Miami, Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson

8925 South West 148 Street
Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33176
USA

(305) 720-2086 or (800) 949-6113

(305) 357-6999

www.ruthjohnsonlaw.com

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Law Firm Overview Free Consultation

The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson is an experienced, dedicated law firm located in Miami, Florida. We handle car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases throughout South Florida. We also have a strong focus on workers compensation claims and on the job injuries. Our Miami accident attorney offers free consultations for all accident cases.

Our Miami personal injury attorney has been handling serious injury cases for several years and uses experience gained while working for the insurance companies to now fight to protect the right of those injured in an accident.

The goal of The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson is to continue providing our clients with individual attention while keeping an intense focus on great results. From the moment we are retained, until the final resolution of your case, the staff at The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson will give your case the attention and quality service it deserves.

Languages: English and Spanish

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Hazardous Roadways; Intersection Accidents; Swimming Pool Accidents; Taxi Cab Accidents.

Practice Areas Description

Our areas of practice include:

- Personal Injury

If you are worried that you will not receive fair compensation for your losses following a Florida injury accident, you may have it in your best interest to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. Injured victims may hold negligent parties civilly liable for the damage they cause by filing a personal injury claim. During the process, the victim will have to prove liability, that an injury was suffered and that the injury was a direct result of someone else’s negligence. Retaining the services of a reputed and skilled personal injury attorney greatly increases the plaintiff's chance for success.

- Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that employers must have in case one of their employees is injured while working. While workers may not sue their employer for an accident in Civil Court, workers may open a claim for workers' compensation benefits with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. Filing for workers' compensation can be a complicated process. To ensure that fair compensation is received through workers' compensation, an injured worker should speak with a reputed Florida personal injury lawyer to obtain more information about filing a successful claim.

- Airplane Accidents

Airplane travel is widely considered one of the safest forms of transportation. When airplane accidents do occur, they result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Miami airplane accident victims and their families have it in their best interest to learn about their legal rights and options in such cases. Aviation accident law allows victims of both major airline crashes and general aviation accidents to pursue compensation for their losses.

- Animal and Dog Bites

Victims of dog bites often suffer severe physical injuries, emotional trauma and financial burdens. It is important for all injured victims of animal attacks to understand their rights. Depending upon the circumstances of the incident, an injured victim may be able to hold animal owners civilly liable for the damages.

- Back Injury

Back injuries can be caused by anything from a fall to an auto accident. Whatever the cause, back injuries can be extremely painful and require extended treatment and therapy. Anyone who has suffered a back injury in an accident or as a result of someone else's negligence may be able to pursue financial compensation for his or her losses by filing a personal injury claim. In such cases, victims would be well-advised to speak with an experienced back injury attorney to discuss their legal rights and options.

- Bicycle Accidents

Riding your bicycle is a wonderful way to stay healthy while saving money on gas. Unfortunately, negligent Florida car drivers can put bicycle riders at great risk of serious injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Miami bicycle accident, you may be able to pursue compensation for your losses. A knowledgeable bicycle accident attorney can help you assess liability for the crash and help you understand your legal rights and options.

- Brain Injury

Head and brain injuries, commonly referred to as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can be life-changing. Victims of serious brain injuries may face a lifetime of disabilities and suffering. Whether the brain injury was caused by a serious car accident, boating accident, slip-and-fall or defective product, victims of brain injuries may pursue financial compensation for their losses.

- Burn Injuries

Burns are widely considered some of the most painful and irreversible injuries you can suffer. When someone suffers a serious burn injury at work, he or she may file for workers' compensation benefits to help cover medical expenses and time away from work. If you or a loved one has been seriously burned while working, please contact an experienced Miami personal injury lawyer to discuss what legal options are available to you.

- Car Accidents

Everyday someone is killed or injured in a Florida car accident. If a negligent driver has injured you or a loved one, it is in your best interest to speak with a skilled Miami personal injury attorney. An experienced accident lawyer will help you through the complicated process of pursuing compensation for your losses so that you can focus on your recovery. All injured victims of Florida car accidents should know their rights and what steps they should take following an accident to ensure that their rights are protected.

- Catastrophic Injuries

When someone suffers a catastrophic injury, his or her ability to move, think and communicate may be forever impaired. These long-term injuries often significantly alter one's way of life and sense of well-being. When a catastrophic injury is caused by someone’s negligence, that person or entity may be held civilly liable for the damages. In such cases, the injured victim would be well-advised to contact a reputed Florida catastrophic injury attorney.

- Construction Site Accidents

Florida construction sites are the most dangerous jobsites for workers. Every year, more fatalities occur at construction sites than any other workplace. Injured construction workers may file for benefits as they recover from their injuries. Anyone affected by a dangerous Florida construction site accident would be well-advised to call an experienced workers' compensation attorney to better understand their legal rights and options.

- Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a serious problem in Florida. Despite this fact, Florida has yet to pass a ban on cell phone use or text messaging while driving. This does not mean, however, that distracted drivers cannot be held accountable for the accidents they cause. If a distracted driver has injured you or a loved one, it may be in your best interest to speak with a skilled Miami personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options.

- Cruise Ship Accidents

When downtown Miami or driving to Miami Beach, one can’t help but be impressed by large cruise ships that line the port every single day of the week. Miami, Florida is a major port of call to many large cruise lines that take passengers to various destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean and beyond. It seems so easy to just jump onboard and be carried away to the islands aboard a ship leaving from South Florida. A great way to travel and truly enjoy the ride to your destination.

- Hazardous Roadways

There are many potential causes of Miami car accidents and not all of them involve human error. One commonly overlooked cause of injury accidents is a dangerous or hazardous roadway. Insurance companies and police officers are quick to assume that a driver is to blame for an accident. In cases where auto accidents are caused by dangerous or hazardous roadways, injured victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer to examine their legal rights and options.

- Intersection Accidents

Intersections are one of the most common locations for serious Miami car accidents. Drivers who fail to yield right-of-way or fail to obey traffic signals put Florida motorists at great risk of injury. Anyone injured in a Florida car accident may have an uphill battle against opposing testimony or insurance companies that routinely deny claims. In such cases, victims would be well-advised to speak with an experienced Miami personal injury attorney to discuss their legal options.

- Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a medical professional deviates from the accepted standards of practice and puts a patient in harm's way. When someone is injured or killed by the negligence of a health care provider, the victim and the victim’s family may pursue financial compensation by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Anyone considering filing a claim against a medical professional would be well-advised to call an experienced Miami personal injury attorney to discuss all the legal options available to them.

- Motorcycle Accident

Riding a motorcycle can be a wonderful way to get around in Florida. That said, motorcyclists in Florida face significant hazards on our roadways. From negligent drivers to dangerous roadways, there are several dangers that can make motorcycle riding risky. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else's negligence, an experienced Miami motorcycle accident attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options.

- Nursing Home

Nursing home abuse and neglect is very much a reality in Florida today as it is in the rest of the nation. Failure to adequately care for elderly residents is a common occurrence in nursing facilities across the country. In addition, nursing home residents are also subject to physical, emotional and even sexual abuse. If you believe a family member has been abused or neglected at a nursing home, it is in your best interest to call an experienced personal injury attorney to examine your legal rights and options.

- Pedestrian Accidents

Florida pedestrian accidents often result in major, if not catastrophic, injuries. Victims of pedestrian accidents face significant medical expenses, loss of wages, hospitalization and other related costs. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by a negligent driver or a dangerous roadway, please contact a reputed Miami personal injury lawyer to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights.

- Premises Liability

Locations that are open to the public must provide reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When a dangerous condition leads to an injury accident, the property owner may be held liable for the damages. Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced personal injury lawyer to examine their legal rights and options.

- Product Defect

A product may be defective if it is defectively designed or manufactured or improperly marketed. Defective products have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product in Florida, please remember that you do have legal rights. A reputed products liability lawyer can help you understand those rights and assist you with filing a claim against the manufacturer of the defective product.

- Slip / Trip and Fall

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. Following an injury fall, it will become important to determine what caused the fall and how it could have been prevented. Whenever someone’s negligence leads to an injury, the victim may be able to seek compensation for the injury. A skilled trip and fall attorney can help an injured victim assess liability and pursue fair compensation for their injuries, damages and losses.

- Swimming Pool Accidents

Homeowners considering buying a pool would be well-advised to research the legal responsibilities that come with pool ownership. If someone suffers injuries on your property, including your swimming pool, you could be held financially responsible for their injuries, damages and losses. If you or a loved one has been injured in a swimming pool accident due to someone else's negligence, please contact an experienced Miami personal injury lawyer to learn about your legal rights and options.

- Taxi Cab Accidents

South Florida and its beaches are and have been a major tourist attraction. It is estimated that there are thousands of taxi cabs serving Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties. Unfortunately there are also a significant number of accidents and collisions involving taxi cabs causing injuries to passengers who are both visitors and residents alike. If you have been injured in a taxi cab accident, contact our Miami taxi accident lawyers to discuss your case.

- Trucking Accidents

Florida truck accidents can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. Very often, it is the occupants of the passenger vehicle who sustain major injuries as opposed to driver of the truck. Victims of Florida truck accidents would be well-advised to speak with a skilled truck accident attorney to discuss their legal options. Failure to act quickly and obtain skilled legal representation can have devastating financial consequences for victims.

- Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that employers must have in case one of their employees is injured while working. While workers may not sue their employer for an accident in Civil Court, workers may open a claim for workers' compensation benefits with the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. Filing for workers' compensation can be a complicated process. To ensure that fair compensation is received through workers' compensation, an injured worker should speak with a reputed Florida personal injury lawyer to obtain more information about filing a successful claim.

- Wrongful Death

Wrongful death lawsuits are actions based on state statute, which allow immediate family members of a deceased victim to recover compensation for their losses. In such cases, the victim must have died as a result of a wrongful or negligent act. The wrongful act may involve negligence such as careless or reckless driving or wrongdoing such as drunk driving. Another example of wrongful death by negligence is when a person is killed as a result of a defective product. If you believe that your loved one died as a result of negligence or wrongdoing, please contact an experienced Florida wrongful death attorney to examine your legal rights and options.