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Accident Help (Home) » Florida Personal Injury Guide

Florida Personal Injury Guide

Lorenzo & Lorenzo
Our family fighting for you!
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, FL
(813) 998-9529 Free consult
Specialty: Personal injury and wrongful death
Palmer | Lopez
Where Every Case Matters.
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Brandon, FL
(813) 506-5651 Free consult
Specialty: Medical Malpractice

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

  • Personal Injury Guide
    • 3 Types of Civil Liability and Examples in Florida Cases
    • Determining Fault in Florida
    • Florida Courts – Where Your Personal Injury Claim Goes
    • Florida Damage Caps
    • Florida: How Much Is My Injury Worth?
    • How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Florida?
    • How to Find a Good Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
    • Options for Covering Medical Costs After a Florida Accident
    • Personal Injury Laws in Florida
    • Resources for Help After Your Florida Accident
    • The Injury Claims Process in Florida
    • The Statutes of Limitation in Florida
    • What Does a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Actually Do for You?

Accidents & injuries in Florida

Aviation accidents

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  • Florida Plane Accidents – Finding the Right Lawyer

Bad faith insurance

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  • Guide to Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Florida

Bike accidents

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  • Bicycle Accidents in Florida

Boating & maritime

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  • Boating & Maritime Accidents in Florida

Car accidents

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  • Car Accidents in Florida – What You Need to Know About Insurance and the Law
    • Blood Alcohol Content and the Law in Florida
    • Distracted Driving Accidents in Florida
    • Florida DUI Laws, Penalties & Damages After an Accident
    • Hit and Run Accidents in Florida
    • Minimum Insurance Requirements for Florida Drivers
    • Rear-End Collision in Florida
    • Rideshare Accident Laws in Florida
    • Taxi, Bus and Truck Driver Injuries in Florida
    • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Accidents in Florida
    • What To Do If You’re Injured in a Florida Bus Accident

Catastrophic injuries

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  • Amputation and Disfigurement Injuries in Florida
  • Back and Neck Injuries in Florida
  • Catastrophic Injuries in Florida
  • Head and Brain Injuries in Florida – When to Talk to a Lawyer
  • Hip Replacements Lawsuits in Florida
  • Hiring a Burn Injury Lawyer in Florida? Read This First

Birth injuries

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  • Birth Injury Lawsuits in Florida: A Parent’s Guide

Accidents involving children

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  • Florida Guide to Laws for Personal Injury & Children
  • Florida Playground Injury Lawsuits
  • Florida Youth Sports Injuries, Accidents and Lawsuits

Medical malpractice

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  • Florida Nursing Home Abuse
  • Medical Malpractice in Florida
  • Protecting Paws: Navigating Veterinary Malpractice in Florida
  • What Is Florida’s “Free-Kill” Law?

Motorcycle accidents

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  • Motorcycle Accidents in Florida

Pedestrian accidents

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  • Pedestrian Accidents in Florida

Premises liability

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  • Premises Liability Lawsuits in Florida
  • Florida Dog Bite Injury Laws
  • Negligent Security Cases in Florida
  • Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida
  • Swimming Pool Accidents in Florida

Product liability

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  • Florida Pharmaceutical Liability
  • Product Liability Lawsuits in Florida – And How to Hire an Attorney

Toxic tort

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  • Pollution and Toxic Injuries in Florida
  • Property Contamination in Florida

Train accidents

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  • Railroad Accidents in Florida

Truck accidents

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  • Tractor Trailer Accidents

Workplace accidents

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  • Florida Construction Site Accident Guide – And How to Hire a Lawyer
  • Guide to Workplace Accidents in Florida
  • Industrial Accidents in Florida

Wrongful death

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  • Wrongful Death Claims in Florida
  • Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
  • What Benefits Are Available in a Florida Wrongful Death Case?

Landlord-tenant issues

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  • Florida Guide to Landlord-Tenant Laws
  • Florida’s Rental Laws for Landlords & Tenants

Other vehicle accidents

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  • What To Do If You’re Injured in a Florida Bus Accident

Need a lawyer?

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Lorenzo & Lorenzo
Our family fighting for you!
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, FL
(813) 998-9529 Free consult
Specialty: Personal injury and wrongful death
Palmer | Lopez
Where Every Case Matters.
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Brandon, FL
(813) 506-5651 Free consult
Specialty: Medical Malpractice

Browse other Florida Personal Injury lawyers in our national directory

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
Download in PDF format

Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
Download in PDF format

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
Download in PDF format

Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
Download in PDF format

Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
Download in PDF format

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
Download in PDF format

Whiplash settlements in Florida

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

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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Lorenzo & Lorenzo
Our family fighting for you!
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, FL
(813) 998-9529 Free consult
Specialty: Personal injury and wrongful death
Palmer | Lopez
Where Every Case Matters.
Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg and Brandon, FL
(813) 506-5651 Free consult
Specialty: Medical Malpractice

Browse other Florida Personal Injury lawyers in our national directory

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