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 South Florida Accident
Attorneys - Ft. Lauderdale Personal
Injury Lawyers
Rosen &
Rosen is one of South Florida’s premier Personal
Injury Law Firms.
Rosen &
Rosen recently obtained the seventh largest verdict in
Broward County on a personal injury case. They are experienced, passionate, and
aggressive and have built a reputation for providing thorough representation.
Since 1965,
Rosen &
Rosen has successfully represented clients in the
following areas:
There are numerous of types of accidents and the
term personal injury also incorporates medical and dental accidents (which lead
to numerous medical and dental negligence claims every year) and conditions
which are often classified as industrial disease cases. Industrial disease type
cases include asbestosis and mesothelioma, chest diseases (e.g. emphysema,
pneumoconiosis, silicosis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and chronic obstructive airways disease), occupational
deafness, occupational stress, and repetitive strain injury cases.
When the accident was not the individuals fault, they may be entitled to
compensation.
According to the National Center for Injury Protection and Control more than 31
million people are injured in accidents every year. As many as 90,000 die as a
result of these injuries. A personal injury accident can leave you with medical
bills, lost wages, damages to your person or vehicle, and a feeling of
hopelessness. Victims may suffer physical pain and mental trauma that could be
permanent and life-changing. Physical personal injury can include disfigurement,
loss of limb, permanent or disfiguring scars, disability, and loss of one of the
five senses. Mental harm might include emotional trauma, mental anguish,
embarrassment, loss of love and affection, or loss of enjoyment. Whether your
injuries were caused by an accident, malicious intent, or a defect in a
product’s design, production or labeling, you have the right to seek
compensation for economic and non-economic damages.
What is a ‘tort’?
“Tort” comes from the French word for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrongful
act, whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another.
Torts include all negligence cases as well as intentional wrongs which result in
harm. Tort law is one of the major areas of law. Tort law is broken into three
categories:
• Intentional tort - the Defendant knew, or should have known, injury could
occur as a result of his/her actions or inactions.
• Negligent tort - the Defendant was unaware that an injury could occur as a
result of his/her actions, and at the same time, the Defendant was not acting in
a safe manner.
• Strict liability tort - a specific action caused the damages rather than the
lack of care on the defendant’s part.
What kind of financial compensation can be awarded in a personal injury
claim?
The phrase “personal injury” refers to a wide variety of possible lawsuits.
Additionally, what you may think of as a simple car accident case could turn
into a product liability claim if, after investigation, the accident was caused
by a faulty tire, maintenance mistake, or manufacturing defect. There are both
federal and state laws that govern the types, and limits, of financial
compensation that a victim can receive for each of the various types of personal
injury claims.
The two main types of personal injury damages are compensatory damages and
punitive damages.
Depending on the type of personal injury as well as the extent of the injury,
compensatory damages may be awarded for: Medical bills, Lost Wages, Pain &
Suffering, Physical, Mental/Emotional Disability and Property Damage.
Punitive damages are intended to ‘punish’ the offender. These damages are
typically awarded to the plaintiff in addition to compensatory damages when the
defendant's conduct has been especially malicious or oppressive.
If you have questions regarding a traffic accident please contact
Rosen &
Rosen.
Rosen &
Rosen provides legal
experience in the following areas:
Locations served include:
Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Broward County, Dade County, Coral Gables,
Homestead, Carol City, Coral Springs, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Hialeah,
Cutler Ridge,
Pembroke Pines, Weston, Davie, Aventura,
Cooper City, Plantation, Sunrise,
Miami, North Miami and Miami Beach.
For further information, please contact
Rosen &
Rosen or
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