Residents and tourists in in the Boca Raton area and throughout Palm Beach County, Broward County, and South Florida are injured in car accidents each day. When the injuries are significant, insurance benefits may not be enough to cover the costs of recovery. If you, or someone you love, were injured in a car accident, do not hesitate to contact experienced Boca Raton car accident lawyer David B. Datny immediately. Florida provides a no-fault insurance scheme for car accident victims. As a result, a victim’s own insurance policy’s personal injury protection, or PIP, coverage will be applied to economic damages, such as medical costs and lost wages, regardless of who caused the collision. However, a negligent driver can be held liable for additional compensation to victims in situations in which a victim has suffered a “serious injury,” defined under Florida statute §627.737(2) as a permanent injury, the significant and permanent loss of a bodily function, scarring or disfigurement, or death. Since this definition is quite general, case law has provided certain reference points for what qualifies as a serious injury. For instance, broken bones are usually considered significant enough, as are brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, and severe burns. Serving accident victims in Boca Raton and surrounding cities, car accident lawyer David B. Datny can help you determine which legal options are available to you following an auto accident that resulted in injuries.

Victims injured in a Florida truck accident may not only face more catastrophic injuries than people in crashes involving smaller vehicles, but also may need to deal with large trucking companies. Theories of liability may go beyond the liability of the individual driver and include the vicarious liability of the trucking company for a driver-employee who was on the job when the crash occurred. The trucking company may also be directly liable for negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of the driver. Many truck accidents arise from violations of the federal and state regulations that govern the industry. Retaining an attorney like David B. Datny who can thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to a crash can make a huge difference to your ability to maximize your financial recovery.

Mr. Datny has represented victims injured in motorcycle accidents throughout Palm Beach County, Broward County, and South Florida. Motorcyclists have the same right to safety on the road that all other motorists have, and when another driver fails to recognize that right, it is a motorcycle rider or passenger who is usually left with the most significant injuries. In Florida, motorcyclists over the age of 21 years old are not required to wear helmets as long as they have proper insurance coverage. Head and neck injuries are especially common in these types of accidents, which often require extensive post-accident medical treatment and are associated with new limitations in work or daily living that victims never had before. That is why it is important that motorcycle crash victims understand their legal options and hire a personal injury attorney in the Boca Raton area who can make sure that the parties responsible for their harm are held liable.

David B. Datny also advocates for the rights of bicyclists and pedestrians who have been struck by careless drivers. Bicyclists and pedestrians are frequent sights in South Florida, since both walking and biking are popular activities and modes of transportation for residents, tourists, and vacationers. Unfortunately, victims of bicycle or pedestrian accidents also may suffer catastrophic injuries because of their lack of protection from vehicles that strike them or drivers’ careless and negligent actions. In addition to the compensatory damages awarded to bicycle or pedestrian accident victims, punitive damages may be available in cases in which a defendant has acted particularly dangerously or engaged in reprehensible behavior, such as driving while intoxicated and hitting a bicyclist or pedestrian. Under Florida statute §768.73, punitive damages are limited to either three times the amount of compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater. Mr. Datny is dedicated to identifying and advocating for all of the forms of compensation that each client may be entitled to receive.

Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft provide a relatively new method of transportation for residents, tourists, and vacationers, increasing the number of passenger accidents throughout South Florida. While Uber and Lyft may not be subject to the same licensing or legal requirements as traditional taxi companies, they can still be held legally accountable and liable for the actions of negligent drivers in certain situations. The driver may also be independently liable for his or her negligent driving of a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle. Uber and Lyft, as well as the driver, are required to maintain insurance. However, the available coverage may not be enough in cases of catastrophic injuries or when more than one passenger is involved in the same accident. In these situations, a passenger-victim may need to seek legal action against Uber, Lyft, or the driver in order to get the financial justice they deserve. Boca Raton Uber and Lyft accident lawyer David B. Datny is ready to assist you in pursuing your legal claim against these ride-sharing companies.

Slip and fall accidents can occur almost anywhere, from a sidewalk to a restaurant or retail store, as well as a hotel, condominium or a theme park An owner that fails to keep a property adequately safe for visitors is generally responsible for the injuries that result. Boca Raton slip and fall accident lawyer, David B. Datny, represents victims throughout Florida who have been injured as a result of careless property owners who did not fulfill their duties in fixing dangerous conditions or warning visitors of their existence. These victims include Florida residents, tourists, vacationers, everyday shoppers, pedestrians, children and elderly people. Slip and fall accidents may be especially perilous for elderly people, who make up a large segment of the population in South Florida. If you have been in a slip and fall accident, do not wait. Contact Boca Raton personal injury lawyer David B. Datny immediately for a free consultation. If you are elderly or disabled and without transportation, Mr. Datny will travel to you.

Large supermarkets like Publix have numerous aisles and back areas accessible to customers, as well as large parking lots that they are responsible for maintaining. When a patron slips or trips and falls, Publix Supermarket can be held liable for maintaining an unsafe store or for not properly addressing a hazardous condition. Publix Supermarket is also responsible for making sure that its employees are properly trained and supervised so that it can identify and resolve safety issues within the store or surrounding areas. Mr. Datny has extensive experience representing victims of Publix Supermarket accidents in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Broward County and throughout South Florida. He is ready to help Publix accident victims maneuver through the nuances of these personal injury claims.

Unlike in other states, where a “one bite” rule protecting dog owners from liability exists for when a dog bites a victim for the first time, Florida law imposes liability regardless of an animal’s past behavior. Dog owners are liable for any damages sustained by a victim who is bitten by the dog, if the victim was lawfully on the property when they were bitten. Dog bite injuries are painful and may carry a risk of infections or other long-term complications, depending on the circumstances. Personal injury attorney David B. Datny assists dog bite victims in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Broward County and throughout South Florida with legal claims to ensure that they receive the compensation that they need to heal.

Family members who lose a loved one in a fatal motor vehicle collision, slip and fall, or any other accident can take legal action pursuant to Florida’s Wrongful Death Act. Surviving spouses and children can seek damages for medical costs, loss of support, burial and funeral expenses, and other losses if their loved one was killed due to another party’s negligence. Unlike personal injury claims, which have a four-year statute of limitations in Florida, wrongful death claims must be filed within two years from a victim’s death, making prompt action important in ensuring that your legal rights are preserved.