Hollywood / Ft. Lauderdale Auto Accident Attorney

Hollywood / Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Auto Accident Attorney


Whether you were involved in a minor fender bender or a major collision, there are so many people and things to deal with - getting a rental vehicle, getting your car repaired, your insurance company, the other driver's insurance company, paying your medical bills, and most importantly, getting the medical care you need. Selecting the right attorney to handle your auto accident case is critical.

The laws in Florida setting forth your rights and obligations after an automobile accident are complex. If you are concerned about your legal rights, contact our law firm to discuss your automobile accident case BEFORE you talk with a claims adjuster from the insurance company of the person at fault. These insurance adjusters have only one goal - to save THEIR insurance company as much money as possible. Insurance adjusters are specifically trained and are skilled at asking questions in such a way as to minimize your recovery. Giving a recorded statement or signing the wrong papers without seeking advice from an experienced attorney could mean you are giving away valuable legal rights. If you, or someone you care about, has been injured in an automobile accident, contact the law firm of Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL case evaluation by sending us an e-mail at cknight@rrpalaw.com. to discuss any questions you may have about your rights after an auto accident. As always you can feel free to call us at (954) 963-0444 and ask for Paul S. Rosenberg, David E. Rosenberg, or Abe Rosenberg. The firm Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Automobile Accident Cases

What can I do to protect my interests after an auto accident?

You should report the accident immediately to the police if you have not already done so.
Any and all witnesses to the accident should be identified by name, address and telephone number.

Take photos or videos of the scene and vehicles from as many angles as possible. Photographs showing the damage to your vehicle can be invaluable in assisting us in maximizing your recovery.

If you require medical treatment, be clear and accurate in what you say about how the accident happened. Also, be sure to give your doctor a complete, accurate and truthful description of how the accident happened, what problems you are having as a result of the accident, and make sure to tell your doctor about all prior similar injuries you may have had.

You have a duty in Florida to be cooperative with your own insurance company. You have no such duty to cooperate or give a recorded statement to the insurance company for the driver who caused the accident.

If you have suffered lacerations, burns or bruising, take photographs of your injuries, reflecting the injury and any bandages or braces that may have been placed. Such photographs will become invaluable in establishing your injuries after your injuries have healed.

Gather all automobile insurance policies in your household for evaluation by an experienced attorney to determine the full extent of insurance available to you.

What are the typical issues that I will face in making a claim for my injuries?A claim made against another driver or vehicle owner is called a "tort claim." It is usually based upon the concept of carelessness or negligence, although it can also be based upon an intentional or reckless act. The person who is at fault for causing the accident is referred to as the "tortfeasor" or "defendant."

Attorneys and insurance adjusters know that the three categories of issues that typically arise in a tort claim after an automobile accident are the following:

Liability;Damages; and Insurance Coverage

Liability refers to the question of who is at fault and to what degree. Florida is a comparative fault state, meaning that your recovery can be reduced by the percent of your own comparative fault. The insurance company representing the person who caused the accident obviously wants to minimize or eliminate the fault of its driver and maximize your degree of comparative fault. Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A is here to assist you in obtaining the maximum recovery possible.

Damages refers to the injuries or losses that were caused by the auto accident. Damages include past medical bills, future medical bills that you are reasonably certain to incur, past lost wages, future loss of earning capacity, and past and future amounts for the pain, mental suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other elements of damages. Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A is here to assist you in obtaining the proper medical care from qualified physicians. Many times you can receive treatment the same day you come in for your appointment.

Insurance coverage is frequently not as simple a determination as might be expected. Often there are disputes over which of several insurance policies are responsible for paying your damages. There are also efforts by the insurance companies to deny or defeat coverage. And, where uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage (UM) is involved, there are multiple issues that must be resolved to assure maximum financial recovery. The entire area of insurance coverage is virtually a minefield that is best not entered without a competent and experienced attorney. Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A is here to assist you in obtaining the maximum recovery possible. Please feel free to ask for Paul S. Rosenberg, David E. Rosenberg, or Abe Rosenberg. The firm Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. has over one hundred (100) years of experience handling personal injury claims.

How is my attorney paid? What if I can't afford a attorney? Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A.. handles all cases on what is called a "contingency fee" basis. This means that no fees or costs are charged unless we collect money damages for you. All of the consultations with our office are absolutely free. When you receive compensation, meaning we have successfully concluded your case, either by settlement or litigation, our fees are a percentage of the gross settlement. This percentage is agreed upon before we begin work, is in writing, signed by you and the attorneys, and is 33 1/3% prior to filing suit and 40% after the lawsuit is filed, up through trial.

The attorneys' fee is separate from the "costs" that the firm advances on behalf of the client. "Costs" include expenses for obtaining copies of medical records from your doctors, expert witness fees, accident reconstruction experts, filing fees at the courthouse, private investigator fees, costs of taking depositions of the parties involved, all witnesses, doctors and other experts, etc. We advance all costs related to your case. Only upon obtaining a recovery for a client, are we reimbursed the costs advanced by our law firm.

How long will my case take? The answer to this question depends on the complexity of the case. In other words, the last thing we want to do is resolve a case while our client is still healing or does not have a good understanding on what their future medical condition and expenses or losses will be. With that being said, typically the average automobile accident claim is resolved within 8 to 14 months after an accident. Once your treating physician places you at MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement), which is usually 4 to 6 months after the injuries occur, we then prepare and send out a demand letter for settlement, subject to your approval, to the insurance company, and negotiate the highest possible settlement you are entitled to. Naturally, the estimate of time is subject to fluctuation depending on the facts of the case.

What does MMI mean? MMI means Maximum Medical Improvement. Simply stated, it is a term used by doctors to describe that your injuries and condition have improved as much as they ever will, or, in other words, you are as good as you are ever going to get.

How much is my case worth? This is one of the most difficult questions we are often asked. The evaluation of your case is based on many factors, which include, among other things, the following:

• how the accident happened


• the extent of damage to the vehicles involved


• the type and extent of your injuries and medical treatment


• whether you sustained permanent injuries or significant scarring


• the amount of your past medical bills


• the lost wages you have incurred


• the expected amount of future medical bills


• the future loss of earning capacity

The adverse party's insurance company has advised me that there is no Bodily Injury coverage on their insurer's policy. Can I still sue? There is no requirement in the State of Florida that a registered owner of an automobile carry bodily injury liability coverage to pay for your injuries. Your chances of recovering a substantial settlement against an uninsured driver are slim, unless that person has substantial assets to pay any judgment rendered against him. Uninsured motorist coverage, if you carry it on your own automobile, will be available to you in the event that you sustain a serious injury caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver. Our licensed and insured Florida Private Investigator will be able to obtain the pertinent information for your case.

Why do we have to use my insurance company if I did nothing wrong to cause this accident? This is because Florida is a "no fault" insurance state. Based upon Florida law, even when you are in an auto accident that was caused by someone else, you are required by law to submit your own medical expenses to your own automobile insurance company under your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. The person who caused the accident, and/or his insurance company , is responsible for paying your medical bills and lost wages that exceed your PIP policy, and for your pain and suffering if you have sustained a permanent injury.

What is Personal Injury Protection?

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is sometimes referred to as "no-fault" insurance. PIP insurance covers you and relatives residing in your household for injuries sustained in an automobile accident regardless of who is at fault. This coverage pays 80% of reasonable and necessary medical bills, 60% of lost wages, and 100% of household services, up to a limit of $10,000. Florida law requires every owner of a motor vehicle required to be registered in Florida carry PIP to protect themselves in the event of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. For injuries sustained in an automobile accident, PIP coverage is primary over any health insurance.

Should I attempt to settle my own claim?

The answer to this question can be best illustrated by one of our recent automobile cases. One of our clients suffered injuries while a passenger in her car, driven by her husband. Her husband was backing out of a parking space of a retail store. The tortfeasor driver, driving a friend's car, was racing through the parking lot and sideswiped our client's vehicle. The investigation revealed that the tortfeasor driver was operating the friend's vehicle without a license - it had been revoked because of the number of accidents he had caused. The owner of the vehicle carried bodily liability insurance and under the law in Florida, pursuant to the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, was liable for the damage caused by the friend. Prior to hiring our firm, and after much work and frustration on her behalf, the insurance company offered our client only $500.00 to settle the claim. After asking us to represent her, we were able to obtain a settlement for her that was twenty (20) times the amount she was offered prior to representation, just months later. Even after calculating attorneys fees and costs, our client still recovered many times over the original offer from the tortfeasor's insurance company to settle.
An adjuster from an insurance company wants to settle with me and says I don't need a lawyer. What should I do? Adjusters who work for insurance companies, and no matter how sympathetic they may seem, have one goal and only one goal in mind when they offer to settle your case . . . to do it with the least amount of money possible. The job of insurance companies is to take your premiums/money in - not to pay money out. Studies have shown accident victims recover more money through the use of a lawyer even after taking into account the attorney's fees. Always consult with a lawyer before accepting any offer made to you by an adjuster.
WE OFFER A COMPLETELY FREE CONSULTATION FOR YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT CASE

If you, or someone you care about, has suffered injuries in an automobile accident in Florida, contact our law firm for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL evaluation of your automobile accident case. Attorneys Paul S. Rosenberg, David E. Rosenberg, Abe Rosenberg or any of our associate attorneys will personally provide detailed and comprehensive answers to your important questions. Or, if you prefer, call Cory T. Knight from anywhere in the United States at 954-963-0444. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will answer your questions, without charge, and there is no obligation to use our services.

In addition to auto accident cases, Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. handles the following types of cases in Florida:

• Slip and Fall Injuries


• Personal Injury


• Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect


• Insurance Disputes


• Sink Holes


• Burn Accidents


• Car Crash Accidents


• Motorcycle Accidents


• Dog Bite Injuries


• Medical Malpractice


• Defective Products


• Wrongful Death


• Workers’ Compensation


• Accidents at school
  
  

Rosenberg & Rosenberg is located in Hollywood/ Ft. Lauderdale and is available to discuss your car crash, any time. Your Automobile accident is important to us and we are availabe to assist you 24 hours a day 7 days a week with any questions about your auto accident and injuries you sustained. Please call for a free consultation.

954-963-0444

Feel free to ask for Cory T. Knight

Automobile Accidents and Florida Private Investigator Cory T. Knight

Automobile Accidents

According to statistics released by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), more than 1 out of 4 all automobile drivers were involved in car accidents in a five year period. Each year, car accidents claim more than 40,000 lives and more than 3 million people are injured due to automobile accidents. In Florida, as elsewhere, car accidents have become a common sight.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, or if you have suffered property damage or personal injury as a result of an automobile accident, The South Florida Personal Investigation Firm of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC may be able to assist you. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC has successfully assisted clients who were involved in automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents. In a recent case, CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC represented a client who suffered lumbar fusion as a result of an auto accident. Thanks to the legal help of CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC, the jury returned a $4.2 million verdict in favor of the victim.
If you have been involved in an automobile accident or have lost a loved one due to a car crash, call CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC for a complimentary consultation. We can help you understand your investigative and legal options; furthermore we can help you determine whether you have a case. We can help you get the compensation you deserve for your medical expenses and your suffering, by referring you to the proper personal injury law firm.
There are many reasons why a motor vehicle accident may occur. Drunk drivers, hit and run accidents, uninsured drivers, underinsured drivers, and rollovers can all cause motor vehicle collisions. A car accident may involve a personal car, a commercial vehicle, an SUV, a semi-tractor trailer, or other vehicle, and each of these circumstances needs to be carefully considered by qualified Florida private investigators and attorneys. Qualified Florida investigators can evaluate your situation and can help ensure that you get proper treatment. In some cases, automobile accidents can be caused by defective car design or by defective products. These can include defective tires, airbags, seat belts, or gad tanks. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC have successfully investigated and assisted local attorneys that represented car collision survivors.
An automobile or motorcycle accident can be devastating. It can cause burns, mental trauma, loss of life, severe burns, and even permanent injury. Survivors may require therapy, extensive rehabilitation, surgical reconstruction, and considerable time missed at work. Insurance may cover only a tiny portion of these expenses. Qualified Florida private investigators can refer you to local private injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve so that you can replace lost income and so that you can get the quality medical care you deserve.
In many cases, the person who caused a car accident was negligent. An experienced South Florida private investigator can help survivors get the compensation they are entitled to by law - sometimes even without the necessity of a lawsuit. If you have been in a car collision, you will want a private investigation firm with experience. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC has more than twenty years of insurance claims experience.
If you have suffered injury in an automobile accident, you may be entitled to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) of up to $10 000.00. This money can help you pay for medical costs and can help you replace lost income. Depending on your situation and on the accident, you may be entitled to other forms of compensation. CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC can work with you to help you get as much financial compensation as possible so that you can start again.

There are no up-front costs to consulting with CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC. There are no hidden costs and if Cory T. Knight refers you to a personal injury attorney, you will not have to pay that firm anything if they do not win your case or get an out-of-court settlement. We can meet at your hospital room, office, or home for a no-strings complimentary consultation. This is a chance for you to ask questions and get personalized information about your case. You can speak with one of our qualified South Florida Private Investigators any time you need to -- 7 days a week, 24-hours a day.
Feel Free to contact Cory T. Knight at 954-652-0733.

Resident Screening Cory Knight Private Investigator Florida

THE IMPORTANCE OF RESIDENT SCREENING (AND HOW TO AVOID FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS) by Mark S. Alper, CMI
Tens of thousands of individuals and organizations are involved in the leasing of rental property in the United States. Some of these organizations are substantial in size, with thousands of units in their rental portfolio. Other rental property is leased by individuals who have purchased small properties for investment purposes.
What these housing providers have in common is that their property or properties represent a substantial commitment of financial resources. The difference is only in the degree of the investment.
The fact of the matter is that it only takes a short time for a resident to turn an otherwise attractive, well-maintained, highly marketable unit into an uninhabitable disaster. When a resident doesn't pay rent for a month or two, the property Owner (commonly referred to as the "landlord") experiences a financial loss. If the resident commits a crime, is involved in the use, sale and distribution of narcotics, or harasses neighbors and/or other residents, the Owner may be further liable. Insurance premiums may increase and the reputation of the Owner and the property may suffer.
After two decades involvement in the housing management profession, it is always surprising to me that, considering the financial investment involved, most rental housing providers don't have a thorough, investigation-oriented screening process. It is equally surprising that these same individuals complain continually about damage, vandalism, and nonpayment of rent (and accompanying increases in insurance premiums and legal fees). The fact is that a proactive investigation prior to entering into a lease would likely have identified potential or actual problems or concerns.
There are, to be sure, rental organizations which do "bare bones" methods of screening, such as a basic credit background profile and perhaps even a criminal background check with local police agencies. There is certainly nothing wrong with that, and it is absolutely one hundred percent better than doing no background checks at all.
But, with rental housing at a premium in the United States these days and litigation on the rise, rental housing providers owe it to themselves and the integrity of their investments to undertake a comprehensive background investigations program for their prospective residents, employees and subcontractors.
My goal since joining AIS is to design an aggressive, informed, legal and beneficial background investigations process for use by rental housing providers. A process that will meet the housing provider's goals and objectives, provide the maximum degree of protection, and at all phases comply with the Fair Housing Act Amendments Act of 1988, Americans with Disabilities Act and other state-focused civil rights regulations.
As an example, an AIS background check on a potential resident would include:
Credit background (from all agencies)
Criminal background (in one state or several states depending on where the prospect has lived previously). NOTE: Some states do not permit criminal background investigations, and we will comply with the law in force for the state.
Verification of Identity, including identification of any aliases used
Current and prior landlord references, including interviews with current and former neighbors
Other judgements...including lawsuits and related claims
Other information as requested by the client, provided such information can be lawfully and properly obtained.
A background check on a prospective employee or subcontractor would include all of the above, plus information concerning whether the employee or subcontractor has been a defendant in a civil rights action (i.e., Fair Housing discrimination, ADA discrimination, sexual harassment), and the outcome of such an action.
We are also able to do ADA and Fair Housing investigations on behalf of our client, with the focus on assisting in the identification of discriminatory conduct on the part of employees and subcontractors. In this way our investigation assists the housing provider in determining corrective and remedial action before a lawsuit occurs. We are, to our knowledge, the only investigative firm in the nation with a strong focus and expertise in this area. Our commitment to civil rights means that we will not undertake any investigation that violates these regulations (such as selective investigations on minority or disabled applicants, for example), or where the client's goal would be to discriminate.
Providing quality housing fulfills a basic, human need. Fulfilling those needs in an educated, informed and thorough manner is an essential component of real estate investments and management.
At AIS, our ultimate commitment is to excellence in serving our clients. If you are also committed to high standards of professionalism in the rental of housing, and to the broadest possible protection of your property and community, we invite you to contact us. We stand behind our work, and look forward to being of service to you.
Mark S. Alper is the former director of residential screening and services investigations for AIS. He is a former employee of HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, and continues to be a nationally recognized trainer, writer and educator in housing regulations.

Civil Judgment Florida Private Investigator Cory T. Knight

If you have a civil judgment from a law suit or are thinking about filing a civil law suit but are unsure if the defendant is collectable, CTK INVESTIGATIONS, LLC is here to help you find the hidden assets, including property, vehicles, employment, bank accounts, business ownership and more.We give you the information needed to collect on that judgment.Our asset searches are designed to locate assets and give you the information you need for judgment collection or asset recovery, without wasting your money on information that you likely already know or could find for free on the internet. We are NOT an information broker reselling asset information found in simple public record databases. We are the choice for those who need to know the truth before they waste valuable time and money chasing an uncollectible debtor.
There are times you simply cannot keep your family safe without professional assistance. We are experts in providing Professional Protection to loved ones, family members and business professionals in times of crisis. We are proud of our Protection and Security Agents and you will be too! Our team is comprised of:
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ASSET SEARCH CTK INVESTIGATIONS CORY T KNIGHT

If you have a civil judgment from a law suit or are thinking about filing a civil law suit but are unsure if the defendant is collectable, CTK Investigations is here to help you find the hidden assets, including property, vehicles, employment, bank accounts, business ownership and more.We give you the information needed to collect on that judgment.Our asset searches are designed to locate assets and give you the information you need for judgment collection or asset recovery, without wasting your money on information that you likely already know or could find for free on the internet. We are NOT an information broker reselling asset information found in simple public record databases. We are the choice for those who need to know the truth before they waste valuable time and money chasing an uncollectible debtor.