Data-driven rankings across 4 cities in Florida. This dataset tracks 91,410 public Google reviews, retrieves 47,985 review records, and analyzes 42,069 text reviews across 80 law firms.
This section covers the legal basics people often ask search engines and LLMs about before hiring a lawyer in Florida. It is rendered from markdown so the structure is easier to parse and cite.
Primary-source citation review is still in progress for this state guide. Use official statutes, court rules, and current case law as controlling authority while this page is being upgraded.
In Florida, the deadline to file a standard personal injury lawsuit is 2 years from date of injury for most negligence-based personal injury claims arising on or after March 24, 2023.
Governing statute: Fla. Stat. § 95.11. Prior to March 24, 2023, the deadline was 4 years; now generally 2 years following HB 837 effective March 24, 2023.
Medical malpractice claims in Florida have their own deadline: 2 years from date of discovery (or reasonably should have discovered) or 4 years from the negligent act; extended to 7 years if fraud/concealment; minor exception until child’s 8th birthday.
Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(c), § 766.106, § 766.203. Mandatory 90‑day pre‑suit notice under § 766.106 tolls the deadline; repose and fraud exceptions strictly enforced.
Wrongful death claims in Florida: 2 years from date of death; no time limit if death caused by murder or manslaughter; for medical malpractice wrongful death, medical malpractice timelines apply.
Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e); § 766.106 (if med mal).
If a government entity is involved, a much shorter notice deadline usually applies in Florida: Notice of claim within 180 days for general government; lawsuit within 3 years (2 years for wrongful death).
Fla. Stat. § 768.28. Mandatory pre‑suit notice and investigation period; failing to give notice can bar claims independent of SOL.
Florida follows: Modified comparative fault: plaintiff barred if >50% at fault; if ≤50%, recovery reduced by plaintiff’s fault. Exception: medical malpractice uses pure comparative fault (no bar at >50%). Joint and several liability abolished; each defendant pays only their share. (Fla. Stat. § 768.81). HB 837 (effective March 24, 2023) replaced pure comparative negligence with modified rule and 51% bar; medical negligence retains pure comparative.
Damage caps in Florida: No statutory caps on non‑economic damages in medical malpractice or personal injury cases; previous caps struck down by Florida Supreme Court as unconstitutional. (Not applicable (constitutional rulings invalidated caps))
Attorney contingency fees for medical malpractice capped by constitution: cannot exceed 30% of first $250,000 and 10% of amount above that; for State AG contingency contracts with private counsel, sliding scale up to 25‑5%, max $50M, commercially reasonable.
Florida’s personal injury legal landscape is shaped by its comparative fault rules, which means that compensation in injury cases can be reduced based on the claimant’s degree of fault. The state recognizes a modified comparative fault system, allowing injured parties to recover damages as long as they are not more than 50% at fault. Personal injury attorneys operating in Florida must navigate this framework when representing clients, which influences settlement negotiations and trial strategies. Across the state, there are approximately 80 personal injury law firms concentrated in four major cities: Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. These firms collectively maintain an average rating of 4.88 out of 5, based on 91,410 tracked Google reviews, reflecting a generally high level of client satisfaction.
The most common types of personal injury cases in Florida involve car accidents, workplace injuries, and medical malpractice claims. Car accidents remain the predominant source of personal injury claims due to Florida’s high traffic volume and population density in urban areas. Workplace injuries also contribute significantly, particularly in industries such as construction and manufacturing, where physical hazards are prevalent. Medical malpractice cases, while less frequent, often involve complex litigation and require specialized knowledge of healthcare regulations. Both personal injury attorneys and personal injury lawyers in Florida often specialize in one or more of these areas to effectively address the specific legal and medical issues involved in each case.
When selecting a personal injury attorney in Florida, several factors are important to consider. Experience within the state’s legal system and familiarity with Florida’s unique comparative fault rules can impact case outcomes. Client reviews and firm ratings provide valuable insight; the average rating of 4.88 out of 5 from over 91,000 reviews suggests that many clients find satisfaction with their legal representation. Additionally, potential clients should evaluate an attorney’s track record with cases similar to their own and their ability to communicate clearly throughout the process. Both personal injury lawyers and attorneys in Florida often emphasize these competencies to help clients make informed decisions when seeking legal assistance.
Based on our tracked dataset of 91,410 total Google reviews across 80 personal injury law firms in 4 Florida cities:
Use this table to compare the covered Florida markets on review depth, average rating, and search demand before drilling into a local ranking page.
| City | Firms | Tracked Reviews | Retrieved | Text Analyzed | Avg Rating | Searches / Mo | CPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 20 | 46,605 | 15,696 | 14,311 | 4.88 | 8,100 | $55.69 |
| Tampa | 20 | 17,665 | 12,298 | 10,463 | 4.88 | 9,900 | $76.97 |
| Miami | 20 | 13,644 | 9,750 | 8,364 | 4.9 | 2,900 | $48.5 |
| Jacksonville | 20 | 13,496 | 10,241 | 8,931 | 4.88 | 6,600 | $94.49 |
Law Leaderboard identifies the top 20 personal injury law firms per city from Google Maps, then analyzes the review text captured in the current build using NLP keyword extraction.
Last updated: April 2026. Data is refreshed monthly.