Have you been hurt or lost a loved one due to criminal act in Miami Lakes? At Gerson & Schwartz, our Miami Lakes crime victim lawyers have stood with the victims of crime for more than forty years. We have fought for their justice and worked diligently to pursue compensation for victims and survivors alike. If you or a loved one was injured or killed during a crime in Miami Lakes, you should call our Miami Lakes crime victim compensation lawyers to see what can be done. No one can reverse time but in some cases compensation and justice are achievable.
At Gerson & Schwartz, our Miami Lakes crime victim attorneys can assist you as:
We offer free consultations at (305) 371-6000. Call us now and let’s talk about your case. We have experience in helping crime victims and will provide you with our best advice. Don't worry about paying. We handle cases on a contingency basis, which means that we ask for fees only after we recover damages for you. Until then, we take care of all the financial aspects.
Financial Recovery Options for Crime Victims in Miami LakesThere are three compensation recovery options for crime victims in Miami Lakes. You can go straight to the Florida Bureau for Victim Compensation and go through their administrative procedure. There are plenty of documents to gather to prove that you were injured in a criminal accident and you sustained certain personal injuries. But when you manage to do it, you may be able to obtain compensation for some of your non-economic losses such as medical expenses or lost earnings.
There is another option, but it can be the most frustrating. You can pursue a direct action against the criminal. But in the experience of our Miami Lakes crime victim attorneys, criminals are rarely in the position to pay for the damages they cause. In addition, depending on the crime, the victim dies not want to be involved in an adversarial proceeding against the criminal defendant who would have procedural rights such as taking your deposition. To complicate matters even further, the criminal will “take the fifth” against self-incrimination while the criminal charges are pending. For these reasons, our Miami Lakes crime victim lawyers usually advise our clients to seek another avenue for compensation.
The one option for compensation that might be available is to proceed against the person or corporation that was supposed to take all reasonable precautions to prevent a foreseeable crime. Examples of those who might have a duty to keep you safe include: shopping malls; nightclubs; retail store; apartment complexes; gas stations; convenience stores; strip shopping centers; or banks. If these commercial establishments have inadequate or negligent security plans and you or a loved one is injured as the result of a foreseeable and otherwise preventable crime, then the owners and/or operators may be liable for all of your damages.
Miami Lakes Crime Victim AttorneysMiami Lakes is in Miami-Dade County near Doral, Hialeah, Opa-Locka, Hialeah Gardens, and Miami Gardens. Even though their neighbors are known for high crime rates, Miami Lakes seems to be a safer place. It is home to more than 1700 businesses and 30,000 residents. It sells itself as a small town with more than 101 parks and recreation areas. The main entertainment hub is eve called “Main Street”
The crime rates in Miami Lakes are lower compared to the rest of Miami and Florida, but it doesn't mean that you can't get injured in criminal incident there. If you happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, call us for help. Don't go through the process alone. As a victim, it won't be easy for you from emotional aspect, but also you can't expect that someone will gladly hand you down money for compensation. You should expect responsible parties to deny responsibility and avoid payment of compensation at any cost. No one wants to spend money on your recovery. That’s why you should call us at the Gerson & Schwartz. Our Miami Lakes crime victim attorneys will take care of your case and get you the compensation that you deserve. We are available for free consultations at (305) 371-6000, and we don't ask for fees until we recover for you. You can also find us at our offices at 1980 Coral Way in Miami.