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Personal injury FAQs

Should I provide a statement to an insurance company without a lawyer's help?

It is in your best interests to only provide your contact information to an insurance company until you consult with a lawyer. The more significant your injuries, the more imperative it becomes to seek legal counsel before providing any statement. Mr. Wexler can assist you.

I fell and was injured. Can I sue someone?

If you fell while working, your injuries may be covered by your employer's workers compensation insurance.

If your injury occurred in a store or a building, you can sue to recover damages to compensate you for your injuries. Be aware, however, that a building owner is not liable for every injury that occurs on the property. To recover for an injury, the owner or operator of the business must have breached his duty to keep the premises reasonably safe and to warn of known dangers. Mr. Wexler can provide you with additional details about premises liability.

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What causes a brain injury?

A force or blow can cause traumatic brain injury by causing the brain to move inside the skull or by damaging the skull to the extent that it then damages the brain. Many traumatic brain injuries stem from motor vehicle accidents, a direct blow to the head with a heavy instrument, sports injuries, slip and fall accidents and physical violence.

Some causes of acquired brain injury include starvation of oxygen to the brain and lack of blood flow to the brain. Other circumstances under which one might suffer an acquired brain injury include near drowning, choking, stroke, disease and toxic exposure. Hypoxia or anoxia (deprivation of oxygen) to a fetus around the time of birth is often seen in birth injury or cerebral palsy cases.

Can the insurance company refuse to pay my medical bills if my car was not damaged?

No. While the insurance company might try to draw a direct correlation between damage done to your car and the severity of your personal injury, it is possible that the body sustains damage even if the car did not. The reverse may also be true — a car might experience major impact but the people might only suffer minor cuts and bruises.

How do I pay for my legal fees?

There never is a fee or cost to you unless we win a recovery for your case.

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Bankruptcy FAQs

What do I need to do to begin the bankruptcy process?

Your first step is to inventory your past and present debts. You will also need a list of your assets to include in your petition in the bankruptcy filing. Schedules of assets and liabilities, along with a statement of your financial affairs, comprise the petition you will file with the bankruptcy court, accompanied by your filing fee. It is recommended to have an experienced attorney like Mr. Wexler file the required petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the district that has jurisdiction over you and/or your company.

How long does a bankruptcy stay on my record?

Bankruptcies remain on credit reports between seven and ten years. Deciding to declare bankruptcy is a serious decision. It is important to consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney so you fully understand the bankruptcy options and their consequences.

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Will filing for bankruptcy end those calls from creditors and collection agencies?

During the time you are working out a plan or your trustee is gathering and preparing your assets to sell to satisfy your debt, bankruptcy code dictates that your creditors must stop all collection against you. Once the bankruptcy petition receives the "Relief Ordered" stamp on the filing, you are protected. If a creditor still tries to collect directly from you after that point, you should immediately notify the creditor in writing that you have filed bankruptcy and provide it with the case name, number and filing date or a copy of the filed petition. If the creditor still continues to collect, you may be entitled to take legal action against it.

What debts does bankruptcy not cover?

Bankruptcy cannot relieve you of all debts. The following will probably still be your responsibility:

  • Alimony and child support
  • Drunk driving judgments
  • Criminal fines
  • Criminal restitution
  • Debts incurred by fraud or intentional wrongdoing
  • Back taxes less than three years old
  • Student loans
  • Recent large purchases of more than $550 for luxury goods made within 90 days of filing

Mr. Wexler is familiar with Florida law and can review the list with you to give you a full understanding of the debts covered and not covered.

How do I pay for my legal fees?

You will pay a pay a small deposit to get you started and then payment plans are accepted.

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