Personal Injury FAQs

Florida is a no-fault state, so your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays first, no matter who caused the

When someone suffers an injury due to someone else’s actions or inaction as a result of carelessness, they may have a claim for damages against that person based on negligence.

No, the State Farm does not have any comprehensive options for accident forgiveness that are specific to Florida.

For most Florida injury claims, the deadline is two years, but it depends on the claim type and when it

Never accept a settlement without consulting an attorney. Insurers often offer less than you deserve. We’ll review your offer and

We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. You only pay if we win your case,

Under Florida’s PIP law, you generally must receive initial medical treatment within 14 days of the accident for PIP to

Sometimes. Because Florida is a no-fault state, you can only recover non-economic damages like pain and suffering from the at-fault

Yes, for many cases. For general negligence claims, such as most car accidents, slip and falls, and dog bites, the

Florida now uses a “modified comparative negligence” rule for most negligence cases. If you are found 50% or less at

Florida does not require most drivers to carry bodily injury liability insurance. That means many at-fault drivers have little or

In most cases you are not required to give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer. It is usually

Florida law sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft, and the coverage depends on what

Under Florida law, if you slip on a “transitory foreign substance” (like a spilled liquid or dropped food) in a

Florida has a strict liability dog bite statute. A dog owner is generally liable for bite injuries to a person

Commercial truck crashes often involve more parties and more evidence. The driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, a maintenance

Often, yes. Florida PIP can cover pedestrians and cyclists struck by a motor vehicle. If you own a car with

Yes. If your injury happened in Florida, you can generally pursue a claim under Florida law even if you live

Usually not directly. A federal law known as the Graves Amendment generally protects rental and leasing companies from liability simply

Golf carts and low-speed vehicles are popular in Lakewood Ranch, on Longboat Key, and in many Sarasota-area communities, and crashes

It depends on your injuries and whether the case settles or goes to suit. Many claims cannot be valued until

If you are able, take photos and video of the vehicles, the scene, skid marks, traffic signals, road conditions, and

Most personal injury lawyers in Florida, including Alpha Law Group, work on a contingency fee, which means no fee unless

Minor property-damage-only claims may not need a lawyer. Consider talking to an attorney if you went to the ER or

Yes. The 2023 tort reform law changed how past and future medical expenses are proven. In many cases, evidence focuses

Claims against Florida government entities are governed by sovereign immunity rules. Before filing suit you generally must give written notice

Possibly. Health insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, and some employer plans may have a right of reimbursement (a “lien” or subrogation claim)

Generally, compensation received for physical injuries or physical sickness is not taxable income under federal tax law. That includes amounts

Some are. A parent may have their own claim for the child’s medical expenses, while the child has a claim

Not without a careful review. Under the 2023 tort reform changes, an insurer that offers its full policy limits within