Broward Circuit Judge Richard Eade took a somewhat novel approach to an accident blamed on a texting driver by granting a motion to allow punitive damages in a civil negligence suit. This was a first for plaintiffs attorney Anthony Falzon of Simon, Schindler & Sandberg in Miami.  After reviewing a motion that was beefed up … Continue reading “Judge takes Novel Approach to Accident Blamed on Texting”

When you get seriously hurt by somebody, you need lawyer. The Top 5 Reasons you should call us are: One call and we’ll handle the rest. You come first. You pay us nothing up front and we focus on handling your case start to finish. You focus on getting better without all the headaches. We … Continue reading “Fort Myers Personal Injury Lawyers – Top 5 Reasons You should Call Sam Coffey”

When you get seriously hurt by somebody, you need lawyer. The Top 5 Reasons you should call us are: One call and we’ll handle the rest. You come first. You pay us nothing up front and we focus on handling your case start to finish. You focus on getting better without all the headaches. We … Continue reading “Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers – Top 5 Reasons You should Call Sam Coffey”

Florida Bicycle Helmet Use Laws Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin Background The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supports the enactment of bicycle helmet use laws. Bicycle helmets offer bicyclists the best protection from head injuries resulting from bicycle crashes, and bicycle helmet laws have proved effective in increasing bicycle helmet use. Key Facts More than 51,000 … Continue reading “Florida Bicycle Helmet Use Laws”

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 4.7 million people bitten by dogs every year. These bites cost the property insurance industry roughly $656,200,000. in 2007. Fortunately, the State of Florida has enacted two statues which make dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused to others by their dogs. Florida … Continue reading “Dealing with Animal Attacks and Dog Bites”

The Broward County Bar Association, ADR Section will be presenting: “How to Avoid an Impasse – What Attorneys and Mediators Should Know” Samuel A. Coffey, Esq. A CLE Lunch and Learn on Thursday, April 14, 2011 Speakers: Rhonda Hollander, Esq. Sam Coffey, Esq. Reid Cocalis, Esq.   Broward County Bar Association 1051 SE 3rd Ave Ft. Lauderdale, … Continue reading “Attorney Sam Coffey to Speak at “How to Avoid an Impasse – What Attorneys and Mediators Should Know””

A post-collision fuel-fed fire is one of the scariest and most devastating things that can possibly happen on the road. Many years ago, General Motors’ engineers created a simple fuel system performance goal. They said that if an occupant survives a crash then that occupant should be free of the hazards created by post-collision fuel-fed … Continue reading “A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Guide to Auto Fires”

Partner, Sam Coffey, Esq., obtains $250,000.00, insurance policy limits settlement, for victim of motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple level lumbar spine fusion surgery in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida. The plaintiff was a 43-year-old African-American male who was the seat belted driver of the car that was rear ended by motor vehicle on the … Continue reading “$250,000.00 Settlement for Victim of Motor Vehicle Accident”

  Sam Coffey, Esq., wins $100,000.00 policy limits settlement for victim of motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple level cervical spine surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. The driver the caused the accident had no insurance to this accident. However, the plaintiff had UIM Underinsured motorist benefits of $100,000 that allowed her to collect … Continue reading “$100,000.00 Settlement for Victim of Motor Vehicle Accident”