My Trial Lawyer · Florida
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A personal injury lawyer handles all types of injury-related cases caused by someone else’s negligence, which typically include car accidents, Uber and Lyft rideshare crashes, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle accidents, trip and fall accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability claims, negligent security incidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, and dog bite cases, all on a contingency fee basis, meaning no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered. Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. My Trial Lawyer is led by Stephen Engelman and Devin Locay with 25 years of combined legal experience, serving clients throughout the state of Florida including all cities and their surrounding communities. Contingency fees in Florida typically range from 33% for pre-trial settlements to 40% for cases that go to trial. The firm has secured significant results for clients, including a $2.2 million dollar settlement.
My Trial Lawyer represents accident victims throughout Florida. The firm handles car accidents, Uber and Lyft rideshare crashes, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death claims, and dog bite cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and owe no legal fees unless the firm wins your case. Every case is handled directly by a partner attorney — not a paralegal or junior associate — from the initial consultation through resolution. My Trial Lawyer serves clients throughout the state of Florida including all cities and their surrounding communities.
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Who pays after an Uber or Lyft accident in Florida depends on which of three coverage periods applied at the time of the crash.
Personal policy only
When the Uber or Lyft app is completely off, the driver is treated as an ordinary motorist and only their personal auto policy applies. Florida minimums are often far too low to cover serious injuries, and your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide additional protection.
Start a claim for this →$50,000 / $100,000
When the app is on but no trip has been accepted, Uber and Lyft provide contingent gap coverage of $50,000 per person injured and $100,000 per accident, which activates only if the driver's personal policy denies the claim or provides insufficient limits.
Start a claim for this →$1,000,000
Once a driver accepts a trip and is actively transporting a passenger, Uber and Lyft's $1,000,000 commercial liability policy applies, providing substantial coverage for serious injuries.
Start a claim for this →Identifying the driver's exact app status at the moment of the crash is the first critical step in every rideshare accident case. Call (786) 855-1000
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, highway accidents, drunk driving injuries, and distracted driving incidents.
Read about car accidents →Florida's PIP no-fault system pays 80% of medical bills up to $10,000 after a car accident but does not cover pain and suffering. If your injuries are serious, permanent, or resulted in significant medical costs or lost income, you may be entitled to pursue a claim directly against the at-fault party. My Trial Lawyer evaluates every injury case for free and advises you on whether your injuries meet Florida's serious injury threshold.
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My Trial Lawyer is led by Stephen Engelman and Devin Locay with 25 years of combined legal experience.
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Stephen EngelmanPersonal injury trial attorney
Devin A. Locay, Esq.Personal injury attorney
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A personal injury lawyer in Florida handles car accidents, rideshare crashes involving Uber and Lyft, slip and fall injuries on commercial and residential property, wrongful death claims, and dog bite incidents. My Trial Lawyer evaluates every case for free to determine whether your injuries qualify for a personal injury claim beyond Florida's PIP coverage.
Start a free evaluation →Florida's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. Missing this deadline typically bars recovery entirely, regardless of how strong the case is. Contact a personal injury lawyer in Florida as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
Start a free evaluation →Personal injury settlement amounts in Florida vary widely based on injury severity, available insurance coverage, and the strength of the evidence. Minor car accident settlements may range from $15,000 to $50,000. Cases involving serious or permanent injuries, significant lost income, or wrongful death can result in settlements of $100,000 to $1,000,000 or more. My Trial Lawyer conducts a full damages analysis for every case before any settlement negotiations begin.
Start a free evaluation →Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, Florida law bars recovery entirely. Insurance adjusters routinely try to assign inflated fault percentages to victims. An experienced personal injury lawyer at My Trial Lawyer can counter these tactics with evidence and expert analysis.
Start a free evaluation →Yes. Rideshare accident cases in Florida involve layered insurance: the driver's personal policy, Uber's or Lyft's $1,000,000 corporate coverage when actively transporting a passenger, and gap coverage during the app-on phase. Identifying every available policy requires experience with rideshare insurance structures. My Trial Lawyer handles Uber and Lyft accident cases throughout Florida.
Start a free evaluation →Call 911 and photograph the scene before vehicles are moved. Collect the other driver's insurance information, license plate, and contact details. Seek medical attention the same day, even if you feel fine, because injuries like whiplash may not produce immediate symptoms. Avoid giving recorded statements to any insurance adjuster before consulting a personal injury lawyer. Contact My Trial Lawyer as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Start a free evaluation →My Trial Lawyer works on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury cases. There are no upfront costs and no hourly charges. Florida contingency fees typically range from 33% of the settlement for cases resolved before a lawsuit is filed to 40% for cases that go to trial. All fees are disclosed in writing before any work begins.
Start a free evaluation →My Trial Lawyer serves clients throughout the state of Florida including all cities and their surrounding communities. Call (786) 855-1000 to schedule a free case evaluation. Follow My Trial Lawyer on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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