If you were injured by someone else's intentional or negligent conduct, you may be able to get compensation for the harm that you suffered as a result. Negligence or intent to injure can take many forms, so you should discuss your particular circumstances with an experienced Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, or Sarasota attorney. Below are several more types of cases that we handle, in addition to those addressed separately in our other "Practice Area" pages.

Animal Attacks (Dog Bites)
Each year, some Florida residents and visitors are injured by dog attacks. Tragically, victims of dog bites are usually injured children, whose injuries may be particularly severe because their stature allows dogs to reach the victims' heads or necks. In Florida, the owner of a dog that bites and causes injuries is liable (i.e. legally responsible) for the resulting medical bills and other damage related to the injuries. In some circumstances, owners of the property where the attack took place may be held responsible, even if the dog involved belonged to a tenant. Issues that may complicate a dog bite case include the nature and extent of insurance coverage available, and the need for competent proof of all the damages involved (including the cost of future care, the extent of related emotional trauma, disfigurement, etc.). If you or your child was injured as a result of a dog bite, the Florida dog bite attorneys at the Law Offices of Jamie L. Allen are ready to help.

False Arrest
People who are illegally detained may seek compensation for any resulting harm that they suffer. This is true whether you were arrested by a police officer, detained by a security guard, or victimized by an illegal "citizen's arrest." Victims of false arrest may lose wages or job prospects and suffer damage to their reputation or other negative consequences, including emotional trauma. If you have been detained without proper justification by someone who claimed to have legal authority for his or her actions, please contact our firm.

Defamation and Libel
If someone makes false or misleading statements about you or your business, to someone other than yourself, and presents those statements as facts (rather than just their opinion), you may be able to bring a claim of defamation (if the statements were spoken) or libel (if the statements were written or otherwise published). Defamation claims sometimes occur in the employment context, when an employer makes false and harmful statements about a current or former employee. In Florida as elsewhere, because the law tries to strike a balance between protecting free speech and protecting people's privacy and reputations, claims of defamation or libel may be quite complex. If you are committed to protecting your rights, you should discuss your case with a Florida defamation and libel attorney. Contact us to discuss the particular details of your case; our initial consultation is free.

Unpaid Overtime
In Florida, if you are paid by the hour and work more than 40 hours during any one week, you may be entitled to overtime pay (which is generally 1 ½ times the amount of your hourly pay). Some categories of employees are not protected by overtime rules; they include managers, professionals, administrators, and salespeople involved in outside sales. Even within such categories, however, there are some exceptions to the general rules. If you believe that your employer owes you overtime pay, please contact our firm. If your claim for overtime pay is successful, you may be able to get double the amount of overtime pay that you earned, and your employer may have to pay your court costs and attorneys' fees.

To protect your rights, please contact The Law Offices of Jamie L. Allen as soon as possible. For a free consultation with an experienced Florida personal injury attorney, simply fill out and submit our online form, or call one of our offices:

Fort Lauderdale Office: (954) 793-4170
Sarasota Office: (941) 227-4350
Boca Raton Office: (561) 948-4384
Toll Free: (888) 954-3454