- Adoption
- DUI/DWIDriving Under The Influence (DUI) claimed the lives of more than 10,000 people in 2016. It continues to be a leading cause of both car and motorcycle accidents across U.S. highways and Broward County especially here in Fort Lauderdale is one of the main causes for motorcycle accidents.
- Wrongful DeathIn our country, we look to medical professionals and our doctors for the medical answers that we need to our problems and illnesses. We trust our doctors to prescribe the right medication for our symptoms and for that medicine to help us get better, but unfortunately this is not always the case. There are an endless variety of pharmaceutical drugs on the market today, some of which can have severe health risks and, in some cases, can cause the wrongful death of a person.
- Traffic ViolationsSpeed limits and other traffic laws are in place to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. Some rules are not made to be broken such as rules of the road. If you disobey speed limits and other traffic laws, you may be guilty of reckless driving, an act that doubles the risks of being involved in an auto accident. Thousands of people improperly pass, break speed limits, and commit other such acts that lead to car accidents in Fort Lauderdale.
- FraudBoth caregivers and strangers have opportunity to take control of an elderly person’s finances in an abusive manner. Financial abuse in nursing homes happens when a caregiver uses their position of authority to extort money or gain the trust of an elderly person for the purpose of taking their money. There have been many cases reported where a caregiver has intentionally misused a resident’s credit cards or bank account information. Another type of financial abuse involves healthcare fraud where money is charged for services that are never delivered.
- Assault
- MurderA Chicago jury awarded $25 million to a man who was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit and served more than 16 years in prison. Thaddeus Jimenez was only 13 when he was charged with a murder that occurred on the city's Northwest Side in 1993. Shortly...
- ManslaughterTwo years ago, a Florida man ran a red light at about 80 miles per hour, slamming into another car. The wreck resulted in the deaths of a 51 year old man and his three sons. The Florida driver survived, and pled guilty to four counts of DUI manslaughter this month. He...
- Corporate LawHe has also served as outside counsel to several high profile corporations and professionals and has handled their corporate litigation requirements. Mr. Weinstein obtained his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University in psychology and graduated with a juris doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Pennsylvania. Mr. Weinstein is also admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Mr. Weinstein’s hobbies include playing the keyboard and performing with his classic rock band throughout South Florida. He is also a classically trained pianist and began playing at age 5.
- Employment ContractAn unmarried teacher has filed suit against the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, claiming she was fired because she became pregnant through artificial insemination. According to church officials, Christa Dias' pregnancy was in violation of the employment contract...
- Premises LiabilityCatastrophic injuries rarely go away overnight. Some of the most common types of personal injuries include paralysis, amputation and burns. These injuries can result from situations like car accidents, sports accidents, work-site accidents, fire, premises liability accidents and others. Our law firm understands the devastating nature of catastrophic injuries, and we aggressively defend the rights of injury victims so that they can recover the compensation that they deserve. When you contact a legal expert from our firm, you will begin to receive caring legal guidance that is personalized to your needs.
- Property DamageWhen property damage strikes, the use of a trustworthy property damage attorney is key in terms of being able to pursue the damages that you may have a right to collect. Quite often, a property damage lawyer is one that will confront insurance companies and pursue a settlement that an owner is entitled to. In the event of a car accident, your lawyer will be able to help protect you from any liability for property damage.
- Personal InjuryHow to choose the right personal injury lawyer to represent you and get you the highest compensation possible
- Medical MalpracticeSearching for an attorney for a birth injury case in Fort Lauderdale? Medical malpractice or negligence can result in one of the most devastating types of personal injuries: those sustained at birth. When improper or rushed techniques are used in a hospital, newborns can be the ones to suffer the greatest injury and lasting harm. Sometimes, these situations come about as a result of panic in an emergency situation. In other cases, “cost-effective” actions can cause inadequate medical care resulting in injury. Although doctors and nurses are trained, they do not always live up to the standards of their profession. When this type of serious occurs, it is vital to enlist the professional services of a dedicated Fort Lauderdale birth injury attorney.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesAccording to the Center for Disease Control, statistics show that an estimated 4.7 million dog bites happened in the U.S. over the course of one year. Approximately 799,700 of those bitten needed medical attention and 6,000 required hospitalization.
- Slip and Fall Injury