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Kogan & DiSalvo – West Palm Beach
2541 Metrocentre Blvd.
Suite 4
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone: (561) 689-9955
A serious personal injury can affect many facets of your life, causing stress and financial anxiety as hospital bills pile up. The West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at Kogan & DiSalvo can ease your hardships and help you navigate the legal process.
Insurance companies want to pay as little as possible, and once you make an agreement with them, you cannot pursue further compensation. Therefore, it is essential to consult an experienced injury lawyer before accepting any type of insurance settlement.
If you were hurt through little to no fault of your own, you need a West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer to help you recover the compensation you need and deserve. We offer prospective clients a free initial consultation and charge no upfront fees, since our legal services are provided on a contingency basis. En Español.
Whether you were hit by a distracted motorist or slipped on a newly waxed supermarket floor, you need experienced legal counsel to ensure your rights are protected.
Insurance adjustors are only looking out for their own bottom line and will often take steps to undermine your credibility or downplay your injuries.
We know how to compile a solid case that demands full and fair compensation. When you are racked with pain and out of work, you need an accomplished personal injury attorney who will handle all investigations, legal paperwork and negotiations. Kogan & DiSalvo wants you to focus on your health and recovery, while we handle the rest. Our attorneys and support staff will:
Personal injury law covers a wide range of incidents where someone else’s negligence causes physical, emotional, or financial harm. At Kogan & DiSalvo, we represent victims in nearly every type of injury case across Palm Beach County. Here’s a breakdown of the key case types we handle and what you need to know about them.
Car accidents are one of the most frequent causes of personal injury in South Florida. From rear-end collisions on Okeechobee Boulevard to intersection crashes near I-95 and distracted driving on the Florida Turnpike, the circumstances vary, but the aftermath is often devastating. Common injuries include whiplash, broken bones, back and neck trauma, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Florida’s No-Fault insurance laws limit lawsuits in minor crashes, but if your injuries are serious, permanent, or involve significant loss of bodily function, you may file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. We help clients navigate PIP claims and pursue compensation beyond insurance limits when necessary.
Crashes involving 18-wheelers, commercial delivery trucks, and construction vehicles often result in catastrophic damage due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. Jackknife accidents, underride collisions, and rollovers are common, especially on busy routes like Southern Boulevard or U.S. Route 1. Victims may suffer spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, or wrongful death.
When negligence stems from driver fatigue, improper loading, lack of training, or a trucking company’s failure to maintain the vehicle, a personal injury lawsuit is not just possible, it’s critical to hold all liable parties accountable.
Florida’s year-round sunshine draws motorcyclists from across the country. But this popularity comes with risk. With over 600,000 motorcycles registered in the state, fatal and life-altering crashes are far too common, especially on coastal highways and in high-traffic zones like Downtown West Palm.
Motorcycle riders often suffer road rash, fractures, disfigurement, or TBIs, even with helmets. When another driver’s negligence, such as failure to yield or distracted driving, leads to a crash, a personal injury claim can help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term care.
Florida consistently ranks among the most dangerous states for pedestrians, and West Palm Beach is no exception. Accidents frequently happen on Clematis Street, U.S. 1, or crossing multi-lane intersections without adequate signage or lighting.
These collisions often result in devastating injuries: broken bones, internal organ damage, spinal injuries, or death. If the driver was speeding, texting, under the influence, or otherwise negligent, you may have grounds to sue, even if you’re unsure whether you crossed at a marked crosswalk.
Bicyclists share the road with fast-moving traffic and are frequently injured by motorists who fail to check blind spots or run red lights. Common crash scenarios include dooring, right-turn conflicts, or being sideswiped in narrow bike lanes.
Injuries often include concussions, facial fractures, road rash, and orthopedic injuries. If a driver’s negligence contributed to the crash, or if poor road maintenance played a role, you may be entitled to compensation under Florida’s personal injury laws.
Boating is a way of life in Palm Beach County, but negligence on the water can lead to serious injuries. Collisions, capsizing, propeller strikes, and reckless operation are frequent causes of boating accidents on Lake Worth Lagoon or the Intracoastal Waterway.
Victims may suffer drowning injuries, severe lacerations, or crush injuries. Florida law allows you to bring a lawsuit when the accident results from intoxicated boating, excessive speed, or failure to follow maritime safety rules.
Whether involving Palm Tran public transit, school buses, or private charter services, bus accidents can injure passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. Common causes include distracted driving, mechanical failure, or poor training.
Injuries range from lacerations and soft tissue injuries to serious spinal trauma and head injuries. Personal injury claims may be filed against the driver, the bus company, or a government agency depending on the circumstances.
Florida imposes strict liability on dog owners, meaning they can be held legally responsible for bites, even if the dog never showed signs of aggression before. Children are especially vulnerable to facial injuries, scarring, and infection from dog attacks.
If you were bitten in a public place or lawfully on private property, you may have the right to seek compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and emotional trauma.
Catastrophic injuries are those that permanently alter a person’s quality of life. This includes paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, and amputations. These injuries often result from high-impact crashes, workplace accidents, or unsafe premises.
Florida law allows victims to seek both economic and non-economic damages for medical care, rehabilitation, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. At Kogan & DiSalvo, we build the strongest case possible to secure lifelong support for catastrophic injury victims.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can become deadly when they are defectively manufactured, improperly labeled, or marketed without adequate warnings. Common examples include blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and certain antidepressants that have been linked to internal bleeding, organ damage, or suicidal behavior.
If you were harmed by a dangerous drug, you may have a claim against the pharmaceutical company, distributor, or pharmacy under Florida product liability laws.
Property owners are required to keep their premises safe. If you’re injured due to negligent security, poor lighting, falling merchandise, or unaddressed hazards in a store, apartment complex, or business, you may be able to file a premises liability claim.
Common injuries include fractures, concussions, sprains, and back injuries. We work to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to act.
Defective products, from appliances to auto parts to children’s toys, can cause serious injuries when they fail to work as intended. Under Florida law, manufacturers, designers, and retailers can all be held liable for putting unsafe products into consumers’ hands.
Injuries might involve burns, lacerations, electrocution, or chronic illness. Product liability cases often require deep investigation and expert testimony, and we have the resources to take them on.
One of the most common types of premises liability, slip and fall accidents often happen in grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and apartment buildings. Hazards include wet floors, uneven sidewalks, poor lighting, and lack of warning signs.
Victims frequently suffer hip fractures, wrist injuries, torn ligaments, and head trauma. If the property owner was negligent in maintaining safe conditions, you have a right to pursue damages.
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness or wrongdoing is devastating. Florida law allows spouses, children, and parents to bring wrongful death claims for fatal accidents resulting from car crashes, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and more.
Wrongful death lawsuits can recover compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, loss of companionship, and future financial support. These cases are complex, and our firm is here to handle every detail while you focus on healing.
If you were injured on the job in West Palm Beach, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Florida law, regardless of who was at fault. This system is designed to cover medical bills, a portion of lost wages, and disability benefits for work-related injuries. Common cases involve slip and falls on construction sites, repetitive stress injuries in office jobs, or crush injuries in industrial settings.
However, workers’ comp doesn’t always go smoothly. Employers or insurance carriers may deny valid claims or pressure you to return to work too soon. A West Palm Beach workers’ compensation attorney at Kogan & DiSalvo can help you navigate the process, protect your rights, and pursue third-party claims if additional negligence was involved, such as unsafe equipment or subcontractor mistakes.
When a dangerous drug, medical device, or consumer product harms thousands of people across the country, those individual cases often become part of a mass tort or multidistrict litigation (MDL). Unlike class actions, mass torts treat each injury as a unique legal matter, allowing victims to pursue personalized compensation while sharing resources for discovery and litigation.
Examples include defective hernia mesh implants, talcum powder-related cancers, and toxic water exposure. If you’ve suffered serious harm and suspect a widely used product or substance is to blame, consult a mass tort lawyer in West Palm Beach to evaluate whether you may qualify for current litigation.
Our team at Kogan & DiSalvo works closely with national networks of attorneys and expert witnesses to pursue full compensation for long-term medical costs, lost income, and emotional suffering in mass tort cases.
Construction zones are among the most dangerous workplaces in Florida. In West Palm Beach, workers face constant risk from falling debris, heavy machinery, scaffolding collapses, and electrical hazards. While workers’ compensation may cover basic benefits, it doesn’t always account for the true extent of loss, especially in cases involving subcontractors, property owners, or defective equipment.
When third-party negligence contributes to your injury, you may have grounds for a separate personal injury lawsuit in addition to your workers’ comp claim. Our construction accident attorneys in West Palm Beach investigate the chain of liability and fight to hold all responsible parties accountable for broken bones, amputations, head trauma, and fatalities caused by unsafe job site conditions.
The vast majority of preventable accidents can be traced to the carelessness of another. In Florida, negligence is defined as the failure to exercise a degree of reasonable care to minimize the risk of injury to another person. Theories of negligence form the legal basis for nearly all personal injury actions, including those arising from truck accidents, motor vehicle crashes, slip and fall incidents, and others.
Negligence is the failure – whether intentional or not – to exercise an appropriate level of care. Someone who is texting while driving and causes a collision may be deemed negligent. A business owner who fails to put up a “wet floor” signs after mopping could also be labeled negligent in a court of law.
Proving negligence in a personal injury claim is a complicated process that is best handled by a qualified attorney.
Your legal counsel must establish the following elements:
It takes a skilled legal team to craft a compelling case that wins fair compensation. As your West Palm Beach personal injury attorney, we understand what kinds of evidence can bolster your claim and how to assign accurate monetary figures to your losses.
The moments after a car crash, bicycle accident or other unfortunate mishap can be disorienting and traumatic. If you were seriously hurt and in pain, protecting your legal rights is probably the last thing on your mind. Knowing the steps to take in these stressful situations can help ease the uncertainty in the event an insurance claim or lawsuit is later filed.
Your actions immediately after an accident can have a huge impact on the outcome of your personal injury claim. Follow these steps to help ensure you can hold negligent parties accountable.
The plaintiff in a personal injury case may be awarded several types of damages, depending on the nature and severity of the accident and whether it resulted in catastrophic injuries. Damages permitted in Florida personal injury cases include:
There are certain circumstances that may warrant punitive damages, although these are seldom awarded in personal injury cases. Punitive damages are meant to punish the person responsible for the accident and are generally awarded when the defendant demonstrates extreme negligence or recklessness. For motor vehicle accidents, punitive damages may be awarded if the driver responsible for the crash was drunk or driving under the influence of drugs.
Any legal action founded on theories of negligence generally must be filed within 2 years, according to Florida statutes of limitation. This includes all personal injury claims. The clock starts ticking on the date of the accident, and if a civil lawsuit isn’t filed within this deadline, you may be unable to pursue remedies through the courts. This deadline is important in the context of settlement negotiations. If you wait too long to get your claim started, the defendant will know that taking a case before the court is a procedural impossibility.
Our personal injury attorneys can further clarify how Florida’s statute of limitations apply to your unique situation.
Personal injury cases require a great deal of time for evidence collection, witness interviews, review of police reports, medical evaluations, and, in the case of motor vehicle accidents, accident reconstructions. In addition, an attorney must consider the history of the defendant responsible for the accident.
While such investigations are time-consuming, they offer the best means of proving fault in an accident and pursuing proper compensation. The majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court, but if negotiations don’t produce the results you deserve, our attorneys are fully prepared to argue your case before a jury.
Wondering if you have the right to sue or want to know the potential value of your case? Schedule a private consultation at our West Palm Beach personal injury law firm today. Our knowledgeable injury attorneys provide a confidential and supportive space to explore your legal options and best steps moving forward. We are also well-versed in Florida’s negligence laws and have a proven track record of outstanding settlements and verdicts. It is our goal to help clients get their lives back on track with minimal disruption or inconvenience. Our expert services are also available in Palm Beach, City Place, Flamingo Park, North Tamarind, Northwood Village, Pineapple Park, Riverwalk, Cypress Lakes, Water Catchment Area, Southside and Old Northwood Historic District.
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