Mark Schiffrin P.A is a personal injury attorney located in Hollywood serving Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade Counties. We serve personal injury cases and our firm is recognized for its best service. We fight for our clients and get the maximum compensation they deserve.

1. MARK SCHIFFRIN P. A.
Personal Injury Attorney
MARK SCHIFFRIN, P. A. PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY:
Member of the Florida Bar since 1983. Graduate of the University of Florida.
College of Law Undergraduate Degree the University of Florida Member of
the Broward County Bar. I have been practicing Personal Injury Law
exclusively since 1983.
Having practiced for over 30 years, I know what my client’s want. They want
to communicate with their attorney, be kept updated on their cases and they
want results. Clients will find that they can contact me personally and I will personally answer any
questions regarding the case. My commitment is to bring each case to a successful resolution. This
means that I will be fighting for your rights and I will get you the maximum amount of money possible.
My staff is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. We are all on the same team fighting for you when
you hire Mark Schiffrin.
What is Personal Injury?
Personal Injury is defined as injury to a person’s body, mind or emotions, as opposed to injury to
property. Such cases involve legal disputes arising when a person suffers bodily harm or injury (including
emotional distress) as a direct result of someone else’s actions.

2. A Personal Injury case may be filed in order to hold that person responsible and can be formalized
through civil court proceedings via a court judgment. Alternatively, such disputes may also be resolved
through informal settlements before any lawsuit is filed, which is a more common occurrence.
There are several types of personal injury claims that can be brought against an individual or entity.
However, the more common ones include –
 Road traffic accidents
 Tripping accidents
 Assault claims
 Accidents at work
 Accidents at home
 Product defect accidents
 Holiday accidents (e.g. while on a cruise ship)
PERSONAL INJURIES:
Personal Injury is defined as injury to a person’s body, mind or emotions, as opposed to injury to
property. Such cases involve legal disputes arising when a person suffers bodily harm or injury (including
emotional distress) as a direct result of someone else’s actions. A Personal Injury case may be filed in
order to hold that person responsible and can be formalized through civil court proceedings via a court
judgment. Alternatively, such disputes may also be resolved through informal settlements before any
lawsuit is filed, which is a more common occurrence.
AUTO ACCIDENTS:
Automobile accidents, especially car accidents, can certainly prove to be an ordeal. Often, the
people involved are injured and their vehicles damaged, sometimes severely. In such cases, the
legal system provides for a mechanism to establish fault and liability for payments to be made with
respect to medical bills and automobile repairs. Additionally, auto accident cases can also prove to
be extremely complex in terms of determining liability and fair compensation.
The laws governing automobile accident cases are a combination of traffic and personal injury law. If
you or your loved one has been in an auto accident, then hiring an attorney will help you negotiate with
the other drivers involved and determine who exactly will be liable to pay for the damages caused. The
courts in turn will then evaluate all the information at hand such as police reports, photographic
evidence and other material evidence along with local traffic laws to determine which party is legally at
fault and liable for the damages. The side that is help liable is then required to compensate the other
party for medical and property expenses, as well as other harm caused such as lost wages, emotional
distress along with pain and suffering.
However, in auto accident cases, determining liability and compensation can prove to be much more
complex than a simple calculation. This is because in some cases, both or multiple drivers may be at
fault. To complicate things further, each state has slightly different rules for situations where more than
one person is responsible for the accident. Some states stipulate that one party pays all the bills while

3. others require both parties to split the bills proportionately according to the amount each party is to
blame.
SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
‘Slip and fall’ is a term used for personal injury cases where a person slips or trips and is injured on
someone else’s property. These cases typically fall under a broader category of cases known as
‘premises liability’. Slip and fall accidents usually occur on property that is owned or maintained by
someone else, and the property owner may be held legally liable.
Some examples of dangerous conditions that may cause slip and fall accidents include –
– Torn carpeting
– Changes in flooring
– Poor lighting
– Narrow stairs
– Wet floors
– Broken or cracked public sidewalks
– Outdoor accidents due to rain, ice, snow or hidden hazards such as potholes in the ground.
In any event, it is important that the plaintiff must have suffered some kind of injury in order to be in a
position to file a claim.
WRONGFUL DEATH
Wrongful Death claims can arise in situations where an entity or an individual engages in negligent
activity, is careless or intentionally breaches his or her legal obligation, directly causing the death of
a person. When a person dies or is killed as a result of the negligence or misconduct of another,
including murder, the surviving members of the victim’s family may sue for ‘wrongful death’. It is
important to note that a lawsuit for wrongful death may only be brought by the personal
representative of the decedent’s estate
For a wrongful death lawsuit to be filed successfully, all the following elements must be present –
– The death of a human being.
– The death must have been caused by the negligence of another entity or individual, or with intent
to cause harm.
– The survival of family members suffering monetary injury as a result of the death.
– The appointment of a personal representative for the decedent’s estate
ANY TYPE OF NEGLIGENCE
If you have been involved in an accident that in all likelihood could have been prevented, then it is likely
that you have been injured as a direct result of someone else’s negligence.

4. Practically speaking, there are many types of negligence and it is important to know which category your
case would fall under since they all must be handled differently. The most common types of negligence
include
Gross Negligence: In such cases, the negligence was so careless that it showed a complete lack of
concern for the safety of others. It is a much more serious form of negligence that goes beyond simple
careless action.
Comparative Negligence: Here, the plaintiff is marginally responsible for the injuries caused to oneself.
When resolving such cases, the plaintiff may be required to pay a percentage of the damages.
Contributory Negligence: In such cases, if the plaintiff caused his or her own injury in any manner,
damages cannot be collected at all. However, this type of negligence is being abandoned in many areas.
Mixed Contributory & Comparative Negligence: This form of negligence is a combination of contributory
and comparative. In such cases, if the plaintiff is determined to be more than 50% responsible for his or
her own injury, then he or she may receive only a percentage of damages or none at all depending on
the merits of the case.
Vicarious Liability: This form of negligence involves the defendant being held responsible for the
injurious actions of another person or animal. This form of liability is often used in cases where the
injury is caused by young children or minors, or a dog attack. In such cases, the parent of the minor or
the owner of the dog will be held liable since the child or the animal cannot be held responsible.
Vicarious Liability can also be used when an employer fails to properly oversee employees and in turn, is
held responsible for their actions.
WHY CHOOSE US:
There are many lawyers and law firms to choose from when you are hurt in an accident or incident.
Why should you choose Mark Schiffrin to represent you?
ACCESSIBILITY:
I am a sole practitioner. I have been able to retain my assistants and staff for
many years, but you will be talking to ME about your case. You and I will
make all important decisions regarding the case. If you do not get me on the
phone when you call, I will call you back the same day.
If something happens after hours you will be able to get in contact with me. If
needed I have no problem driving out to your residence and meeting you for
an initial consultation
EXPERIENCE:

5. I have been practicing personal injury law exclusively since 1983. There are
many facets to a personal injury claim. I will handle everything for you. Your
only concern will be to recover from the injury.
I have handled all types of personal injury claims. I will aggressively fight for
you. In the thirty two years I have been practicing law I have been the lead
counsel on the following cases: Auto accidents, slip & falls, construction
accidents, negligent security, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents,
electrical shock incidents, pedestrian accidents, accidents that result in death (wrongful death), bicycle
accidents, general negligence cases, product liability , swimming pool deaths/accidents ,trucking
accidents, negligent supervision of students/ children as well as other negligence cases.
CARE:
I care for my clients. I try to find out as much as possible in the initial
consultation with the client about his or her case. We then make a joint
decision as to representation. It is very important for the potential client to
understand how the case works and I review that with him or her. Sometimes
it is not to the potential client’s benefit to pursue a case and we try to make
that decision in the first meeting. You will have a much different experience
than if you call a large personal injury law firm.
At Mark Schiffrin P. A., you are not a number or a needle in a haystack. You are an important individual
who has suffered an injury from an event that was not your fault. My promise to you is that you and I
will have open communication throughout the case and that I will aggressively fight for your rights and
full compensation, and that we are in this together.
For any further information or inquiry please visit http://www.schiffrinpa.com and you can also call us at
954-961-2028.