Gainesville Car Accident Lawyer

Short answer: We help Gainesville crash victims navigate Florida PIP basics, protect key evidence, and pursue compensation when injuries meet Florida’s tort threshold. Most negligence suits must be filed within 2 years, and what you say early can impact Florida’s 50% comparative fault bar.


We proudly serve the entire state of Florida from our offices in Gainesville • Free Case Review • No Fee Unless We Recover

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How we help after a crash (our 5-step process)

  1. Triage & PIP check — confirm you sought care within 14 days so PIP benefits remain available.
  2. Evidence plan — crash report, photos/video, black-box (EDR) data, and medical records.
  3. Liability analysis — fault, road conditions, product issues, and comparative-fault exposure.
  4. Claim or lawsuit — when injuries meet Florida’s legal threshold, we pursue full case value.
  5. Resolution — negotiation, mediation, or trial, plus lien/subrogation management.

When can you pursue pain & suffering outside PIP?

Florida’s no-fault (PIP) may pay initial medical bills, but you can pursue pain & suffering only if your injuries meet the tort threshold (e.g., permanent injury or significant scarring). We’ll review your records and explain your options in plain English.

Florida’s 50% comparative fault rule (at a glance)

  • If you are 0–50% at fault: you can recover, reduced by your percentage.
  • If you are more than 50% at fault: you generally cannot recover in most negligence cases.
  • Medical negligence actions are treated differently.

What to do right now

  • Get/keep treatment (ideally within 14 days of the crash) and save all records.
  • Preserve evidence: photos, dash-cam, phone video, vehicle data, witness info.
  • Request the crash report and note any citations and road conditions.
  • Avoid recorded statements until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
  • Call us for a free case review—we’ll map next steps and deadlines.


Gainesville car accident FAQs

  • Can I recover if I’m partly at fault?

    Usually yes, if you’re 50% or less at fault—your recovery is reduced by your share. If you’re more than 50% at fault in most negligence cases, recovery is barred. (Different rules apply to medical negligence.)

  • Do I have to treat within 14 days?

    To keep PIP benefits available, it’s safest to get initial care within 14 days. If you missed that window, talk to us—there may still be options.

  • How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

    Most Florida negligence cases have a 2-year statute of limitations, with different timelines for wrongful death and medical malpractice.

  • Will I owe fees if we lose?

    In typical injury matters, you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover. We’ll explain costs and fee percentages up front in a written agreement.