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If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence in Florida, Zinda Law Group’s personal injury attorneys can help you pursue fair compensation. Personal injury claims cover a wide range of accidents like car crashes, slip and falls, workplace injuries, dog bites, and more. Call (866) 264-9070 for a 100% free case evaluation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Common Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle in Florida
Car Accidents
Car accidents are the most common source of personal injury claims in Florida. Claims may arise from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, rear-end collisions, and intersection crashes. Florida’s no-fault PIP system applies to most car accident injuries, but when injuries are severe, a claim against the at-fault driver becomes available. Learn more on our Florida car accident lawyer page.
Premises Liability
Property owners in Florida have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. Slip and fall accidents, inadequate security incidents, and injuries from hazardous conditions on commercial or private property can give rise to a premises liability claim. Visit our Florida premises liability lawyer page for more information.
Dog Bites
Florida follows a strict liability rule for dog bites under Florida Statute 767.04. A dog owner is liable for injuries caused by their dog biting another person in a public place or lawfully on private property, regardless of prior knowledge of the dog’s viciousness.
Workplace Accidents
Injuries on the job may give rise to both a workers’ compensation claim and, in some cases, a third-party personal injury claim against a party other than the employer. Examples include injuries caused by defective equipment, contractor negligence, or unsafe conditions on a worksite.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims arise when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes patient harm. Florida’s medical malpractice statute (Florida Statute 766.102) sets the standard of care that providers must meet. These cases require expert testimony and careful documentation of the deviation from the applicable standard.
Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious and life-altering consequences of personal injury accidents in Florida. A TBI can result from car crashes, falls, sports accidents, or any blow or jolt to the head. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies TBIs by severity — from mild concussions to severe injuries causing permanent cognitive and physical impairment.
Brain injury claims require comprehensive medical documentation linking the injury to the accident. Long-term costs — including rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, lost earning capacity, and in-home care — must all be calculated and presented as part of the damages claim. Zinda Law Group works with medical experts and life care planners to document the full impact of a brain injury on our clients’ lives.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries often result in partial or complete paralysis, with profound effects on a person’s independence, ability to work, and quality of life. Common causes include car accidents, truck collisions, falls from height, and diving accidents. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) estimates lifetime costs for a spinal cord injury can reach several million dollars, depending on severity and age at injury.
Florida personal injury law allows spinal cord injury victims to pursue compensation for current and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, home modification costs, in-home care, and pain and suffering. Because the damages in these cases are substantial and long-term, having experienced legal representation is one of the most consequential decisions an injured person can make. Zinda Law Group handles spinal cord injury cases throughout Florida on a contingency fee basis — no fee unless we recover for you.
Wrongful Death
When a person dies as a result of another party’s negligence, Florida law allows eligible family members to bring a wrongful death claim under the Florida Wrongful Death Act (Florida Statute 768.16–768.26). Recoverable damages include medical and funeral expenses, lost support and services, loss of companionship, and mental pain and suffering. Visit our Florida wrongful death lawyer page for more information.
How to Prepare for a Legal Consultation with a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Knowing what to expect in your first meeting will help to ensure you choose the right person for your legal needs. Consider having a plan in mind before you meet with an attorney so that you can be prepared to ask questions and answer any they will have. The following tips may be helpful:
Locating an Attorney
Look for an attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury law. An attorney with experience in your type of case will know the relevant legal standards and common defense arguments. Referrals from family, friends, or other attorneys can be helpful. You can also call Zinda Law Group directly or use the chat feature on our website to connect with a Florida personal injury lawyer near you.
Ask Background Questions
When you are at your first meeting with your potential lawyer, consider asking about their background. You want to get a good idea of whether or not they are experienced enough to handle your case. The lawyer should be honest about their skills and whether they have handled a case similar to yours before. Forming and maintaining a good and honest relationship with the attorney can help make it easier for you to have them handle your case.
Working with your Attorney
Understanding how the firm will handle your case helps set expectations from the start. In larger firms, multiple attorneys and paralegals may assist on your case, which can allow for more efficient handling of complex matters.
Be sure to know who to contact if you need to reschedule something, and how best to contact the lawyer working on your case. Ask when you can expect updates and what materials you should provide to the attorney to make handling your claim go smoothly.
Understanding Legal Costs and Fees
Personal injury claims are a type of lawsuit that is usually taken on a contingency fee basis. This means that the lawyer who represents you agrees to accept part of the money you recover as their fee for services. By handling fees through a contingency, you will not have to pay anything up front. You will only have to pay if your case is won and the costs will come out of your settlement award.
Under the lawyer’s ethics rules, you and the lawyer must enter into a written fee agreement at the beginning of representation; this contract details what portion of the recovery the lawyer will receive. This fee is usually fixed as a percentage. An additional percentage may be added if you appeal your case or if the case must be tried again.
Within the contingency fee agreement, you and your lawyer will have to agree on how other costs, such as court filing fees or expenses paid for witnesses, will be handled. The agreement must be in writing and signed by both you and the lawyer or law firm. The percentage maximums for contingencies can be found on the Florida Bar website.
Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?
Zinda Law Group offers free consultation appointments for people interested in pursuing personal injury cases. A personal injury case is one that occurs as a result of someone else’s actions. Most personal injury claims are brought under a legal theory called “negligence.”
Negligence occurs when a person fails to act as a reasonable person would in a similar circumstance. Negligence requires there to be a “duty,” such as the duty to follow traffic laws when driving. The other person can breach this duty by speeding or driving under the influence. If the breach of duty causes you harm and injury, then you likely have a strong case for negligence and personal injury.
All elements of negligence must be met in order to succeed in your claim. An experienced personal injury lawyer will know what evidence to look for in order to help you prove your claim. It is helpful to have an attorney who can navigate you through the law and the process in order to assist you in recovering the highest settlement award possible.
What Compensation Is Available in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases are all unique; each must be evaluated individually. There is no average amount of recovery in personal injury cases, and each person will have different kinds of harm. People commonly suffer from physical injuries, such as in a car accident, but mental distress and lost wages are also typical. Depending on the type of harm you suffered, for how long, and how severe, your recovery amount will be calculated accordingly.
You can recover financially for your injuries for things such as medical bills, prescription medications, physical therapy, in-home care, follow up visits, surgeries, and visits with specialists. If your injuries are severe enough to be ongoing or long-term, then you will recover more for the harm caused. You can also recover lost wages if you had to miss work as a result of the accident.
If you suffered mentally from your experience from the accident, you may be able to recover for pain and suffering, mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and therapy sessions to deal with any lasting emotional distress. If your mental distress is creating lasting effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), then you may recover for ongoing treatment for that as well. It is important to be honest with your attorney throughout the course of your representation in order to determine an accurate recovery amount for your injuries.
CASE RESULTS
Florida Personal Injury Laws
Modified Comparative Fault — HB 837 (2023)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law on March 24, 2023. The law moved Florida from a pure comparative negligence system to a modified comparative negligence system under Florida Statute 768.81.
Under the current rule, an injured party who is found more than 50% at fault for their own injuries cannot recover any damages. If you are found 50% or less at fault, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies frequently argue shared fault to reduce their payout and an attorney can contest those arguments with evidence.
Statute of Limitations
HB 837 also reduced Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations from four years to two years. For injuries occurring on or after March 24, 2023, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. For injuries before that date, the prior four-year window may still apply. Missing the filing deadline typically results in losing your right to sue entirely.
Florida’s Serious Injury Threshold
Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system limits when an accident victim may sue the at-fault driver directly. Under Florida Statute 627.737, a car accident victim can bring a personal injury lawsuit only when injuries meet the serious injury threshold: significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, permanent injury within a reasonable medical probability, significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement, or death. Brain injuries and spinal cord injuries often meet this threshold.
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Our Awards
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), & NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021)
AWARDED TO JACK ZINDA (2016-2020)
LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA
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