How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in the state of Florida?

Like every other state in America, Florida has a law in its statutes that specifically sets a deadline for the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit in our state’s civil courts against the person or business that might be legally at fault for your injuries caused in an accident. This law is called a statute of limitations, and in Florida law this statute can be found in the Florida Statutes Annotated section 95.11.

 

The most important aspect of the statute of limitations for you if you are injured in an accident is that it gives you four (4) years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Otherwise, unless under extreme and very rare cases, the court will almost certainly refuse to even hear your case at all.

 

One important adjunct to the Florida statute of limitations law is that if your injury claims are against either a city, county or state government entity or official your time limit to file is only three (3) years.

 

To read more on Florida’s Personal Injury Laws & Statutory Rules go to: http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/laws-florida.html

 

Our Board Certified lawyers from Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, P.A. are the right lawyers to get you the best settlement that you deserve based upon your unique set of circumstances when you have been involved in an automobile accident, truck accident, boating accident, motorcycle accident, any other vehicle or a slip and fall.  We have been devoted to protecting South Florida families for over 40 years.

 

If a person you care about gets hurt or killed in a car, motorcycle or boating accident, or you simply have a question about a potential personal injury situation that you have not yet had answered and you are not sure whether hiring an attorney is your best plan of action, please call us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. We offer a free initial consultation, and our phone number is (561) 686-3400.

 

Your initial consultation with our law firm is free, and we lay out all of your options for you honestly and completely. If we do agree to move forward together you will find that we work tirelessly to help you and/or your loved ones obtain payment to cover hospital and other medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it. If you want to learn more about how we can help you in a situation where someone you love has been in an accident, then go to this page on our website: http://sswlawfl.com/areas-of-practice/accidents-serious-injury/. We also specialize in Wrongful Death & Serious Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products, and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred.

 

Whether you are in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Stuart, West Palm Beach or any other city in the state of Florida, you need to find and hire a law firm that has the level of knowledge and experience that will get you the financial results you deserve, while also working with you throughout your case until some type of resolution has been reached. With over four decades of experience, that firm is Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne.

 

Contact us directly at (561) 686-3400, or via email at info@sswlawfl.com.

What the “Cases & Judgments” page on our Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne website means to you as a potential client of our law firm

As we leave 2016 behind and look forward into 2017 we want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and much prosperity in the new year and every year that follows. At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne we will continue our cause of fighting for the individuals and families of south Florida, as we have for over 40 years.

We offer a “Cases and Judgments” page on our website so that any potential client can get an idea of a few of the notable cases we have worked on in our past – and success we have had helping Floridians who have been seriously injured or wrongfully killed arising from cases of severe accidents, medical negligence, owner negligence, or defective products.

This page is not meant to pat ourselves on the back. We believe that in order for people in need of a personal injury lawyer’s services to make the best decision they should know what qualifies us to help them receive the best settlement possible.

As we have noted in previous blogs, there are a number of sources that you should check before making the important decision of which personal injury attorney that you should hire to handle your case. The criteria you should use for making that choice should include:

• Ask friends, family and associates.
• Call your state bar association.
• Check with a lawyer referral service.
• In states like Florida that allow lawyers to advertise, you may find one through an ad, HOWEVER, ALWAYS Interview more than one lawyer before deciding who will represent you.
• *** Try to find out what previous experience and results the attorney and law firm have had on cases like yours.
  • This last one is the reason we offer a summary of some of the cases we have successfully handled on behalf of our clients.

 

In addition, be aware that most personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation. If the one you call first does not, move on. At the initial consultation:

 

• Discuss all fees and costs at your initial consultation.
• Get any details in writing before you make a commitment.
• Choose a lawyer with whom you feel comfortable discussing your case and with whom you can be honest, AND the firm that will ask all of the right questions; not just of you, but also of the legal firm on the other side and the insurance companies involved.

Our Board Certified lawyers from Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne are the right lawyers to get you the best settlement that you deserve based upon your unique set of circumstances.  We make sure to ask the right questions of all companies and interested parties in your case. We represent clients anywhere in the state of Florida.

If a person you care about gets hurt or killed in a car motorcycle or boating accident, or you simply have a question about a potential personal injury situation that you have not yet had answered, please call us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. We offer a free initial consultation, and our phone number is (561) 686-3400.

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, we understand that motor vehicle accidents happen every day. We help our clients obtain payment to cover hospital and other medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it. If you want to learn more about how we can help you in a situation where someone you love has been in an accident, then go to this page on our website: http://sswlawfl.com/areas-of-practice/accidents-serious-injury/. We also specialize in Wrongful Death & Serious Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products, and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred.

Whether you are in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Stuart, West Palm Beach or any other city in the state of Florida, you need to find and hire a law firm that has the level of knowledge and experience that will get you the financial results you deserve, while also working with you throughout your case until some type of resolution has been reached. With over four decades of experience, that firm is Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne.

Contact us directly at (561) 686-3400, or via email at info@sswlawfl.com.

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne: what our membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® means to you

At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. we realize that most of our neighbors here in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast of Florida go through life hoping they never need the services of a personal injury law firm like ours. Honestly, we wish that for all of you as well.

 

The fact is; the average automobile driver will be in between 3 and 4 accidents during your life, according to recent car insurance industry estimates as stated in this Forbes magazine article. http://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2011/07/27/how-many-times-will-you-crash-your-car/#1e1ddcb050f9. A sobering statistic for all American drivers, to be sure.

 

Although not all of those automobile accidents require the use of a personal injury attorney, some of them obviously do. So how do you find the best law firm to represent you in your case when you need one?

 

One way is to find attorneys who have distinguished their ability to be successful enough for their clients to belong to a group that less than 1% of all personal injury law firms across the United States are a part of. In the case of personal injury attorneys, that select group is called the “Million Dollar Advocates Forum®”.

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum limits its membership to only those personal injury lawyers who have demonstrated “their ability to accomplish superior results in complex cases.”

As stated on the forum’s website: “Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.  Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 4000 members throughout the country.  Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

The quality of our membership is very impressive and includes many of the top trial lawyers in the country. Many of our members have achieved numerous million and multi-million dollar results (several members have won billion dollar cases). Their practice areas include most areas of litigation, including: major personal injury, products liability, malpractice, construction, environmental, employment, insurance and business litigation. The common fact is that they have each demonstrated, in an objective and tangible way, their ability to accomplish superior results in complex cases. Certification by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum provides recognition of such accomplishment and a national network of experienced colleagues for information exchange, assistance and professional referral.

Since 1993 membership has been based upon strict objective qualifications.”

 

To learn more about this exclusive group of the Top Trial Lawyers in America®, go to:  http://www.milliondollaradvocates.com/

 

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We practice in Jupiter, Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast and throughout the great state of Florida. We have been devoted to protecting South Florida families for over 40 years, and getting you the results that you deserve.

 

Contact our Palm Beach law firm at any time with questions about your legal issue. Provide as much information as possible regarding your inquiry. While this contact does not serve to establish an attorney/client relationship, it will allow our legal team to begin an assessment of your case even before you come in for your initial consultation.

 

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, we understand that an accident, serious injury and wrongful death can occur without warning. Whatever happened, we also know that it is tragic for all of the loved ones left behind. We help our clients obtain payment to cover funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it. If you want to learn more about how to go about hiring the right attorneys for you in a situation where someone you love has been injured or died in an accident or some other situation caused by negligence, then go to http://www.sswlawfl.com/areas-of-practice/. We specialize in Auto Accident & Serious Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred.

 

Our main office is located in Jupiter, Florida at 1015 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 101A. Contact us directly at (561) 686-3400, or via email at info@sswlawfl.com.

Easy-to-follow guide for safe and stress-free holiday light hanging from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A.

Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror and we are now officially in the middle of the holiday season. Across Jupiter just like the rest of Florida and the United States people of all ages are decorating their houses with trees, candles, ornaments and of course, lights. Stringing up the lights around your home can be one of the most entertaining activities of your holiday prep work. Particularly here in Florida, where we can sit outside all night and enjoy the light show without freezing half to death.

Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most dangerous.

In order to help you string up your lights as stress-free and safe as possible, here is a step-by-step guide for hanging your holiday lights by Yourself (or with a helper). Make special note that THE FIRST 5 STEPS happen BEFORE you begin the actual work of stringing!

1. Preparation: Make sure you have assembled the proper tools and materials. Whether you are putting up lights only, or adding in all kinds of extra decorations, having the proper tools to do the job is important. Unfurl the lights and check them to ensure each and every bulb is working. Have extension cords, your hanging tools (clips, adhesive hooks and light-hanging pole) and ladder (if needed) laid out for easy access. We also recommend that you have some sort of timer so that you do not have to worry about turning the lights on and then off yourself every day and night.
2. Figure out the best lights for your job: better to do this before you start. There are many different types of holiday lighting out there, and it is a good idea if you evaluate the different types and pick the best ones for your home before you start stringing.
3. Measure: Always measure the areas where you are putting up your lights. You will find it virtually impossible to know how many strands of lights you will need to adequately complete the job without measuring your surface area first.
4. Evaluate the surfaces you will be securing the lights to: When you think about it, rarely will you be securing the lights to just one surface. There are the roof tiles, gutters, siding/shingles, porches, poles, doors, windows and other surfaces. All of them can have different types of clips. Be forearmed with this knowledge when you are going to purchase the lights so the expert in the hardware store can tell you exactly which type of clip is best for which surface.
5. Power: How will the lights be connected to your power source, and how much power will they need: This one seems simple enough, but can turn what looks like a straight-forward job into a complicated mess. You want to calculate the power usage because you want to prevent overloading your circuits or blowing a fuse. Just ask Clark Griswold what can happen when you “wing it”.
6. Stringing: If you have correctly and patiently gone through the first 5 steps, this step should be relatively straight-forward. Of course if you are having to go up high enough that there will be ladders involved, then you should have a spotter if at all possible. Even the most secure ladder can slip or tip over. And chances are you will get injured, maybe quite seriously, if you fall. It is not worth not asking for help.
7. Turn on the lights and Enjoy (hopefully)! Now comes the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. If there are any lights not working, re-checking them to make sure they are screwed in correctly. If they are and still not working, then replace them. Put the lights on the timer, and now you get to enjoy your beautiful display every night during the holiday season!

 

The following article was used to help prepare this blog: http://www.christmaslightsetc.com/pages/Hanging-Christmas-Lights.htm

Holiday safety is important to us here at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. We hope that all of our friends and neighbors here in south Florida are able to enjoy a Happy, Healthy & Safe Holiday Season.

If you need more information for yourself or a loved one regarding a potential personal injury case at any time during the year please contact us at http://www.sswlawfl.com. At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne we offer a free initial consultation, and our phone number is (561) 686-3400.

Our main office is in Jupiter and we serve Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Stuart, West Palm Beach or any other city in the state of Florida. We specialize in cases involving Defective Products including toys, Wrongful Death & Serious Injury, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Fall, and many other types of situations where injury or death has occurred.

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne – a real automobile accident story from one of our clients

How do you go about picking a personal injury attorney when you need one? So many of us are afraid that after you get past the television commercials and the hype, most personal injury law firms are little more than uncaring “ambulance chasers”, just looking for their next big score, whether or not you have a legitimate personal injury case or not.

 

Here is a story that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that attorneys and staff at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. are not your typical personal injury law firm personnel. Their practice is made up of people who really do care about their clients – and they really do go the extra mile to try and get you the compensation you deserve for the losses that you suffered.

 

How do I know this? Because I have been a client of theirs. During the late afternoon/early evening of a Monday in April of last year (2015), I was involved in 2-car automobile accident on I-95 in West Palm Beach. Luckily, neither I nor the people in the other car involved suffered any type of serious injury. My car, however, was deemed a total loss by my insurance company.

 

During the weeks that ensued I would come to learn that my automobile insurance company of 25 years valued my car at almost $5,500 less than I owed on my loan (despite the fact I purchased it used, two years old), AND they would only cover 5% of the cost of my visit to my local MDNow to have my neck checked out – an additional loss of $525 for me. Since I had only owned the car for 10 months, I argued with my insurance company that they had covered the car for the full value of what I purchased it for, and I could not understand how they now valued it for $8,000 less than my purchase amount in less than a year.

 

Suffice it to say – the multiple debates accomplished nothing other than to make me extremely frustrated. Particularly since I have been a loyal customer for all of those 25 years, involved in only one accident since my early college days. Conservatively they have made at least $20,000 on me over that time.

 

When I related my story to Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. partner Ryan Wynne at a networking event, he asked me if I were willing to allow him to work on my behalf to try and recover some of the money I had lost. Honestly, I had given up. After hours of useless arguing with multiple insurance company representatives on the telephone, I figured that Ryan and his firm had zero chance of getting me another penny. But hey, since he was willing, why not let him try?

 

Well, it took about 9 months of effort by Ryan and his team – yes, he did not give up fighting for me, even after I had said to him that he could give up at least 2 or 3 times. And amazingly, Ryan Wynne and his team was able to get the insurance company to agree on a settlement that netted me a payment of around $3,300.

 

I realize that does not sound like a lot of money. But for me, that $3,300 was totally found money – from the same insurance company that told me, in essence, to go pound sand. That surprise and welcome settlement helped me to pay off the rest of my car loan.

 

Therefore, if you are like so many other people, and you have no idea how to go about finding a personal injury law firm you can trust will work hard for you when you have been injured – then take it from me, and my personal experience. If you are located in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Stuart or anywhere else in south Florida, then Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne is the personal injury attorney firm that will get you every penny that you deserve from your case – even if you are sure, like I was, that your insurance company or the party who caused your injury will never have to give you a penny. The lawyers at this firm understand personal injury law thoroughly, are hard-working, and willing to fight for you.

 

Go to our “Cases and Judgments” page to learn more about the many cases we have won fighting for our clients in a variety of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, defective products, slip and fall, medical malpractice and others: http://www.sswlawfl.com/cases-judgments/.

 

At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. we have practiced law in Jupiter, Florida, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast since the early 1970’s. During that time we have been devoted to protecting South Florida families for over 40 years.

 

We limit our practice to serious injury and wrongful death arising out of severe accidents and medical negligence. Those areas of personal injury law we focus on include automobile accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products and medical malpractice. We look forward to meeting you and fulfilling the needs of you and your family.

 

Contact our Palm Beach law firm using our Case Review Form right on our website with questions about your legal issue. Or, call us directly at (561) 686-3400. Provide a much information as possible regarding your inquiry. While this contact does not serve to establish an attorney/client relationship, it will allow our legal team to begin an assessment of your case. Please note that your initial consultation with our law firm is FREE.

 

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne offers thanks to all of our living military veterans – Happy Veterans Day

We have just come through an amazing presidential campaign, one marked by divisiveness and many twists and turns before ending in a truly amazing outcome where an outsider with no political background is now the President-elect… Whichever way you voted here in the Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach South Florida and Treasure Coast areas, at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. we hope you did get out and vote. Exercising your right to do so is one of the most important and cherished rights of being an American citizen.

 

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day – an important day when we honor our living military veterans (Memorial Day honors our military veterans who have passed away), the men and women who help to make our continued freedoms as Americans possible. We thank all of you who are serving or have served in our military! We truly appreciate what you have done for all of us, your families and ours.

 

At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. we have practiced law in Jupiter, Florida, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast since the early 1970’s. During that time we have been devoted to protecting South Florida families for over 40 years.

 

We limit our practice to serious injury and wrongful death arising out of severe accidents and medical negligence. Those areas of personal injury law we focus on include automobile accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products and medical malpractice. We look forward to meeting you and fulfilling the needs of you and your family.

 

Contact our Palm Beach law firm using our Case Review Form right on our website with questions about your legal issue. Or, call us directly at (561) 686-3400. Provide a much information as possible regarding your inquiry. While this contact does not serve to establish an attorney/client relationship, it will allow our legal team to begin an assessment of your case. Please note that your initial consultation with our law firm is FREE.

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne advice: tips for safe driving on Halloween

Yes, Halloween is here! Tomorrow late afternoon and evening, our neighborhood streets here in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Stuart and the Treasure Coast, Florida will be filled with children in their costumes walking around trick-or-treating. The air filled with sounds of laughter and reverie.

 

It is a night where all of us driving our automobiles need to be extra careful. Here are a few safety tips from all of us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. to help you and your neighbors stay safe tomorrow night:

 

• Drive slowly, especially in any residential area – Better that you are a minute or two late than involved in a tragic accident with a pedestrian.
• Stay off your mobile phone – Try extra hard to avoid distractions on Halloween night. Children walking on the sides of the road can be unpredictable at normal times, and especially so when caught up in the excitement of trick-or-treating.
• Keep your eye out for children darting out into the street – The last point leads us right into this one. Be extra watchful of kids running out unexpectedly into the road.
  • Some costumes limit a child’s visibility, so they might end up walking out into the road without even realizing they have done so.
• Turn your headlights on earlier than usual – make yourself as visible as possible.
• Do not pass stopped vehicles – A stopped vehicle could be dropping off trick-or-treaters. Take time to assess the situation and make sure there are no children around the stopped car before proceeding.
• Always yield to the children crossing the street, even if they are not in a cross walk. They may not see you, or they may not have been taught how to correctly cross a street. Either way, you can take it upon yourself to be cautious and safe, no matter what the younger pedestrians are doing Halloween night.

 

We thank Progressive Insurance and their article directly related to this topic. To read their entire article, go to: https://www.progressive.com/vehicle-resources/halloween-safety/

 

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne we strongly believe in sharing any information that can help prevent tragedy from happening – like these safe driving tips for Halloween night. We know that automobile accidents involving children happen, often with tragic consequences. To learn more about all the areas of law we practice, please go to: http://www.sswlawfl.com/areas-of-practice/. You can also contact us directly by phone at (561) 686-3400. We offer a free initial consultation, and there are no fees unless we collect for you on your case.

 

Our main offices are in Jupiter, Florida, and we have handled cases throughout south Florida and the Treasure Coast. We have been devoted to protecting south Florida families for over 40 years.

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A.: what you should expect from a “free initial consultation” with a personal injury attorney

Most personal injury attorney firms offer a free initial consultation to potential clients. Although some people view this as nothing more than a law firm’s way of getting you in the door so they can pressure you into becoming their client, the free initial consultation is a valuable tool for both the lawyers and you.

 

At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A., for example, we view our free initial consultation with you as an invaluable tool for both us and you. An initial consultation allows a law firm like ours to learn more about you and the facts surrounding your case. This meeting also allows you to learn more about us and the process of pursuing a personal injury claim.

 

What should you expect at an initial consultation meeting with us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne:

 

To get the most out of the initial consultation you should prepare for it. Included in your preparation should be:

• All the questions you can think of that pertain to your case
  • Questions about our experience in handling cases like yours
  • Our fee arrangement
• Items that can help us learn more about your potential case
  • Medical records, police reports, any legal documents from other parties involved, insurance information, receipts for expenses you have incurred because of your accident, any proof of lost wages you may have suffered

 

Our initial meeting will typically take from 30 minutes to an hour – but please allocate for more time if needed because we believe in thoroughly vetting your situation. We believe that learning as much as we can about you and your case is very important, so expect that we will be asking you a number of questions about your case and about you.

 

Our law office of Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. practices in Jupiter, Florida, Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, and has been devoted to protecting South Florida families for over 40 years.

 

Contact our Palm Beach law firm at any time with questions about your legal issue. Provide a much information as possible regarding your inquiry. While this contact does not serve to establish an attorney/client relationship, it will allow our legal team to begin an assessment of your case even before you come in for your initial consultation.

 

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, we understand that an accident, serious injury and wrongful death can occur without warning. Whatever happened, we also know that it is tragic for all of the loved ones left behind. We help our clients obtain payment to cover funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it. If you want to learn more about how to go about hiring the right attorneys for you in a situation where someone you love has been injured or died in an accident or some other situation caused by negligence, then go to http://www.sswlawfl.com/areas-of-practice/. We specialize in Auto Accident & Serious Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred.

 

Our main office is located in south Florida in Jupiter at 1015 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 101A. You can contact us directly at (561) 686-3400, or via email at info@sswlawfl.com.

Sobering news: NSC announces that automobile deaths in first half of 2016 increase 43% in state of Florida

In its semi-annual report released recently, the National Safety Council announced that distractions while driving combined with lower once again were the leading causes in another significant rise in fatal auto accidents throughout the United States in the first six months of 2016. In the report, the National Safety Council said that approximately 19,100 motor vehicle deaths occurred from January through June of this year – an increase of 9% from the same period in 2015. That also puts the U.S. on pace to have more than 40,000 automobile accident fatalities by the end of the year; the first time we have exceeded that number since 2007.

Even worse for us Floridians, that same report also stated that driving-related deaths in Florida were up a whopping 43% over last year. This jump comes on the back of significant increases in both 2015 and 2014. Florida was one of only three states to have more than 1,000 deaths in the first half of the year, and has the 5^th largest increase of any state in the country. Only Vermont, Oregon New Hampshire and Idaho have seen a higher rate of increase in the death rate.

As quoted in an article in the Insurance Journal, “Our complacency is killing us,” said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC). “One hundred deaths every day should outrage us. Americans should demand change to prioritize safety actions and protect ourselves from one of the leading causes of preventable death.”

To read the entire article go to: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2016/08/24/424297.htm

At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.ASlinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. we agree with the NSC President and CEO that as Floridians and Americans we need to figure out how to reverse this trend immediately. If you are injured in an auto accident because the other driver was distracted or otherwise impaired, you may have a right to bring a claim for various damages and injuries incurred. Call us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne. We offer a free initial consultation, and our phone number is (561) 686-3400.

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, we know that automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents and fatal accidents involving all types of vehicles unfortunately happen all the time. If you are in an accident and need any type of legal help then you should contact us right away. We help our clients obtain payment to cover hospital and other medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it.

If you want to learn more about how we can help you in a situation where someone you love has been in an auto accident, then go to this page on our website: http://www.sswlawfl.com/areas-of-practice/auto-accident/. We also specialize in Slip and Fall accidents, Wrongful Death & Serious Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products, and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred.

Boating and Jet skiing accidents increase in Florida in 2015

Jet skiing is one of the most popular shoreline activities to do here in Florida. Flying along across the waves can be incredibly fun and exhilarating – and also quite dangerous. The uneven, rocky shoreline in many areas, combined with our notorious rip currents (currents that flow away from shore) can cause problems for even the most experienced of jet skiers in our area.

 

This now-famous video posted on YouTube captures a jet ski crash that occurred along the Newport Beach, California coastline in June. Although this happened in California, jet ski accidents like this can and do happen here in Florida, as well.

In fact, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,  Florida had 737 boating accidents in total in 2015, which includes jet ski and wave runner accidents. That is 103 more accidents as compared to 2014, however, there was a 25 percent decrease in fatalities. A total of 55 people lost their lives last year in boating accidents.

To read the entire news release related to last year’s boating accidents from May 18th, go to http://myfwc.com/news/news-releases/2016/may/18/boating-stats/

Our Board Certified lawyers from Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, P.A. are the right lawyers to get you the best legal advice based upon your unique set of circumstances when you have been involved in a boating, jet ski or wave runner accident.  We have more than 40 years of experience specializing in protecting families here in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Stuart and throughout Florida. We make sure to ask the right questions of all companies and interested parties in your case.

If you or someone you know is involved in a boating accident or almost any other marine legal issue, contact us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne. We offer a free initial consultation, and we will try to help you through this very difficult and emotional time. Our phone number is (561) 686-3400. Or go to our website at http://www.sswlawfl.com.

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, we know that boating, jet ski and wave runner accidents unfortunately happen all the time. We help our clients and their children obtain payment to cover hospital and other medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it. We also specialize in Slip and Fall accidents, Automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, Wrongful Death & Serious Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products, and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred. We represent clients anywhere in the state of Florida.