Our Firm

“Every one in our society deserves a fair shot at justice  in both civil and criminal matters.  I do my best to give each and  everyone of my clients the justice they deserve.”
 

     I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and raised in Florida's Volusia   area.  My entire legal career has been devoted to representing people  injured due to the negligence of others.  I have had extensive jury  trial experience in both criminal court and civil court.   Additionally,  I have had thousands of administrative court hearings in both social  security and worker’s compensation cases.               I would be honored to put all  my experience to work in getting  you the justice you deserve.
 

Education:
     BA, University of Florida, 1982
     JD, University of Toledo, 1991
 

Member of:
     The Florida Bar       Federal Court Middle District Court
 

Legal Practice Areas:

• auto accidents
• slip and falls
• dog bites and animal bites
• workers compensation
• social security disability
• insurance claims

"To an insurance company you are only another number, another case.   Don’t be another number with your attorney.  With Rotstein and Shiffman  YOU and YOUR INJURIES are always the focus, don’t be a statistic, be a  PERSON.  We would be honored to represent you."

I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada.  In 1993, I moved  to Florida and have lived here since with my wife and two children.  I  have been committed to helping injured people throughout Central  Florida, since 1997.  My primary areas of practice include personal  injury, social security disability and worker’s compensation.

Education:
BA, York University , Toronto Ontario, Canada,        1992
     JD, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, 199

Member of:
Florida Bar       Orange County Bar Association in the middle and southern districts of Florida Federal Courts       Volusia County Bar Association
     Original Member of Dunn-Blout Inns of Court, a group of lawyers and judges who must be “invited” to become a member.
     Board member of Bet Sefer Heritage School in Ormond Beach

Legal Practice Areas:

• auto accidents
• slip and falls
• dog bites and animal bites
• workers compensation
• social security disability
• insurance claims

• What is a statute of limitations?

• What does the term “no fault” mean?

• Why should I carry Uninsured Motorist Protection?

• I fell at a place of business, and I have no health Insurance, who will pay my bills?

• I received a letter from my health insurance stating they are seeking subrogation.

                         What does that mean?   

• What does contingency fee mean?

• How do I know what doctors to go to?

• My car is too damaged to drive, what do I do?

• I was in an accident over one week ago. I was feeling fine, but now I’m in pain. Is it

   too late  to go to the doctor?   

• I live out of state, but I was injured in Florida. Can I do anything about it?

• Can I reach one of the attorneys on the weekend?

• I was injured in North Florida, but your office is in Central Florida, can you help me?

 For example, the statute of limitations in most personal injury actions  in Florida is 4 years. That means if you do not file a lawsuit against  the responsible party within 4 years, you will be forever barred from  collecting compensation. The statute of limitations in a medical  malpractice case is 2 years. If you have any type of lawsuit you wish to  file, you must contact an attorney immediately to determine what the  appropriate statute of limitations is for your case. 

 No fault insurance is also known as personal injury protection (PIP).  Every person who owns a car in the State of Florida is required to carry  PIP insurance. It is called no fault because your own PIP will pay a  percentage of your lost wages and medical bills regardless of who was at  fault for the accident. Every PIP insurance policy must contain at  least $10,000.00 in coverage. Therefore, if you are involved in an  automobile collision in Florida, you may be entitled to $10,000.00 in  PIP benefits immediately. 

 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage is not required by the  State of Florida, but it is an important part of anyone’s auto insurance  policy. If you are involved in an auto accident, and the responsible  party did not have insurance to cover your injuries, your uninsured  motorist policy will pay for your injuries, even though the accident was  not your fault. If the  responsible party had some insurance, but not  enough, the underinsured  motorist provision of your UM policy will pay  you above and beyond what  the responsible person’s insurance carrier  paid. 

 Many business and property owners carry medpay insurance. Medpay will  pay your bills up to the maximum amount if you are injured on their  premises. Many times, though, the medpay insurance is not sufficient to  pay all of your bills. The Law Offices of Rotstein & Shiffman are  representing you, we will make sure that you get the medical treatment  you need. We will sign an agreement with your doctors to pay them from  your settlement with your consent. Our primary concern is your health  and we will do everything possible to make sure you receive the medical  attention you need. 

 If your health insurance carrier pays for your medical treatment, they  have the right of subrogation. This means that they have the right to be  reimbursed for the money that they spent on your medical bills.  However, Florida Statutes 768.76 states that the health insurance  company must take the same percentage off their lien that the injured  party had to pay in attorneys’ fees. So, if the attorneys’ fees were 33  1/3%, then the health insurance company must take at least 33 1/3% off  of their lien. The Rotstein & Shiffman will negotiate on your behalf  to ensure that the health insurance company takes as little as  possible. 

 A contingency fee arrangement is one in which the law firm receives  payment based on a percentage of your recovery. Historically, attorneys  charge by the hour and the clients pay the costs. However, an attorney  may invest hundreds of hours and many thousands of dollars in costs. The  attorneys fees and costs would be out of reach for most people who are  injured, especially if they are not working due to the injury. The  Florida Bar allows attorneys to work on a percentage basis so that  anyone can afford to hire a lawyer for a personal injury case. Some law  firms still make clients pay the costs of the lawsuit even if they do  not recover money.  Rotstein & Shiffman never charge costs or fees  to a client if they do not receive compensation. 

 The Rotstein & Shiffman Law Firm will assist you in selecting the doctors  that are right for you. Over the years, we have learned which doctors  treat certain injuries effectively. We have also noted their credibility  for in-court testimony. You are always free to go to the doctor of your  choosing however, we will assist you in your selection. 

 We will  assist you in having your vehicle repaired and in obtaining a  rental  car. The responsible party’s insurance company will pay for  this. In  the event that the responsible party does not have insurance,  we will  contact your insurance company to verify that you have required   coverage. 

 Absolutely not, this is a common situation. Once you do feel the pain, it is important to see a doctor right away. 

 No matter where you live, if you are injured in Florida, you have the  right to seek compensation. You may treat with your doctors wherever it  is you live, and Rotstein & Shiffman will pursue your case in  Florida for you. 

 Although our office is located in Central Florida, our attorneys handle  cases throughout the State of Florida. Our attorneys are admitted by to  practice throughout the State of Florida by the Florida Supreme Court  and in the Middle and Southern District Federal Courts.