The short answer is, “no.” We operate on a contingent fee basis, and use the standard rates as set by the Florida Supreme Court. This means the following:

• We charge a fee only if we win your case. If we do not win, you will owe us nothing.
• If we do achieve a favorable outcome, our fee is by default set to 33 & 1/3% of the total settlement.
• If we are required to file a lawsuit, our fees go to 40%. This is because of the tremendous amount of risk we take on by filing suit. Because we collect only if there is a favorable outcome on the case, we front all litigation costs on behalf of our clients. That means that if the lawsuit fails for whatever reason, we will absorb the cost and you will owe us nothing. It is for this reason that the Florida Supreme Court puts forth a 40% rate for lawsuits.

The practical meaning of everything above is this: you will never owe us any money out of your pocket. At the end of the case we will collect our fees and case costs, but only if we win your case. Otherwise you owe us nothing.

Note: The rates above can differ depending on the facts of your case. Reach out to our office today to learn more.

This is a tricky question and obviously one of great importance to clients. The truth is that it is impossible to determine from the outset what your case might be worth. The assessment is a function of liability and damages, and often requires treatment to take its course before any estimates can be made. To learn more, see our blog article “How Much to Expect from a Car Accident Settlement.”

The typical personal injury case takes anywhere from 6 months to 18 months to reach a conclusion. This of course depends heavily on the circumstances of the underlying case, and more often than not, the extent of the injuries suffered by the client. If you suffered relatively few injuries and you have a straightforward case, things can speed up. If, however, your case requires complicated litigation and discovery, the case could take even longer than 18 months, sometimes up to two to three years.

We do not rush our clients in settling their cases nor do we artificially speed up the negotiation process to “cash out” earlier than not. We focus on maximizing the value delivered to our clients and thus let clients determine the pace of their cases. If you are injured, we will wait as long as it takes for you to heal so we can better understand the true, total extent of your injuries. Only then can we go to bat with a confident number in mind. Reach out to us today to learn more.

We ask that you keep copies of any crash related material provided to you by the police or anyone else related to the accident, and provide it to us in the initial consultation. Beyond that, we ask that you provide us with your insurance information, a photo or copy of your driver’s license and health insurance information (if available), and good contact information. That is all we typically need to get started. The attorney will advise if anything else is required.

The standard statute of limitations for injury cases is 4 years. Under special circumstances this can change, but generally speaking you have four years from the date of loss to file a claim in a Florida court. See our blog article, “Statute of Limitations in Florida Personal Injury Cases” for more information.

We handle all personal injury cases in the state of Florida. We specialize in auto accidents, slip and falls, and products liability cases, but we have handled many other types of cases as well. Call us today to discuss your case with an attorney right away.