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The Yau Law Firm
Focused on Protecting Businesses and Representing the Injured

Areas of Practice

PERSONAL INJURY

If you are injured due to someone’s negligence, you will not have to pay a consultation fee, attorney fees, or reimburse the Yau Law Firm for investigating your case, unless you recover from the at-fault party, or a responsible insurance company.  Whether you have been injured in an AUTO ACCIDENT, from a SLIP AND FALL, or a DOG BITE, we have the experience and the commitment to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.  With years of experience with injuries—from “soft tissue” to wrongful death cases—the Yau Law Firm works with medical experts, investigators, and consultants to advise you of your options and help you attain your goals.

Find out more about the focus areas of the Yau Law Firm’s Personal Injury practice:

Auto Accidents

Car crashes do not have to occur every day, but they do.  The road to recovery can be long and complex, but the Yau Law Firm will take that road next to you, every step of the way.  If you have been involved in an auto accident, it is very important to act in a timely manner.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT—CHECKLIST:

□  Call the policeEmergencies:  Dial 9-1-1

Sheriff’s Offices of Northeast Florida

Phone Number

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

(904) 630-0500

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office

(904) 824-8304

Clay County Sheriff’s Office

(904) 264-6512

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

(904) 548-4000

Baker County Sheriff’s Office

(904) 259-2861

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

(386) 437-4116

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office

(386) 329-0800

Seek medical attention.  Your car insurance will pay up to $10,000 to cover 80% of your medical treatment.  If you have health insurance or MedPay insurance, your treatment could be fully  covered.  Even if you’re not hurt, find a chiropractor or doctor to confirm.  Some injuries do not manifest themselves for a few days or weeks after an auto accident, so it is critical to have a doctor involved as early as possible.

Contact the Yau Law Firm.  Filing an insurance claim and seeking compensation can be a challenging task.  Here are some of the most popular questions people have about their insurance claims:

  • Should I give a recorded statement?
  • How do my medical bills get paid?
  • Will I be reimbursed for my prescriptions?  Or for mileage for when I go to my doctor?
  • How do I preserve evidence?
  • Should I sign an authorization to allow insurance companies to get my medical records?
  • What is my case worth?
  • Is the insurance company’s settlement offer negotiable?
  • Should I accept an insurance company’s offer?
  • What happens when I sign the insurance company’s Release?

The Yau Law Firm has the answers to these questions, and represents people injured in car accidents.  We understand the insurance industry, watch their trends, and track their strategies when we go to trial against them.  We can advise you of your eligibility for:

  • Receiving benefits for your MEDICAL BILLS and SURGERY;
  • Help with FUNERAL COSTS;
  • Obtaining FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES;
  • Recovering LOST WAGES; or
  • Being compensated for caring for your INJURED SPOUSE.

In auto accidents, disputes may arise with insurance companies—particularly when a negligent driver’s actions hurt other people. the Yau Law Firm represents the victims of those collisions. If you are hurt in a car crash, and the at-fault driver or insurance company fails to fairly compensate you, we are prepared to stand behind you in court at trial, before a jury of your peers.

Slip & Fall

Restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses have a responsibility to make sure their premises are safe for the public.  If they knew, or should have known, that a hazardous condition could cause someone to slip and fall, they are liable for the injuries that result.  Hazardous conditions can cause you to fall on something, or cause something to fall on you.

Slipping and falling in a public place can be very hurtful both to a person’s body and their ego.  Yau Law understands the sensitivity of the issue, and is prepared to fight for you.  Do not jump to the conclusion that you are at fault for this incident or that it was merely just an accident. 

WHAT TO DO AFTER A FALL—CHECKLIST:

Seek medical attention.  Even if you’re not hurt, find a chiropractor or doctor to confirm.  Some injuries do not manifest themselves for a few days or weeks after a fall, so it is critical to have a doctor involved as early as possible.

Preserve evidence.  Among many ways to preserve evidence, you can:

  • Complete an Incident Report, and keep a copy
  • Take pictures of the scene
  • Ask how to order a copy of video surveillance
  • Keep your shoes and clothing for inspection
  • Get contact information from witnesses

Contact the Yau Law Firm.  We are here to investigate the incident, on our time, and at our expense.  If you are not compensated by the at-fault premises owner, you will not have to reimburse us for the costs of investigations.  We will review your case with you to determine whether you are eligible to:

  • Receive benefits for your MEDICAL BILLS and SURGERY;
  • Obtain FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES;
  • Recover LOST WAGES; or
  • Be compensated for caring for your INJURED SPOUSE.

Dog Bite

dog bite often causes physical and mental anguish to the victim.  Although dog bites are rare, this is actually the most common type of animal attack in the United States.  There are approximately 4.7 million dog bites annually in the United States, and on average, half of the victims are children. 

Getting bitten by a dog can be psychologically traumatizing for anyone, but this is especially true for children.  In addition to emotional distress, dog bites may result in amputations, disfigurement, scarring, disability, permanent pain, or illness. Be sure to identify the animal’s owner.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A DOG BITE—CHECKLIST:

Seek medical attention.  Animals can carry a host of diseases.  Particularly if the injury involves an open wound, a doctor should evaluate the injury.  Even if you don’t think you’re hurt, find a chiropractor or doctor to confirm.  Some injuries do not manifest themselves for a few days or weeks after a dog bite, so it is critical to have a doctor involved as early as possible.

Gather evidence.  Among many ways to gather evidence, you can:

  • Identify the animal:  breed, coloring, size, and unique markings
  • Get contact information from the animal’s owner
  • File a report with Animal Control
  • Take pictures of your injury
  • Keep your shoes and clothing for inspection
  • Get contact information from witnesses

Contact the Yau Law Firm.  We are here to investigate the incident, on our time, and at our expense.  If you are not compensated by the animal’s owner, you will not have to reimburse us for the costs of investigations. 

Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their pets.  The State of Florida takes this responsibility seriously, and has drafted a very specific strict liability dog bite law.  The dog owner is responsible for any injuries caused by the dog that occur on or off of their property.  It also means that it does not matter if they dog has “bitten” other people or animals before or whether the dog owner knew the dog was a “bad dog”.   The Yau Law Firm will make sure that owners are held responsible for the injuries their dog causes.