Areas Of Legal Practice

At Culpepper Kurland, we represent persons injured in auto accidents, accidents involving drunk drivers, uninsured drivers (UM Claims), trucking companies or commercial vehicles, and other negligent persons.  We also represent pedestrians injured by automobiles.  Types of injuries we see from auto accidents include broken bones, herniated discs, spinal cord injury, brain damage and death.  If you have been injured in an auto accident as a result of the negligence of another, we can help. 

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an auto accident, let us review your case and provide you with a free consultation.  If you want an auto accident attorney you can talk to, who understands your situation and who will fight for you, you want Culpepper Kurland.

Wrongful death is always a tragic situation. The loss of a family member or loved one is a tragedy that can never be adequately compensated by a financial recovery.  However, our legal system allows only monetary damages whenever death has occurred because of a wrongful death type situation.  There is no other way to punish the negligent party or to try to ensure they correct the faults that caused such a loss.  Monetary damages may be awarded for items such as loss of earnings, support and services, medical expenses, and pain and suffering prior to the time of death among others.

A wrongful death claim may be brought on behalf of a survivor of a decedent when the death of a loved one was caused by the careless and negligent act of another.  Statutory survivors may be entitled to compensation for mental pain and suffering, loss of protection and companionship, loss of parental companionship, instruction and guidance and loss of support and services.  Survivors and the estate of the decedent may also recover medical and funeral expenses, loss of the decedent's anticipated net accumulations and loss of benefits.

After the loss of a loved one, the last thing the family wants to think about is taking legal action.  I many cases, prompt action is required to investigate the circumstances and to preserve evidence.  Waiting to retain legal counsel can be damaging to any future claims.

If you have suffered the loss of a loved as a result of the negligent conduct of another, let us review your case and provide you with a free consultation.  If you want a wrongful death attorney you can talk to, who understands your situation and who will fight for you, call Culpepper Kurland.

A motorcycle accident can result in devastating injuries requiring years of therapy and rehabilitation.  The attorneys at Culpepper Kurland have helped countless Florida residents recover compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering as a result of motorcycle accidents.  Our attorneys have an intimate knowledge of state personal injury statutes and are skilled at the investigation of motorcycle accidents and the identification of all liable parties, especially when alcohol or a drunk driver was involved.  We maintain a network of medical, engineering and accident reconstruction consultants who assist us in accidents involving motorcycles.

The attorneys at Culpepper Kurland are known for their aggressive litigation techniques and sharp negotiating skills.  Their in depth understanding of the complex rules and regulations governing the interstate commercial trucking industry and experience bringing cases against the owners of big rigs, 18-wheelers and tractor trailers when their failures in maintenance or hours violations lead to fatal truck accidents.

A "slip & fall" or "trip & fall" is the generic term for any injury happening when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property.  It includes falls as a result of a liquid substance on the floor of a store, oil in a parking lot, abrupt changes in flooring, poor lighting, or a hidden hazard such as gap or hard to see hole in the ground.  If you are on someone else's property and injure yourself as a result of a dangerous condition on the property, the land owner or business owner may be liable for your injuries.  However, in order to make a claim with a slip and fall attorney for negligence as a result of this condition, you must generally prove that the landowner or business owner knew or should have known of the dangerous or hazardous condition and that they failed to either correct the problem to make it safe or warn others of the inherently dangerous condition. 

Every year, thousands of Americans are bitten by animals, most often dogs.  In many cases, a person bitten by an animal may have a legal right to recover damages from the animal's owner or another responsible party.  The first thing you should do if you are bitten by an animal is to seek medical attention immediately.  If you are not treated, an animal bite can cause serious injury, infection, and even death if the animal was diseased.  Florida has a strict liability dog bite law.  This means that a dog owner is legally responsible ("liable") for a dog bite, regardless of whether the owner did anything wrong with respect to protecting others from attack.  The attorneys at Culpepper Kurland will be able to tell you whether you have a legal claim for a dog bite claim, and what damages you may be able to recover.

An injury or death caused by a drunk driver is a needless tragedy that requires the legal advice of a skilled personal injury attorney from Culpepper Kurland.  The attorneys at Culpepper Kurland are experienced DUI personal injury attorneys, who have established a reputation for aggressively pursuing personal injury lawsuits on behalf of injured victims of DUI related accidents.  We maintain a network of medical, engineering and toxicology consultants who assist us in prosecuting DUI related accidents.  Attorney Brett Kurland is a former State Prosecutor with extensive experience in DUI related crimes. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, you may be entitled to punitive damages.  If you want attorneys that will go after drunk drivers, contact Culpepper Kurland before you speak to an insurance company.

Bicycle accidents can result in many serious injuries such as broken bones, traumatic head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and fatal injuries.  If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a bicycle accident caused by the negligence of another party, you are entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.  Culpepper Kurland stands up for the rights of injured cyclists and their families.  We help cyclists get the compensation they need to face the future and rebuild their lives.

Burn injuries in Florida often occur from household fires, gasoline fires, automobile fires, industrial accidents, electrocutions and chemical burns.  According to the American Burn Association, more than 1 million people suffer burn injuries each year in the United States, resulting in approximately 4,500 deaths.  In fact, burn injuries are second only to motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. At Culpepper Kurland you will receive the highest and best legal representation regarding your case.  If you feel you have suffered burn injuries due to negligence, please contact Culpepper Kurland.

Along with slip and fall cases, negligent security issues relate to the area of law known as premises liability.  Owners and operators of various types of property, including apartments, buildings, and shopping malls, have a duty to ensure that persons on their premises are not victimized by foreseeable crimes. If a property owner fails to provide adequate security and a crime such as rape, robbery, or assault results, he or she may be held liable for damages.

The most common negligent security claims handled by Culpepper Kurland is the hotel guest, mall shopper, office building worker, or student who is victimized by a perpetrator taking advantage of the inadequate security on the premises.  Often, proper security equipment, personnel, or surveillance, when the landowner knew or should have known of the potential for criminal conduct, could have prevented the crime.

If you have sustained a serious injury that you believe was the result of a property's insufficient security, you may be entitled to monetary damages for your current and future medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.  Contact Culpepper Kurland for a free consultation regarding your negligent security rights.