Fort Lauderdale is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Miles of beaches, sunny skies, and warm weather attract visitors to the city throughout the year. Beyond the beach, Fort Lauderdale offers a variety of cultural, historical, and musical venues, including the NSU Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, the Bonnet House, and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The city is known for its upscale shopping and dining experiences on Las Olas Boulevard and the Galleria Mall.
With millions of visitors each year and a growing population, the city of Fort Lauderdale has seen an increase in criminal activity over the years. When compared with the overall violent crime rate in Florida, Fort Lauderdale is 45% higher than the average for the state. Against the national average, the city ranks 55% higher. In Fort Lauderdale, there is a 1 in 169 chance of being a victim of a violent crime. For the state of Florida, the change of being assaulted or worse is 1 out of 245. Victims of a violent crime may suffer a blow to the head or face, which can result in a traumatic brain injury. Strikes to the head can result in concussions, skull fractures, brain contusions, hemorrhaging, permanent brain damage, or even death. It is estimated that 11% of the traumatic brain injuries that occur each year in the U.S. are the result of a violent crime.
If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury as the result of a violent crime, you should seek the support of a Fort Lauderdale head trauma injury lawyer. Many factors may have lead up to your injury – by engaging the help of a personal injury attorney, they can help to identify the parties that may be responsible in compensating you for your injuries. For a free evaluation of your case, contact Wolfson & Leon at (954) 530-3918.
Fort Lauderdale Head Injury Law FirmIn some cases, there may be outside factors that contributed toward an assault. Hotels that don’t provide adequate security or control access to room keys, poorly lit walkways and parking lots, or other factors may have contributed to the crime. The Fort Lauderdale traumatic brain injury lawyers at Wolfson & Leon will work to identify parties whose actions, or inactions, may have contributed to the crime. This can help you to recover the compensation you or your family may need as you heal from your injuries.
For over 55 years, our personal injury attorneys have helped accident victims suffering from traumatic brain injuries in many ways including;
If you or a loved one has been the victim of an assault or violent crime, you should speak with a Fort Lauderdale brain injury attorney at Wolfson & Leon. We will review the merits of your case and answer your questions. We will represent your interests to insurance companies and work to reach a settlement to help you pay for your medical expenses and lost income.
Wolfson & Leon has offices conveniently located in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers. We represent clients throughout South Florida. If you or someone you love has a traumatic brain injury resulting from the commission of a violent crime or a negligent act, call Wolfson & Leon today at (954) 530-3918 for a free and confidential review of your case.