INJURY LIST
Amputation
Amputation of any body part is a traumatic event of significant proportion, with the pain of the injury itself, and often the "phantom pain" in the limb that is no longer even there. Bruce Greenspan has represented amputation victims—from the loss of a finger to the loss of a leg—and is experienced with these special types of serious injury claims.
Animal Attack
While dog bites are by far the most commonly occurring type of animal attack injury, many other animals can cause serious injuries as well. Livestock such as horses or cows running loose on the highway can cause significant automobile damage and extensive injury to the vehicle occupants. Unfortunately, dog bites often happen to young children, and the average dog's head and mouth are typically the same height as a standing 2 or 3-year-old's face, which can lead to eye and nose trauma and facial scarring. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented all types of animal injury victims, and is experienced with dog bite and other animal attack injuries to both children and adults, as well as vehicle collisions with livestock causing traumatic injuries.
Assault
Criminal assaults can occur anywhere: hotels, motels, apartment complexes, shopping centers, amusement parks, convenience stores, private parties, and the list goes on and on. If you have been assaulted in a "random" act of violence, the business owner may often be held responsible for failure to provide adequate security. If you have been injured in a fight or assault at a private party, the homeowner may often be held responsible. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented victims of assaults at shopping centers, convenience stores, gas stations, hotels and other businesses, and at parties at private homes.
Auto Accident
Driving a car is serious business. You operate your vehicle as safely as you can, constantly "watching out for the other guy," and still you may be unable to avoid an accident. If you are injured, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Then, hire an experienced lawyer to guide you through the maze of problems caused by your accident, such as medical treatment from continuing pain, reimbursement of lost wages, substitute transportation, insurance coverage for you (both from your insurance company and from that of the at-fault driver), payment of your medical bills and more. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented all types of auto accident victims since 1979, and over two-thirds of his practice is devoted to auto accident cases.
Bicycle Accident
Bicycles aren't just for children, with more and more people using bicycles for pleasure, exercise, and as an alternative method of transportation. Many times drivers of large sport utility vehicles and other autos are unable (or unwilling) to see and yield to bicycle traffic. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented bicycle accident victims with serious injuries.
Boating Accident
Pleasure boating can be a year-round activity in Northeast Florida, but the fun can quickly turn deadly if the proper precautions are not taken by all concerned. Bruce Greenspan is experienced in all types of boating accidents.
Brain Damage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be catastrophic, even if classified as "mild" or "moderate." Often brain damage is not apparent until weeks or months after a head injury occurs, and can have lasting or even lifelong effects if not appropriately treated. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented brain damage victims who were able to use their monetary recovery to rebuild their lives and continue to move forward, in spite of the often devastating effects of the injury.
Broken Bones
Did you know the results of an X-ray are often only the doctor's opinion, and not a medical "fact"? Sometimes radiologists disagree over X-ray interpretation, even as to whether a bone is actually broken! Bruce Greenspan has represented numerous accident victims with broken bones, and is very experienced with proper diagnosis and treatment of these types of injuries.
Burns
Burn injuries can be some of the most painful injures imaginable, and can occur in many different types of accidents. Often, repeated plastic surgery is necessary to avoid disfiguring scars. Bruce Greenspan has represented numerous burn injury victims, in all different types of cases, with good results, both as to physical, as well as financial, recovery.
Bus Passenger
As a bus passenger, you have no control whatsoever over the driver, or other vehicles on the roadway. If you are injured in any kind of bus accident—public or private—call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Construction Injury
Accidents and injuries can occur in every type of commercial and residential construction, and are often covered by workers' compensation. Sometimes, a separate injury claim can be asserted in addition to the workers' compensation claim. Bruce Greenspan has represented numerous construction accident victims over the past 30 years, and is experienced in unraveling the insurance, general contractor, subcontractor and independent contractor liability issues in construction accident injury cases.
Defective Products
When a manufacturer places a product into the "stream of commerce," no absolute guarantee of safety is provided. The product must be safe, however, for its intended or expected use, and defective products that break or fail or sicken or poison or explode can often make both the manufacturer and seller responsible for resulting injuries. Call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Disfigurement
Disfigurement can result from the accident or injury itself, or even from the cure, such as surgical scarring. Sometimes bruising leaves permanent pigment changes beneath the skin; other times plastic surgery is not available to reduce or even minimize the scarring. Although all scars are not disfiguring, people are concerned about their physical appearance, and "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." If you have been disfigured in an accident, call Bruce Greenspan for help.
Dog Bite
In Florida, the dog owner is fully responsible for damages to persons bitten by the dog, except in certain limited situations, and many times this will be covered by the dog owner's homeowners' insurance policy. Call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Drowning
Drowning can occur in large bodies of water, such as oceans or rivers, or in swimming pools or retention ponds, or even in the bathtub. If a loved one has drowned and you believe someone else is responsible, call Bruce Greenspan to discuss your case.
Electrocution
Electrical accidents can be caused by faulty wiring, inadequate insulation, defective products and mishaps during construction or tree trimming. Death is often the result of electrocution, however amputation, burns and scarring as well as disfigurement can also occur. Call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Explosion
Explosions can range from large and deadly, to small and disfiguring, and can be caused by electrical problems, gasoline, natural gas and other chemical substances, defective products and various types of appliances and equipment. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented explosion victims and obtained the financial compensation they deserved for their injuries and suffering.
Fall-Down
Fall-down injuries can occur in any manner, not just a "slip and fall" on a grocery store banana peel. Tripping or slipping and falling can happen in a parking lot, on steps or stairways, in grocery stores, discount stores, department stores, apartment complexes, private homes or virtually anywhere, and serious injuries can result. Often, bones are broken and facial injuries occur. Spinal injuries can be common as well. Many times, the insurance company for the location examines and criticizes the victim's footwear, lack of attention to surroundings, method of walking, and even the "co-efficient of friction" (slipperiness) of the flooring surface. These claims can be difficult, from a liability as well as an engineering standpoint. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented numerous fall-down injury victims over the years, and is very experienced with these types of cases. Call for help.
Falling Objects
Typically, while shopping, we are looking at merchandise on the store shelves, not necessarily at objects stored above the shelves, or on the very top shelf. These often-heavy objects can fall if not properly placed or secured, causing serious injury. If you are injured by a falling object of any sort, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Farm Equipment Injury
In the rural areas of Northeast Florida, farming can be "big business," and large equipment is used for many different types of food growing, harvesting and processing. Accidents with serious injuries can occur. There may not always be workers' compensation coverage for these types of injuries, but the equipment manufacturer, owner, or leasing company may sometimes be held responsible. If you have suffered a farm equipment injury, call Bruce Greenspan to discuss your legal rights and options.
Herniated Disc
Herniated disc injuries are quite common in our society, caused by a variety of accident types. As the human body ages, the spinal discs, which are the cartilage "cushions" between the bones (vertebrae) of the spinal column, can "dry out" and become more easily ruptured or herniated upon trauma or impact. Many times, these injuries will require surgery, although conservative, non-surgical treatment may be effective for pain relief and return to physical function in some situations. Bruce Greenspan has represented countless victims who suffered herniated spinal disc injuries, receiving both surgical and non-surgical treatment. He has personally experienced the mechanics and causes of such injuries, the severe, unrelenting pain they can cause, and the various types of treatment options available. Call him for help.
Horse Accident
Horseback riding can be an enjoyable pastime, but equestrian injury claims in Florida are restricted by law. If you have been injured while horseback riding, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation to discuss your injury claim.
Motorcycle Accident
Our roadways are becoming more and more heavily populated with motorcycle traffic, and, in lean economic times, many people are turning to motorcycles or motor scooters for lower-priced transportation. Large motor vehicles and small motor scooters occupying the same roads can make for a potentially dangerous or deadly situation, primarily for the motorcyclist. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented motorcycle accident victims for over 30 years and has obtained substantial recoveries. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, call Bruce Greenspan for help.
Mugging Victim
If you are injured in a mugging or robbery, you may be entitled to Crime Victims' Compensation for medical bills and lost wages, as well as restitution from the criminal to be determined at the end of the criminal case. This may not be enough to fully compensate your economic losses, or your physical pain and suffering, and a claim against the owner of the crime location can often be asserted. Call Bruce Greenspan for details.
Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
As the general population ages, more and more of our elders are unable to live on their own and are moving into nursing homes where, with advanced medical treatment and assistance, they may live for years and years. Unfortunately, nursing homes are often understaffed and unable to maintain the standards necessary to provide our elderly loved ones with the care they deserve, leading to injuries caused by neglect, or intentional abuse. These victims have specific rights granted by Florida law. If a relative has suffered injury through neglect—or abuse—at a nursing home or facility, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Paralysis
Some of the most serious injuries seen are those involving the severing of the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis either below the waist (paraplegia) or below the neck (quadriplegia). These lifelong injuries typically confine the victim to a wheelchair and can mean a lifetime of restrictions and challenges for the victim to overcome, with future medical expenses sometimes reaching millions of dollars. If you or a loved one have been paralyzed in an accident, call Bruce Greenspan for help.
Pedestrian Knock-Down
In a car versus pedestrian accident, the car always wins the battle! Pedestrians are often killed, bones are broken, and brain damage is a frequent possibility. When the pedestrian is lucky enough to survive the accident, liability issues become difficult, especially when the victims are children accused of "darting out" from between parked cars. If you have been injured as a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Rape Victim
Rape or sexual assault of any kind is a significant traumatic event which can produce lasting psychological damage as well as physical injuries. Often, the criminal justice system is not equipped to deal with the types of issues a rape victim can face, and many times the rapist is not even prosecuted. Bruce Greenspan is experienced in representing victims of all types of sexual assaults in their civil claims against the rapist or assaulter, as well as claims against the premises owner for any negligent security, faulty locks or inadequate lighting that may have allowed the sexual assault to occur.
Scarring
"Permanent and significant scarring or disfigurement" is one of the serious injury categories that Florida law specifies as necessary to make a claim beyond simple out-of-pocket expense reimbursement for injuries sustained in an auto accident. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same, as not all disfigurement involves scarring and not all scars are disfiguring. Scarring can many times be reduced or minimized through procedures employed by plastic surgeons or dermatologists, but scarring is often permanent, particularly scars resulting from orthopedic surgery. Bruce Greenspan has successfully represented numerous scarring victims in their claims for damages from such scarring, and he has substantial experience in this area.
Shooting Victim
All types of firearms can discharge accidentally, or through carelessness by others in their cleaning, storage or transport of the firearm. Often defective product claims, as well as negligence claims, can be asserted in order to achieve full compensation for the shooting victim. Call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Shopping Center Attack
From the larger shopping malls to the small strip centers, shoppers should be able to shop safely, including walking through the parking lot into the center and returning to the car after shopping. If you have been attacked and injured at a shopping center, the owner or management company may be held responsible for "negligent security." Call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Swimming Pool Accident
Swimming pools can be dangerous, especially to younger, smaller children, in many different ways. Horseplay, pool games, toys and floats, if not properly used or supervised, can all cause injury. Wet feet can result in falls onto concrete with serious injuries, and the danger of strong suction from pool drains cannot be over-emphasized. If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident, call Bruce Greenspan for help.
Train Accident
Grade crossings can be an inconvenience, and a long wait for a passing train can be annoying. When train accidents involving motor vehicles occur, the railroad will often allege the motorist tried to "beat the train," when in fact the whistle was not sounded or the warning devices malfunctioned. Call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation if you have been injured in a railroad grade crossing accident..
Trucking Accident
Large trucks populate our highways in ever-increasing numbers. Semi-tractor trailers, articulated trailers and rental trucks piloted by inexperienced drivers can all pose risks of serious injury. Long-distance truck drivers can be distracted, overly tired or suffering from "highway hypnosis" as they strive to reach their destinations as quickly as possible. If you have been injured in a trucking accident, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Unsafe Premises
Property owners, whether they own businesses or private homes, are required to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition in order to avoid injury to those invited onto the property. They are further required to warn others if their property has dangerous conditions that are unlikely to be seen or discovered by visitors. If you have been injured by a dangerous condition on another's property, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Water Accident
Injuries on the water can be caused in boating situations, swimming pools, and by other water-borne vehicles, such as jet skis, surfboards, plastic ride-on toys, floats and the like. If you have been injured on the water, call Bruce Greenspan for a free consultation.
Wrongful Death
The sudden, unexpected loss of a family member can cause the survivors lasting grief and incredible mental pain and suffering. Florida has enacted a specific law which regulates how claims of wrongful death can proceed, and the time limit for making such claims is much shorter than for other accident cases. Survivors may recover economic losses as well as loss of financial support, comfort, guidance and companionship. If you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, call Bruce Greenspan to discuss you case.
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