- Adoption
- DUI/DWITraffic accidents include car, motorcycle, moped, bicycle, pedestrian, truck, bus, and other motor vehicle injury cases. We have extensive experience handling auto accidents that resulted from tire blowouts, rollovers, and drunk driving and/or persons driving under the influence of narcotics or illicit drugs.
- Wrongful DeathNo one should have to suffer through the loss of a sudden and accidental death of a loved one. If you recently lost a loved one due to the negligence of another party, then consider contacting a Florida wrongful death attorney. Our team of wrongful death lawyers have handled numerous wrongful death cases throughout Florida, including deaths due to...
- Traffic ViolationsAdditionally, 4,998 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2020. The DOT determined that fatigue, alcohol use, and speeding are the top three causes of truck accidents. However, other causes that result in truck accidents include the following...
- FraudMedicare is a government program that was started in the 1960s with the purpose of making health care available to the elderly. Unfortunately, criminals running Medicare fraud schemes are ripping off this government program and costing honest and hardworking U.S. taxpayers billions each year.
- Workers Compensation
- Employment DiscriminationBefore moving to Florida in 2002, Mr. Velazquez practiced immigration and employment discrimination law. Mr. Velazquez is in his third year as a Justice Teaching volunteer at Quiet Waters Elementary School in Deerfield Beach, Florida, educating children about our government and judicial system. He is married with two daughters.
- Premises Liability
- Property DamageThere are so many issues that arise in an accident and injury case that persons that do not have the experience that we do (40 years) will simply not know how to handle. We take away the stress and uncertainty of trying to handle a case by yourself without the assistance of experienced attorneys. Giving statements to insurance companies is a very bad idea, as most of the time, they are recorded, and nobody ever gives the same statement twice. We assist you in giving any statement to your insurance company or to the other side’s insurance company, if necessary. We also let you know whether you're getting a fair shake and fair deal on your property damage for your vehicle, and many other benefits too numerous to name.
- Personal InjuryLauderhill, Deerfield Beach, Miramar, Coral Springs, and Broward County are locations where our personal injury law firm has represented bicycle accident victims. The best advice we can give you is: When riding a bicycle, be careful! Whether used as a mode of transportation or recreation, there’s no doubt bicycles are popular. Unfortunately, no matter how safe you are, riding a bicycle is a dangerous activity and there are numerous accidents, injuries, and deaths that occur daily.
- Medical MalpracticeEdgar Velazquez, Esq. has fourteen years of experience practicing law and is admitted to practice in the State Courts of Florida and Virginia. Mr. Velazquez also is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the District Courts for the Southern District of Florida and Eastern District of Virginia. He is a graduate of the George Mason University School of Law and the University of Virginia. He is bilingual (English and Spanish ) and handles all matters related to injury cases from the initial client consultation through trial. He has litigated cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, and medical malpractice. Before joining our firm, Mr. Velazquez defended insurance companies involved in lawsuits against their own customers, doctors, and other healthcare providers. In 2005, he became an associate in the firm seizing the opportunity to represent those victims injured by others' negligence. Mr. Velazquez was named a shareholder in 2008.
- Auto Accidents