The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld, P.A.

Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Social Security Disability, Cruise Ship Accidents, Employment Discrimination, Labor Law, and Credit Repair matters.

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation is a benefit that is available to nearly all Employees in Florida who suffer "an injury that arose out of and in the course of their employment".

Work related injuries typically include:

• Head, Neck, Back, Shoulder, and Knee injuries
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Repetitive Trauma type injuries
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (R.S.D.)
• Hearing Loss
• Heart Attacks and Strokes
• Occupational Diseases such as Asbestosis, Dermatitis, and Hepatitis
• Disfigurement and Scarring
• Asthma or other Work Related Pulmonary conditions
• Amputations
• Eye injuries and Vision problems

Evan is devoted to assisting his clients in working through this complicated area of law. We shall protect your rights through all phases of the claim process, from choosing your doctors, ensuring the timely processing of the lost wages, determining the value of the claim, assessing as to whether a trial shall be necessary, and if a lump sum settlement is in your best interest.

The issues that arise most often in these matters include:

• Whether you were an Employee or Independent Contractor at the time of the accident?
• Did the injury occur while you were on the job, traveling to and from it, or were merely located on the employer's premises?
• What Benifits are you entitled to : Lost Wages, Medical Treatment, and or a Tax-Free Lump Sum Settlement?
• Choosing Physicians and Specialists in your area.
• What type of Vocational Re-Training, Education, and Job Placement Assistance is available if you cannot return to your previous occupation?
• Are there any other Federal / State / Private Programs that may impact the amount of your benefits, i.e. Pensions, Short / Long Term Disability Plans, Social Security Disability Benefits, Supplement Security Income, Unemployment Benefits, etc.

Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld, P.A. represents individuals and their families who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others. We handle a variety of serious and catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death matters, and Cruise Ship accident cases involving:

• Joint, Spinal Cord, Neck, and Back Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Closed Head Injuries
• Seizure Disorders
• Fractures and Dislocations
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (R.S.D.)
• Brain Damage, Severe Burns, and Amputations
• Other Severe, Permanent, and Crippling Injuries

Moreover, here is a list of the type of cases that we traditionally handle:

• Automobile Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Cruise Ship and Boat Accidents
• Semi-Truck and Tractor Trailer Crashes
• Dog Bite Cases
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Worksite Accidents
• Drugs and Medical Devices
• Fires and Explosions
• Premises Liability
• Products Liability

Personal injuries do not only cause physical pain. Often times, individuals and their families experience great emotional and financial hardship as evidenced by loss of work, costly medical bills, and stress. Frequently, we take our physical and mental health for granted until something goes wrong. Evan assumes the responsibility for providing effective, aggressive investigation and representation, thereby allowing his injured clients to attend to more personal matters in the hopes of moving on with their lives.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Although motor vehicle accidents comprise a significant portion of our practice, they are not always simple to resolve. We understand not just the "rules of the road" and the special duties imposed on commercial and public carriers, but also the complex scientific and engineering principles often necessary to unravel just how an accident occurred. Evan handles accident cases involving: Rear-End Collisions, Intersection Accidents, Alcohol Related Crashes, Hit and Run Accidents, Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrian Injuries.

Whatever the practical or legal issues that arise out of a motor vehicle accident, The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld, P.A. is prepared to address them in order to meet and exceed client objectives and goals. Remember, Evan works for you !

Social Security Disability Law

is a Federal benefits program that provides assistance to people with disabilities and who are unable to work or who are not likely to be able to do so for a period of at least twelve months. Based on our experience and knowledge of the Social Security system, we can greatly improve your chances of receiving a favorable decision. An experienced attorney knows what proof is necessary to streamline the customary long decision process. Moreover, legal representation makes good sense since no attorney's fees or costs are due and owing unless you win the case. In addition, the attorney's fees and costs are generally deducted from your disability award.

Employment Discrimination / Labor Law

Employment law covers a complex variety of issues that controls how employers must treat their employees, former workers, and job applicants. The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld, P.A. has significant experience interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and case law in areas involving:

• Unpaid Overtime and Wage Issue Disputes
• Employment Discrimination
• Affirmative Action
• Sexual Harassment
• Workers' Compensation Retaliatory Practices
• Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (F.M.L.A.)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Claims (E.E.O.C.)
• State and Federal Whistle Blower Protection Statutes

As an alternative to lengthy and costly litigation, we encourage the use and have utilized mediation to reduce the time and expenses created to resolving employment disputes.

Credit Repair

for the express purpose of credit report improvement. The Attorney consults for corporations operating under Federal and State Laws for the attempted removal of errors, unverifiable / outdated information, and or misrepresentations, that the client claims are incorrect. The successful deletion of this data may therefore improve an individual's credit score which could enhance the ability for one to obtain a loan or a more favorable interest rate.