Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury is a wide field of law covering injuries from many different types of accidents and negligent behavior. If you or a loved one was involved in an accident and suffered serious injuries in the Fort Lauderdale area, call me, attorney Jared Newman, today. At my firm, Jared Newman, Esq., I offer free legal consultations on new cases, where we can meet and discuss what happened to you. I’ll give you more information about how to proceed with your case and what I can do to build your case and fight for compensation for you. For a free legal consultation, call my firm today.
Obtaining Damages In Personal Injury Cases In Fort Lauderdale
Victims of personal injury cases frequently find themselves left with many financial issues after an accident. Accidents often leave victims with serious injuries that require intensive medical care. At the same time, these injuries keep them from going to work and make it harder to support themselves and pay their medical expenses. Meanwhile, they are also dealing with the direct effects of the injuries on their lives. Compensation for these damages is often available to pay them back when someone else is responsible for these injuries.
Medical Bills
Medical expenses can be extremely expensive, even if you have health insurance. Paying for these damages is a huge part of many personal injury claims. Sometimes, the compensation can be projected to cover future medical expenses as well, especially for severe, long-term injuries and disabilities. I can help identify what damages apply in your case.
Lost Wages
If your injuries keep you from working, you could be entitled to temporary or ongoing lost wage damages. These could pay for work you missed during a recovery period as well as wages you will miss going forward. If an injury forces you to take a less physically demanding job or to retire entirely, lost wages could pay for the difference in your new and old wages or as a replacement for ongoing lost wages.
Pain And Suffering
Pain and suffering damages are not paid in most insurance claims. These “noneconomic” damages pay for things like the physical pain you face, the mental and emotional effects of the pain, the hopelessness, the emotional distress of dealing with an injury, the lost enjoyment in life and other effects of an injury.
Calculating Damages
When you claim these damages, it is important to have a lawyer in your corner who can calculate and project them properly to maximize your compensation. Even decisions such as whether to accept the payments in a lump sum or in an annuity can affect your total payout in your injury case. Some damages are simple to calculate when there are clear records of the expenses, but damages like pain and suffering are very difficult to calculate without the help of an experienced Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney.
Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit In Fort Lauderdale
Victims of serious accidents often have a number of options regarding how to deal with the aftermath of an injury case. In some instances, the damages available through insurance claims are enough to cover some effects of an accident, such as damage to your vehicle in a car crash. However, insurance claims often block compensation for pain and suffering and do not pay 100% of the damages for medical bills. This often leads victims in personal injury claims to file lawsuits against the at-fault parties.
When you file a lawsuit for an injury case, you must file it against the proper parties. In a car accident, any other driver involved in the crash is often a viable party since all drivers involved in the crash might share blame for causing it. In accidents that occur on someone else’s property, the property owner is the most likely party to be responsible. However, some cases are quite complex, and I might be able to identify other parties, such as employers and companies, who could share fault. For instance, the trucking company can often be sued alongside the driver in a truck accident injury case.
There are important procedural rules to follow when filing your case. I will prepare the proper documents and filings and file them with the court. I will then need to serve copies of these complaints and other documents to the at-fault parties and other defendants, giving them an opportunity to respond to the claims. Often, this means rounds of back-and-forth between the lawyers before the case can progress to evidence collection (known as the “discovery” stage) and, eventually, trial.
Statute Of Limitations For Filing Injury Cases In Florida
For your case to be filed on time in Florida, you must file it within a certain number of years of the accident. Generally, for personal injury cases, the deadline is typically four years from the date of injury. Talk to a lawyer about what facts might modify your filing deadline.
I Can Help
After an injury, it is important to talk to a lawyer. At Jared Newman, Esq., I represent injury victims and their families and work to help them get the compensation they need from at-fault parties and their insurance companies. For a free legal consultation on your potential case, call my firm today.
Ft. Lauderdale FL Law Firm
At Newman Injury Law, PLLC, we are dedicated to helping victims of motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and child injuries seek the compensation and justice they deserve. Our personalized approach and legal expertise provide support during these challenging times.
Accidents can disrupt lives in profound ways, whether they happen on the road, at work, or involve a child in an unexpected incident. Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes of serious injuries, affecting drivers, passengers, and even pedestrians. These crashes often leave victims facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma as they work to recover.
Workplace injuries add another layer of stress, with workers compensation claims frequently becoming battles between injured employees and employers or insurance companies. When someone is hurt on the job, they deserve financial support to cover their medical expenses and lost earnings. However, the process can feel overwhelming, especially when recovering from a significant injury.
Injuries to children are perhaps the most heartbreaking of all. Whether caused by unsafe playgrounds, car accidents, or negligence by others, these cases demand swift and compassionate action to protect a child’s future. Parents are left grappling with medical decisions, legal complexities, and the emotional toll of seeing their child in pain.
Hardy Park (Florence C. Hardy Park)
Hardy Park, officially known as Florence C. Hardy Park, is a vibrant 7.86-acre destination in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, offering an abundance of recreational activities and amenities. The park features lighted athletic fields, four well-maintained tennis courts, and expansive open areas perfect for lawn bowling, picnics, or casual gatherings. One of the highlights is its large playground, which boasts two massive play complexes equipped with hills, trails, and swings, making it a favorite spot for children of all ages. The playground is shaded with a durable canopy, providing protection from both rain and the sun, ensuring playtime can continue safely in varying weather conditions.
Families can enjoy the covered pavilion, ideal for birthday parties or community events, and the convenience of on-site restrooms. Hardy Park also features a recreational center offering educational and cultural programs for the local community.
While the playground is thoughtfully designed for safe play, accidents can happen, and injuries to children can occasionally occur due to slips or falls. This underscores the importance of parental supervision to help ensure an enjoyable visit. Hardy Park is a treasured community space, perfect for outdoor fun, social events, and creating lasting memories.
Historic Stranahan House Museum
The Historic Stranahan House Museum, built in 1901, is a cherished landmark and the oldest surviving structure in Broward County. Originally constructed by Frank Stranahan, known as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father, and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area’s first schoolteacher, the house has served as a trading post, post office, community meeting space, and the family residence of the Stranahans. This wood-frame vernacular structure, with its wide porches and scenic views of the New River, offers visitors a glimpse into the early days of Fort Lauderdale’s history.
Restored with care by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Fort Lauderdale Board of Realtors, the Stranahan House opened to the public as a museum in 1984. Today, it stands as a testament to the economic and social growth of the area, preserving the legacy of Frank and Ivy Stranahan and their contributions to the community.
A guided tour of the museum brings history to life, exploring the connections between early settlers and Seminole Indians and showcasing the house’s role as a cultural and social hub. The museum also reminds us of the importance of protecting workers’ rights throughout history, particularly as the early labor force laid the foundation for the thriving community we see today. Workers compensation continues to be a critical way to protect employees and honor the contributions they make to building strong and lasting communities like Fort Lauderdale.
Museum Of Discovery And Science
The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in downtown Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant destination where science comes alive through interactive exhibits, an eco-center, and the region’s only AutoNation IMAX Theater. With a mission to “Connect People to Inspiring Science,” MODS engages visitors of all ages through its four educational pillars: Early Childhood Education, fostering curiosity and foundational skills in young learners; Environmental Sustainability, encouraging an understanding of conservation and the planet; Health & Wellness, promoting science-based approaches to healthier lifestyles; and Physical Science, which explores the principles that drive innovation and shape our world.
Since its inception in 1977 as The Discovery Center, MODS has been a cornerstone of STEM education in South Florida. In 1992, the museum moved to its state-of-the-art facility, which includes hands-on exhibits and unique experiences designed to captivate and educate visitors. Whether you’re exploring the wonders of space, delving into the mechanics of the natural world, or marveling at the stunning visuals in the IMAX Theater, MODS offers something for everyone.
In addition to its commitment to education, MODS also reflects on how science and technology intersect with daily life, including road safety and transportation. Exhibits related to engineering and physical science remind us of the importance of safe infrastructure and innovations that reduce motor vehicle accidents, promoting safer travel for communities everywhere.
Client Review
"A friend recommended Attorney Jared Newman after I was involved in a car accident. From the start Jared has been absolutely amazing. From staying in constant contact with me with updates on my case, to explaining things I didn’t understand, to getting me the best outcome possible, he has not disappointed. I’m glad I made the right decision with Jared Newman and I’m definitely keeping his number saved for anything in the future."
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