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Kaiser Romanello, P.A. — Florida personal injury attorneys serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Available 24/7 · No fee unless we win.

Quick answer: If you were injured in Fort Lauderdale by someone else's negligence, Florida law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a claim (Fla. Stat. §95.11, as shortened by HB 837 in 2023). Your own PIP covers the first $10,000 in medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, but to recover for pain and suffering you must meet the serious-injury threshold. Kaiser Romanello handles Fort Lauderdale injury claims on a contingency fee — you pay nothing unless we recover for you. Free 24/7 review: (844) 877-8679.

Why Injured Fort Lauderdale Residents Call Kaiser Romanello

Fort Lauderdale is the seat of Broward County and one of South Florida's busiest hubs — a mix of dense downtown traffic, beach and tourist congestion, a major airport and seaport, and heavy interstate corridors. That volume produces serious crashes every day, and the insurance company on the other side starts building its defense within days.

Kaiser Romanello, P.A. represents injured people throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, and the courthouse where Broward injury cases are filed is in the heart of the city. Our founding partners, Lorne Kaiser and Steven Romanello, personally handle cases rather than passing them to a case manager, and both are trial attorneys prepared to take a case to a Broward County jury when an insurer refuses to pay fairly. We work on a contingency fee, so there is no cost to start and no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

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Fort Lauderdale's Injury Landscape

Knowing where and how injuries happen in Fort Lauderdale shapes how a claim is investigated. We handle injuries across the city, including:

  • High-crash corridors: I-95, I-595, US-1 (Federal Highway), Sunrise Boulevard, Broward Boulevard, Oakland Park Boulevard, Davie Boulevard, State Road 7 (US-441), and State Road A1A along the beach.
  • Downtown, beach, and port traffic: pedestrian and bicycle injuries along Las Olas Boulevard, the beach, and the Riverwalk; and congestion around Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.
  • Rideshare and commercial traffic: heavy Uber and Lyft volume to and from the airport, seaport, and entertainment districts, plus delivery and commercial vehicles.
  • Premises hazards: slip-and-falls and negligent-security incidents at hotels, bars and nightclubs, apartment complexes, and retail and event venues.

Serious trauma from Fort Lauderdale crashes is often treated at Broward Health Medical Center, the region's Level I trauma center, and injury lawsuits are filed in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court for Broward County in downtown Fort Lauderdale. We handle the filings, deadlines, and evidence preservation so you can focus on recovery.

Fort Lauderdale Injury Cases We Handle

  • Car accidents — rear-end, T-bone, and multi-vehicle crashes on I-95, I-595, and US-1.
  • Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents — including the $1 million coverage question that turns on the driver's app status.
  • Truck and commercial-vehicle accidents — where multiple companies and insurers may share liability.
  • Motorcycle and pedestrian/bicycle collisions, including Las Olas and beach-area crashes.
  • Slip-and-fall and premises-liability claims, including negligent security.
  • Cruise ship and maritime injuries connected to Port Everglades, governed by federal maritime law and short deadlines.
  • Wrongful death claims for families who have lost a loved one.

Compensation You May Recover in a Fort Lauderdale Injury Claim

Florida law allows injured people to seek both economic and non-economic damages:

  • Medical expenses — emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and future treatment.
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity — income missed now and the long-term effect on your ability to work.
  • Pain and suffering — physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Property damage and, in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages.
  • Wrongful death damages — including loss of support and companionship and funeral costs.
Florida PIP (No-Fault): Under Fla. Stat. §627.736, your own Personal Injury Protection covers 80% of initial medical bills and 60% of lost wages up to $10,000, regardless of who caused the crash — but you must generally seek treatment within 14 days.
Serious-injury threshold: Under Fla. Stat. §627.737, to pursue the at-fault party for pain and suffering you must show a permanent injury, significant scarring, or another qualifying threshold. Most serious Fort Lauderdale crash injuries meet it.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome; every case depends on its own facts.

Should You Accept the Insurance Company's First Offer?

Usually not. A first offer from an adjuster is frequently a fraction of a claim's true value, made early — before the full cost of your injuries is known. Once you accept and sign a release, you generally cannot reopen the claim, even if you later need surgery or ongoing care. Before you speak with the other driver's insurer or give a recorded statement, it is worth a free call with an attorney who can tell you what your claim may actually be worth.

Be careful: in Florida you generally have only two years to file (see below), and evidence like traffic-camera footage, vehicle data, and witness memory disappears quickly. Waiting can permanently reduce or bar your claim.

Florida's Statute of Limitations

Two years. Under Fla. Stat. §95.11 — as amended by HB 837, effective March 24, 2023 — most Florida personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the accident (reduced from the prior four-year window). Cruise/maritime claims from Port Everglades are shorter still, often one year to sue and six months to give written notice. Medical malpractice has its own pre-suit requirements.

Because deadlines vary by claim type, the safest step after a Fort Lauderdale injury is to confirm your specific deadline with an attorney as soon as possible.

What Happens After You Call

  • Free consultation. Tell us what happened. We explain your options at no cost and with no obligation.
  • Investigation. We preserve evidence, obtain the crash report, identify every liable party and insurer, and consult medical experts.
  • Negotiation or trial. We pursue a fair settlement; if the insurer won't pay what the case is worth, we are prepared to try it in Broward County.
  • You get paid. We handle disbursements. You owe a fee only if we recover for you.
Talk to a Fort Lauderdale Injury Attorney — (844) 877-8679

Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury FAQ

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Fort Lauderdale?

Generally two years from the date of the accident under Fla. Stat. §95.11 (HB 837, effective March 24, 2023). Cruise and maritime claims tied to Port Everglades are shorter. Confirm your specific deadline with an attorney promptly.

What should I do after an accident in Fort Lauderdale?

Call 911, get medical attention (Florida PIP generally requires treatment within 14 days), photograph the scene and vehicles, get witness information, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other insurer before speaking with an attorney.

What if I was partly at fault?

Florida uses modified comparative negligence (Fla. Stat. §768.81). You can still recover if you are 50% or less at fault, reduced by your share; if you are more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovery.

How much does a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay a fee only if we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free and available 24/7.

Will my Fort Lauderdale case go to trial?

Most cases settle, but insurers offer fair value only when they believe the firm will try the case. We prepare every case as if it will go before a Broward County jury.

What if the at-fault driver was uninsured?

You may be able to recover through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We review every policy that could apply to your claim.

Contact a Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one was injured in Fort Lauderdale, reach out for a free, confidential case review. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is no fee unless we win your case.

Call or text: (844) 877-8679  ·  Email: info@injurymatters.com
Serving Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Plantation, and all of Broward County.

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