Personal Injury
Personal Injury Attorneys – Shamis & Gentile, P.A.
When faced with a pile of bills related to an injury, you may be tempted to accept the at-fault party’s initial settlement offer to help cover your expenses. However, the type of medical care you require may quickly add up well beyond what you have been offered. At Shamis & Gentile, P.A. a personal injury attorney can help you attempt to secure a full financial recovery for the expenses related to the accident.
We won’t simply accept the at-fault party’s initial settlement offer, if that underestimates the amount of expenses you will likely incur. Our Miami personal injury attorneys have access to medical experts, vocational specialists and other experts available to help us identify the short-term and long-term expenses related to your injuries such as surgical expenses, physical therapy and hospital bills.
We can also consult life care planning experts to evaluate the costs of necessary accommodations. For example, your injuries may require you to have an in-home nurse, use a wheelchair or possibly make your home handicap-accessible. These are costly expenses that a life care planning expert can help us anticipate when negotiating for the compensation you need. We also work with vocational experts available to help us understand if your injures will prevent you from working. We will evaluate every angle possible when negotiating for the compensation you need today and long-term. Looking at a case from all angles is critical in getting you compensated properly.
Personal Injury Attorney – Miami South Florida and New York Legal Practice
Our Personal Injury Attorneys at Shamis & Gentile, P.A. have been answering questions for the injured, including motor vehicle accidents in Florida and New York for years. We know what steps need to be taken to get results, and we strive to see that justice is achieved.
Often, people will have certain questions about personal injury and a Miami personal injury attorney is equipped to answer them as best as possible. Here are some of the common questions asked.
What are the best steps to take immediately after an accident?
Immediately following a Miami car accident, it is important to contact the police and receive any necessary medical attention. It is also helpful to take pictures of the accident scene and obtain the contact information of all parties involved and possible witnesses. Contacting a personal injury attorney as soon as possible will help to preserve evidence and strengthen your claims as well. Collecting this information is absolutely critical to being able to get you properly compensated.
What are my rights after being injured?
If you have been injured due to another’s intentional acts or through their negligent behavior, you are entitled to pursue a personal injury claim against them. This means that if you prove your case against them, you can receive financial compensation from all parties who were at fault in your injury. In Florida, recovery can be made even if it is only partially their fault. A personal injury attorney can help you prove your case.
How much is an injury case going to cost me?
We only recover if you recover! What that means is the personal injury attorneys at Shamis & Gentile, P.A. cost nothing up front. We take our cases on a contingency basis, making us great personal injury attorneys for those who cannot afford an expensive hourly rate.
What types of compensation are available after I am hurt?
If you are hurt through someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation to pay for medical bills, lost wages and recovery for all damages you have incurred. There are times a property owner can be 100 percent at fault for a customer’s slip and fall injury. This is especially true when hazardous conditions are present, and the owner does nothing to prevent them. A personal injury attorney at Shamis & Gentile will work tirelessly to get you all the compensation you deserve.
How can I help in my personal injury lawsuit?
The most helpful things you can do are to take pictures immediately after the accident, file a police report and obtain the names and contact information of all witnesses at the scene. Your personal injury attorney can explain what other steps need to be taken going forward depending on your situation. Try everything you can do make sure you get the photos, accident report and names! It is always easier to get this information the closest to the accident as possible.
How long do I have to file my claims?
In Florida, you normally have four years after your accident to file. In New York, you normally have three years after your accident to file. There are different statutes of limitation for different claims, however, making it imperative to consult a personal injury attorney quickly to make sure your time does not run out.
What needs to be proven in a personal injury claim?
The basic items that you have to prove in a personal injury case are that the other party acted negligently which caused you an injury. You must show that the opposing side had a duty to not injure you, they breached that duty which caused your injury and that you incurred damages.
Should I provide a statement to the insurance company?
Not without speaking to a personal injury attorney first. Insurance companies will often attempt to offer you lowball settlement agreements and get you to admit things that will hurt you down the road. Speaking to a lawyer first will help to maximize the compensation you are entitled to. Don’t be tricked into accepting a small quick amount!
How can a personal injury attorney help?
An experienced personal injury attorney can guide you through the legal maze of filing a lawsuit and dealing with the court system. At our law firm, we also assist you with negotiations and handle all communications with the insurance companies so you don’t have to. From beginning to end, we stand by your side and take the legal burdens off your shoulders. Call Shamis & Gentile today at 305-479-2299 or email us at info@shamisgentile.com!
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How Shamis Gentile came to be
Our firm was born from a simple conviction: those harmed by fraud deserve lawyers who will fight. We started small but determined.
FIRM FOUNDED
Shamis & Gentile opens its doors on January 2, 2016.
MIAMI OFFICE
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What Can a Personal Injury Claim Lawyer Do to Help You?
The personal injury lawyer that you hire to represent your case will help you get the settlement you need to cover all of the costs related to the loss of your loved one. For example, there may be outstanding medical bills, funeral costs, and other fees that need to be settled.Hiring a personal injury lawyer will help make sense of all of these bills, as well as all of the evidence you need to present with your initial filing. Once you have all of this info in order, your personal injury claim lawyer will represent your case. They will speak on your behalf in order to prove that the settlement you are seeking is fair.
Who is responsible for my truck accident?
Due to the complexity of truck accidents, which we have mentioned above, it can be quite a challenge to determine who is at fault. It could be that only the driver is at fault, or the trucking company that owns the vehicle is liable. Sometimes, it could be the company that loaded the truck who is responsible. The exact cause of the accident needs to be established first, after which the fault can be laid at the correct person or entity’s feet. You need an experienced truck accident lawyer to do this.
What are the leading causes of truck accidents?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has conducted a study on the causes of truck accidents and they list the following – from most to least common – as the matters most often reported as primary factors in truck accidents:
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- Failure to stop in time at crosswalks or traffic control devices, etc. \t
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- Inadequate surveillance \t
- Fatigue
When should I hire a Slip & Fall accident attorney?
While the idea of slipping, falling, and suing a property owner is often joked about, if you are the one left with the aftermath of a slip and fall injury then you will know that it is no laughing matter. As slip and fall accident lawyers, we have helped many people recover for the damages they incurred after slipping / tripping and falling.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Injury Accident?
If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident, then there are a few steps that you should follow:
Step 1: Get help
Alert nearby staff and/or people that you have fallen and injured yourself. Ask someone to call an ambulance so that medical professionals can tend to you.
Step 2: Take note of the current environment
Make sure you are aware of the details of your surrounding. Was the floor wet? If so, was there a safety sign? Did you fall due to a handrail giving way? Were there loose floorboards or clutter on the floor?
Step 3: Report the accident
The accident needs to be reported to the property owner as well as the tenant of the property. Even if it was a minor trip and fall, document the date, time, and people who were on duty when you fell.
Step 4: Document everything
Document the time you missed from work due to having to go to the hospital, any tests that you had to undergo, all your injuries, the names and numbers of the people who helped you, and be sure to keep photographs of your injuries.
Step 5: Decline to give statements
It is not always in your best interest to deal directly with the property owners yourself. You do not have to place blame or accept any type of apology – contact your slip and fall lawyers first.
Step 6: Get in touch with a Personal Injury Lawyer
It is important to get in touch with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in slip and fall accidents. Proving that your injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence is not always easy – you will need an experienced legal professional guiding you through the process. The lawyer can also pursue your claim and keep you updated on the progress of your claim.
