Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Tamarac

Tamarac is a city in Broward County, Florida that is home to over 60,000 people. It was officially incorporated in 1963 and has grown into a vibrant community. Among the many leisure activities that this area offers are the Tamarac Golf and Country Club, the Colony West Country Club, and the bowling alley at Sawgrass Lanes. Like people in any other growing city, some residents of Tamarac are harmed by the carelessness of other people or entities each year. These accidents may happen in a variety of situations, such as car or truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, slip and falls, defective products, medical malpractice, and more.

If you have been hurt under any of these circumstances in the Tamarac area, the injury lawyers at Frankl Kominsky are available to try to help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.

For 2018, Broward County has reported the following accident statistics:

• Total bicycle crashes: 726
• Injuries for all crashes: 16,684
• Fatalities for all automobile accidents: 237
• Total hit-and-run accidents: 12,104
• Total pedestrian fatalities: 72
• Total hit-and-run fatalities: 16
• For all crashes: 41,082

Serious Injuries

1. Concussions, Fractured Skull, Traumatic Brain Injuries
2. Herniated Discs or Back Injuries
3. Neck and Spine Injuries
4. Internal Bleeding
5. Dislocated Shoulders, Hips, Knees
6. Broken Arm or Leg and Fractured Bones

Other Accident Related Injuries Include:

• Soft Tissue Injuries and Whiplash
• Lacerations, Cuts, Scrapes, Bruises, Road rash

The statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits differ. In Florida, you must file a personal injury claim within two years from the date of the accident.

In wrongful death cases, the time frame to file is two years from the date of the death. If you don’t file your claim within the applicable statute of limitations, your lawsuit will likely be dismissed and you will be barred from pursuing your claim. Of course, there are exceptions to these limitations, however, they are quite rare and should be discussed with a personal injury lawyer serving Tamarac.

If you’ve been harmed in an accident, you should explore the possibility of filing a lawsuit against whoever was responsible. If someone else is at fault for your injuries, you often can pursue a negligence claim. This is a useful option when a person or company acts without the level of care needed to avoid unreasonably exposing others to a foreseeable risk of harm. Negligence lawsuits can develop in many ordinary contexts because carelessness is widespread in modern society.

For example, a motorist could cause an accident because he or she was distracted while driving. Likewise, a nurse might administer an incorrect and dangerous combination of drugs to a patient, whose condition might worsen as a result.

In another situation, a store clerk might improperly stack merchandise that later falls and injures a customer in the shop. The driver, the nurse, the store clerk, and possibly their employers might be held liable for their negligent conduct.

In all of these examples, someone failed to take reasonable care in his or her actions. Reasonable care is usually defined as behaving in a way that a typically prudent person would behave in similar circumstances. In order for a victim to prevail in a negligence claim, he or she must establish the following elements:

• The defendant owed the victim a duty to exercise reasonable care;
• The defendant breached the duty by using a level of care that fell short of what a prudent person would have used;
• The defendant’s breach caused the accident; and
• The victim suffered quantifiable damages as a result.

If someone close to you has died in a tragic accident, you may be able to seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Under Florida law, certain family members may receive compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit, including loss of income, medical bills incurred prior to the death, mental anguish, loss of society, loss of companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and more.

The statute of limitations within which a wrongful death claim must be filed is two years from the date of the death.

• Motorcycle and Scooter Injury Claims: Motorcyclists who have been seriously injured by drivers of other motor vehicles who have decided to drive while; overly fatigued, intoxicated or who have been driving while texting on an electronic device.
• Slip, Trip and Fall and Premises Liability Claims: If you are seriously hurt in a slip and fall incident that has occured in a public department store, grocery store or a private residence/parking area, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for your injuries.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Claims: These relate to those who have been injured by drivers who have not been paying attention to their surroundings.
• Boat, Cruise, or Jet Ski Injury Claims: A claim might be able to be filed when passengers are injured due to things like; a lack of medical supplies, excessive watercraft speed, boat or a watercraft malfunction.
• Car and Auto Accidents Claims: Injuries from accidents that involved a reckless or careless driver or while you were a passenger in a motor vehicle
• Bus Injury Claims: A passenger may become injured due to the the owner or operator failing to maintain the bus, becomes distracted, is driving while overly fatigued or driving while under the influence of intoxicating substances.

• Medical Expenses related to the accident and injury, which could include EMS transportation via ambulance or flight, cost of treatment at the emergency room, urgent care or your primary care physician, chiropractic treatments, MRIs, and prescription medication.
• Extended Medical Care, Custom Accessibility, or Rehabilitation: which includes home health care, wheelchairs, walkers, in-home lifts, long-term care facilities, and home renovation for accessibility.
• Lost wages and Loss of Future Income including time missed from work to seek medical treatment, follow up doctor appointments, MRIs and more.
• Property Damage for your vehicle if you were involved in a car crash
• Pain and Suffering

1. Report the accident and injury to the authorities and property owner
1. Broward County Sheriff's Office: Tamarac District | (954) 720-2225
2. If possible, document the scene of the accident with videos, photos, and witness statements along with witness contact information.
3. Seek Immediate Medical Care from a qualified medical professional
1. Example: University Hospital and Medical Center | (954) 721-2200
4. Keep a journal or record of your injuries, medical treatment, and how the injury has impacted your life. Also, make sure to keep a copy of all medical expenses. All of your medical information should be kept in a separate location in your home in order to have easy access when needed.
5. Find an experienced personal injury lawyer for a Free Consultation
6. DO NOT give a recorded statement to the insurance company without first consulting with a personal injury attorney
7. DO NOT neglect your injuries or fail to seek medical treatment by a qualified doctor or medical professional
8. DO NOT try to negotiate a settlement offer without speaking to an injury lawyer
9. DO NOT post the information about the accident or your injury on Social Media

Many victims choose to pursue compensation through a negligence lawsuit. Under Florida law, this type of claim requires a victim to show the following elements:

• The defendant owed the victim a duty of reasonable care;
• The defendant breached this obligation;
• The breach directly resulted in the accident and the victim’s injuries; and
• Actual damages were incurred as a consequence.

Reasonable care is usually defined as behaving in the way that a reasonably prudent person would behave in a similar situation. In some specialized areas like medical malpractice, however, the standard may be more specific.

No matter the context, however, the duty is an implicit obligation owed to others in society to act in a way that would protect them from unnecessary risks of harm. The following examples illustrate how a breach of the duty of care can happen in a variety of everyday situations:

• A driver texting while driving
• A restaurant owner failing to clean up a spill on the floor
• A truck driver failing to observe federal rules about hours behind the wheel
• An apartment building owner failing to provide adequate locks on an apartment
• A nightclub owner failing to provide sufficient security

The state of Florida uses a comparative negligence rule. This means that, if the victim contributed to the accident and is partially at-fault, his or her recovery will be reduced by the percentage of his or her fault. If a victim is determined to be 30 percent at fault, his or her compensation award will be no more than 70 percent of the costs associated with the injuries.

We pride ourselves, at Frankl Kominsky, with providing superior personalized service for our clients. Our one-on-one approach is something we aim to offer. If you have been injured due to someone else’s careless behavior, you should have a dedicated legal team fighting for your rights. Our Florida accident lawyers are committed to helping injured victims. We have over 40 years of combined legal experience handling accident and injury cases, and we are available to assist you in your negligence claim.

If you have been harmed near Tamarac due to the carelessness of someone else, we can try to help. The experienced accident attorneys at Frankl Kominsky understand what it takes to prevail in a negligence claim. We work diligently to try and create a legal strategy tailored to the specific needs of each client.

At our firm, we believe that strong interpersonal communication is the key to a satisfying attorney-client relationship. Our lawyers proudly represent accident victims throughout South Florida. To learn more about your legal options, contact us online or call us toll-free at (561) 708-5461. We speak Spanish and Creole.