Brain Injury Attorney in Orlando

Accidents That Can Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury may result from an accident or incident attributable to another party’s negligence. Negligence means failing to use the level of reasonable care required under the circumstances. The firm represents people who have sustained brain injuries and other permanent or disabling harm.

The firm handles cases involving:

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian, bicycle, and boating accidents
• Workplace and construction accidents
• Slip and fall accidents and other premises liability incidents
• Negligent security incidents
• Medical malpractice

The necessary evidence depends on the cause of the injury. A motor vehicle collision may involve crash records and photographs, while a premises liability case may turn on property conditions, maintenance information, or security evidence. A brain injury lawyer in Orlando can assess which people, businesses, insurers, or other parties may bear responsibility based on the available facts.

Florida Filing Deadlines & Fault Rules

Under Florida Statutes section 95.11(5)(a), a negligence action must generally be filed within two years. Claims that accrued before March 24, 2023, are generally governed by the prior four-year filing period. The applicable deadline can depend on when the claim accrued, the defendant’s identity, and the legal theory involved.

Cases involving Florida government entities have different procedural requirements that may apply sooner than the deadline for a standard negligence lawsuit. Prompt review gives a brain injury attorney time to identify notice requirements, preserve evidence, and determine which deadline controls.

Florida also follows modified comparative negligence. Compensation is reduced by the injured person’s assigned percentage of fault. A claimant found more than 50 percent responsible generally can’t recover damages in a negligence action, although the rule’s application depends on the circumstances and governing law.