David M. Benenfeld Blog

Fosamax Linked to Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Disease

Fosamax causes serious diseases such as osteonecrosis of the jaw, and femur bone fractures. Florida Fosamax users may be eligible to file a claim.

Florida Fosamax Users Beware! Fosamax May Cause Femur Fractures

Fosamax users may be eligible for a claim against manufacturer. Fosamax causes serious side effects including broken bones.

Denture Creams Containing Zinc Linked to Neurological Issues

If you have had pain, nerve damage or other issues from denture cream use, please call our South Florida injury lawyers about zinc poisoning today.

Where Does Child Abuse in Florida Occur?

Child abuse can occur anywhere. Find out what organizations child abuse occurs at in Florida and call a South Florida

Beware of the Different Types of Elder Abuse that Could Occur in Florida Nursing Homes

Learn the types of elder abuse that could take place in nursing homes & what you can do to prevent your parent from becoming a victim of FL nursing home abuse.

Innocent Woman Suffers Gunshot Wound at Her Home in Pompano Beach

Recently CBS4 reported on the injury of an innocent woman who was shot during a street fight in Pompano Beach. On Tuesday evening, 36-year-old Norma Mancilla was shot when a bullet fired in the street outdoors pierced the door of her home.

Should you Seek Compensation for a Slip and Fall Accident?

Thankfully, most injuries that result from slipping or falling are minor and at worst, a slight inconvenience.

South Florida Dining Spot Violations Raise Concerns about Personal Injury

The Sun Sentinel online is new reporting on state inspections of local South Florida dining spots. Each week, coverage of the results of a handful of restaurant and eatery inspections by state officials is reported.

Time is of the Essence when it Comes to Personal Injury Law

Are you wondering whether you should talk to an attorney regarding a personal injury you've suffered? It's very common to feel unsure about whether or not you have a "case" if you've been injured, especially if you feel some part of the injury may have been your fault.

Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Suit

If you’ve been injured on the job, in a car wreck, or because of a company’s negligence, you may need to hire a Miami personal injury lawyer to help with your lawsuit. Taking the responsible party – or his or her insurance company – to court can help you get the money you need to pay for medical bills, property damage, and other problems related to your personal injury. However, you definitely need to choose the right lawyer before you start a lawsuit.

Dram Shop Laws and Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Did you know than in Florida the Dram Shop Laws are around to protect innocent parties from being harmed by drunk persons? Whether you live in Florida or are just visiting, it’s important that you know these laws are there to protect your rights and that you can sue when these rights aren’t properly protected.

Storm Season May Be Gearing Up for Trouble

Hurricanes and tropical storms are nothing new for residents of South Florida. In fact, they have become almost commonplace, if such disasters can be called that.

Benefit from a Personal Injury Attorney

A car accident is not the only way that an individual can cause you harm or injury.

Find a Good Personal Injury Attorney

It may seem morbid to consider it, but the fact is that there are hundreds of ways that you can be injured every day.

What Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me With?

When you think of personal injury, there are many things that can come to mind. When it comes to the legal term, however, the answers may be different. Knowing when a personal injury may require legal action or may entitle you to reimbursement for expenses and damages can be stressful, but contacting a qualified Miami personal injury lawyer can help. When you contact an attorney who has a great deal of experience in this area, you will quickly learn if your case has a chance and what legal services may be able to do for you.

 

There are a large number of injuries that can fall into the class of personal injury. This includes not only falls, but any physical, mental, or emotional injury that occurs on someone else’s property or at the hands of someone else. This includes cases of neglect or negligence that lead to injury. Injuries resulting from areas that are improperly secured, swimming pool accidents, attacks by pets, chemical exposure, and even accidents caused by property that was not adequately repaired can all fall into the category of personal injury. If one of these things has happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or losses.

 

Whenever you believe that you have been the victim of personal injury at the hands of another individual, company, or entity, you should take the time to contact a Miami personal injury lawyer. You will certainly find that a qualified lawyer will be happy to answer all of your questions and will have the expertise needed to give you thorough and accurate answers. Trying to wade through your rights in these cases can be difficult, and many people will try to tell you that they are not at fault for your injury.

 

One thing that you should certainly take to heart is that you should contact an attorney before signing any paperwork after a personal injury. Accepting a settlement offer can terminate your legal right to reimbursement for future medical expenses as well as any loss of wages or other damages that result from your injury. Many business will be quick to offer a settlement, but these offers rarely provide enough money to cover expenses. Contacting a Miami personal injury lawyer can help you learn what rights you have to early compensation to help get you through until your case has ended as well as what you can do to ensure that your fall has as minimal an impact on your life as possible.

 

David Benenfeld, Esquire has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1994. He specializes personal injury law in the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Florida area. Visit InjuryLawService.com for more information on a personal injury lawyer, auto accident attorney or Workers' Compensation lawyer.

A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Offer Much Needed Assistance

Have you been injured on property belonging to someone else, whether an individual or business? Have you been physically, mentally, or emotionally injured while in your rental property or at work?

Avoiding Accidents During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is simply a fact of life in Florida. It’s something that you can’t avoid or get rid of, but you can change the way you deal with it so that you’re working with it more effectively.

News About the Extra Speeding Fines on I-95

Personal Injury and Fireworks Season

Summer is truly the season of fireworks. Most families in Florida enjoy the beautiful displays around Independence Day, but lots of times fireworks are available all summer.

What a Ft. Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You

If you’re in the Broward County area, a Ft. Lauderdale personal injury lawyer can do a lot for you when you experience hard times.

Selecting an Auto Accident Attorney

If you have recently been involved in an auto accident that was not your fault, you should give thought to consulting with a qualified Miami auto accident attorney.

The Best Approach to Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer

What is personal injury and why do you need a lawyer to help you with a claim?

Can You Get Money for Your Slip and Fall Accident?

When you slip and fall on the premises of a business or in someone’s home, normally nothing major happens. You might get a bruise on your hip from a slip on the ice in a parking lot, which isn’t a big deal. Sometimes.

Follow David Benenfeld on Twitter

David Benenfeld recently joined the Twitter world in order to broaden the reach of Injury Law Service and help as many metro Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Miami residents in need as possible.  To access David Benenfeld's profile on Twitter, which includes updates from the blog posts on this website, simply go to Twitter.com/davidbenenfeld.  Follow David Benenfeld on Twitter for up-to-date information about car accidents and other news in your area. 

Personal Injury Settlements and Insurance Companies

The Daily Report posted a recent article about a study involving settlements with insurance companies.  The study was published this month by the Columbia Business Law Review and the findings basically show that insurance companies would rather spend the extra money to go to court than offer a settlement before trial.  The study was written by Jeffrey O’ Connell of the University of Virginia School of Law and Patricia Born of California State University in Northridge and it analyzed settlements for personal injury and product injury cases in Florida and Texas from 1988 to 2004.

The results of the study indicate that insurance companies could save an average of $114,000 per claim or $670,000 for severe injuries by offering quick settlements instead of going to court.  It was also estimated that the insurance companies could save $32,000 in legal expenses and approximately $211,000 for severe injury cases.

This study illustrates that both the defendant and plaintiff can benefit from an early settlement.  The insurance company stands to save hundreds of thousands of dollars while the plaintiff doesn’t have to wait as long for compensation.

If you ask most Florida personal injury attorneys, you will find that they have represented many cases where the insurance company rejected a reasonable offer before the case went to trial.  In the end, the insurance company often had to pay a settlement after the jury found the defendant liable for the plaintiff’s injuries.  So, the question remains – why would an insurance company not settle immediately after an injured person files a claim?  One theory is that by not offering immediate settlements, the insurance company is able to discourage more claims from other injured parties.