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Personal injury attorneys in South Florida work on a contingency fee basis. Under Florida Bar rules, fees are capped at 33.3% of the recovery for pre-suit settlements up to $1 million, and 40% if a formal answer or lawsuit is filed. You pay $0 upfront.
Experienced hourly attorneys in South Florida bill between $350 and $650+ per hour. Associates bill between $250 and $400 per hour. Initial consultation retainers for contested family law or business litigation typically range from $3,500 to $7,500.
You have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Florida's updated statute of limitations (HB 837). You must also seek initial medical treatment within 14 days to preserve your $10,000 PIP insurance benefits.
No. The Florida Supreme Court struck down statutory caps on medical malpractice non-economic damages as unconstitutional. Victims can recover full economic and non-economic damages awarded by a jury.
You can search any lawyer's name or bar number on the official Florida Bar directory at floridabar.org to confirm an active license and view any past disciplinary history.
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