Monthly Archives: June 2019
Valuing Your Personal Injury Claim
Suffering any injury, regardless of the source, can turn a person’s life upside down. If someone else is responsible for the injury, the aftermath can feel even more unfair. Once such an injury occurs, retaining the services of an experienced Miami personal injury attorney can be crucial to receiving reimbursement for these costs from… Read More »
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery leads to $400,000.00 Pre-Trial Settlement obtained by PWD
In early 2019 PWD filed suit on behalf of our 63 year old client who sustained a torn rotator cuff in his non-dominant arm as a result of an automobile crash. Thereafter, our client underwent arthroscopic surgery. Prior to trial, PWD mediated and settled the case for $400,000.00 — less than 6 months from… Read More »
Deciding to Settle or Litigate a Medical Malpractice Claims
Suffering an injury at the hands of a medical professional usually shatters the trust the patient puts in the medical industry as a whole. And for good reason. Medical professionals are given this trust by society as a result of the years of dedication and education that they put into their profession. However, while… Read More »
Common Myths about Personal Injury Claims
Injuries caused by someone else can be extremely frustrating. Large medical bills often follow injuries sustained in an accident, and the victim will unfortunately be left to pay them unless the responsible party is held accountable. With serious injuries, the financial impact can be catastrophic. Fortunately, the law allows the injured victim to sue… Read More »
PWD Obtains $975,000.00 Settlement For Injured Security Guard
Mr. Jones (FN – client’s real name not used) was working as a security guard stationed in a building in South Florida. One afternoon, the building’s engineer requested that Mr. Jones look into a complaint from a tenant that the air conditioning was malfunctioning. Mr. Jones went to the suite as requested. On arrival,… Read More »
Proving a Cancer Misdiagnosis
Visiting a medical professional, when not feeling all that well, is an exercise in trust. This involves the patient relying on the education and experience of the medical professional, and their ability to properly analyze the circumstances and symptoms of the patient in order to develop a treatment plan to correct the situation. However,… Read More »
PWD Recovers $350,000 for Man Who Slips on Defective Entryway
Mr. C rented a duplex in Miami. Mr. C broke his ankle when, before the morning dew had evaporated, he slipped on an outdoor entryway leading into the home. Mr. C required emergency surgery. Years before Mr. C even rented the property, the landlord placed tile on the entryway that was not suitable for… Read More »
How the Limitations in Wrongful Death Cases Hurt the Families of Unmarried Adults
Losing a loved one is a very distressing experience, no matter the situation. Whether the circumstances involve a long illness or a sudden departure, the finality of the situation will cause a mourning period which may last for an extended time. Making matters worse are situations in which the loved one’s death was caused… Read More »
Accident Claims Involving Commercial Vehicles
The automobile is as integral to American life as baseball, apple pie, and mom. A big part of the American reliance on car transportation involves the use of commercial vehicles to move product throughout the country. With all these vehicles on the roadways, accidents happen, including those involving commercial vehicles. Since a good portion… Read More »
The Police Report Matters in Your Car Accident Case
Whether a minor fender bender or a catastrophic event that renders a vehicle totaled, all accidents involving automobiles should be recorded in a police report. In many cities, law enforcement does not actually come out to an accident scene, in which case it is incumbent upon the motorists to go to the nearest police… Read More »