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Areas of Expertise
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Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Tragic accidents can happen at any time, and may involve just one individual, a few people, or entire communities.
Many times the suffering that results is compounded by the fact that the accident should have been avoided -- if only the proper precautions had been followed to ensure safety. When this happens, the legal system provides the means for accident victims and their families to receive compensation for their suffering.
Over the years, Ervin A. Gonzalez has represented numerous clients in personal injury & wrongful death cases resulting from auto, aviation,& and construction accidents to workplace safety issues and railroad disasters involving entire communities. Ervin A. Gonzalez honed his personal injury & wrongful death litigation skills through years of experience in local, state, and federal courts.
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Product Liablity
Product Liablity
Caveat Emptor." Let the buyer beware".
This well-known phrase has taken on new meaning in recent times as some manufacturers have shown a willingness to cut corners in product design and safety in order to add to their profits. The problem has been compounded by the changing nature and structure of the corporate world, which has grown in complexity -- often making it difficult to assign blame or place responsiblity. Under these conditions, the threat of serious injury from products which have not been properly designed, tested, or manufactured is very real.
Ervin A. Gonzalez has represented many individuals who have been victimized by defective products, and he has developed an organization and procedural system that is well-suited to pursuing these types of cases.
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Medical Negligence
Medical Negligence
It is an unfortunate fact that, during these times of managed care, individuals do not always receive the medical care and treatment that they deserve and are entitled to under the law.
The commission of medical negligence by doctors, hospitals, HMO's, and other health care providers often results in serious injuries or death.
Ervin A. Gonzalez has helped many victims of medical negligence to recover fair compensation and to provide for their future medical needs.
Ervin A. Gonzalez and his team at Colson Hicks Eidson are prepared to successfully handle all types of medical negligence claims.
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Class Action & Mass Tort
Class Action & Mass Tort
Many times hundreds, if not thousands, are adversly affected in the same way by the intentional or negligent wrongful acts of wrongdoers. A class action lawsuit allows a person or group of persons to seek justice on behalf of all consumers in a similar situation.
Ervin A. Gonzalez has successfully represented thousands of consumers through the use of class action and mass tort litigation in many different areas. These areas include:
- Construction
- Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
- Breast Implants
- Norplant
- Defective Heart Valves
- Fen-Phen
- Asbestos
- Pesticides
- Pacemakers
- Financing Violations
- Automobile Sales Schemes
- Unconstitutional Taxes & Assessments
- Dangerous Pharmaceuticals
- Railroad Accidents and other devastating incidents
Ervin A. Gonzalez's class action team at Colson Hicks Eidson is prepared to meet the challenges presented in class actions and mass tort litigation.
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Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
In commercial ventures, disputes between individuals and companies can cause substantial losses and even the break up of thriving enterprises. If key employees or product/service providers act illegally or do not live up to their contractual agreements, litigation can often be the only means to adequately resolve the matter and ensure that justice and fairness prevail.
Ervin A. Gonzalez, provides sophisticated, high-caliber legal counsel and representation in commercial disputes. Mr. Gonzalez is Board Certified in Business Litigation. He is highly experienced in all areas of business litigation, including cases involving breach of contract, civil theft, conversion, breach of warranties, statutory violations and fraudulent business practices.
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Faulty Construction
Faulty Construction
Increasing profits by using substandard building practices and materials is a major temptation for home builders. Unsuspecting buyers inspect houses for their aesthetic qualities and take for granted that the developer/contractor has met all of the necessary building code requirements to create a high quality, durable and permanent dwelling.
Unfortunately, after purchases are made and the new owners settle in, problems begin to arise that are telltale signs of poor construction. Deep cracks in interior and exterior walls, sinking foundations, roof and ceiling leaks, all can seriously degrade a home's structural integrity and cost thousands of dollars in repairs.
Homeowners who encounter these problems and hope to make the builders take responsibility face a long a difficult road. Ervin A. Gonzalez has helped thousands of individuals litigate their claims to a successful resolution.
He has served as lead counsel on behalf of thousands of South Florida homeowners against numerous developers and has represented individual owners as well as entire communities in legal battles over faulty and substandard construction against contractors and homebuilders.
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Toxic Torts
Toxic Torts
Dangerous chemicals and materials have no respect for boundary, age, or gender. In most cases, their effects are not seen or felt until long after the initial exposure has occured.
Under these circumstances, it is necessary to determine the facts, identify the responsible parties, and agressively pursue them in courts of law, using all available legal strategies and techniques to obtain justice and compensation for those who have been victimized.
Over many years of practice, Ervin A. Gonzalez has developed a litigation system that is suited specifically for this very purpose. He has represented many victims in toxic tort cases involving substances such as asbestos, industrial solvents, pesticides, and other hazardous chemicals and materials.
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