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Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case:

If the negligence of another party can be proven, the injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation from that party. In the United States, this system is complex and controversial. Oftentimes, having an attorney becomes essential due to the fact that these types of cases can become extremely complicated. To make a claim you must prove that the person you believe is responsible for your personal injury, loss or damage: - Owed you a duty of care and breached that duty of care. - You suffered a loss, injury, or other damage. - Your loss, injury, or damage occurred as a result of the person's breach of their duty of care. If you or a loved one have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and seriously injured, give our office a call. Our personal injury lawyers and dedicated support staff will focus on your individual needs while providing superior, effective, and vigorous representation. We are paid for our services only if we obtain a settlement on your behalf. Contact us today for a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation.

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Fernandez & Viñas Law selected for 2016 Tampa Small Business Excellence Award

Tampa,FL - December 01, 2016 — Fernandez & Viñas Law has been selected for the 2016 Tampa Small Business Excellence Award in the Personal Injury Law classification by the Tampa Small Business Excellence Award Program. 

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2016 Tampa Small Business Excellence Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Tampa Small Business Excellence Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About the Tampa Small Business Excellence Awards Program

The Tampa Small Business Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding small businesses that serve the Tampa area. Each year, our selection committee identifies businesses that we believe have achieved outstanding marketing success in their local community and business classification. 

Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. These are small businesses that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Tampa area a vibrant and vital place to live. 

The Tampa Small Business Excellence Awards was established to reward the best of small businesses in Tampa. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to award the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy. 

SOURCE: Tampa Small Business Excellence Award Program 

For over 20 years, Frank G. Fernandez has helped protect the rights of citizens in Tampa and surrounding communities. For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us today at 813-489-3222, or visit us on the web at http://thefernandezlawgroup.com.

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Tampa Lawyer Frank G. Fernandez receives America’s Most Honored Professionals Award for 2016.

Tampa Lawyer Frank G. Fernandez receives America’s Most Honored Professionals Award for 2016.

The award is the first of its kind and pays tribute to business people who rise to the top of America's most highly recognized professionals.

Honorees were carefully selected from American Registry's comprehensive database of publicly acknowledged professionals. Qualification criteria include repeated, authenticated, publicized honors from the press, peers, trade groups and clients over a five year period. 

Each professional has earned multiple recognitions in his or her field in the last five years and ranks in the top of all of America's most highly recognized professionals.

American Registry is in a unique position to qualify top professionals across industries as its researchers specialize in authenticating the legitimacy and value of professional and business recognitions. 

The company built its database of professionals recognized for excellence for more than ten years before honoring the best of the best with this new award.

For over 20 years, Frank G. Fernandez has helped protect the rights of citizens in Tampa and surrounding communities.  For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us today at 813-489-3222, or visit us on the web at http://thefernandezlawgroup.com

The Fernandez Law Group Monthly Newsletter - November 2016: Important steps to take following an injury

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Important Steps to Take Following an Injury Due to an Accident:

The Tampa personal injury lawyers at Fernandez Law Group strongly advise everyone to act quickly whenever they are the victim of an accident involving injury. The outcome of a personal injury claim or lawsuit can be greatly impacted based on what a victim does in the minutes, hours and days following an accident. It is very important to take the following steps after an injury: 1. Get prompt medical attention after any neck or back injury 2. Follow any and all doctor's orders 3. Do not engage in any discussions with insurance claims adjustors without legal counsel 4. Do not engage in any discussions with law enforcement without legal counsel 5. Do not sign any waiver or accept any check or compensation after an accident before discussing the accident and any injuries without a lawyer If you or a loved one have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and seriously injured, give our office a call. Our personal injury lawyers and dedicated support staff will focus on your individual needs while providing superior, effective, and vigorous representation. We are paid for our services only if we obtain a settlement on your behalf. Contact us today for a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation.

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Slips, Trips and Falls - The Fernandez Law Group Monthly Newsletter, October 2016

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Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips, and falls are very common types of injury cases that often require ongoing treatment and therapy. According to the National Safety Council, slip and falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States that account for nearly 9 million emergency room visits each year. Recent numbers provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that the medical costs associated directly with slip and falls account for over $30 billion per year.

Liability for injuries suffered as the result of falling on someone else's property is not always as clear as one may think. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can help ensure that you receive all the benefits that you are entitled to, and that your rights are fully protected. Our personal injury attorneys and dedicated support staff will focus on your needs while providing superior, effective, and vigorous representation of your interests. We are paid for our legal services only if we obtain a recovery for you.

Contact us today for a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation.

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Understanding negligence and Personal Injury Law

The justice system is composed of various legal specialty fields. Personal injury law can be a challenge to understand and it is important to find one of the many personal injury lawyers specializing in this field.

A personal injury attorney will help you to better understand your rights and what to expect if you've been injured. Personal Injury law covers a number of different areas, including product liability, auto accidents, brain injury, medical negligence, food poisoning, canine bites, and slip and falls.

When a personal injury lawyer represents a client in a personal injury lawsuit, the burden of proving negligence is the fundamental objective to achieving a successful verdict for the client. If the cause of an accident is found the be the fault of an individual(s), business, or entity, negligence is generally alleged. If that person or business failed to act in a reasonable manner to prevent an injury, then the entity must assume responsibility for the accident.

Whether it was directly or indirectly caused can be a significant factor in determining damages. For example, was a needed repair that led to an accident known about and overlooked for months, or was it discovered at the time of the accident? If you are not familiar with personal injury litigation, proving negligence can be a difficult undertaking.

If you are seeking to hold a negligent person accountable for your injury, it is important to have a competent personal injury lawyer on your side. When a person becomes a victim of personal injury, they often feel either physical and/or psychological pain. Action can be taken to hold the negligent party responsible by seeking compensation for the inflicted injuries. When seeking accountability, typically an attorney specializing in personal injury will be hired.

The attorney representing the client will normally assess the case to determine negligence, and either attempt to get a fair settlement or litigate the case in civil court. Monetary damages sought can include: present and future medical bills, loss of earnings, loss of future earnings, permanent disability, and pain and suffering.

 If a personal injury case goes to trial, personal injury lawyers have the know-how and comprehension to organize and argue a case to prove negligence. The amount that can be awarded by a judge or jury will be calculated according to the gravity of the injury. Depending on the type injury, there are certain ways to prove negligence. As an illustration, a drunk driver that gets in an accident with another vehicle will typically require a blood alcohol test to prove negligence.

The Tampa Attorneys at Fernandez Law Group come with the knowledge and skill in personal injury law needed to assemble a very persuasive case that's effectively designed to prove the defendant is negligent. Our attorneys act in the best interest of the client to secure fair compensation. The legal professionals at Fernandez Law Group understand that personal injury lawsuits require analysis, accumulating proof, interviewing witnesses, and getting the suitable medical witnesses, and settlement negotiations.

Serious Neck or Back Injuries: The Fernandez Law Group Monthly Newsletter – August 4, 2016

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If you have suffered a serious or catastrophic neck or back injury, you should contact an experienced Tampa Neck and Back Injury Lawyer right away.

Neck and back injuries can be extremely painful and often require regular doctor's visits with prolonged treatment plans that may not have been anticipated at the time of the accident or injury.

Many of these neck and back injuries are difficult to treat and can often develop into cases of chronic pain. Extensive rehabilitation therapy and sometimes surgery is recommended which often cause people to be absent from work and refrain from doing everyday normal activities for weeks, months or even years.

Our personal injury attorneys and dedicated support staff will focus on your individual needs while providing superior, effective, and vigorous representation. We are paid for our legal services only if we obtain a settlement or recovery on your behalf. Contact us today for a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation.

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Our Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers are ready to provide you with a detailed consultation for FREE!

Get Help Now!

813-489-3332

©2016, The Fernandez Law Group: 506 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa FL 33609

This newsletter is offered as a service to clients and friends of Fernandez Law Group, and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion and is not an adequate substitute for the advice of legal counsel. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

    

Fernandez Law Group recommended as a top Personal Injury Law Firm by Expertise

Expertise is a hub where qualified experts can connect with people to share their knowledge, experience and skills. They recently conducted a review of all personal injury lawyers in Miami and filtered out any that did not meet their definition of an expert. From there, a detailed review process begins.

Ranking is based on several factors - Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, Professionalism, and Engagement. The team then manually reviews those businesses with the highest scoring results based on the above factors.

The Fernandez Law Group’s Personal Injury Trial Lawyers have been recognized as one of the top personal injury law firms by Expertise. Our attorneys ranked in the top 7% of all personal injury law firms in Miami, FL - well within the top 20 of the 267 firms considered. Attorney Frank G. Fernandez is a recipient of Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubble and Lawyers.com. He is also a member of Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association, and Florida Justice Association.

Our firm handles vehicular accident, bodily injury, liability injury, and pedestrian accident cases. Initial case reviews and evaluations are free of charge. We are a law firm representing the Tampa and Miami metro areas of Florida in all matters concerning Personal Injury Law.

Our practice is dedicated to representing people and businesses that have suffered significant loss due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of others.

Contact us today for a FREE Consultation and Case Evaluation.

Fernandez Law Group Monthly Newsletter: July 6, 2016 - Uber, Lyft & Taxi Accidents - Know Your Rights

TAMPA LAWYERS  Fernandez Law Group If you are ever in a Taxi, Uber, Lyft, car or vehicular accident and suffer an injury, you should contact an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer right away. The state of Florida requires every driver to carry some form of personal injury protection (PIP) coverage which is common in most car accident cases, but there is an added layer of complexity when it comes to Uber and Lyft cases.  Uber, Lyft and even Taxi companies do not always carry PIP coverage. Florida law has excluded these types of taxi companies from our state's no fault insurance law and as a result, you are able file a claim based on physical damages you've sustained without proving whether or not you have been permanently injured or disabled from the accident.  The lawyers at Fernandez Law Group understand how to work through these and other difficulties some accident victims may face when filing a claim and recovering a settlement or compensation for their injuries.  Contact us today for a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation. Award Winning Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers View more of our Awards and Recognitions Our Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers are ready to provide you with a detailed consultation for FREE! Get Help Now! ©2016, The Fernandez Law Group: 506 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa FL 33609 This newsletter is offered as a service to clients and friends of Fernandez Law Group, and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion and is not an adequate substitute for the advice of legal counsel. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Unsubscribe

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