PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

The negligence of another resulting in damage to a victim often results in a physical injury. There are some circumstances where a physical injury is not the issue but rather an emotional or psychological injury is suffered. These claims for Personal Injury may be as simple as a laceration or as gravely traumatic as paralysis. The labeling of an injury as “soft tissue” inappropriately suggests that such an injury is less than serious. Traumatic brain injuries are soft tissue in nature, as are vital organ ruptures from rapid deceleration events. Every injury in Aventura, Florida must be taken seriously.

The common "fender bender" often leaves hidden damage, not just to our cars but to our bodies. More personal injury claims are filed for auto accidents than any other type of injury. The prevalence of car accident claims does not mean that recovering money is a simple task. Deciphering fault in motor vehicle accidents often requires the teamwork of a trained eye, skilled investigators, accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, engineers and other qualified experts to substantiate evidence. Injury evaluation must be properly documented and evaluated so that proper and adequate compensation can be obtained. Some motor vehicle accidents and injury claims must be evaluated and presented under unique laws. Professional and experienced representation is the starting point for your claim.

Bone fractures are not only painful but can be very serious. Fractures can often result in the necessity for surgery, implantation of metal rods and screws, early-onset arthritis and joint collapse, severe restriction in movement, painful and debilitating damage to surrounding tissue, scarring, placement of bone stimulators, etc... Those with osteoporosis have specific medical concerns. Fractures can involve the joints or the long bones and often involve more than one "break". Experience in handling the legal claims of those with bone fractures can result in a better economic recovery for the client.

There are countless types and causes of industrial accidents ranging from those occurring as a result of faulty or poorly maintained equipment, unstable structures, electrical sources, or machine malfunction to underlying sources such as fires, chemical spills, and the evidence needed to help an injured victim recover for their injuries is often buried in corporate file cabinets behind several locked doors. Resourceful representation for the injured usually requires keen focus and tenacity. While these claims typically and often involve an injured worker who is bound to the law of Worker's Compensation, the liability of third-parties other than the employer must be adequately investigated and pursued. It is not uncommon for industrial injuries to result in multiple claims on behalf of the injured individual.

Injuries occurring inside a building or upon property are evaluated under specific legal principles. Slip-and-fall injuries are only one type of Premises Liability case. Premises Liability actions often involve hidden dangers, poorly maintained properties, defective doors or gates, woefully inadequate safety measures or warnings, etc... Property ownership alone is only the beginning of an adequate and thorough investigation.

When a human life is tragically cut short unnaturally, due to the careless mistake of another, the family that is left to grieve & suffer has the legal remedy of bringing a claim for Wrongful Death.   Different legal rules may apply to the loss of a spouse, parent or child.  Further still, different rules apply to claims for Wrongful Death related to Medical Negligence than other types of incidents.  Legal damages are often collectible for more than just one survivor.

The Longshore and Harbor Worker Compensation Act provides benefits to injured Dock workers. The Act provides medical treatment and compensation to civilian employees injured on the docks. Templer and Hirsch can help you file forms needed to make a Longshore claim. The injured employee should report the injury immediately to the employer and request a physician of the injured employees choice. It is very important that the injured employee does not agree to the Employer’s doctor as their choice of physician. If the Injured employee is not able to return to work they are entitled workers compensation for the lost wages and/or scheduled injuries.

The personal injury lawyers at Templer & Hirsch have provided representation to local residents, to visitors of Florida and to tourists on Miami Beach as well as Aventura for personal injuries thousands upon thousands of times over the last 19 years and are available to help you right now. Call and speak with one of our lawyers about your case.