfarb
Florida’s Medical Malpractice Laws: Understanding the Limitations
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, or any healthcare provider, injures a patient. However, not all medical errors may lead to a medical malpractice claim. If you live in Florida and have been injured as a result of an error committed by a health professional or facility, you may have the basis for a… Read More »
Personal Injury vs. Wrongful Death: Understanding the Differences
In Florida, legal actions for personal injury and wrongful death claims have similarities. Both claims are based on a theory that a duty was owed and breached. Under both claims, someone has suffered a harm or injury which resulted in medical bills and noneconomic damages (eg. permanent disability, mental trauma). Despite their similarities between… Read More »
Burn Injuries: Definitions, Causes and Compensation
There are few injuries that are as painful as burn injuries. Burn injury victims can have long and painful recoveries, which last can last for months, years, or may go on for life. Burns can cause extensive damage to a victim’s skin, nerves and bones. This damage can be permanent and change the life… Read More »
Traumatic Brain can Lead to Apraxia
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when an external force, or object, impacts the head and affects brain function. These type of injuries often happen during car or other types of accidents Many Floridians may not understand the extent to which traumatic brain injuries impact public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »
Avoid Distracted Driving
In 2013, distracted drivers caused 424, 000 injuries and 3,154 deaths. These numbers make it clear that distracted driving is dangerous. When a driver is distracted, serious injury can result to the driver, passengers and others on the road. For this reason Florida has banned texting and driving and launched “put it down” safety… Read More »
Protect Yourself from Florida’s Uninsured Drivers
Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the United States. Nearly a quarter of Florida drivers do not have car insurance. This means that when an uninsured driver causes a car accident, there is no coverage available for injured drivers or passengers to pursue in a personal injury lawsuit. The… Read More »
Driver Errors and Semi Truck Accidents
A semi truck/car accident can happen without warning and the results can be life changing for everyone involved. They can leave victims with serious spinal brain and neck injuries; sadly, they often result in fatalities. When pursuing a personal injury claim after a semi truck accident, the key issue is almost always determining who… Read More »
Protect Your Senior Against Abuse and Neglect
Many senior Americans who live in assisted-living communities, nursing and retirement homes, may become victims of elder abuse instead of receiving the care they deserve. For this reason, many families worry that their senior parents and loved ones will not be safe away from the family home. If you have an elder family member… Read More »
Understanding Hit and Run Accidents in Florida
Victims of hit and run car accidents often suffer severe injuries that permanently change their lives. Hit and run accidents are particularly dangerous since it may take longer for victims to receive help for their injuries when a driver leaves the scene of the accident. In many cases, the driver who caused the accident… Read More »
Punitive Damages for Texting and Driving
It may not surprise Miami drivers to know that Florida is one of the most dangerous states in which to commute and drive. In South Florida, population density and aggressive drivers are just a few of the factors that cause accidents. Of course, distracted driving is also a common issue in many accidents, as… Read More »