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Vehicle accident claims are becoming increasingly difficult. Insurance companies often deny liability for their drivers and dispute whether victims’ injuries stem from the crashes in which they were involved.

If you or a loved one was hurt by a rideshare, drunk, distracted, or reckless driver, don’t let insurance companies play games. You need legal counsel prepared to investigate the collision, address disputed liability, and document how the crash caused your injuries.

Managing attorney Carolyn Salzmann came to law from chemical engineering. That training addresses a defense insurance carriers often use in car accident claims: the idea that a modest dent means a modest injury. Crush depth, closing speed, and the direction force traveled through the cabin are measurable quantities that frequently tell a different story than a photograph of a bumper. We use that analysis to connect what happened to the vehicle with what happened to the person inside it.

We prepare car accident claims by gathering the evidence needed to demonstrate fault and document the lifetime impact of your injuries. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience advocating for thousands of clients across Florida.

Call our Orlando car accident attorneys at (888) 979-4941 or contact us online today for a free consultation.

Where Car Accidents Happen in Orlando

Orlando roadways have distinct crash patterns that require technical precision and strategic advocacy to assess fault. High-speed corridors such as Interstate 4 frequently involve severe collisions. Evaluating these crashes requires close attention to the roadway itself. Merge geometry, the gap between posted and actual travel speeds, and the distance a driver had available to stop are measurable quantities rather than matters of opinion.

Commercial corridors such as John Young Parkway, Semoran Boulevard, and Colonial Drive pose urgent evidentiary challenges. Dashcam footage and electronic logs can be overwritten, so our trial team moves quickly to obtain and preserve black box records after commercial and fleet collisions. These records can document driver speed, braking, and maintenance information before the data disappears.

Rental car collisions on International Drive can create multijurisdictional insurance disputes when visiting motorists return home after a crash. We pursue out-of-state insurers and examine the policies that apply to the collision while addressing those jurisdictional issues.

Car Accident Statute of Limitations in Florida

Florida law imposes strict filing deadlines after a collision. Under Florida Statutes section 95.11, most negligence claims arising from accidents on or after March 24, 2023, must be filed within two years. Most car accident injury claims arising before that date remain subject to the previous four-year deadline. Wrongful death actions generally have a two-year statute of limitations from the date of death.

The applicable deadline depends on when the claim accrued and the type of action involved. Starting early also allows time to preserve physical evidence, obtain records, and speak with witnesses while their recollections remain fresh.

Is Florida a “No-Fault” State?

Yes. Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state under Florida Statute section 627.736. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays covered medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who caused the collision, subject to statutory and policy limits.

A person generally must meet Florida’s serious-injury threshold to pursue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering. The threshold includes:

A permanent injury
Significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function
Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement
Death

When the threshold is met, an injured person can pursue a third-party claim against the responsible party. The available losses depend on the injuries, evidence, insurance coverage, and allocation of fault.

Florida PIP Benefits After a Car Accident

Florida Personal Injury Protection covers 80 percent of reasonable expenses for medically necessary medical, surgical, dental, and rehabilitative services. Initial services and care must be lawfully provided within 14 days after the accident for medical benefits to apply.

PIP also covers 60 percent of gross income lost because accident-related injuries prevent the insured person from working. Medical and disability benefits draw from the same policy limit. Certification of an emergency medical condition is required to access the full $10,000 medical benefit; otherwise, medical benefits are capped at $2,500.

Comparative Negligence in Florida Car Accident Claims

Florida Statutes section 768.81 reduces economic and noneconomic damages according to a claimant’s percentage of fault. For example, a person found 20 percent responsible would have an otherwise available damages award reduced by 20 percent.

A claimant who’s more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm generally can’t recover damages in a negligence action. Florida courts enter judgment against each liable party according to that party’s assigned percentage of fault.

Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Uninsured motorist benefits apply when an insured person is legally entitled to recover damages from the owner or operator of an uninsured vehicle. They can also be relevant after a hit-and-run collision. Underinsured motorist benefits address situations in which the at-fault driver has insurance but not enough coverage for the established losses.

Florida law requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage with motor vehicle liability policies that include bodily injury liability coverage. The limits generally must equal the bodily injury liability limits unless lower limits are selected, and a named insured can reject the coverage in writing on behalf of all insureds under the policy.

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The settlement value of a car that is totaled is determined based on the fair market value, which is the amount of money you likely could have sold your vehicle for if you had not been involved in the accident. We commonly use the NADA Used Car Guide or Kelly Blue Book as a starting point for determining the settlement value of a totaled car. The insurance company should pay for all repairs if your car is not totaled. This process can be accomplished without the assistance of an attorney.
In the case of an automobile or motorcycle accident, if the person who is at fault for an accident does not have insurance, then we do three things. First, we run an asset check on the at-fault party to see if he or she has assets that we could possibly seize to cover your damages.
This requires us to file a lawsuit against the individual. Second, we look to see if the defendant's driver owns the vehicle. Sometimes the driver and owner are two different people.
While the driver might not have insurance, the owner may be insured, especially if the vehicle is financed. Third, we do a complete assessment of the client's insurance coverages to see if this individual has Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage.
If that is the case, then we look to the client's insurance coverage to compensate this individual for his or her injuries and damages. This should not cause the client's insurance to go up since he or she is not at fault for the accident.
There are five things you should do immediately after an accident. These include the following steps:
1. Call 911 and report the accident. Regardless of the extent of the property damage and how you feel after the collision, you must call 911 and report the accident. If you do not call 911, the insurance company will use this against you when we negotiate the value of your claim.
2. Exchange information with all other drivers involved in the accident. Be sure to get the other driver's tag number, license number, and insurance company information. Even if you are waiting for the police to arrive, you still need to start gathering this information. There are unfortunately many situations in which the at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident.
3. Investigate. Seek out witnesses and take photos. Even if the other person admits fault, his or her story may change once you file a claim. Witnesses will not wait for the police to arrive, so you need to get their contact information right away. Also, scene and property damage photos can be critical in proving how the accident happened and the forces exerted on your body.
4. Seek medical attention. Whether it is at the accident scene or at the hospital, later on, it is essential that you seek medical attention as soon as possible so you fully understand the extent of your injuries. This will also help you ensure that your injuries are well-documented. The insurance company will use any delay in medical treatment against you.
5. Do not discuss your injuries with the insurance company. Report the facts of the accident (what happened) to your insurance company, but do not discuss your injuries. Because adrenaline is flowing through your body, you may not immediately feel the full extent of your injuries. Statements such as "I'm not injured" or "I'm OK" can and will be used against you by the insurance company.
Yes, but it will be difficult to do on your own. Consult an attorney to help you determine your options, especially if there were injuries involved.
- Make sure your injuries are documented in medical records as soon as possible. The insurance company will deny your injury claim unless each injury is documented in hospital records on the date of the accident or within 24 hours of the injury.
- See your primary care physician as soon as possible. Your doctor will document your injuries and prescribe a course of treatment, and the doctor’s chart notes will help us prove the extent of your injuries.
- Contact a lawyer to help you prove fault (liability) and the extent of the injuries and harm that you experienced due to the accident. Lawyers should have the resources necessary to get the most value for your case. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner you get to relax and heal while we do the work of getting the money you deserve.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

After a car accident, first check whether you and the other people involved are safe.

Once you’re certain that everyone is safe, take these steps:

Take photos of any injuries and vehicle damage
File a police report, if necessary
Gather witness statements or contact information, if possible
Exchange insurance and contact information with the others involved
Seek prompt medical evaluation, since initial care must be provided within 14 days for Florida PIP medical benefits to apply
Seek the help of an attorney

Common Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents

Car accidents can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe, including:

Back and neck sprains (including whiplash)
Broken or fractured bones
Knee, shoulder, and joint injuries
Soft tissue damage and permanent scarring
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Fatal injuries

Beyond physical harm, these accidents can lead to emergency medical expenses, lost income, ongoing rehabilitation costs, vehicle repair bills, and pain and suffering. The losses available in a particular claim depend on the evidence, insurance coverage, allocation of fault, and nature of the injuries. Medical records, employment information, repair estimates, and documentation of ongoing care help establish those losses.

Focused Legal Support for Your Recovery Journey

At Legally Pink Law, we recognize the stress an accident places on you and your family. We move your claim forward while you concentrate on healing.

We manage the details of your case, including:

Dealing with insurance companies. We handle communications and help you avoid statements that could undermine your claim.
Investigating the cause of your accident. We analyze collision scenes, traffic footage, and police reports to assess fault.
Collecting and analyzing evidence. We secure crash data, physical evidence, and official records to document the claim.
Interviewing witnesses. We obtain statements from eyewitnesses while their memories of the event are still fresh.
Navigating the insurance claims process. We manage legal paperwork and deadlines to avoid procedural delays.
Reviewing medical bills and records. We review your treatment history to calculate the financial cost of your current and long-term care.

A car accident claim may resolve through insurance negotiations or proceed to litigation and trial when the parties don’t reach a resolution. We prepare the evidence needed for each stage rather than treating an initial liability decision or settlement offer as the end of the analysis.

We assess the current and future financial impact of your injury, the loss of value to your vehicle, and how your injuries affect your life and career. That review helps us present the documented scope of the claim during negotiations or litigation.

Passionate Advocates on Your Side

Our team of attorneys and licensed insurance adjusters provides compassionate counsel and hard-hitting representation for your car accident case. As a boutique law firm, we keep our client-to-attorney ratio low so we can give each client close personal attention.

We focus on personal injury law. Our all-female trial team has recovered more than $20 million for clients, including a listed $9,016,039 car accident settlement.

Our dedicated Orlando car accident lawyers are available 24/7 to address your concerns. We charge no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

We represent clients whose accidents result in:

Spinal injuries
Brain injury
Fractures
The wrongful death of a loved one

Discuss Your Car Accident Claim Confidentially

A free, confidential consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss the collision, your injuries, and the representation available to you. We offer flexible in-person or virtual appointments.

Call (888) 979-4941 or contact us online to request your free, confidential consultation.

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