Accident Attorney J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo Represents Victims of Personal Injuries and Accidents That Have Suffered Serious Injuries or Wrongful Death In Miami and Throughout Florida. We Have Recovered Millions of Dollars For Our Clients. Let Us Help You Too.
The latest statistics by the American Burn Association of America show that every year in the United States 500,000 people suffer burn injuries. From this number, approximately 4,000 die, including from smoke inhalation. This total includes an estimated 3,500 deaths from home fires and 500 deaths from motor vehicle accidents and other fire and burn accidents. Most of these deaths occur at the place of fire incident or while being transported to a hospital.
If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
There is never a charge to speak with an attorney at our firm. Unlike other law firms, we are available to come to you at your hospital bed side, home, office or other location, including rural and urban areas, throughout the entire State of Florida. Wherever you are, we will come to you, including international and foreign locations.
There are nearly 40,000 burn injuries per year severe enough to require hospitalization, including at one of the 125 specialized burn centers in the U.S. Each of the 125 specialized burn centers in the U.S. averages 200 burn victims per year. Approximately 1/3 of those admitted to a burn center have more than 30% of their total body surface area burnt. The overall survival rate of burn injury victims is 94.4%. Those that do survive must deal with a lifetime of physical and emotional scarring. The affects are life changing.
Below are some other interesting burn injury accident statistics:
Burn injuries are classified as 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree burns with 2nd and 3rd degree burn victims suffering severe and painful injuries. Burn victims that lose large amounts of skin are exposed to infections, dehydration, shock or other life threatening dangers.
Burn injury incidents are caused by several means including aircraft crashes, electrocution and contact with chemicals, hot liquids and substances.
After hospital discharge, intensive rehabilitation may follow to regain loss mobility and other bodily functions. Multiple reconstructive surgeries may be required, including cosmetic surgery. Psychological and emotional therapy may also be necessary to cope with the physical disfigurements and scarring remaining in the aftermath of a burn incident. Burn victims may not want to be seen by strangers or viewed in public places. This emotional trauma impairs their ability to live a happy or normal family, social and work life.
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, the Law Firm of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A. will work hard to prosecute your claims. Our goal is to get you a full measure of justice.
Common causes of burn injuries can include:
Common injuries sustained in a burn accident can include:
Florida Burn Victim Hospitals
In Florida, there are four specialized burn centers:
Burn injures can happen anywhere. Below is a breakdown of where most burn injury accidents occur:
The Law Firm of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A. helps insurance policyholders recover what they are due on their insurance claims, zealously advocates on behalf of victims of catastrophic personal injuries or wrongful death and fights for the rights of consumers and small businesses in Miami and throughout Miami-Dade County, Florida. If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
About The Firm
J.P. has been certified as a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. J.P. has also been awarded the top rating of 10.0/10.0 or "Superb" by Avvo. Avvo's Rating system helps people navigate the complex and confusing legal industry, including choosing the right lawyer - an incredibly important decision. The Avvo Rating system takes into consideration a lawyer's background, including years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition.
In addition, the firm maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The firm is highly respected by other lawyers and members of our community and maintains offices in the historic Douglas Entrance complex in Coral Gables, Florida. Please click here for further information regarding office location and directions.
Prior to attending law school, J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo worked as a claims adjuster for a busy independent adjusting firm in Miami where he handled hundreds of claims. Before founding the law offices of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A., Mr. Gonzalez-Sirgo worked for a prominent insurance defense firm in Miami. He now uses the insight that he gained working for the insurance industry for the benefit of his clients.
Attorney J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo has built his entire career on protecting the rights of insurance policyholders, personal injury and wrongful death victims and fighting for the rights of Florida consumers and small businesses. The firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of denied or underpaid insurance claims, victims of catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death and on behalf of those that have been taken advantage of by Big Business and Big Insurance.
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Community & Charitable Involvement
The Law Firm of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A believes that representation of our clients does not stop in the courtroom. We believe in giving back to our community by participating in local charitable events. The firm participates or donates to various local charitable and research organizations. Of special importance to the firm are those organizations that support many of the illnesses, syndromes, diseases, disabilities and aliments that afflict so many of our past and current clients. In addition, J.P. is proud to be a volunteer for Lawyers for Children America (LFCA). As a pro-bono LFCA volunteer lawyer, an opportunity exists to protect the rights of children who are victims of abuse, abandonment and neglect by providing free legal representation and collaborating for systematic change to improve the lives of children.
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If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
There is never a charge to speak with an attorney at our firm. Unlike other law firms, we are available to come to you at your hospital bed side, home, office or other location throughout the entire State of Florida.
You Pay Zero Attorneys' Fees If No Recovery
We understand that many of our clients do not have the resources or means to pay lawyer fees out of pocket. This is why we offer a free consultation and case evaluation. In the great majority of cases, if we decide to go forward with your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis. This means that if there is no recovery on your claim, you do not pay fees for our services.
If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
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A Message To Insurance Policyholders In Florida
There are numerous challenges facing policyholders attempting to have their life insurance and disability insurance claims timely honored by insurance companies: The delays in investigation of claims, the endless request for documents, requests for sworn statements or examinations under oath, requests for recorded statements, fraud accusations, application issues, material misrepresentation issues, requests for medical evaluations, bad faith insurance issues, and litigation.
In the great majority of cases we will be able to help you with these challenges. Attorney J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo helps disability and life insurance policyholders recover what they are due on their insurance claims. If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
A Message To The Victims of Catastrophic Personal Injuries or Wrongful Death
There are numerous challenges facing victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death in their pursuit to obtain a full measure of justice from those doing wrong.
The good news is that in the great majority of cases we will be able to help you with these challenges. Miami Personal Injury Lawyer J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo zealously advocates on behalf of victims of catastrophic personal injuries or wrongful death. If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
A Message To Our Referring Public Adjusters
We understand and appreciate the value a Pubic Adjuster brings to a property insurance claim. For years, we have worked side-by-side with Public Insurance Adjusters and their respective clients in helping to resolve any claim issues through our legal representation.
Public Adjusters recognize that sometimes a client's difficult insurance claim requires the need for aggressive legal representation. Experienced public adjusters recognize all of the obstacles presented by an insurer during a challenging claim. The Law Firm of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A. routinely works with clients that have retained the services of a Public Adjuster. We prefer to work together as a team consistent with the best interests of the client's claim. During the claim's process, we seek to keep all members of the team in the loop and engage your advice and services whenever necessary. All efforts put forth by our law firm and your adjusting firm will always be in the best interest of our mutual client.
We also work with corporate counsel and corporate risk managers to resolve any insurance claim disputes.
If you would like a Free Consultation and Case Evaluation, please fill out the Quick Contact Form to the right or click here and a member of our firm will contact you promptly. You may also contact us directly at (305) 461-1095 or Toll Free at 1-(866)-71-CLAIM.
A Message To Our Referral Attorneys
For years, the Law Firm of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A. has been welcoming attorney referrals from our colleagues. Many of our clients come to us as a result of referrals from other attorneys, including from out of state lawyers and lawyers from other countries, who know of our success in handling insurance claims litigation. We encourage and welcome these co-counsel opportunities and routinely pay referral fees in accordance with the rules regulating the Florida Bar and Florida law. Over the years, we have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in referral fees to our referring attorneys. We recognize the trust placed in us by our referring attorneys and so we make sure that our referring attorneys are kept in the loop throughout our representation, from the initial intake through the conclusion of the case.
To discuss a case with us, please call (305)-461-1095 or Toll Free 1-(866)-71-CLAIM. Alternatively, you may click here and fill out our "Contact Us" form and an attorney at the firm will contact you promptly.
Serving Miami-Dade County, Florida & Our Local Communities
J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A. provides experienced legal representation for individuals and businesses throughout Florida and Miami Dade County, including Aventura, Bal Harbour, Carol City, Coral Gables, Doral, Florida City, Golden Beach, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Homestead, Kendall, Key Biscayne, Medley, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, Miami Shores, Miami Springs, North Bay, North Miami, Opa Locka, Pinecrest, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Sweetwater, Virginia Gardens, West Miami, Westchester, all of the Florida Keys communities, and Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Covering all of South Florida. Attorney J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo is admitted to practice in all of the Federal and State courts in Florida, from the Florida Keys to Florida's Panhandle.
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The accounts of recent trials, verdicts, and settlements contained in this website are intended to illustrate the results of my work ethic and experience. Of course, each case is unique and the results in one case do not necessarily indicate the quality or value of any other case.
J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A.
Douglas Entrance
804 Douglas Road
Suite 373
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 461-1095
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