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If you were hurt in an accident in Florida, the first days matter. These guides answer the questions people ask us most — in plain English, with no legal jargon.
What you'll find here
Step-by-step advice for right after a crash or a fall, how Florida's two-year filing deadline works, what actually drives the value of an injury claim, and what hiring a lawyer costs (usually nothing upfront).
Florida Injury Team is an attorney referral service, not a law firm. These articles are general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, we can connect you free with an experienced Florida injury firm.
Quick answers
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida? For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, you generally have two years from the date of the accident. Wrongful death and claims against government entities follow different deadlines.
What does a personal injury lawyer cost? Nothing upfront. Florida injury firms typically work on contingency, meaning no attorney fee unless they recover money for you.
What is my case worth? It depends on your medical bills, lost income, the severity of your injuries, and who was at fault. There is no meaningful "average" — a free review of your actual facts is far more reliable than an online calculator.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer? Rarely without advice. First offers are typically well below what a claim is worth, and accepting usually closes the claim for good.
Do I have to speak English? No. Our intake is fully bilingual, and every page of this site is available in Spanish.
How this site can help
Florida Injury Team is a free attorney referral service. We are not a law firm and we do not give legal advice. What we do is simple: you tell us what happened, and we connect you at no cost with an independent, licensed Florida law firm that handles injury cases every day. You decide whether to hire them.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida
A step-by-step guide to protect your health and your injury claim after a crash.
Read more →How Much Is My Injury Case Worth in Florida?
The factors that drive the value of a Florida injury claim.
Read more →How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim in Florida?
Florida's 2-year deadline and the key exceptions.
Read more →Do I Have to Pay an Injury Lawyer Upfront?
Contingency fees explained — usually no upfront cost.
Read more →What to Do After a Slip and Fall in Florida
Protect your health and your claim after a fall.
Read more →Truck Black Box Data: What It Reveals
The 24-hour window to preserve critical evidence after a truck crash.
Read more →FMCSA Violations & Truck Accident Liability
How federal safety violations prove trucking company negligence.
Read more →Catastrophic Injuries from Truck Accidents
What severe truck accident injuries typically involve.
Read more →Broken Hip from a Fall: What Affects Your Claim
Recovery timeline, costs, and what factors matter most.
Read more →Slip and Fall in a Grocery Store
Liability, evidence, and what to do right after it happens.
Read more →Common Car Accident Injuries in Florida
From whiplash to traumatic brain injury — what to know.
Read more →Car Accident Settlements in Florida
What factors increase or decrease a claim's value.
Read more →How to Preserve Video Evidence After a Fall
Surveillance footage disappears fast — act within 24-48 hours.
Read more →What to Do After a Loved One's Death
First legal steps to protect your family's rights.
Read more →Loss of Companionship Damages
Non-economic damages families can recover in wrongful death.
Read more →Calculating Lost Earnings in Wrongful Death
How experts project future income a family lost.
Read more →What to Do After Any Injury: Complete Checklist
The core steps that protect your health and your rights.
Read more →Uninsured Motorist Claims in Florida
What to know if the driver who hit you has no insurance.
Read more →Rear-End Collision Claims in Florida
How fault typically works and what affects your claim.
Read more →Uber & Lyft Accident Injury Claims
What riders and drivers should know about rideshare coverage.
Read more →Dog Bite Liability in Florida: Who's Responsible?
Florida's strict liability law and what to do after a bite.
Read more →Boating Accident Claims in Florida: What to Know
Who's liable, the FWC report requirement, and what to do after a crash.
Read more →Pedestrian Accident Claims in Florida: Your Rights
Comparative negligence, liability, and why these injuries are often severe.
Read more →Motorcycle Accident Claims in Florida: What You Need to Know
Florida's helmet law, insurer bias, and what to do after a crash.
Read more →Bicycle Accident Claims in Florida: Your Rights on the Road
Your rights on the road and what to do after a crash.
Read more →Nursing Home Abuse in Florida: Signs, Rights, and What to Do
Warning signs, resident rights, and how to take action.
Read more →Hit-and-Run Accidents in Florida: What Are Your Options?
How uninsured motorist coverage protects you when the driver flees.
Read more →Multi-Vehicle Pileup Accidents: Who's Liable in Florida?
How fault gets divided when multiple vehicles are involved.
Read more →What NOT to Say to an Insurance Adjuster After an Accident
Common phrases that can quietly damage your injury claim.
Read more →Florida's Comparative Negligence Law Explained
How partial fault affects your compensation in Florida.
Read more →Independent Medical Exams (IMEs): What to Expect in a Florida Injury Claim
What to expect and how to prepare for an insurer-requested exam.
Read more →DUI Accident Claims in Florida: What Victims Need to Know
Hit by a drunk driver in Florida? Learn about punitive damages, multiple insurance sources, and how to build a strong DUI accident claim.
Read more →Distracted Driving Accident Claims in Florida
Hit by a texting or distracted driver in Florida? Learn how to prove distraction caused your accident and what compensation you may be owed.
Read more →Florida PIP (No-Fault) Insurance Explained
Confused about Florida's no-fault insurance? Learn what PIP covers, the 14-day rule, and when you can step outside the no-fault system.
Read more →Rental Car Accident Claims in Florida
Injured in a rental car accident in Florida, whether driving or hit by one? Learn how coverage works and what to do next.
Read more →Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims in Florida
Suffered a head injury in a Florida accident? Learn why TBIs are often underestimated and how to build a claim that reflects the real impact.
Read more →Golf Cart Accident Claims in Florida
Injured in a golf cart accident in a Florida community or resort? Learn who can be held liable and what to do next.
Read more →E-Scooter Accident Claims in Florida
Hurt on a rental e-scooter, or hit by one, in a Florida city? Learn how liability works and what your rental waiver does and doesn't cover.
Read more →Swimming Pool and Drowning Accident Claims in Florida
A drowning or near-drowning accident in a Florida pool may be the result of a property owner's negligence. Learn what safety laws apply and what to do next.
Read more →Amusement Park Injury Claims in Florida
Hurt on a ride or attraction at a Florida theme park? Learn how liability waivers work and what evidence matters most for your claim.
Read more →Whiplash Injury Claims in Florida
Whiplash doesn't always show up on an X-ray, but it's a real injury. Learn how to document it properly and counter insurers who downplay it.
Read more →Have a question now? Get a free case review →