Personal Injury Lawyer in Miami
As a personal injury lawyer with nearly two decades of courtroom litigation and negotiation experience, I represent injury victims throughout South Florida. This page describes my qualifications, the practice areas I handle for Miami clients, and how I help injured Floridians recover the full compensation they are entitled to under state law for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.
If you or a loved one has been injured in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe County due to someone else's negligence, contact me right away. Florida's two-year statute of limitations on most negligence claims means that delay can permanently bar your case. Call me at 786-522-1411 or email me at [email protected].
Nearly Two Decades of Trial Experience
I have built my career trying complex cases in front of judges and juries. That courtroom experience matters in personal injury practice, because insurance carriers track which lawyers actually try cases and which ones simply file complaints and wait to settle. The settlement values that injured clients receive correlate directly with the trial reputation of their lawyer. I prepare every case from day one as if it will be tried, and that preparation is what produces full-value resolutions — whether the case ultimately settles or not.
Florida Personal Injury Cases I Handle in Miami
My practice handles a wide range of accident and injury cases for clients throughout South Florida, including:
Motor Vehicle Crashes on South Florida Roads
Florida's no-fault auto insurance system, the 14-day PIP medical-treatment requirement, the "serious injury threshold" for stepping outside no-fault, and the new modified comparative-negligence rule all affect what your car or truck accident case is worth. I handle car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, rideshare, and hit-and-run cases on highways including I-95, I-75, the Palmetto Expressway, the Dolphin Expressway, US-1, the Florida Turnpike, and Miami-Dade surface streets.
Slip and Fall and Premises Liability
Falls in grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, condo common areas, and parking lots — governed by Florida Statute § 768.0755 and the constructive-knowledge requirement that has reshaped this area of Florida law since 2010.
Construction and Workplace Injuries
Florida is one of the busiest construction markets in the country, and Miami has cranes everywhere. I handle workers' compensation claims under Chapter 440 and the parallel third-party liability claims that often produce the larger recovery.
Medical Malpractice
Florida medical malpractice cases require strict compliance with Chapter 766's pre-suit notice procedures, expert affidavits, and the two-year/four-year statute of limitations and repose. I handle surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors, and emergency-department malpractice in South Florida hospitals.
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
Resident's Bill of Rights claims under Chapter 400 against Miami-area skilled nursing and assisted-living facilities, including bedsore, fall, elopement, and abuse cases.
Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, and Florida Wrongful Death Act claims for surviving family members.
Boating, Maritime, and Hurricane Claims
South Florida–specific cases including boat and personal-watercraft accidents on Biscayne Bay and in the Keys, along with bad-faith homeowner's insurance claims after hurricane damage.
How I Work With Clients
Every client who hires my firm has my direct phone number and email. You will not be passed off to a paralegal or a "case manager." I personally handle the strategy, the depositions, and the trial of every case. All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis — you pay nothing up front, and you owe no fee unless we recover money for you. We also advance every cost of investigation, expert witnesses, court filings, and depositions.
If you are looking for a Miami personal injury lawyer who will treat your case as the most important matter in the office, I would be glad to speak with you. Call 786-522-1411 or email [email protected].
About the Author
Albert Goodwin, Esq. is a licensed attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience handling personal injury cases. His extensive knowledge and trial experience make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of personal injury topics. He can be reached at 786-522-1411 or [email protected].
