Q: How much does an attorney charge for a car accident in Florida?
A: At Perkins Law Offices, attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning they don’t get paid unless you do. There is a sliding scale put out by the Florida Bar depending on certain factors of the case and the amount of money recovered that most personal injury lawyers follow. Typically, co...
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Q: Does your office speak Spanish?
Does your office speak Spanish?
A: Yes, our office does speak Spanish.
Sí, nuestra oficina habla español
Mr. Perkins speaks Spanish, but we also have native Spanish-speaking staff and lawyer so you can feel comfortable in whatever language you prefer to speak.
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Q: How do I report a car accident in Miami?
A: To report a car accident in Miami, you must call the local police or the Miami-Dade Police Department if the accident involves injuries or significant damage. You can also file a report online through the Florida Highway Patrol or the local police department’s website if there are no injuries. Its i...
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Q: What happens if I have a car accident in Florida?
A: After a car accident in Florida with injuries, you should call the police, exchange information with the other driver, document the scene, and seek medical attention immediately if you sustained a personal injury. It’s also important to notify your insurance company if you injured someone else or if...
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Q: Who is at fault in a car accident in Florida?
A: t depends on the facts of the accident of course. Florida follows a "comparative negligence" rule, meaning fault can be shared between parties. This was modified by the recent law change to not allow recovery to an injured party if they were more than 50% at fault in the accident for their injury. ...
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Q: What is the 14-day accident law in Florida?
A: Florida’s 14-day accident law pertains to Florida's PIP No Fault statute (627.736). This law requires that accident victims seek medical treatment within 14 days of the accident to be eligible for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits of up to $10,000 that all legal vehicle owners must carry as ...
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Q: What to do if someone sues you for a car accident in Florida?
A: If someone sues you for a car accident, you should immediately contact your insurance company who will assign an attorney to defend you. You also may want to hire your own lawyer to act as "personal counsel", if you are concerned your own assets are exposed because the insurance policy limits may b...
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Q: Should I hire an attorney after a car accident in Florida?
A: Yes, it’s highly recommended. Hiring an experienced attorney like Alex Perkins can significantly increase your chances of receiving fair compensation. Studies show car accident lawyers obtain on average 3 times the amount of money than unrepresented parties. Plus personal injury lawyers work on cont...
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Q: What is the new law in Florida for car accidents?
A: Big changes affecting car accidents in Florida come from House Bill 837. Key changes include:Comparative Negligence: Now, if you are found to be more than 50% at fault for an accident, you cannot recover any damages. Statute of Limitations: Reduced from four years to two years. This means you must f...
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Q: How much can someone sue for a car accident in Florida?
A: There is no set amount that someone can sue for, as it depends on factors such as the severity of the injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Perkins Law Offices has successfully recovered millions for clients, including multi-million-dollar settlements in severe ...
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Q: Should I call a lawyer after a car accident in Florida?
A: Yes, it’s advisable to call a lawyer after a car accident, especially if there are injuries or significant damage. At Perkins Law Offices, the attorneys provide a free consultation to help assess whether you have a strong case and how to proceed. They can help guide you through dealing with insuranc...
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Q: Which Cruise line is the biggest and doing you handle cases against them?
A: Yes we handle cases against all of the biggest cruise lines based in Florida. In 2023, Carnival Corporation reported carrying approximately 13 million passengers across its cruise lines. Royal Caribbean carried over 6 million passengers in 2023 according to industry statistics.
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Q: How long will my car accident case take from start to finish?
A: Car accident case turnaround time will vary but they are usually a lot faster to resolve than more complex personal injury cases such as Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers have settled cases quickly in a matter of days or weeks even but there has to be time to...
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Q: Do cruise ship accident cases have to be filed in Miami?
A: Many cruise ship accident cases are required by the cruise line terms and conditions to be filed in Miami in in Federal Court
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Q: Should I hire a Miami personal injury attorney to represent me?
A: Studies show that victims of car accidents receive 3X more money when they are represented by personal injury lawyers than those who aren’t. There are traps and pitfalls when dealing with insurance polices and the legal system. A good Miami personal injury lawyer like Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers...
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Q: How much do personal injury lawyers charge?
A: Nothing upfront or out of your pocket. The FL bar approved contingency fee agreement for most car accident cases has a sliding scale computed, before costs and expenses are deducted, as follows:(a) 33-1/3% of any recovery up to $1 million until the time of filing of an answer or the demand for appo...
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Q: Do you handle speeding tickets?
A: No we are a personal injury law firm. We do assist our injured clients if there is a liability issue or ticket involved in their car accident case though.
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Q: Do you handle criminal cases?
A: We are a civil litigation firm focusing on cruise ship injuries, car accidents and medical malpractice cases but we are closely affiliated with the best criminal defense lawyers in Florida so feel free to call Perkins Law Offices should you need a Miami criminal defense lawyer involving serious crim...
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Q: Is Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers licensed in Florida?
A: Perkins Personal Injury is licensed in Florida, Illinois & Washington DC. We can handle cases anywhere on a pro has vice statute as well.
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Q: Does Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers charge anything to be hired or do you take contingency fee cases?
A: It's free to hire Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers. We take all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis which means no upfront costs and you pay nothing out of your own pocket to retain us. We only get paid if we recover money for your personal injury case or car accident case. If you are in...
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