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How to Maximize Your Personal Injury Recovery Claim

June 18, 2021

The personal injury attorneys at Rader Law Group are devoted to ensuring you receive justice for your injuries. We dig deep into the details of your case and fight aggressively to ensure that you receive the maximum possible compensation for your pain and suffering. In addition to our tireless work on your case, there are steps you can take to help maximize your recovery claim as well.

Take down as much evidence from the injury scene as possible.

If you can, take photos and videos of the scene. Take down the names and contact information of witnesses. Write down the date and time of the incident, as well as notes about the weather (if it occurred outside). As soon as possible, write down exactly what happened – as time passes, details may fade from your memory, so make sure to write it down while it is still fresh.

Be completely honest and transparent with your attorney.

Your attorney needs to know all information relevant to the case to best represent you, even if you are concerned it will hurt your case. This can include (but is not limited to): pre-existing health conditions, history of drinking or drug use, and true extent of your injuries. The opposing side will be going to great lengths to dig up any dirt they can find about you to minimize the amount they have to pay out. Your attorney needs to be prepared so they can effectively rebut the opposing side’s arguments. If your attorney is in the middle of a negotiation or in court and the opposing side announces surprise findings to your attorney, you risk losing your case.

Seek and follow through with all medical advice.

Your medical records form the foundation of your personal injury case. It’s important to show that you did everything in your power to heal your injuries. Go to a doctor, urgent care center, or hospital as soon as possible after your injury. Meticulously follow the treatment plan that the doctor prescribes – this could include taking medications, consulting with a specialist, doing physical therapy, wearing a brace, etc. Attend all follow-up appointments. Keep a record of your medical bills, prescription costs, calls to the doctor, and any other medical information.

Avoid social media.

The opposing side will be reviewing your social media accounts to try to find discrepancies in your story. Even if your social media accounts are set to “private,” it is still possible for the opposing side to access them. It is best to avoid all use of social media until your attorney tells you it is ok to do so.

Present yourself in the best possible light.

First impressions are lasting impressions, and it’s important that the court has a positive first impression of you. Arrive on time and dress appropriately for any court appearances. Speak respectfully to everyone in court.

When you work with Rader Law Group on your personal injury recovery claim, our experienced attorneys will provide detailed guidance every step of the way, while aggressively representing your case. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

Rader Law Group, LLC

With decades and decades combined experience, the attorneys at Rader Law Group understand the meaning of Justice. Our one and only mission is to get each client the justice he or she deserves; our team of attorneys never back down when we know our client is right.
We offer our clients the compassion and guidance they need as they work through trying times in their lives. The balance of working relentlessly for our clients combined with our caring approach has helped us achieve a fantastic record of success with our clients. We get our clients the justice they deserve.

At Rader Law Group, You matter. Your justice matters. Your Justice Starts Here. 954-913-2273.

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Suffered a Brain Injury Without Immediate Symptoms? It May Be More Serious Than You Think

June 7, 2021

Concussions and other types of brain injuries are scary and can have life-altering consequences. Sadly, they are also common. In 2014, the latest year with data available from this CDC source, more than 2.5 million people visited the emergency room due to a traumatic brain injury.

Some of the most common causes of a traumatic brain injury are:

  • Falls – especially in older adults and young children – account for 47.9% of all traumatic brain injuries
  • Motor vehicle accidents – account for 13.2% of traumatic brain injuries
  • Violence – e.g., gunshot wounds, domestic abuse, assaults
  • Sports-related injuries, especially in children
  • Wartime injuries

In many cases, someone may not realize that they have suffered from a traumatic brain injury. In 2009, Tony Award-Winning Actress Natasha Richardson suffered a traumatic brain injury after taking a fall during a ski lesson. She felt fine right after the fall and even stayed on the slopes a little while longer. Later that day, she developed a headache and went to the local emergency room. She was subsequently transferred to a hospital in New York, where she died from her injuries.

If you are the victim of a fall, accident, or other situation that causes a blow to your head, the first step is to be evaluated by a doctor shortly after the incident, even if you are not experiencing any brain injury symptoms. When you visit your nearest emergency room, the doctors will give you a neurology examination and testing as well as possibly recommend other diagnostic tests, like an MRI, CT scan, or blood tests . Unfortunately, though, many doctors often misdiagnose traumatic brain injuries as a mild concussion at this point.

Over time, patients with traumatic brain injuries can experience mood disturbances, trouble focusing, lethargy, headaches, memory loss, or loss of smell that can persist for months. In some cases, friends and family members are the ones who notice that the patient’s behavior seems “off” and convince them to seek a second opinion for their injury.

Whether you notice that you are continuing to experience these symptoms, or your family alerts you to this, it’s imperative that you seek treatment from a neurologist who specializes in head injuries. The neurologist will conduct an in-depth neurological exam and may perform diffuse tensor imaging (DTI). DTI is a type of imaging that can show minute details of the brain and reveal a brain injury that other diagnostic tests may have missed. Make sure to follow all of the advice from your neurologist to maximize your chances for a full physical recovery.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury and want to meet with an attorney to understand your rights, contact the law office of Rader Law Group. We will listen to the details of your situation and advise you on your options from a legal perspective. We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of traumatic brain injuries and will fight to make sure that you receive justice for yours.

Rader Law Group, LLC

With decades and decades combined experience, the attorneys at Rader Law Group understand the meaning of Justice. Our one and only mission is to get each client the justice he or she deserves; our team of attorneys never back down when we know our client is right.
We offer our clients the compassion and guidance they need as they work through trying times in their lives. The balance of working relentlessly for our clients combined with our caring approach has helped us achieve a fantastic record of success with our clients. We get our clients the justice they deserve.

At Rader Law Group, You matter. Your justice matters. Your Justice Starts Here. 954-913-2273.

References Used:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance Report of Traumatic Brain Injury-related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths (cdc.gov). Page 2. Accessed May 4, 2021.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance Report of Traumatic Brain Injury-related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths (cdc.gov). Page 2. Accessed May 4, 2021.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surveillance Report of Traumatic Brain Injury-related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths (cdc.gov). Page 2. Accessed May 4, 2021.
The Mayo Clinic. Traumatic brain injury – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic. Accessed May 4, 2021.
Newsweek. Natasha Richardson and Traumatic Brain Injury (newsweek.com). Accessed May 4, 2021.
National Institutes of Health. How do healthcare providers diagnose traumatic brain injury (TBI)? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (nih.gov). Accessed May 4, 2021.

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New Florida Court Trial Procedures

June 2, 2021

In response to the Florida Supreme Court’s Order dated April 13, 2021 which drastically changes compliance with the administrative rules that govern how Civil cases are to be handled across the state, The Circuit Court of Broward County recently issued its Administrative Order 2021-19-Civ, which establishes and implements a new civil case management plan. Attorneys across the state are still trying to process what these orders mean and how they will impact their client’s cases.

The Courts now are commanded to require STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ALL DEADLINES MANDATORILY. Judges are now required to conclude litigation as soon as it is reasonably and justly possible to do so, to take charge of all cases at an early stage and to actively control the progress of the cases thereafter until they are determined, and to apply a firm continuance policy allowing continuances only for good cause shown. While some have criticized this rule as being too close to stringent Federal Court regulations, others see the positive in it: preventing relatively routine case from being drawn out for years on end.

Now, upon the filing of a new civil case, the Clerk of Court shall designate each case as complex, streamlined, or general based upon information listed on the Civil Cover Sheet and according to the case classifications judges may transfer cases from one category to another at their discretion. The designation is important because of the projected trial date imposed on that classification.

Streamlined: Projected date of Trial within 12 months of case filing.

General Civil: Projected date of Trial within 18 months of case filing.

Complex: Projected date of Trial within 24 months of case filing.

The uniform trial date is a firm trial date and deadlines will be strictly enforced by the court. Strict compliance means no continuances or extensions will be granted without court order upon written motion setting forth good cause. This is different now because judges used to have wide latitude and discretion on scheduling trial dates.

The Court also will order a MANDATORY Case Management Conference early in the litigation process. All counsel and any self-represented parties MUST appear at the hearing and have their calendars to schedule future matters. FAILURE TO APPEAR AS DIRECTED MAY RESULT IN THE DISMISSAL OF THE ACTION OR OTHER SANCTIONS. This hearing may be canceled: (1) If the parties set the matter for trial prior to the case management conference date; (2) If the action is settled and a Final Order of Dismissal is issued; or (3) The action is dismissed.

The Complaint shall be served within 120 days of filing. Failure to perfect service within 120 days shall subject the action to dismissal without prejudice or dropping of that party as a defendant. If plaintiff shows good cause or excusable neglect for failure to serve within 120 days, the court shall extend the time for service for an appropriate period.

The plaintiff(s) shall immediately notify the Court if all defendants have been served by filing an appropriate notice. If all defendants have not been served by the required date, the plaintiff(s) shall notify the Court by filing an appropriate notice and shall further notify the Court by filing a notice upon service of the complaint on the last defendant.

The Uniform Trial Order will be issued when the case is at issue. This means after any motions directed to the last pleading served have been disposed of or, if no such motions are served, 20 days after service of the last pleading. This usually means when the defendant has filed an Answer to the Complaint. The Uniform Trial Order specifically sets forth time deadlines for the completion of Witness Lists, Compulsory Medical Examinations, Discovery, Motions, Exhibit Lists, Daubert Challenges, Jury Instructions, and Mediation prior to trial.

The impact of this new system is yet to be seen but the intent is to make up for the huge backlog of civil trial cases created by the pandemic. As is usually the case, the burden will be upon the Plaintiff’s attorneys to move the case in accordance with the time deadlines of the Order and, as a practical matter when possible, to consider being prepared for trial even before filing the Complaint.

To learn more about how this may impact your current claim or a case you may have in the future, please feel free to contact us at the personal injury litigation firm of Rader Law Group.

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Filing a Personal Injury Claim When Injured on Vacation in Florida

May 18, 2021

When planning a Florida vacation, many tourists will research which restaurants have the highest ratings, where to rent water sports equipment, or which theme parks have the shortest lines. Conspicuously absent from most lists is which hospitals to visit and which personal injury attorneys to contact. While nobody likes to think about it, accidents can happen while on vacation.

Types of Accidents

There are numerous kinds of accidents that can happen to someone while vacationing. Some of these include:

  • Car accident in a rental car or your own car
  • Food poisoning from a restaurant that mishandled your food
  • Equipment, such as jet skis or an ATV, that are not properly maintained and cause you to sustain an injury
  • Slip and fall accidents in a hotel, theme park, or any other location
  • Amusement park rides that malfunction

What to Do If You Are Injured

Take Notes at the Scene

If you are physically able, take notes and photos at the scene of the injury. This could include taking down the names and contact information for any witnesses, noting the time the incident occurred, drawing a diagram of the scene, and writing down any details about what happened. It’s important to do this while all the details are still fresh in your mind. Make sure to also take pictures of the scene of the incident – pictures of the cars involved, uneven pavement, faulty equipment, etc.

Obtain Medical Care Right Away

Depending on the severity of your injuries, visit an urgent care clinic or a hospital in Florida as soon as you can after the incident. Waiting until after your vacation to seek medical care at home can weaken a personal injury claim; the opposing side can claim that your injuries occurred after the incident.

Follow All Medical Guidance

Follow the treatment plan prescribed by your healthcare professional. If you file a personal injury claim, it will be important to show that you did everything you could to help your injuries heal.

Contact a Florida-Based Personal Injury Attorney

You do not have to be a Florida resident to file a personal injury case in Florida. Each state has different personal injury laws, though, so it’s important that you hire an attorney who specializes in personal injury law in Florida. The attorneys at Rader Law Group have the knowledge and experience to represent out-of-state tourists who have been injured on vacation in Florida. Contact us while you are still in Florida so we can start the process of recovering the justice that you deserve for your injuries. Or, if you have already returned home, our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys are only a phone call away and can advise you on how to proceed with your claim.

Rader Law Group, LLC

With decades and decades combined experience, the attorneys at Rader Law Group understand the meaning of Justice. Our one and only mission is to get each client the justice he or she deserves; our team of attorneys never back down when we know our client is right.
We offer our clients the compassion and guidance they need as they work through trying times in their lives. The balance of working relentlessly for our clients combined with our caring approach has helped us achieve a fantastic record of success with our clients. We get our clients the justice they deserve.

At Rader Law Group, You matter. Your justice matters. Your Justice Starts Here. 954-913-2273.

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Most Common Wrongful Death Claims

May 5, 2021

Wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. When someone dies in a wrongful death, Florida law allows certain family members to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. The family members that can file a claim are the “decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and, when partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services, any blood relatives and adoptive brothers and sisters.”

Family members are able to recover damages for:

  • Loss of companionship and protection
  • Mental pain and suffering
  • Loss of parental companionship, instruction and guidance (children under 25 only)
  • Medical or funeral expenses for the decedent
  • Loss of earnings for the decedent

There are many potential causes of wrongful death. Three of the most common ones are:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

A distracted motorist does not see a child playing on a side street and hits him. A tractor-trailer driver loses control on a slick patch and crashes into a small sedan. A drunk driver swerves over the yellow lines and hits another car head on. Sadly, all of these examples can lead to a wrongful death. In Florida, there were 3,086 fatal crashes in 2020, resulting in 3,328 fatalities.

Medical Malpractice

A surgeon performs a procedure and leaves a tool inside the patient’s body. A doctor misdiagnoses a patient, resulting in cancer spreading throughout his body. A doctor miscalculates how much anesthesia a patient needs, resulting in his death. These scenarios sound like the beginning of a prime-time drama show, but events such as these happen at doctors’ offices and hospitals more often than we may realize.

Each year, there are between 25,000-120,000 deaths due to medical malpractice, according to the Civil Justice Resource Group, a project of the Center for Justice and Democracy at New York Law School.

We must add, however, that medical malpractice wrongful death cases usually cannot be brought unless the decedent had a living spouse or a child under 25 years of age. Additionally, medical malpractice cases are treated differently than other wrongful death cases. It’s best to consult promptly with a reputable personal injury attorney if you are in this type of situation.

Workplace Accidents

Every morning, millions of Americans leave their homes, perform their jobs, and return home. In 2019, 5,333 employees never made it home from work . Of those, 306 were living in Florida . The primary cause of fatal workplace injuries in Florida is transportation incidents, followed by falls/slips/trips, exposure to harmful substances or environments, and violence or other injuries by people or animals.

If your family member has been a victim of a wrongful death for any reason, contact the experienced attorneys at Rader Law Group to discuss your situation and learn how we can recover the damages that you deserve.

Rader Law Group, LLC

With decades and decades combined experience, the attorneys at Rader Law Group understand the meaning of Justice. Our one and only mission is to get each client the justice he or she deserves; our team of attorneys never back down when we know our client is right.
We offer our clients the compassion and guidance they need as they work through trying times in their lives. The balance of working relentlessly for our clients combined with our caring approach has helped us achieve a fantastic record of success with our clients. We get our clients the justice they deserve.

At Rader Law Group, You matter. Your justice matters. Your Justice Starts Here. 954-913-2273.

References Used:
The 2020 Florida Statue: 768.18 Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (state.fl.us). Accessed April 1, 2021.
The 2020 Florida Statue: 768.21. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (state.fl.us)Accessed April 1, 2021.
Florida Dept of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Crash Dashboard – Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (flhsmv.gov). Accessed April 11, 2021.
Civil Justice Resource Group. Civil Justice Resource Group (centerjd.org). Accessed April 1, 2021.
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal Occupational Injuries in Florida — 2019 : Southeast Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). Accessed April 1, 2021.
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal Occupational Injuries in Florida — 2019 : Southeast Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). Accessed April 1, 2021.
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal Occupational Injuries in Florida — 2019 : Southeast Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). Accessed April 1, 2021.

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Case Verdict – Things Aren’t Always As The Police Report States

April 27, 2021

Rader Law Group, LLC Has A Proven Track Record Of Successful Settlements For Our Clients

Below is a successful case study we are highlighting to show that not all cases are as they initially appear. To see more successful cases by Rader Law Group, LLC please click here

Our client, a 58-year-old woman, was knocked unconscious when she crashed into the passenger side of a trailer being towed by a landscaping truck. She was rushed to the hospital where it was determined that she had suffered brain and orthopedic trauma. Once she had recovered enough to go home, she learned that she had been cited by the police for causing the crash and given a ticket. According to the police accident report our client had wrongly attempted to pass the truck on the right shoulder. For her part, our client recalled that the truck did not signal a turn but veered left (as though it was making a left turn) and that she was heading straight.

When she came to our office looking for guidance, our client was facing mounting bills and continued medical expenses, not to mention the pain and suffering caused by her injuries. Several attorneys had already rejected her case after looking at the police report because the collision was obviously her fault. At first, we too thought our client was in the wrong and that we could not help her. The police report can be a good indicator of fault, but not always. To truly understand a crash, an attorney must look at the scene. In this case, our initial visit was a virtual one using the wonders of Google Earth. Surprisingly, this image immediately made us suspicious that the police got it wrong. The intersection was not your typical 90-degree angle right turn but was an extremely sharp right turn.

Trucks with trailers are not like other vehicles because of their length. They require more space to make sharp turns. For a sharp right turn, a truck must swing left before turning right. This allows sufficient space for the truck’s cabin and trailer to follow and prevents the end of the truck from running off the road.

Some drivers, thinking that the truck is turning left, mistake the truck’s veering left before a right turn as a chance to pass the truck on the right, placing themselves in the trucker’s blind spot that runs along the truck’s passenger side. Unseen by the trucker, the motorist, to her horror, does not discover the trucker’s intention to turn right until the truck turns in front of her and by then it’s too late- she’s squeezed between the truck and the curb. This accident is known as a “squeeze play.” If the truck driver fails to indicate their intention to turn right by appropriately signaling and confirming that he has sufficient room to swing left and then turn right or doesn’t recognize that swinging into the left lane can deceive other drivers into thinking that the truck is turning left, the trucker is at fault.

In our client’s case and based on our extensive experience in collisions, we immediately recognized that our client was the unwitting victim of the classic “squeeze play.” We quickly launched an investigation, obtained photographs of the truck and car, analyzed the road and clues of impact. Based on our experience, we soon realized that even the police at the scene were wrong about how the accident happened, in part because they took a statement only from the trucker who said our client tried to pass him on the right shoulder (but also who, of course, wants to seem blameless). No statement was taken from our client because she was unconscious!

When we presented our analysis of the accident to the trucker’s insurance company, they were forced to agree that the collision was very possibly the trucker’s fault. Soon afterwards, they tendered their entire insurance policy limits to our client even though she was cited for the crash by the police!

Rader Law Group, LLC

With decades and decades combined experience, the attorneys at Rader Law Group understand the meaning of Justice. Our one and only mission is to get each client the justice he or she deserves; our team of attorneys never back down when we know our client is right.
We offer our clients the compassion and guidance they need as they work through trying times in their lives. The balance of working relentlessly for our clients combined with our caring approach has helped us achieve a fantastic record of success with our clients. We get our clients the justice they deserve.

At Rader Law Group, You matter. Your justice matters. Your Justice Starts Here. 954-913-2273

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