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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: My father had a massive heart attack at Fort Lauderdale international Airport and they had no defibrillators at the time

I’m wondering what the statues of limitations are in Florida this happened in 03 And now that we are through the grieving process is there anyway that we can Go after them for a wrongful death Lawsuit

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Sep 22, 2020

If this happened in 2003 unfortunately you are well beyond the Statute of Limitations.

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Is it too late to involve an attorney for a fall/injury my wife had @ Fla outdoor mall in May 2019?

Just wondering if it’s too old she’s getting no cooperation with mgmt company anymore.

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Aug 4, 2020

No. It is not to late. You have 4 years from the incident date, though the quicker you retain an attorney, the better.

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: My brother had a gunsafe fall on him at sams club. Can he sue? He works there in florida

He's in hospital with 2 broken vertebrae, Broken foot and face bone.

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Oct 30, 2019

He may have a case against Sam's Club. More facts would be needed.

Have him call our office for a free consultation. 954 764-6099

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: If my at fault driver caused me over 50000 in bills. Her coverage is 50000 how can I get compensation
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Mar 19, 2019

Hopefully you have uninsured/under-insured motorist insurance.

Consult with a Florida personal injury attorney ASAP.

Daniel Berman

954 764-6099

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: had one of my testicles removed by a urologist after a nurse roughly ruptured an artery in my right testicle

Due to lack of care was the nurse negligent

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Jan 22, 2019

You may have a case. However, medical malpractice claims are tricky and complicated and what may seem like a great case may always not be. It would depend on the facts and circumstances that lead to the rupture.

Consult with a South Florida personal injury attorney immediately. Most, like...
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4 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for Florida on
Q: My dad died due to a doctor's negligence during surgery. Should his family file both medical malpractice and wrongful

death claims?

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Dec 27, 2018

The family should immediately consult with a Florida personal injury attorney. Most, like our firm, offer free consultations. These type of cases are very tricky and full of pitfalls, so trying to handle it on your own without and attorney is a terrible idea.

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6 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: If the state of Florida plans to charge the individual who ran over and killed my wife with a DUI, can I still file a

wrongful death claim or do I have to wait until the criminal matter is resolved?

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Nov 26, 2018

Yes, you can move forward with the suit, however you will need a Florida attorney to assist you as these cases are quite complex and full of pitfalls. A personal representative will likely need to be appointed by the courts.

Call a Florida personal injury attorney to schedule a...
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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: I was in a car accident in Boca Raton. The driver ran a red light and t-boned my vehicle.

I have a broken nose, cuts and bruises on my face, neck and shoulder and my back is hurting. I went to the hospital that day, but I'm still in so much pain. Do I need to use my health insurance? I need help paying these medical bills.

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Jun 5, 2018

Your auto insurance (PIP) will cover your medical bills initially, up to $10,000 generally. You likely have a claim against the at-fault driver. You should consult with a personal injury attorney immediately. Most firms, like ours, offer free consultations.

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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: My spouse was killed in a work-related accident. How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim?
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on May 11, 2018

It depends on the facts and situation. You should not attempt to handle this on your own. you should contact a Florida personal injury attorney immediately. Most, like my firm, offer free consultations.

Danberman@danbermanlaw.com

954 764-6099

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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: Both of my parents were killed in a terrible accident. Do I make two separate wrongful death claims or just one?
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Apr 4, 2018

You should immediately hire a Florida personal injury attorney to handle this for you. It would be a major mistake to try to take this on yourself as you will not be treated fairly by the insurance companies.

Most personal injury firms like ours offer free consultations.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Florida on
Q: Can I sue my doctor?

I had a doctor perform an ERCP on me and he messed up causing them to need to put a stent inside of my body to prevent pancreatitis since he irritated my pancreas. Now I'm getting charged thousands in total because of the procedure, visits, and now the procedure to take it out. Can I do anything?

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Mar 13, 2018

Perhaps, but only if you can prove that the Dr. violated the standard of care and that your issues are not a known possible complication of the procedure you had performed. You will need another Dr. as an expert to state this.

Consult with a medical malpractice attorney to see if this is...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Child Support for Florida on
Q: I was in an accident

Was in a accident on 2-2-18 involving a City Bus I hurt my entire back and right hip I'm on workers comp the insurance company contacted me on 2-13-18 the adjuster I talk 2 said once I'm done with treatment the will pay whatever workers comp don't pay along with pain and suffering in... View More

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Feb 14, 2018

Yes, you need an attorney on this right away. The insurance company will absolutely not treat you fairly if you don't have ab attorney.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: Is the Vet partially liable or negligent? Did they meet the standard of care?

We took my 3 lg, 2y/o dogs (no aggressive hx) to the vet. We always go straight to a room or offer to wait in the car. Checked in & was told they had an emerg. we’d be in a room in 10-15 mins. Offered to wait in the car, but they said it wouldn’t be long so waited outside maybe 6ft from the... View More

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Feb 7, 2018

Based on the fact your presented, I do not see a viable case against the Vet.

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4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Workers' Compensation for Florida on
Q: I recently got into an auto accident and I was the passenger due to the accident my back and neck are messed

I was in a company truck and they said i cant get wc is that true

Now i have therapy 3 times a wk and scheduled an Mri appt

what is my options

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Dec 31, 2017

You may have a case against the driver of your vehicle or the other vehicle. Consult an auto accident/personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: Can you sue a doctor who missed diagnosing a medical condition that your spouse later died from?
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Dec 21, 2017

Yes, under certain circumstances. You must be able to show that the Doctor violated the Standard of Care, which is usually done through the testimony or report of another Doctor. Contact a Florida Personal Injury attorney like us as soon as possible. Most attorney's handle these type of cases... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: I was a passenger in an auto accident and looking for attorney to sue other driver that hit our car. I have injuries.

I was a passenger in an auto accident in Mission Bay lot in Boca Raton. I recovered from the driver where I was sitting but not from the other driver that hit us, a 90 year old podiatrist from Oneonta, NY who said he did not see us and my driver, henry stein said he thought he cleared the other car... View More

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Jul 21, 2017

If you were injured then you need to seek immediate medical treatment and also contact a local personal injury firm like ours to handle this case for you.

Daniel Berman

Berman & Tsombanakis LLC

954 764-6099

danberman@danbermanlaw.com

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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: Do you have to make a police report to file a wrongful death lawsuit?
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Jul 7, 2017

That question really cannot be answered without considerably more facts. You really need to consult with an attorney regarding this case. You should not attempt to handle this on your own.

Daniel Berman

954 764-6099

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: If a restaurant or stores have steps should they be marked with something letting people know they are there.

The steps were the same color as the floor

Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Apr 11, 2017

They certainly should be easily seen and not a danger. Each case is different though. You should contact a Florida personal injury attorney such as our firm to further discuss this incident.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: If a gov worker negligently caused my car accident, are they protected by sovereign immunity as well as their employer?
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Mar 23, 2017

You can likely still bring an action against the driver and the employer, but cases against the government are somewhat different with some different procedures and rules. Contact a Florida personal injury attorney to assist you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Are general magistrate report available for review in a case file?
Daniel Marc Berman
Daniel Marc Berman
answered on Jun 27, 2012

If a report was written then it should certainly be in the court file. You can go to the clerks office and request to review the file.

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