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  • You may still have a case through your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, or other liability avenues. We can investigate and guide you.

  • Yes. Injuries can develop over time and insurance companies often deny or lowball claims without legal pressure. A lawyer protects your rights and value.

  • Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers up to $10,000 in medical expenses and lost wages—regardless of fault. You must get medical treatment within 14 days to qualify.

  • We work on a contingency fee on all personal injury cases—you pay nothing up front, and we only get paid if we recover money for you.

  • ¡Sí! Somos un bufete de abogados bilingüe. Podemos ayudarte en español desde tu primera llamada hasta la resolución de tu caso.

  • Yes. Under Florida Statutes §316.208, motorcyclists have all the rights and are subject to all the duties applicable to drivers of any other vehicle.

  • According to Florida Statute §316.211, riders over 21 may ride without a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. However, helmets are strongly recommended for safety.

  • Motorcycle crashes are often caused by distracted drivers, failure to yield, and blind spot collisions. These are common grounds for a negligence claim under Florida’s comparative fault law (§768.81).

  • Yes. Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system (§768.81). As of March 2023, if you’re more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages. Otherwise, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

  • Per Florida Statutes §95.11(4)(a), you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, including those involving commercial trucks.

  • Yes. Trucking companies and their drivers must comply with both Florida law and federal regulations (like those from the FMCSA). This includes hours-of-service rules, driver qualifications, and vehicle maintenance standards.

  • Call 911, get medical attention, and contact an attorney. Evidence from the crash scene, the truck’s black box, and driver logs can be critical to your case. We can send a spoliation letter under Florida law to preserve this evidence.

  • Yes. Under the doctrine of vicarious liability and Florida law, if the driver was within the course and scope of employment, the company may be liable. You may also have direct claims for negligent hiring or training.