Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

Cohen, Jayson, and Foster represents clients in a wide variety of claims for personal injury and wrongful death. Partner Chris Jayson leads our Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Team. Mr. Jayson and his associates, Camille Godwin, David Tirella, and Chad Pilon work tirelessly to help individuals and their families who have been injured or killed as a result of the negligence of others. In addition to automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents, CJF has experience handling more complex personal injury and death cases arising from premises liability and products liability.

Premises Liability

Florida law imposes a duty on property owners and lessors to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. Property owners or lessors can be held responsible for certain injuries or deaths on their property, even if caused by intentional criminal conduct. More than just slip and fall cases, premises liability issues can also include the failure to provide reasonable security in apartment complexes, shopping centers, restaurants, bars, parking lots and garages. Cohen, Jayson & Foster has filed suit against numerous property owners for a variety of injuries, ranging from sexual assault to fatal shootings.

Product Liability

Under product liability law, the manufacturer or seller of a defective product may be responsible for an injury that results to a buyer, user or, in certain cases, an innocent bystander. Under Florida law, product liability cases may involve manufacturing defects, design defects, or the failure to warn of known hazardous conditions. Those injured as the result of a defective product may have the right to compensation for their injuries.

Examples of CJF’s premises liability and product liability cases include:

• $500 million verdict for the parents of a child who died from toxic fumes near company plant.
• Recovery in excess of $30 million for the victims of an aircraft accident.
• $15.7 million for university student assaulted in a carjacking at a apartment complex.
• $11.5 million for a client who suffered an electric shock and significant brain damage from a downed electrical line

If you feel you or a family member is a victim of personal injury or wrongful death, please Tell Us About Your Case.