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.

What compensation can a Florida burn injury victim recover?

Florida burn injury victims can recover economic damages (past and future medical care, skin-graft and reconstructive surgery, burn-center hospitalization, rehabilitation, lost earnings, and diminished earning capacity) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, disfigurement, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life). Non-economic damage caps in personal injury cases were struck down; economic damages are not capped. Punitive damages may be available under Fla. Stat. § 768.72 in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

What are the most common causes of serious burn injuries in Miami?

Electrical burns from unmarked live wiring on Miami-Dade construction sites, chemical burns from industrial and cleaning products, thermal burns from apartment and condo fires (often tied to defective smoke alarms or landlord negligence under Fla. Stat. Ch. 83), scald injuries from restaurant and hotel water heaters set above 120°F, gas explosions, vehicle fires after high-speed crashes on I-95 and the Palmetto, and defective consumer products such as lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes.

How is burn severity classified and why does it matter to my claim?

First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, second-degree burns extend into the dermis with blistering, third-degree (full-thickness) burns destroy all skin layers and often nerve endings, and fourth-degree burns extend into muscle and bone. Claim value scales with Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned, depth, location (face, hands, feet, genitals, and major joints are 'critical'), inhalation injury, and long-term functional loss. Cases involving ICU admission to Jackson Memorial Ryder Trauma Center or Kendall Regional's burn program typically involve seven-figure lifetime care needs.

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

Under HB 837, most negligence claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023 must be filed within 2 years. Product liability claims against a manufacturer generally follow the same 2-year window, with a 12-year statute of repose under Fla. Stat. § 95.031(2)(b). Claims against government defendants require a written notice under § 768.28(6) within 3 years, and premises claims against condominium and HOA associations often have shorter internal notice requirements.

Who can be held liable for a burn injury in Coral Gables or Miami?

Depending on how the burn occurred, potentially liable parties include property owners and landlords (premises liability), general contractors and subcontractors (construction site negligence, OSHA violations), product manufacturers (defective design, failure to warn), utility companies, restaurants and hotels, and municipal defendants. In multi-party cases we use Florida's modified comparative negligence rule (§ 768.81, as amended by HB 837) — a plaintiff more than 50% at fault recovers nothing — to strategically identify every accountable defendant.

How much does it cost to hire a burn injury lawyer?

The Farber Law Firm handles Florida burn injury cases on a contingency fee basis under Florida Bar Rule 4-1.5 — no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. Consultations are free and confidential. Clients may still be responsible for costs and expenses; the exact terms are set out in a written retainer agreement.

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Personal Injury

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.

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.

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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