Hollywood Personal Injury Lawyer

How Do Our Lawyers File a Personal Injury Claim in Hollywood?

The process of filing a personal injury claim in Hollywood usually involves many different steps. Missing a step, taking one too late, or missteps in the process can jeopardize the entire case, potentially causing delays or affecting its legal validity. 

For these and other reasons, courts and insurance companies highly recommend that you only file an injury claim after hiring a Hollywood personal injury lawyer, such as those at Rosenberg & Rosenberg.

We Take Prompt Action to Protect Hollywood Clients

Our personal injury attorneys in Hollywood can help with all aspects of filing an injury claim, including but not limited to the following:

• Getting to know your situation and figuring out the best way of pursuing your case
• Gathering and analyzing evidence for proof of liability
• Determining what kinds of damages you are owed
• Sending a demand letter to the defendant
• Responding to inquiries from the defendant and the insurance companies
• Attempting to negotiate for a fair settlement
• Preparing for and entering litigation if a settlement cannot be reached

As we take these actions on your behalf, Rosenberg & Rosenberg will keep you informed and answer all of your questions in a timely and helpful way. It is our goal to treat our clients like family.

Our Hollywood Accident Injury Law Firm Charges Nothing Up Front

To make our legal counsel available to more people, our lawyers charge contingency fees for personal injury cases. This means we are only paid attorneys’ fees if we win a settlement or award. You can pursue compensation without having to pay a large sum of money up front. There may be some minor filing fees and other expenses associated with going to court, which we would be happy to explain to you.

The contingency fee is a portion of your final settlement or award, with the exact percentage depending on the type of case and whether litigation was involved. All fees are in accordance with Florida Bar regulations. Thanks to this unique payment arrangement, you will never owe our personal injury lawyers more than what you can afford.

Rosenberg & Rosenberg Handles a Wide Array of Personal Injury Cases

Our team of Hollywood attorneys has the experience, resources, and knowhow to work on a variety of injury claims. If you were hurt due to someone else’s negligence in any way, you can trust us to pursue the compensation and justice you are owed. Our legal team includes:

• Bicycle Accident: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that 720 injuries resulted from the 768 bike crashes that occurred in Broward County in 2022.
• Car Accident: Careless drivers, negligent auto mechanics, and even the Hollywood Public Works Department can all contribute to unsafe conditions that cause a crash.
• Catastrophic Injury: Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputations will all have a severe, long-term impact on your life.
• Construction Accident: An on-the-job injury could entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits for medical care, lost wages, and disability.
• Medical Malpractice: Medical professionals owe you competent care. Misdiagnosis, medication errors, and failure to warn or communicate can all lead to serious injuries.
• Motorcycle Accident: The FLHSMV data shows that nearly 600 people suffered motorcycle accident injuries in Broward County in 2022.
• Pedestrian Accident: That same data reveals that, in 2022, 828 pedestrians were injured in Broward County.
• Premises Liability: A negligent property owner may have failed to address the danger that led to your slip and fall, dog bite, or negligent security accident.
• Truck Accident: Truck accident cases can be especially complex, as they often involve very serious injuries and multiple liable parties, including a powerful trucking company.
• Wrongful Death: If you lost a loved one in any of the above accidents, please accept our condolences and allow us to help your family fight for justice.

Call Rosenberg & Rosenberg today so we can assess your case for free. Our legal team was founded to protect our community through hard work and a single-minded dedication to helping injury victims recover.

What Types of Personal Injury Compensation Can You Recover?

You might need significant compensation after an accident injury to regain your financial stability. A personal injury lawsuit or claim might be the only available avenue to pursue the compensation you deserve. When you hire our personal injury lawyers in Hollywood, we will work with you to figure out what a fair settlement looks like in your case.

Typically, personal injury cases will include these two types of damages:

• Economic: A tangible loss that can be recorded on bills, receipts, pay stubs, and other documentation is considered economic damage. Common examples include loss of wages, medical costs, and property damage or loss.
• Non-economic: Intangible harm that is not easily quantified but that has nonetheless had a major impact on your life is classified as non-economic. Examples include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and lessened enjoyment of life.

Can You Still Recover Damages If You Are Partly At Fault for a Hollywood Accident?

Florida’s modified comparative negligence law, found at Florida Statutes § 768.81, allows you to file an injury claim if you are partly at fault for your injury and losses, but only to a certain extent. Specifically, if you are found to be 51 percent liable or more, the court can bar you from making any recovery from the defendant.

Furthermore, any recovery you secure will be reduced by your percentage of liability. For example, if you are found to be 20 percent liable and experienced $500,000 worth of damages, then the defendant could owe you up to $400,000 ($500,000 minus 20 percent).

Get the Personal Injury Compensation You Deserve

Our personal injury law firm investigates every case very carefully. We want to prove that you were minimally responsible or not responsible at all for your injuries, as this can have a big impact on the amount of money you receive. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can establish your right to damages with:

• Your medical records
• Testimony from subject matter experts, such as medical doctors or economists
• The accident report from the Hollywood Police Department
• Photos of your injuries and losses

How the Florida Statutes of Limitations Affect Your Personal Injury Payout

In Hollywood, Florida, a two-year statute of limitations applies to most personal injury cases. The statute, found at Florida Statutes § 95.11, begins on the date of the injury or the date when your loved one passed away. If the two-year deadline passes and you have not filed a lawsuit yet, the court will likely not accept any legal action you try to file after.

You should also know that some statutes of limitations may be much shorter than two years. For example, if the defendant is a government entity, the statute of limitations could be as short as a few months. Rather than assuming you have years to take legal action, you should talk to the accident lawyers from our firm as soon as possible.

Avoid These Top 10 Mistakes in a Hollywood Injury Claim

At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we educate our clients about what to expect during the personal injury claim process. To help you begin your legal journey with more confidence, we have compiled a list of common mistakes made by claimants and their loved ones when pursuing their legal rights.

Ten common mistakes you should avoid when filing an injury claim are:

• Failing to collect enough information and evidence at the scene of the accident. If you are well enough to do so, take plenty of photos of the accident scene and your injuries. If the liable party is nearby, ask for their contact and insurance information.
• Failing to seek necessary medical attention as soon as possible after the accident. Delaying medical care puts your health at risk and may give the insurance company grounds to argue that your injuries are not that bad.
• Not hiring an attorney soon after the accident. The sooner our Hollywood accident lawyers can get started, the easier it may be for us to build a strong case.
• Falsifying information at any point in the injury claim process. Do not exaggerate or try to hide your injuries. Be completely honest with us about what happened, even if you think you did something wrong.
• Providing a statement before talking to an attorney. The insurance company might try to manipulate you into admitting fault or giving up your rights.
• Signing anything without letting an attorney review it first. You should thoroughly understand everything you sign. The best way to do that is by letting Rosenberg & Rosenberg go over the paperwork.
• Stopping medical treatment against the doctor’s orders. You want to recover as much as possible and prove to the insurer that you were seriously injured.
• Failing to keep proper records of all relevant documentation and communications. Things like medical bills and letters from the insurer can serve as critical evidence in your case.
• Waiting too long to start or file the claim. Again, the statute of limitations can be very strict. Similarly, your insurer may expect a report from you within a certain period of time.
• Settling the case without letting an attorney negotiate for a better settlement first. Once you sign a settlement agreement, you cannot change its terms, even if you find out your injuries are worth more than you received.

Do You Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim?

Every injury claim is unique and built on the specific details surrounding that particular accident, injury, or incident. For this reason, not all injury claims are legally valid or can stand up to the scrutiny of the court and the requirements of Florida’s liability laws.

Our personal injury attorneys in Hollywood must prove your case is valid by establishing the following four elements:

1. The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff.
2. The defendant breached that duty of care through an act of negligence or intentional wrongdoing.
3. The breach of that duty of care caused the plaintiff to suffer an injury, harm, or loss.
4. The plaintiff’s injury, harm, or loss resulted in economic and/or non-economic damages.

Who Owes You a Duty of Care in Hollywood, Florida?

Many of the people you interact with on a daily basis owe it to you and everyone else in the community to exhibit cautious and reasonable behavior. For example:

• Drivers have to pay attention to the road and give others sufficient space and time to maneuver.
• Owners of dangerous dogs have to follow the laws set out at City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances § 92.18.
• Doctors, dentists, surgeons, and all other medical professionals have to take patient concerns seriously and do what they can to alleviate and prevent pain.

Even a small act of negligence can have major consequences. The personal injury legal team at Rosenberg & Rosenberg strives to make Hollywood safer by holding negligent parties accountable for whatever harm they cause.

Call Our Personal Injury Attorneys for Help With Your Hollywood Case

For over 50 years, Rosenberg & Rosenberg has expressed our commitment to the community by providing personalized representation and taking on cases of all kinds, no matter how complicated they are. To find out what our Hollywood personal injury lawyers can do for you, call us for a free consultation now.