Just west of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Lauderhill has a population of just under 70,000 and is a popular retirement community. Despite its popularity with retirees, many people are surprised to learn that the median age of Lauderhill residents is 35, and many of its residents take advantage of the opportunities offered throughout the rest of South Florida, particularly with the city’s close proximity to the Florida Turnpike and Oakland Park Boulevard.
Nationwide, the number of personal injuries that occur each year is astounding. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) the number of accidents that required medical attention in 2016 was 39.5 million. That means for every 1,000 people, more than 126 will suffer a personal injury. If you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury in Lauderhill due to the negligence of another, you should contact a personal injury attorney right away to preserve your rights under the law.
There are several stresses that result from being a victim of a personal injury. For instance, suffering lost wages and future loss of earning capacity is often a huge issue for personal injury victims, especially those who are heads of households and high wage-earners. To make things more difficult, receiving monetary compensation for pain and suffering, whether physical or mental, can be difficult under the law. There are other non-economic injuries that a person may experience as a result of an accident such as loss of capacity for enjoyment of life.
A victim injured in a Lauderhill personal injury accident may be entitled to recover damages, or monetary compensation for injuries suffered. Generally, there are two types of damages available to a personal injury plaintiff – economic and noneconomic. Economic damages are meant to make the person whole again and include recovering expenses related to medical treatment for injuries resulting from the accident as well as lost income (both past and future), and any other financial losses suffered by the injured party. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, may include compensation for any pain and suffering (both past and future) the injured victim may have experienced as a result of the accident.
Some of the types of personal injury accidents that our firm handles include slip, trip, and falls; motorcycle accidents; bicycle accidents; truck/bus accidents; pedestrian accidents; boating/cruise ship accidents; nursing home abuse; and construction accidents.
The Law Office of Joseph I. Lipsky, P.A. has more than 25 years of experience providing legal representation for victims who have suffered a personal injury in Lauderhill and across the state of Florida. The victims of negligence and their loved ones may be entitled to monetary compensation under Florida law for damages suffered as a result of the accident. Contact our knowledgeable personal injury attorney by clicking here or calling 954-693-0073 to schedule your initial, free case evaluation.