Florida personal injury law entitles accident victims to compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering caused by another person’s negligence. The statute of limitations is two years for claims arising after March 24, 2023, and Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule bars recovery only if you bear more than 50 percent of the fault.
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Jaime Suarez Is Florida’s Go-To Personal Injury Attorney
Although personal injuries can be challenging for you and your family, Jaime Suarez’s goal is to help improve the client’s health and financial situation. Our lawyers work on all types of personal injury cases—including those with complicated issues. We work side-by-side with our clients in reviewing each case in detail.
Different Categories of Personal Injury Accidents
The following incidents are the most common (but not limited to) personal injury accidents:
- Road Collisions
- Injury due to negligence of property owner or inadequate security
- Neglect or mistreatment in a nursing home
- Vehicle Rollovers
- Faulty tires that result in road accidents
- Bicycle or motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrians struck by cars
- Injuries related to slip and fall
- Improper heart or bone implants (medical malpractice)
- Manufacturing or retailing faults in the pharmaceutical sector (product liability)
- Boating accidents
- Airplane crashes
- Injuries caused during course of delivery of a newborn
- Injuries from a construction site
With more than thirty-five years of combined legal experience, Jaime Suarez has recovered tens of millions of dollars for accident victims. If you would like to make an appointment, our team is here to help.
Contact our offices: Miami (305) 631-1911 or Broward (954) 704-8123.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?
Two years from the date of the accident, for negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, when House Bill 837 shortened the previous four-year deadline. Wrongful death and medical malpractice claims have separate two-year rules. Filing after the statute of limitations expires almost always results in dismissal, no matter how serious the injury.
What is Florida's no-fault insurance law?
Florida requires every registered car owner to carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection. After an accident, your own PIP pays 80 percent of medical bills and 60 percent of lost wages up to that limit, regardless of who caused the crash — but only if you begin treatment within 14 days. Victims with serious injuries can step outside the no-fault system and pursue the at-fault driver.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, if your share of fault is 50 percent or less. Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule reduces your award by your percentage of fault and bars recovery entirely once your share exceeds 50 percent. Medical malpractice cases are exempt from this bar.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Florida?
Personal injury cases in Florida are typically handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning the attorney is paid a percentage of the recovery and nothing if the case is lost. The Florida Bar caps standard contingency fees — commonly 33 1/3 percent of recoveries up to $1 million before an answer is filed, and 40 percent after.
What damages can I recover in a Florida personal injury case?
Compensation can include all past and future medical expenses, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may also be available, generally capped at three times compensatory damages or $500,000.
