Personal Injury Law Firm South Florida

1. MARK SCHIFFRIN P. A. Personal Injury Attorney MARK SCHIFFRIN, P. A. PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY: Member of the Florida Bar since 1983. Graduate of the University of Florida. College of Law Undergraduate Degree the University of Florida Member of the Broward County Bar. I have been practicing Personal Injury Law exclusively since 1983. Having practiced for over 30 years, I know what my client’s want. They want to communicate with their attorney, be kept updated on their cases and they want results. Clients will find that they can contact me personally and I will personally answer any questions regarding the case. My commitment is to bring each case to a successful resolution. This means that I will be fighting for your rights and I will get you the maximum amount of money possible. My staff is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. We are all on the same team fighting for you when you hire Mark Schiffrin. What is Personal Injury? Personal Injury is defined as injury to a person’s body, mind or emotions, as opposed to injury to property. Such cases involve legal disputes arising when a person suffers bodily harm or injury (including emotional distress) as a direct result of someone else’s actions.

2. A Personal Injury case may be filed in order to hold that person responsible and can be formalized through civil court proceedings via a court judgment. Alternatively, such disputes may also be resolved through informal settlements before any lawsuit is filed, which is a more common occurrence. There are several types of personal injury claims that can be brought against an individual or entity. However, the more common ones include – Road traffic accidents Tripping accidents Assault claims Accidents at work Accidents at home Product defect accidents Holiday accidents (e.g. while on a cruise ship) PERSONAL INJURIES: Personal Injury is defined as injury to a person’s body, mind or emotions, as opposed to injury to property. Such cases involve legal disputes arising when a person suffers bodily harm or injury (including emotional distress) as a direct result of someone else’s actions. A Personal Injury case may be filed in order to hold that person responsible and can be formalized through civil court proceedings via a court judgment. Alternatively, such disputes may also be resolved through informal settlements before any lawsuit is filed, which is a more common occurrence. AUTO ACCIDENTS: Automobile accidents, especially car accidents, can certainly prove to be an ordeal. Often, the people involved are injured and their vehicles damaged, sometimes severely. In such cases, the legal system provides for a mechanism to establish fault and liability for payments to be made with respect to medical bills and automobile repairs. Additionally, auto accident cases can also prove to be extremely complex in terms of determining liability and fair compensation. The laws governing automobile accident cases are a combination of traffic and personal injury law. If you or your loved one has been in an auto accident, then hiring an attorney will help you negotiate with the other drivers involved and determine who exactly will be liable to pay for the damages caused. The courts in turn will then evaluate all the information at hand such as police reports, photographic evidence and other material evidence along with local traffic laws to determine which party is legally at fault and liable for the damages. The side that is help liable is then required to compensate the other party for medical and property expenses, as well as other harm caused such as lost wages, emotional distress along with pain and suffering. However, in auto accident cases, determining liability and compensation can prove to be much more complex than a simple calculation. This is because in some cases, both or multiple drivers may be at fault. To complicate things further, each state has slightly different rules for situations where more than one person is responsible for the accident. Some states stipulate that one party pays all the bills while

3. others require both parties to split the bills proportionately according to the amount each party is to blame. SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ATTORNEY ‘Slip and fall’ is a term used for personal injury cases where a person slips or trips and is injured on someone else’s property. These cases typically fall under a broader category of cases known as ‘premises liability’. Slip and fall accidents usually occur on property that is owned or maintained by someone else, and the property owner may be held legally liable. Some examples of dangerous conditions that may cause slip and fall accidents include – – Torn carpeting – Changes in flooring – Poor lighting – Narrow stairs – Wet floors – Broken or cracked public sidewalks – Outdoor accidents due to rain, ice, snow or hidden hazards such as potholes in the ground. In any event, it is important that the plaintiff must have suffered some kind of injury in order to be in a position to file a claim. WRONGFUL DEATH Wrongful Death claims can arise in situations where an entity or an individual engages in negligent activity, is careless or intentionally breaches his or her legal obligation, directly causing the death of a person. When a person dies or is killed as a result of the negligence or misconduct of another, including murder, the surviving members of the victim’s family may sue for ‘wrongful death’. It is important to note that a lawsuit for wrongful death may only be brought by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate For a wrongful death lawsuit to be filed successfully, all the following elements must be present – – The death of a human being. – The death must have been caused by the negligence of another entity or individual, or with intent to cause harm. – The survival of family members suffering monetary injury as a result of the death. – The appointment of a personal representative for the decedent’s estate ANY TYPE OF NEGLIGENCE If you have been involved in an accident that in all likelihood could have been prevented, then it is likely that you have been injured as a direct result of someone else’s negligence.

4. Practically speaking, there are many types of negligence and it is important to know which category your case would fall under since they all must be handled differently. The most common types of negligence include Gross Negligence: In such cases, the negligence was so careless that it showed a complete lack of concern for the safety of others. It is a much more serious form of negligence that goes beyond simple careless action. Comparative Negligence: Here, the plaintiff is marginally responsible for the injuries caused to oneself. When resolving such cases, the plaintiff may be required to pay a percentage of the damages. Contributory Negligence: In such cases, if the plaintiff caused his or her own injury in any manner, damages cannot be collected at all. However, this type of negligence is being abandoned in many areas. Mixed Contributory & Comparative Negligence: This form of negligence is a combination of contributory and comparative. In such cases, if the plaintiff is determined to be more than 50% responsible for his or her own injury, then he or she may receive only a percentage of damages or none at all depending on the merits of the case. Vicarious Liability: This form of negligence involves the defendant being held responsible for the injurious actions of another person or animal. This form of liability is often used in cases where the injury is caused by young children or minors, or a dog attack. In such cases, the parent of the minor or the owner of the dog will be held liable since the child or the animal cannot be held responsible. Vicarious Liability can also be used when an employer fails to properly oversee employees and in turn, is held responsible for their actions. WHY CHOOSE US: There are many lawyers and law firms to choose from when you are hurt in an accident or incident. Why should you choose Mark Schiffrin to represent you? ACCESSIBILITY: I am a sole practitioner. I have been able to retain my assistants and staff for many years, but you will be talking to ME about your case. You and I will make all important decisions regarding the case. If you do not get me on the phone when you call, I will call you back the same day. If something happens after hours you will be able to get in contact with me. If needed I have no problem driving out to your residence and meeting you for an initial consultation EXPERIENCE:

5. I have been practicing personal injury law exclusively since 1983. There are many facets to a personal injury claim. I will handle everything for you. Your only concern will be to recover from the injury. I have handled all types of personal injury claims. I will aggressively fight for you. In the thirty two years I have been practicing law I have been the lead counsel on the following cases: Auto accidents, slip & falls, construction accidents, negligent security, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, electrical shock incidents, pedestrian accidents, accidents that result in death (wrongful death), bicycle accidents, general negligence cases, product liability , swimming pool deaths/accidents ,trucking accidents, negligent supervision of students/ children as well as other negligence cases. CARE: I care for my clients. I try to find out as much as possible in the initial consultation with the client about his or her case. We then make a joint decision as to representation. It is very important for the potential client to understand how the case works and I review that with him or her. Sometimes it is not to the potential client’s benefit to pursue a case and we try to make that decision in the first meeting. You will have a much different experience than if you call a large personal injury law firm. At Mark Schiffrin P. A., you are not a number or a needle in a haystack. You are an important individual who has suffered an injury from an event that was not your fault. My promise to you is that you and I will have open communication throughout the case and that I will aggressively fight for your rights and full compensation, and that we are in this together. For any further information or inquiry please visit http://www.schiffrinpa.com and you can also call us at 954-961-2028.