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Personal Injury

Car accidents, trip-and-falls, and other injuries caused by someone else's negligence — here's what Florida law says, and how we help.

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Personal Injury

Car accidents, trip-and-falls, and other injuries caused by someone else's negligence come with a narrow window to act before evidence disappears and insurance deadlines pass. Adjusters are trained to settle claims for less than they're worth, especially before you know the full extent of your injury.

We handle communication with insurers, document the full cost of what happened to you, and negotiate — or litigate, if needed — toward a fair recovery.

Common situations we handle

Car and motorcycle accidents · Trip-and-fall and premises liability · Uninsured/underinsured motorist claims · Pedestrian and bicycle accidents · Wrongful denial of a fair settlement offer

Types of personal injury cases we handle

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) collisions — including cases involving underinsured or uninsured drivers.

Trip and Fall

Falls caused by uneven walkways, wet floors, poor lighting, or other hazardous property conditions a business or owner failed to fix or warn about.

Premises Liability

Injuries on someone else's property beyond falls — inadequate security, structural hazards, or negligent maintenance.

Pedestrian Accidents

Injuries to people on foot struck by vehicles in crosswalks, parking lots, or roadways.

Bicycle Accidents

Collisions involving cyclists and motor vehicles, including "dooring" incidents and unsafe passing.

E-Bike, Scooter & Golf Cart Accidents

Injuries involving e-bikes, electric scooters, and golf carts — increasingly common on Florida's roads and communities.

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Florida holds owners strictly liable for dog bites in most circumstances, regardless of the animal's prior history.

Wrongful Death

Claims brought by surviving family members when negligence results in a fatality, covering both financial and non-economic losses.

Product Liability

Injuries caused by defective or dangerously designed products, machinery, or consumer goods.

Florida law you should know

  • Statute of limitations: 2 years from the date of injury for most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023 (Fla. Stat. §95.11) — down from 4 years before that date under 2023's tort reform law, HB 837.
  • Modified comparative negligence (Fla. Stat. §768.81): if you're found 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you're found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing — a hard bar that didn't exist before 2023.
  • No-fault (PIP) insurance: Florida requires drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection, which generally covers 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages up to your policy limit (commonly $10,000), regardless of fault (Fla. Stat. §627.736).
  • Serious injury threshold: to pursue damages beyond PIP — including pain and suffering — Florida generally requires a "serious injury": permanent injury, significant loss of bodily function, permanent scarring/disfigurement, or death (Fla. Stat. §627.737).

Personal Injury — Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do immediately after an accident in Florida?
Seek medical care right away, even if you feel okay — some injuries don't show symptoms for days, and a gap in treatment gives insurers an argument that you weren't really hurt. Report the accident to the police when required, photograph the scene and your injuries, get witness contact information, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Will my case go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation or mediation. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, though, because insurers offer fairer settlements when they know we're ready to litigate if needed.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover damages as long as you're found 50% or less at fault — your award is simply reduced by your share of fault. If you're found more than 50% at fault, you can't recover anything, which is why how fault gets allocated matters enormously.
How is a settlement or verdict amount decided?
Compensation generally accounts for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering, among other losses. The specifics depend heavily on your injury, its permanence, and the strength of the liability evidence.
What does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?
We work on a contingency fee — there's no upfront cost, and we only get paid a percentage of what we recover for you. If we don't win, you don't owe an attorney's fee.

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