Florida Personal Injury Attorney

We Are the Gold Standard of Injury Law

When you have suffered a serious injury or illness and wonder where to turn, The Goldwater Law Firm is here. Attorney Bob Goldwater has spent more than two decades creating an extensive network of partner law firms dedicated to seeking justice for victims. We will not sit back while insurance companies or large corporations take advantage of the injured and put profits above people. We know your family and community rely on you, and your need for results is paramount. We can match you with an aggressive Florida personal injury attorney who will fight to ensure at-fault parties pay what they owe. Our co-counsel will work closely with you to understand your goals, craft creative legal strategies, and provide you with practical guidance and support.

Our Law Firm Partners Handle All Types of Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury law seeks to help victims harmed by negligence or wrongdoing. If you suffered an injury caused by an at-fault party, you may have a claim. We can connect you with a:

• Florida car accident lawyer: According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), over a quarter of a million traffic accident injuries occurred in the state in 2023. During that same year, auto accidents caused over 3,400 fatalities.
• Florida premises liability lawyer: When negligent property conditions cause injuries, victims can hold property owners financially responsible with a premises liability claim. Our co-counsel is prepared to assist with cases involving slip and falls, dog bites, negligent security, swimming pool accidents, and more.
• Florida product liability lawyer: Product liability is an area of personal injury law that seeks compensation for harm caused by dangerous or defective products, medications, or medical devices.
• Florida medical malpractice lawyer: With help from our co-counsel, victims of birth injuries, diagnostic errors, medication errors, surgical errors, or negligent care can pursue fair compensation.
• Florida workers’ compensation lawyer: Most employers in Florida must provide employees with workers’ compensation insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages from a workplace injury.
• Florida wrongful death lawyer: If you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, allow our co-counsel to ease your burden by handling your legal case, giving you time to grieve privately.

Different Personal Injuries Require Different Strategies

Each case type listed above comes with its own set of potential obstacles and challenges. For example:

• If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may have to file a personal injury protection (PIP) claim under the state’s no-fault insurance system. When applicable, an attorney can also help you step outside the no-fault system and seek compensation from a liable driver via a third-party claim.
• Defective product cases may involve a mass tort or class action claim, where your case is combined with other similar cases. We can connect you with a mass tort lawyer who can help you take on a large corporation that does not want to offer you a fair settlement.
• You usually cannot sue your employer if they have workers’ comp insurance, but you may be able to pursue a negligence-based claim against a liable third party. An attorney can help you explore your options for recovering damages following a job-related injury.
• Some cases involve multiple liable parties. For example, in a medical malpractice case, you might be able to sue the individual provider, the institution they work for, or both.

In other words, the route to recovering compensation varies greatly depending on your situation. Regardless of your case’s specifics, you may have a claim if you suffered an injury that was not your fault. Contact The Goldwater Law Firm for a free consultation and learn more about how a Florida attorney can help.

A Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Can Fight for Full and Fair Compensation

We have one mission: to help you get the maximum compensation possible for your personal injury. In general, recoverable damages may include:

• Emergency medical transportation
• Emergency department services
• Hospital and doctor fees
• Follow-up care and ongoing medical treatments
• Rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Wheelchairs, walkers, and prosthetics
• Medical devices and equipment
• Prescription drugs
• Long-term nursing
• Lost wages, earnings, and benefits
• Reduced earning capacity
• Household services
• Vehicle and personal property damages
• Physical and chronic pain
• Permanent and disabling injuries
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Stress, depression, and emotional and mental anguish
• Reduced quality of life
• Wrongful death of a loved one

How a Florida Personal Injury Attorney Can Prove Your Right to Damages

Proving negligence in a personal injury case involves establishing the following four elements:

1. Duty of care. The liable party was legally obligated to act reasonably and avoid causing harm.
2. Breach of duty. The liable party acted in a manner most others in their situation would not find reasonable or necessary.
3. Causation. The liable party’s breach of duty was a direct cause of the victim’s injury.
4. Damages. The injury resulted in pain, suffering, and financial damages.

A Florida personal injury attorney can build your case with evidence, including police reports, photographs, video footage, eyewitness statements, medical records, and more. In addition, The Goldwater Law Firm can rely on its extensive network of specialists, including physicians, accident reconstructionists, and pharmaceutical experts, to provide reports and testimony when needed.

Let a Lawyer Do the Work So You Can Rest and Recover

Case building can take a lot of time and effort, as can dealing with insurance agents and other parties involved in your claim. With your health on the line, you have more important things to worry about. Our co-counsel can do the work, so you don’t have to. An attorney can:

• Prepare and file insurance claims and legal documents
• Manage case-related emails, phone calls, and meetings
• Track and meet deadlines
• Aggressively negotiate for the maximum compensation possible
• Represent you in civil court when necessary