Personal Injury Attorney in Hollywood, FL

Millions Recovered in Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury claims allow injured people to hold liable parties accountable for their losses. Between emergency care, surgery, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity from a permanent disability, an injury can upend every aspect of your life. 

Our attorneys build cases that hold defendants responsible for your medical care, lost income, and other losses. 

In one case, we represented a woman who slipped and fell in a puddle as she entered a restaurant. A leaky air conditioner caused the puddle. Our attorneys held the defendant accountable for the woman’s neck injury and recovered a $1 million settlement to cover her surgery and other losses.

In some cases, we’ll identify multiple insurance policies that may cover your injuries. We recovered over $4.6 million for a man who was struck by a vehicle as he crossed the street while visiting Florida. He suffered a permanent brain injury and required occupational aid and therapy. Our lawyers were able to locate multiple policies to achieve a multi-million-dollar settlement, providing our client with the funds to cover his care for the rest of his life. 

Why Injured People in Hollywood Choose Rosenberg & Rosenberg

Our goal is to help you recover from your injuries and protect your right to fair compensation. 

• Every case has a personal legal team that includes one of our firm’s partners and will give your case the attention it deserves.
• We respond to your calls and emails promptly so you’re not left wondering about your case.
• We have Spanish- and Creole-speaking staff to best serve our diverse South Florida community.
• Discuss your case during a free consultation and learn how our lawyers can help.
• There is no fee unless we win your case.

We strive to treat every client like family. For our efforts, our past clients have rewarded us with a 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,000 Google reviews. Our testimonials page includes examples of what some of our past clients have said about working with our attorneys in a variety of types of cases.

Our Attorneys Handle a Wide Array of Personal Injury Cases

We’re capable of handling a variety of types of injury cases, no matter how complex. 

• Bicycle Accident: There were 952 injuries from the 1,005 bike crashes that occurred in Broward County in 2024, according to FLHSMV.
• Car Accident: In 2024, Broward County saw more than 2,800 crashes during every month of the year with peaks in May (3,463) and December (3,412).
• 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. Some injured workers can pursue a third-party liability claim, too.
• 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: FLHSMV data shows that 629 people suffered motorcycle accident injuries in Broward County in 2024.
• Pedestrian Accident: That same data reveals that 1,047 pedestrians were injured in Broward County in 2024.
• Premises Liability: A negligent property owner may have failed to address the danger that led to your slip and fall.
• Truck Accident: Truck accident cases can be especially complex, as they often involve very serious injuries and multiple liable parties, including a large 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 review your case for free. Our law firm was founded to protect our community through hard work and a single-minded dedication to helping injury victims recover.

We Prove Liability So You Get the Money You Deserve

Every personal injury case requires proving negligence by establishing the following four elements:

1. The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care.
2. The defendant breached that duty of care through an act of negligence.
3. The breach of that duty of care caused the plaintiff’s injury.
4. The plaintiff’s injury resulted in economic and/or non-economic losses.

Many of the people you interact with on a daily basis owe you a duty of care. For example, drivers on highways like I-95, major roads like Dixie Highway, or even small neighborhood streets have to operate their vehicle with care. Property owners all around Hollywood, from Young Circle to Hollywood Beach and everywhere in between, must exercise reasonable care to keep visitors from harm. And owners of dangerous dogs have to follow the laws set out in the City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances § 92.18.

What If the Insurance Company Says I’m at Fault?

In many cases, insurance companies dispute fault and blame injured people for their injuries. For example, one of our clients slipped and fell in water while in the stairwell of a building where he’d lived for over a year. He required surgery to treat his injuries. The insurance company argued he was running at the time of the accident and that the man’s dog caused the condition that led to his fall. We fought back and settled for $315,000.

It’s never been more important to establish negligence and fault. In 2023, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 837, a tort reform bill that changed Florida from a pure comparative negligence state to a modified comparative negligence state. Now, if you are 51% at fault or more for your accident, you are barred from recovering compensation. 

Can I Still Recover Damages If I Was Partly At Fault?

Yes. After the passage of HB-837 in 2023, Florida Statutes § 768.81 still allows you to file an injury claim if you are partly at fault for your injury and losses. But even if you’re less than 51% at fault, any percentage of fault will be deducted from your settlement or verdict. If you’re 20% at fault, for example, and you have damages of $100,000, you’ll only recover $80,000.

How Do Your Attorneys Prove Fault & Protect My Settlement? 

Our attorneys investigate every case carefully. We start by listening to your story. We want to understand as much about your accident and injuries as possible so we can build a robust case that supports your right to compensation. 

As we investigate your accident, we rely on important evidence that may include: 

• Crash reports, such as those from the Hollywood Police Department or Florida Highway Patrol
• Incident reports, such as those from a Hollywood business where your injury occurred
• Dog bite reports from agencies like Broward County Animal Care
• Medical records, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and other medical treatment you received
• Expert testimony from medical doctors, economists, and accident reconstruction specialists
• Photos of the accident scene or your visible injuries

The process of filing a personal injury claim usually involves many different steps. Missteps can cause delays or jeopardize your case. Work with a law firm that can retrieve the evidence and documents you need to prove the defendant’s liability and get the compensation you deserve.

How Our Lawyers File Personal Injury Claims for Our Clients in Hollywood

Our personal injury attorneys manage all aspects of filing a claim, including but not limited to:

• Gathering and analyzing evidence to prove fault and liability
• Identifying all your injury-related losses and expenses
• Preparing and sending a demand letter 
• Responding to inquiries from insurance companies and other lawyers
• Attempting to negotiate a fair settlement that covers all losses

In some cases, personal injury cases go to trial. In Broward County, civil disputes of less than $50,000 are handled by Broward County Civil Court. Civil disputes of $50,000 or more are handled by the Circuit Court. Broward County is in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida.

While we make every effort to resolve personal injury cases out of the courtroom, we will be prepared to represent you at trial if necessary. Our goal is to achieve a settlement or verdict that covers all your losses. 

What Types of Personal Injury Compensation Can You Recover?

You might need significant compensation after an injury to regain your financial stability and get medical care to treat your injuries. A personal injury claim might be the only available avenue to pursue the compensation you deserve. 

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

• Economic: A financial loss, such as lost wages, medical costs, and property damage or loss.
• Non-economic: A non-financial loss that nonetheless had a major impact on your life, such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and lessened enjoyment of life.

How the Florida Statutes of Limitations Affect Your Personal Injury Payout

Florida’s tort reform in 2023 also shortened the time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit from four years to two years. In 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, you may be barred from filing except in certain circumstances.

You should also know that some time limits may be much shorter than two years. For example, if the defendant is a government entity such as the Hollywood Public Works Department, timely notice must be given prior to filing a lawsuit consistent with the Florida laws governing Sovereign Immunity. 

Rather than assuming you have years to take legal action, talk to the accident lawyers from our firm as soon as possible.

Avoid These Top 10 Mistakes in an Injury Claim

At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we educate our clients about what to expect during the 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. 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 treatment against 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.

Don’t make these mistakes. Work with our lawyers to avoid unnecessary delays and fight back when insurance companies undervalue or deny your claim. There is no fee unless we win your case.

Our Contingency Fee Arrangement for Personal Injury Clients

To make our legal counsel available to more people, our lawyers charge contingency fees for personal injury cases. This means we are only paid attorney fees if we win a settlement or award. You can pursue compensation without having to pay upfront attorney fees. 

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.

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 lawyers can do for you, call us for a free consultation now.