How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?

As of March 24, 2023, Florida shortened the statute of limitations for most negligence claims from 4 years to 2 years (Fla. Stat. §95.11(4)(a)). Wrongful death claims also have a 2-year deadline. Do not wait — missing the deadline ends your case.

What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?

We work on a contingency fee — you pay nothing up front, and our fee comes from the recovery we obtain. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe no attorney fee. The initial consultation is free.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Florida uses modified comparative negligence (Fla. Stat. §768.81, 2023). If you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages — reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover. Do not assume you have no case until an attorney reviews the facts.

Do I need to give a statement to the insurance company?

Not until you talk to an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions that can reduce or deny your claim. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. Speak with us first — it is free.

What is Florida PIP and how does it work?

Florida is a no-fault state. Drivers must carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage under Fla. Stat. §627.736. PIP pays 80% of reasonable medical costs and 60% of lost wages regardless of fault — but only if you seek initial medical treatment within 14 days of the accident.

Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

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Down on US-1 or A1A? We fight the rider-bias defense.

Florida is one of the most dangerous states for motorcyclists — open roads, year-round riding, and drivers who do not check twice. Florida law (Fla. Stat. §316.211) requires helmets only for riders under 21 unless they carry $10,000 medical coverage. Insurers often try to blame the rider; we counter that with reconstruction, witness work, and helmet-law analysis.

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Case Types

Left-Turn Collisions

Most common motorcycle crash. Driver turns left across the rider's path. Liability is usually clear; the fight is over damages.

Lane-Change / Blind Spot

Driver merges into the lane occupied by a motorcycle. Helmet-cam, dashcam, and traffic-cam footage are critical evidence.

Road-Hazard Cases

Potholes, debris, uneven pavement, and construction-zone defects. Government-entity claims are capped under Fla. Stat. §768.28.

Uninsured Motorist (UM)

Florida does not require bodily-injury coverage. UM is often the only practical recovery source. We review your motorcycle policy on day one.

Catastrophic Injury & TBI

Traumatic brain injury, spinal-cord injury, amputation, and burn injuries. Life-care plans and economist projections drive these claims.

How We Handle Your Case

Free Case Review

Call or message us. We listen, gather facts, and tell you honestly whether you have a viable case — at no cost.

Evidence Preservation

We send preservation letters, pull traffic-camera footage, obtain incident reports, and lock down witness statements before they fade.

Medical & Damages Build-Out

We coordinate your medical care, compile billing records, calculate lost wages, and document pain-and-suffering with the proof a jury needs.

Negotiate or Litigate

We demand fair compensation. If the insurer refuses, we file suit. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried — that posture produces the better offer.

Types of Compensation Available

Medical Expenses

Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, future medical needs.

Lost Wages

Past missed work and reduced future earning capacity, including overtime and bonuses you would have earned.

Pain and Suffering

Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety, sleep disruption — Florida has no statutory cap on most negligence cases.

Property Damage

Vehicle repair or replacement, rental-car reimbursement, diminished-value claims, and damaged personal property.

Florida Deadline — 2 Years

As of March 24, 2023, Florida shortened the deadline to file most negligence-based personal injury lawsuits from 4 years to 2 years.

Fla. Stat. §95.11(4)(a) (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Florida require motorcycle helmets?+

Only for riders under 21, or riders 21+ who do not carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance (Fla. Stat. §316.211). Choosing not to wear a helmet does not bar your claim, but insurers may use it to argue increased injury — we counter with biomechanics and accident-reconstruction analysis.

Does Florida PIP cover motorcycle riders?+

No. Motorcycles are excluded from Florida's PIP no-fault system. That makes UM coverage and the at-fault driver's liability policy especially important. Many riders carry MedPay as a substitute for PIP.

What is the comparative fault risk for motorcyclists?+

Florida's 2023 modified comparative negligence rule (Fla. Stat. §768.81) bars recovery if you are more than 50% at fault. Defense lawyers often try to push rider fault above 50% using helmet-law, speed, or lane-position arguments. We fight that posture aggressively.

What Our Florida Clients Say

"After my crash on US-192, the insurance company called the same day. I am glad I called the attorneys first. They handled everything in Spanish."

Maria R.

Kissimmee, FL

"My slip-and-fall case felt impossible at first — the store denied everything. The team pulled the cleaning logs and surveillance video and changed the conversation."

James T.

Sanford, FL

"They walked me through every step in plain language. I never felt like a case number. I will recommend them to anyone in Central Florida."

Lourdes V.

Apopka, FL

"Got hit by a driver who fled. The team filed the UM claim, pushed the police on the investigation, and resolved everything without trial."

Daniel P.

Winter Park, FL

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.

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Call or message us. The consultation is free. If we do not recover, you owe no attorney fee.