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South Florida Personal Injury
Representation

When negligence causes serious injury, the difference between the settlement an insurance company offers and the recovery the injured person actually deserves is often the difference between a represented and an unrepresented claimant. The firm represents personal injury clients across South Florida on a contingency-fee basis. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and no fee unless the firm recovers compensation for the client.

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Cases We Handle

Types of Personal Injury Claims

The firm represents individuals injured by the negligent or wrongful conduct of others across the most common categories of personal injury cases in Florida.

Auto Accidents
Car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, and pedestrian accidents. Florida is a no-fault state with mandatory PIP coverage, and PIP-related rules govern medical treatment, billing, and recovery.
Slip and Fall
Premises liability claims against property owners, retailers, and businesses. Notice of the dangerous condition is the central element under Florida Statute 768.0755.
Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, medication errors, and other forms of negligence by healthcare providers. Subject to a separate two-year statute of limitations and a pre-suit investigation requirement.
Wrongful Death
Claims under the Florida Wrongful Death Act when a death is caused by another's negligence or wrongful act. Brought by the personal representative of the decedent's estate.
Workplace Injuries
Workers' compensation claims and third-party liability cases when an injury at work is caused by someone other than the employer (defective equipment manufacturers, subcontractors).
Product Liability
Injuries caused by defective products. Strict liability claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers under Florida product liability law.
Florida Law

Rules That Shape Every Florida Injury Case

Florida personal injury law has changed meaningfully in recent years. These rules govern when and how a claim can be filed and how much can be recovered.

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Two-Year Statute of Limitations
For negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, the limitations period is two years. Claims that accrued before that date generally remain subject to the prior four-year period. Wrongful death and medical malpractice have separate two-year periods. Missing the deadline almost always ends the case regardless of the merits.
02
Modified Comparative Negligence
Under Florida Statute 768.81 (effective March 24, 2023), a plaintiff found to be more than 50 percent at fault for their own injury is generally barred from recovery. At 50 percent or less, damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's share of fault. Allocation of fault is fact-intensive and is one of the central battles in many cases.
03
No-Fault Insurance and PIP
Florida is a no-fault state. Drivers are required to carry $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, which pays a portion of medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault. Treatment must begin within 14 days of the accident for PIP eligibility, and PIP must generally be exhausted before pursuing certain claims against an at-fault driver.
04
The Serious Injury Threshold
To pursue a claim against an at-fault driver for non-economic damages (pain and suffering), an injured person must meet Florida's serious injury threshold under Florida Statute 627.737, which generally requires a permanent injury, significant scarring or disfigurement, significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, or death.
05
Damages Caps in Limited Circumstances
Punitive damages are capped under Florida Statute 768.73 at the greater of three times compensatory damages or $500,000 in most cases, with higher caps for intentional wrongful conduct. Compensatory damages for pain and suffering are not capped in ordinary negligence cases.
What You Can Recover

Categories of Damages in Florida

Compensation in a personal injury case is calculated across these distinct categories. Documentation, medical records, and expert testimony build each one.

Compensatory · Economic
Medical Expenses
Past and future medical care, including hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and assistive devices.
Compensatory · Economic
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery and, in serious cases, loss of future earning capacity calculated by economic experts.
Compensatory · Economic
Property Damage
Repair or replacement value for vehicles, personal property, and other items damaged in the incident.
Compensatory · Non-Economic
Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish associated with the injury and its treatment.
Wrongful Death
Survivor Damages
Lost support, lost companionship, and mental pain and suffering for surviving family members under the Florida Wrongful Death Act.
Limited Circumstances
Punitive Damages
Available where the defendant's conduct was intentional or grossly negligent, subject to caps under Florida Statute 768.73.
Frequently Asked Questions

Florida Personal Injury: Questions Answered

The firm represents personal injury clients on a contingency-fee basis. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and the firm's fee is a percentage of the recovery, charged only if the case results in a settlement or judgment in the client's favor. Florida Bar rules cap contingency fees at specific percentages set by case posture under Rule 4-1.5(f).
For negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, Florida's statute of limitations is two years. Negligence claims that accrued before that date generally remain subject to the prior four-year limitations period. Wrongful death actions must be filed within two years of the date of death. Medical malpractice cases are subject to a separate two-year limitations period under Florida Statute 95.11.
Under Florida's modified comparative negligence statute, codified at Florida Statute 768.81 and effective March 24, 2023, a plaintiff found to be more than 50 percent at fault for their own injury is generally barred from recovering damages. Where the plaintiff is 50 percent or less at fault, recoverable damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's share of fault.
Florida is a no-fault state. Every driver is required to carry $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, which pays a portion of medical bills and lost wages after a motor vehicle accident regardless of fault. PIP must generally be exhausted before pursuing certain claims against an at-fault driver, and the law imposes specific timing rules for medical treatment. Treatment must begin within 14 days of the accident for the injured person to be eligible for PIP benefits.
Not without first speaking to an attorney. Insurance adjusters often record statements early to lock in a version of events that limits the carrier's exposure. The information you provide is admissible later. Your own carrier may require cooperation under the policy, but the at-fault driver's carrier typically does not. Routine statements should be reviewed with counsel before they are given.
Compensatory damages include past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages or lost earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. In limited circumstances involving intentional misconduct or gross negligence, punitive damages may be available, subject to caps under Florida Statute 768.73. Wrongful death damages are governed separately by the Florida Wrongful Death Act and include lost support, lost companionship, and mental pain and suffering.
Most cases that resolve through pre-suit negotiation conclude in 6 to 12 months from the date treatment ends. Cases that require filing a lawsuit typically take 12 to 24 months, depending on the court's docket, the volume of discovery, and whether the case settles before trial. Settlement is far more common than trial in personal injury cases.

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