Florida Personal Injury Guide

What to do when you’re hurt in the Sunshine State

Florida offers a wonderful lifestyle for many – but residents also experience a high rate of accidents and personal injury incidents. It's important to know which resources and options you can count on when life gets thrown off course. Whether you're researching a potential lawsuit, figuring out how to hire a lawyer, or even just looking to find support for your injuries in Florida, Enjuris can help.

Florida personal injury law: the basics

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Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida

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Fine, Farkash, & Parlapiano Personal injury attorneys and advocates for accident victims.

Serving Gainesville, Newberry and Alachua County

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Accidents & injuries in Florida

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Accident worksheets

Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
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Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Whiplash lawsuits and the average settlement

Neck pain and stiffness after a car accident

Whether the high number of car accidents is because of poorly-designed infrastructure, insurance requirements, or simply too many people in too small a space, nobody really knows. What we do know is that it doesn’t take much of a car accident to cause an injury like whiplash. In 2016, Florida had 395,785 motor vehicle accidents on record. Whiplash is the most common of injuries when it comes to car crashes. Read more

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Even a "minor" fender-bender can result in hefty repair bills or injuries. A Florida personal injury lawyer is the best person to minimize your fault and maximize your financial recovery after a car accident. Learn more

How to find the right car accident attorney for you

So you've been involved in a car accident and think you may have a case. How do you find the right attorney to help you?

Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more

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