How much does it cost to hire The Farber Law Firm?

Most personal injury and insurance claims are handled on contingency — you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. Consultations are free.

What areas of Florida do you serve?

We represent clients throughout Florida — including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville — and handle qualifying matters nationwide.

How quickly should I contact a lawyer after an accident or insurance denial?

As soon as possible. Florida law imposes strict deadlines — including a 2-year statute of limitations for most negligence claims under HB 837 and pre-suit notice requirements for insurance disputes under § 627.70152.

Do you handle cases outside Florida?

Yes. The firm is admitted in Florida, Texas, New York, and Tennessee, and works with local counsel on qualifying cases nationwide.

Personal Injury

Personal Injury Representation in Miami and South Florida

Reviewed by David Farber · The Farber Law Firm, P.A. · Updated August 5, 2026

In short

Personal injury representation means a lawyer proves another party's negligence caused your harm and pursues compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In Florida, most negligence lawsuits must be filed within two years, PIP treatment must begin within 14 days, and recovery is barred if you are more than 50 percent at fault.

Key facts at a glance

Filing deadline: 2 years for most negligence claims (Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(a))
PIP treatment window: 14 days from the crash (Fla. Stat. 627.736(1)(a))
Fault rule: Modified comparative negligence, barred above 50 percent (Fla. Stat. 768.81(6))
Pain and suffering in auto cases: Requires a permanency threshold (Fla. Stat. 627.737(2))
Typical fee structure: Contingency under Fla. Bar Rule 4-1.5(f), free consultation
Where we appear: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and courts statewide

Who this is for

Drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians hurt in a South Florida crash
People injured on someone else's property or by unsafe premises conditions
Families who lost a relative because of negligence
Injured people whose own insurer or the at-fault carrier is delaying or lowballing

Matters we handle

Car, truck, motorcycle and rideshare collisions
Slip, trip and fall and other premises liability claims
Negligent security and assault on business property
Cruise ship, boating and maritime injuries
Nursing home neglect and abuse
Catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
Wrongful death claims under Fla. Stat. 768.16 through 768.26

How the process works

1
Free case review
We listen to what happened, identify deadlines that are already running, and tell you plainly whether a claim makes sense.
2
Investigation
Crash reports, scene evidence, video, witness statements, and every layer of insurance coverage including UM and UIM.
3
Medical documentation
We coordinate with treating providers so the record reflects causation, permanency and future care, not just visit dates.
4
Demand and negotiation
A documented demand package goes to the carrier, with statutory tools such as proposals for settlement used where they fit.
5
Litigation when needed
If the offer does not reflect the loss, we file suit, take depositions, and prepare the case for trial.
6
Resolution and disbursement
We resolve medical liens, including Medicare and Medicaid obligations, before funds are released to you.

What Florida law controls a personal injury claim

Florida negligence claims turn on duty, breach, causation and damages. Since March 24, 2023, most negligence lawsuits carry a two-year filing deadline under Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(a), and comparative fault above 50 percent bars recovery entirely under Fla. Stat. 768.81(6).

Auto cases add a layer. Personal injury protection pays only if treatment begins within 14 days of the crash under Fla. Stat. 627.736(1)(a), and non-economic damages against the at-fault driver generally require a permanent injury under Fla. Stat. 627.737(2).

How compensation is measured

Past and future medical treatment, supported by billing records and physician opinion
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity where the injury changes what you can do at work
Pain, suffering, disability and loss of enjoyment of life, subject to Florida threshold rules in auto cases
Property damage and out-of-pocket costs tied to the incident
In wrongful death matters, the categories set out in Fla. Stat. 768.21 for the survivors and the estate

Why clients bring these cases to The Farber Law Firm

The firm's background includes insurance defense work, so we know how carriers value files, where they look for reasons to discount, and what documentation actually moves a number. David Farber personally oversees each matter.

Fee arrangements are set out in writing in your retainer under Fla. Bar Rule 4-1.5(f), including the three-business-day right to cancel a contingency contract described in Rule 4-1.5(f)(4)(B). We do not promise results, and no two cases are alike.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?

Most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023 must be filed within two years under Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(a). Wrongful death claims run two years from the date of death, and claims against government entities require pre-suit notice under Fla. Stat. 768.28(6). Shorter contractual and notice deadlines can apply, so the safe move is to confirm your date early.

What does a personal injury lawyer cost in Miami?

Personal injury matters are commonly handled on a contingency fee, meaning the fee is a percentage of what is recovered and there is no fee if there is no recovery. Percentages and cost handling must comply with Fla. Bar Rule 4-1.5(f) and are stated in your written retainer. Consultations at the firm are free.

Do I still have a case if I was partly at fault?

Usually yes, as long as you are not more than 50 percent responsible. Florida uses modified comparative negligence under Fla. Stat. 768.81(6), so damages are reduced by your share of fault and barred if that share exceeds 50 percent.

What should I do in the first 14 days after a crash?

Get medical care immediately, because Florida PIP benefits require initial treatment within 14 days under Fla. Stat. 627.736(1)(a). Report the crash, photograph the scene and vehicles, keep every bill and out-of-pocket receipt, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's carrier before you understand your coverage.

Where we provide this service

The Farber Law Firm, P.A., 2199 Ponce de Leon Blvd #301, Coral Gables, FL 33134. We handle personal injury matters for clients in Coral Gables, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and throughout Florida. Phone (888) 832-7237.

Sources and authority

Florida statutes, court rules and agency guidance change. This page reflects authority the firm believes current as of the update date above and is general information, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by reading it, and no result is guaranteed.

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The Farber Law Firm, P.A.

The Farber Law Firm is a South Florida trial practice based in Coral Gables, representing injured people, policyholders and businesses across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties since 1995. The firm handles personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation, and its attorneys are members in good standing of The Florida Bar.

Articles on this site are written and reviewed by attorney David Farber and reflect Florida statutes, court rules and Florida Bar regulations current as of the publication date.

Office: 2199 Ponce de Leon Blvd #301
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Phone: 8888-FARBER
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