This Lauderdale Lakes Personal Injury Lawyer pursues compensation for his clients zealously. The City of Lauderdale Lakes is located in Broward County, Florida. It is situated in central Broward County. Tamarac is located to the north of Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill to the west and south, Oakland Park to the east, and Fort Lauderdale to the southeast.
As of the year 2010, there were 32,593 people residing in Lauderdale Lakes, so it is a decent-sized City. An estimate for 2016 is that there were 34,790 people living in the City. There are 3.64 square miles in Lauderdale Lakes. There are four zip codes in the City. Many of the people living in Lauderdale Lakes are unfortunately involved in accidents, and Mr. Quackenbush represents them when they sustain injuries.
The mottos of Lauderdale Lakes are “We Care!” and “Life in Full Color.” The nickname of the City is “The Heart of Broward County.”
Lauderdale Lakes was incorporated as a City in 1961. It was initially a popular destination for retirees.
The City is governed by a City Commission and run by a City Manager. The City has a Mayor, a Vice Mayor, three City Commissioners, and a City Clerk. Lawsuits against the City must be approved by the City Commission. Lauderdale Lakes was governed by a mayor-council form of government until 1998. In that year, the City moved to a mayor-commission-manager form of government.
Lawsuits against a city, county or the State are referred to as ‘sovereign immunity” cases. Such cases carry with them all sorts of restrictions and limitations. These include notice requirements and restrictions on the amount of compensation that can be recovered (typically $200,000). Exceptions to the $200,000 limitation must come in the form of “claims bills” – legislation in Tallahassee.
Call Mr. Quackenbush if you’ve been hurt in an accident occurring anywhere in Lauderdale Lakes or Florida. You can reach him at 954-448-7288. Call Mr. Quackenbush for a free, no obligation consultation. Mr. Quackenbush works on contingency. This means that he won’t get paid until you’ve received compensation in your case. There is therefore no risk to you.
As of the year 2010, 32.1 percent of households in Lauderdale Lakes had children living in them. As of 2000, 27.7 of people in Lauderdale Lakes were children. Mr. Quackenbush represents children in their personal injury cases. When a personal injury case involves a child, frequently settlement of the case must be approved by a judge. In these situations, oftentimes the settlements are “structured” – meaning that settlement proceeds are paid once the child becomes an adult and then in regular installments.
There are two public elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in Lauderdale Lakes.
There is a good-sized elderly population in Lauderdale Lakes as well. In fact, as of 2000, 17.9 percent of people in Lauderdale Lakes were over the age of 65. Elderly people can unfortunately become more susceptible to abuse as they age. Mr. Quackenbush represents the victims of crime in the form of nursing home neglect and elder abuse.
Lauderdale Lakes used to host the headquarters of the store “Sports Authority.” Mr. Quackenbush handles personal injury cases based on accidents that occur in stores, restaurants and other types of business establishments. These are referred to as cases of premises liability cases and include slip & fall and trip and fall accidents. If you’ve been injured on the property of another person or entity due to the fault of the other person or entity, you may have a premises liability case.
Mr. Quackenbush handles all types of personal injury cases. These include automobile, vehicle and car wrecks, crashes and accidents. They also include products liability and medical malpractice cases occurring in Lauderdale Lakes.
Contact Mr. Quackenbush at 954-448-7288. He can help you if you’ve been hurt in an accident occurring in Lauderdale Lakes or anywhere in Florida. He will gladly give you a free, no obligation consultation. Mr. Quackenbush works on contingency. This means that, until you’ve been compensation for your injuries, Mr. Quackenbush won’t get paid – so there is no risk to you.