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 Premises Liability Attorneys

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Hurt on someone else's property? They may owe you a duty of care.

Property owners owe different duties depending on visitor status: invitee (highest duty), licensee, or trespasser. We handle negligent security, inadequate lighting, falling objects, swimming-pool incidents, dog bites, and elevator/escalator injuries on private and commercial property across Florida.

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Case Types

Negligent Security

Apartment-complex assaults, parking-garage robberies, hotel-property attacks. Prior incidents on the property establish foreseeability.

Inadequate Lighting

Stairwells, parking lots, walking paths. Photometric studies and code-compliance analysis are often needed.

Swimming Pool / Drowning

Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. §515) requires barriers. Hotel and HOA pools have separate code obligations.

Dog Bites

Florida's strict-liability dog-bite statute (Fla. Stat. §767.04) makes the owner liable regardless of the dog's history.

Falling Objects / Store Displays

Big-box retail (Home Depot, Costco), warehouse-style shelving. Display-collapse cases tied to overstocking or improper stacking.

Elevator / Escalator

Maintenance-contract analysis, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) inspection records.

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

What is the difference between invitee, licensee, and trespasser?+

Invitee = business visitor (highest duty: keep the property reasonably safe and inspect for hazards). Licensee = social guest (duty: warn of known dangers). Trespasser = no permission (limited duty: do not intentionally harm; some duty to children under attractive-nuisance doctrine).

Does the owner have to know about the hazard?+

For transitory substances (water, spilled product), Fla. Stat. §768.0755 requires actual or constructive knowledge. For static hazards (broken steps, missing railings), the standard is reasonable inspection — should the owner have known?

Can I sue if I was hurt at a vacation rental (Airbnb / VRBO)?+

Yes — the property owner and possibly the platform can be defendants. Airbnb's host-protection insurance and the owner's separate liability policy are both potential recovery sources.

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.