Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Hollywood

Located in Broward County, Florida, the city of Hollywood is home to over 140,000 people. This vibrant community offers stunning waterfront views of the Atlantic Ocean and a variety of cafes and restaurants in the popular Downtown District. Hollywood offers convenient trolley transportation for residents and visitors to reach its attractions, such as the Anne Kolb Nature Center and the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. Just like any other city in America, this pleasant community witnesses accidents each year. If you have been hurt in Hollywood because of someone else’s negligence, you should consult the knowledgeable injury lawyers at Frankl Kominsky, who can help you hold the wrongdoer accountable. Our firm handles all types of injury claims, including car and truck accidents, work-related mishaps, defective product cases, premises liability claims, and medical malpractice lawsuits.

Injured individuals can take legal action against the person or entity that harmed them. Negligence claims begin by showing that the defendant violated a duty of care owed to the victim. A duty of care is the obligation to act using reasonable care, or how a reasonably prudent person would act in the same situation. For example, in a truck accident case, this duty normally consists of following traffic laws and not endangering others on the road.

Sadly, many people in Florida as well as other states fail to meet this obligation to use reasonable care. Examples of negligent behavior range from a driver texting and driving to a store owner dangerously stacking merchandise. These poor decisions can lead to serious injuries or even death. However, the law allows victims to hold defendants accountable for their careless actions. To file a personal injury claim, the victim must take action within two years of the date of the accident. Failure to file within this time window can result in losing the opportunity for the case to be heard.

Simply establishing that the defendant violated the duty of care is not enough. The victim must also show that the defendant’s failure to exercise reasonable care was the direct and proximate cause of the victim’s injuries. This means that the accident would not have happened if the defendant had not behaved carelessly or recklessly.

You should know that Florida follows a comparative negligence rule. This means that the victim’s total recovery award is reduced by his or her own fault. For example, if a victim is 30 percent at fault, his or her maximum recovery will be 70 percent of the damages caused by the accident.

At Frankl Kominsky, our highly skilled accident attorneys represent victims in Hollywood and throughout South Florida. We have the knowledge and experience to get you through this difficult time. Our lawyers will work diligently to help you seek the compensation you deserve so that you can get back to your normal life. With years of experience and a solid reputation, you can trust us to be your legal advocates. For a free case evaluation, you can contact us online or call us toll-free at (855) 800-8000. We speak Spanish and Creole.