Personal Injury Lawyer — We Fight for the Recovery You Deserve.
From car accidents and slip-and-falls to medical malpractice and catastrophic injuries, The Farber Law Firm stands up for injury victims and their families. We take on insurance companies, corporations, and negligent parties so you can focus on your health, your family, and your future.
Florida personal injury law changed in 2023. Your strategy should too.
Florida's 2023 tort reform (HB 837) cut the general negligence filing deadline from four years to two for most claims arising after March 24, 2023, and replaced pure comparative fault with a modified system. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you may recover nothing. That makes early evidence, witness statements, and scene documentation more important than ever.
Insurers know these rules well. Adjusters often call within days, asking for recorded statements and broad medical authorizations that can be used to argue fault or pre-existing conditions. We step in early, handle the insurer, and build the liability and damages record your claim depends on.
We handle claims involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, rideshare vehicles, boats, unsafe property, dog bites, defective products, and wrongful death, from Coral Gables and Miami-Dade across Florida.
What We Handle
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Slip, trip, and fall injuries
- Dog bite and animal attack injuries
- Medical malpractice and negligence
- Wrongful death claims
- Catastrophic and traumatic brain injury
- Premises liability
- Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) accidents
Why Farber Law
Inside Knowledge
Former insurance defense experience — we know how insurance companies value, delay, and deny claims, and how to push back.
Contingency Where It Fits
Many personal injury cases are handled on contingency. Fee structures may vary by matter and are set out in your retainer agreement.
Senior-Attorney Attention
David Farber personally oversees every case, supported by an experienced team — clients get responsiveness, not runaround.
Key laws that shape your case
A plain-language summary of the statutes we apply most often. Rules can change and exceptions apply, so confirm how they affect your facts with an attorney.
Two-year negligence deadline
Most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023 must be filed within two years. Wrongful death and medical malpractice have their own deadlines and exceptions.
Modified comparative fault
Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and a plaintiff found more than 50 percent at fault is generally barred from recovering (medical negligence claims excepted).
PIP and the 14-day rule
Personal Injury Protection benefits generally require initial medical treatment within 14 days of a car crash. Benefits are capped and full payment can depend on an emergency medical condition finding.
Medical damages evidence
Evidence of past medical expenses is now tied to amounts actually paid or owed, and letters of protection carry disclosure requirements. Proper documentation of bills matters.
Negligent security (premises)
New rules govern apportionment and presumptions in negligent security claims against property owners, including multifamily residential properties that meet statutory security standards.
Florida Wrongful Death Act
Defines who may recover when negligence causes death, which damages are available, and that the claim is brought by the estate's personal representative.
- General negligence
- 2 years
- Seek PIP treatment
- Within 14 days
- Wrongful death
- 2 years
- Medical malpractice
- 2 years from discovery
- Med mal pre-suit period
- 90 days
- Claims against government
- Written notice required (§ 768.28)
Deadlines depend on dates of loss, policy terms, and exceptions. Do not rely on this chart to calculate your deadline.
How your case moves
Free case review
We listen, review photos, reports, and insurance information, and explain your options and likely timeline.
Evidence preservation
Preservation letters, video, black-box data, scene inspections, witness interviews, and medical records.
Demand and negotiation
A documented demand supported by records and, when needed, medical and economic experts.
Litigation if needed
If the offer does not reflect the harm, we file suit and prepare the case for trial.
Personal Injury FAQs
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?
For most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, Florida law generally allows two years under Fla. Stat. § 95.11. Some claims, including claims against government entities and medical malpractice, have shorter notice periods or different rules, so speak with a lawyer promptly.
What happens if I was partly at fault?
Under Florida's modified comparative fault rule in Fla. Stat. § 768.81, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you generally cannot recover damages, except in medical negligence cases.
Do I have to see a doctor within 14 days after a car accident?
To access Florida PIP benefits, you generally must receive initial treatment within 14 days of the crash. Getting prompt care also creates medical documentation linking your injuries to the accident.
Should I give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company?
You are generally not required to give the at-fault driver's insurer a recorded statement. Statements can be used to dispute fault or injuries, so many people choose to speak with an attorney first.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Many personal injury matters are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning attorney fees are a percentage of any recovery and governed by Florida Bar rules. Your written fee agreement explains fees and costs in detail.
What is my case worth?
Value depends on liability, insurance coverage, medical treatment, lost income, future care, and how the injury affects your life. No honest lawyer can promise an amount, but we can explain the factors after reviewing your records.
General information only, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Free, confidential case review.
Talk directly with David Farber. Many matters handled on contingency; fee structures may vary by matter and are set out in the firm's written retainer agreement.
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