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    David M. Benenfeld, P.A.

    7800 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
    Building F Suite 216
    Sunrise, FL 33351

    (954) 677-0155

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Bicycle Accidents
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A number of factors contribute to accidents between bicyclists and automobiles, trucks and buses. Such accidents are often the result of negligence on the part of the driver, not the cyclist. Some of the mistakes most often made by drivers include: Failing to yield the right of way Failing to provide enough room for the bike when passing Failing to see a bicyclist at an intersection Making a right or left turn into the path of a cyclist When a bicycle collides with a car or truck th... Read More

 

Motorcycle Accidents
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Upwards of 50,000 motorcyclists are injured and several thousand killed in traffic accidents every year. In 80 percent of the crashes involving multiple vehicles, the operator of the motorcycle is not at fault. Rather, the cause of the accident often centers on: A car or other vehicle following too closely and rear-ending the bike A head-on collision wherein the other driver was making a turn and did not see the motorcyclist A passing motorist side-swipes the bike In accidents between... Read More

 

Trucking Accidents
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Accidents involving large commercial trucks account for an inordinate number of serious injuries and fatalities on our roads and highways. Consider this: trucking accidents represent 7 percent of all miles driven in the United States, yet account for 12 percent of traffic fatalities. As you would imagine, drivers and passengers in cars suffer the vast majority of injuries when they collide with large trucks-98 percent of the people killed in such accidents were in the car, not the truck. Some... Read More

 

Nursing Home Abuse
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Over 90 percent of nursing homes were cited for federal health and safety violations in 2007, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Given the extraordinary number of violations, it should come as no surprise that outright abuse is widespread as well, although precise statistics are hard to come by. Why? Victims of abuse are often unable or afraid to make complaints about their treatment. Many victims will not even tell family members that they are being abused b... Read More

 

Car Accident Attorney
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Is it safe to drive in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a report on Florida Accidents, the answer is NO. The Traffic Safety Report for 2005 was recently released, and the news is not good. According to the report there were 3,543 car accident fatalities in Florida in 2005. That’s 19.9 deaths per 100,000 people in the state, which is well above the national average of 14.7 deaths per 100,000 people. As the most populated secti... Read More

 

Slip and Fall: Premises Liability
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Accidents do happen, but sometimes, there is nothing "accidental" about them. Minor accidents happen all the time: you nick yourself shaving, or stub your toe on the coffee table, or get a paper cut opening an envelope. It stings for minute, then you forget all about it; no harm done. Unfortunately, not all accidents are minor. Injuries can happen on someone else's property and you may have to pay significant medical expenses to recover from your injuries, even though the cause of your accident... Read More

 

Wrongful Death
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Losing a loved one is never easy. The loss of a loved one is devastating enough. When it is the result of someone else's negligence or incompetence, the emotional pain can be almost unbearable. Sadly, this suffering is often compounded by insurance companies and their representatives denying their client's responsibility for your loved one's death, or offering, at best, token compensation. They may even go so far as to accuse you of being at fault, irrational or looking for a scapegoat. Wron... Read More

 

Social Security Disability Insurance
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

You can prepare for a lot of things in life. You can put money away for college for your kids or your own retirement fund. You can buy insurance policies for you health, car, house and life. But there isn’t any way to prepare for a serious, life altering injury or disease. What happens if you receive an injury or develop a disease that leaves you paralyzed, or unable to work, or unable to continue the job that you’ve done for your entire life? What happens if the insurance policy co... Read More

 

Workers' Compensation
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

If You've Been Injured or Hurt on the Job in Florida, You Probably Have Many Questions: How Does the Workers' Compensation Process Work? What Are My Rights? Can I Choose My Own Doctor? Don't Take a Chance By Trying to Handle Your Claim By Yourself -- Hire an Experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney Like David M. Benenfeld David Benenfeld has just written a brand new report on Florida Workers' Compensation called "Hurt on the Job -- What Are My Rights?" Order your free copy by calling our of... Read More