{"id":13,"date":"2025-09-26T12:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-07-02T06:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:56:10","slug":"car-accident-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/vi\/linh-vuc-thuc-hanh\/luat-su-tai-nan-xe-hoi\/","title":{"rendered":"Lu\u1eadt s\u01b0 tai n\u1ea1n xe h\u01a1i Orlando ph\u1ee5c v\u1ee5 Trung t\u00e2m Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13\" class=\"elementor elementor-13\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f9d793 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22f9d793\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1972413b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1972413b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-106a2f09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"106a2f09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Orlando Car Accident Lawyer team is here to provide you with legal assistance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-76ae5e2-f8c2c73 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"76ae5e2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"76ae5e2\">Reviewed by <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/our-team\/gabrielle-calicdan\/\">Gabrielle Calicdan, Esq.<\/a>, Personal Injury Attorney at Maaswinkel Law \u2014 Last updated: June 16, 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-289e1c5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"289e1c5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re here, you\u2019re probably dealing with the two hardest parts of an Orlando crash:\u00a0<strong>pain and uncertainty<\/strong>. You may be wondering:\u00a0<em>Do I have a case? Who pays the medical bills? What if the insurance company is already calling me?<\/em><\/p><p>We help people across Orlando and Central Florida get honest answers fast\u2014and then we take the pressure off, handling the paperwork, evidence, and insurance communications so you can focus on recovery. 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If you decide to work with us, we don\u2019t charge upfront attorney fees for injury cases\u2014we\u2019re paid based on recovery in a contingency arrangement (details explained below).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a2fab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25a2fab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to do right after a car accident in Orlando<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d45ee25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d45ee25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 14-day rule and why it matters<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6163d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b6163d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After a crash, what you do next affects (1) your health and (2) the strength of any insurance claim or lawsuit. Here\u2019s the practical, Florida-specific approach we recommend:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Get to safety and call 911.<\/strong>\u00a0If the crash involves injury\/death or at least\u00a0<strong>$500<\/strong>\u00a0in apparent property damage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399%2F0316%2FSections%2F0316.065.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida\u2019s crash-reporting statute<\/a> requires immediate notice to law enforcement.<\/li><li><strong>Exchange information and help if someone is hurt.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399%2F0316%2FSections%2F0316.062.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida law requires drivers involved in crashes to provide identifying information and render reasonable assistance to injured people.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Document the scene quickly.<\/strong>\u00a0Photos\/video of vehicle positions, damage, debris, traffic signals, and visible injuries can become extremely valuable later.<\/li><li><strong>Get medical care\u2014do not \u201cwait it out.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699%2F0627%2FSections%2F0627.736.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida PIP rules can turn waiting into a coverage problem<\/a> (details next). <a href=\"\/guides\/injured-in-a-car-accident-delayed\/\">Review our guide on waiting and risks with delayed car accident reporting in Orlando.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Be careful with early insurance calls.<\/strong>\u00a0Insurers often request recorded statements early. You can politely decline and ask for communication in writing until you\u2019ve gotten legal guidance.<\/li><li><strong>Preserve a paper trail.<\/strong>\u00a0Keep towing\/storage receipts, rental invoices, prescriptions, and any missed-work documentation.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725ba2bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"725ba2bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Florida\u2019s no-fault system includes a strict requirement: to access PIP medical benefits,\u00a0<strong>you must receive initial services and care within 14 days<\/strong> after the crash.<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">If you miss that window, your insurer may deny PIP medical coverage even if your injuries are real and serious. Learn how to obtain your official Florida crash report step-by-step on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/guides\/crash-report-guide-for-orlando\/\">Crash Report Guide for Orlando<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2962c6e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2962c6e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Florida no-fault insurance and PIP explained<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c11b1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71c11b1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida requires drivers to carry&nbsp;<strong>Personal Injury Protection (PIP)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Property Damage Liability (PDL)<\/strong>&nbsp;before registering most vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;In plain language:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/tip002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIP<\/strong>&nbsp;is designed to pay for certain medical expenses <\/a>regardless of fault (no-fault), and it generally pays&nbsp;<strong>80%<\/strong>&nbsp;of reasonable\/necessary medical expenses up to the policy limit; the standard PIP limit referenced by Florida sources is&nbsp;<strong>$10,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>PIP can also cover part of lost wages (Florida Bar guidance describes&nbsp;<strong>60%<\/strong>&nbsp;of lost wages within PIP).<\/li>\n<li><strong>PDL<\/strong>&nbsp;pays for damage you cause to someone else\u2019s property (including their vehicle).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Florida Bar guidance also notes that&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/tip002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bodily injury liability coverage is generally not required<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;in Florida (with exceptions such as DUI-related requirements).&nbsp;&nbsp;This matters in real life because you can be severely injured and discover the at-fault driver has little or no injury coverage\u2014making your own policy coverages (and other legal avenues) far more important.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-249fafc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"249fafc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the $10,000 vs. $2,500 PIP medical limit works<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2949c77e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2949c77e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Many people in Orlando don\u2019t hear about this until it\u2019s a problem: under Florida\u2019s PIP statute, reimbursement for medical services can be&nbsp;<strong>up to $10,000<\/strong>&nbsp;if an authorized provider determines the injured person had an&nbsp;<strong>Emergency Medical Condition (EMC)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br>If the provider determines the person&nbsp;<strong>did not<\/strong>&nbsp;have an EMC, PIP medical benefits are limited to&nbsp;<strong>$2,500<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">This is one reason we encourage people to get medical evaluation promptly and to keep their medical documentation organized from the start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">If you want us to look at your <a href=\"\/guides\/crash-report-guide-for-orlando\/\">crash report,<\/a> insurance declarations page, and what\u2019s happening medically\u2014and tell you what we think the smartest next step is\u2014call&nbsp;<strong>(407) 999-0045<\/strong>&nbsp;or start the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/contact-us\/\">intake form here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35156132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35156132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When you can pursue pain and suffering in Florida<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29edb1c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29edb1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Because Florida is a no-fault\/PIP state, many injury claims start inside PIP. But PIP does\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0automatically equal \u201cfull compensation,\u201d and it usually doesn\u2019t cover the real-life impact of an injury.<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Florida\u2019s auto threshold statute limits when a person can recover\u00a0<strong>pain, suffering, mental anguish, and inconvenience<\/strong>\u00a0from the at-fault driver in a motor vehicle tort action. You generally must show that the injury includes one of the statutory threshold categories (such as significant\/permanent loss of an important bodily function, permanent injury, significant\/permanent scarring\/disfigurement, or death).<\/p><p>Understanding the physical and mental recovery after a serious collision can help you document your claim \u2014 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/guides\/moving-on-after-an-auto-accident\/\"> Moving On After an Auto Accident<\/a> guide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563bb0b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"563bb0b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Time limits and shared fault in Florida accident cases<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e36948d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e36948d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Florida injury cases are time-sensitive in more than one way (PIP\/insurance deadlines often come first), but two legal deadlines\/rules deserve special attention:<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099%2F0095%2FSections%2F0095.11.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Negligence statute of limitations.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Online Sunshine lists\u00a0<strong>two years<\/strong>\u00a0for \u201can action founded on negligence.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Missing the deadline can permanently bar a lawsuit, even if liability seems clear.<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Modified comparative fault.<\/strong>\u00a0Florida law provides that a claimant\u2019s fault reduces damages proportionally, but if a party is found\u00a0<strong>greater than 50% at fault<\/strong>, they may not recover damages in negligence actions covered by the statute.\u00a0\u00a0(The statute publication also includes applicability notes tied to 2023 tort reform.)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5adcb5c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5adcb5c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Orlando Car Accident risk Statistics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f87a385 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f87a385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Car crashes are not \u201crare events\u201d in Central Florida\u2014they\u2019re a persistent public safety problem.<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/pdf\/crashreports\/crash_facts_2023_ada.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orange County car crash facts snapshot (includes Orlando).<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0In FLHSMV\u2019s Crash Facts report, Orange County shows\u00a0<strong>26,263 total crashes<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>172 fatalities<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>19,618 injuries<\/strong>\u00a0for 2023.\u00a0\u00a0In the same report\u2019s vulnerable road user section for Orange County, the county shows:<\/p><ul class=\"text-token-text-primary ml-3 list-disc space-y-2 leading-relaxed\"><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Pedestrian crashes:<\/strong>\u00a0656 |\u00a0<strong>pedestrian fatalities:<\/strong>\u00a063 |\u00a0<strong>pedestrian injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0578\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Bicyclist crashes:<\/strong>\u00a0534 |\u00a0<strong>bicyclist fatalities:<\/strong>\u00a013 |\u00a0<strong>bicyclist injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0514\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Motorcycle crashes:<\/strong>\u00a0525 |\u00a0<strong>motorcycle fatalities:<\/strong>\u00a026 |\u00a0<strong>motorcycle injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0463\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">FLHSMV also notes its Crash Facts statistics are derived from law enforcement reports and are subject to change as updated reports are received.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Regional safety framing.<\/strong>\u00a0MetroPlan Orlando\u2019s Vision Zero materials state that\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metroplanorlando.gov\/safety\/vision-zero-central-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 5 people are killed and 35 are seriously injured every week<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on roads in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, and that the rate is higher than elsewhere in Florida or the nation.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5baf100d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5baf100d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3177\" alt=\"Orlando Car Accident Lawyer - Risk Statistics\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/winding-freeway-2025-04-03-04-05-56-utc-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fdb1c4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fdb1c4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How we build a strong Orlando car accident claim<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163e9fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"163e9fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">A good claim isn\u2019t built on slogans\u2014it\u2019s built on\u00a0<strong>evidence, medical documentation, and disciplined negotiation<\/strong>. Our role is to protect you from common \u201ccase-weakening\u201d traps while building the strongest version of your story.<\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">What we typically focus on:<\/p><ul class=\"text-token-text-primary ml-3 list-disc space-y-2 leading-relaxed\"><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/traffic-crash-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crash documentation:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0obtaining the Florida Traffic Crash Report (or self-report forms where applicable), and confirming basic facts early. Florida crash reports may take up to\u00a0<strong>10 days<\/strong>\u00a0to become available in the state system. Review our <a href=\"\/guides\/crash-report-guide-for-orlando\/\">Crash Report Guide for more details.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/courts-enforcement\/about-crash-records-and-crash-reporting\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crash report access rules:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0FLHSMV guidance explains crash reports are confidential\/exempt for\u00a0<strong>60 days<\/strong>, with access limited to entities identified by statute, then become public record afterward.\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Medical \u201cstory integrity\u201d:<\/strong>\u00a0aligning diagnosis, treatment dates (including the 14-day PIP window), and functional impact so insurers can\u2019t easily dismiss the claim.\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Damages valuation:<\/strong>\u00a0understanding what your injuries truly cost\u2014not just today, but over time (future care, lost capacity, life disruption).<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2023\/768.81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Liability and fault analysis:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>reducing blame-shifting where comparative fault could reduce or bar recovery.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b63d6b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b63d6b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What compensation may be available<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a68b2f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a68b2f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Every case is different, but Orlando crash claims commonly involve some combination of:<\/p><ul class=\"text-token-text-primary ml-3 list-disc space-y-2 leading-relaxed\"><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Medical expenses<\/strong>\u00a0(past and future)<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Lost wages and reduced earning capacity<\/strong>\u00a0(PIP may cover a portion, but serious injuries often exceed no-fault benefits)\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Property damage<\/strong>\u00a0(vehicle repair\/replacement and related out-of-pocket costs)\u00a0<\/li><li class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\"><strong>Pain and suffering<\/strong>\u00a0(only when the statutory injury threshold is met)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc2bda1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bc2bda1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How attorney fees work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1ef986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c1ef986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">Most people avoid calling a lawyer because they assume it will be expensive. In personal injury cases, many firms (including ours) use contingency arrangements. The Florida Bar\u2019s consumer guidance explains that in a contingency fee contract, the lawyer generally does not get paid attorney fees unless the client wins \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/pamphlet003\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">but case costs may still apply depending on the contract.\u00a0<\/a><\/p><p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">On our side, we also explain fee terms clearly up front, and our firm states we offer free, confidential consultations.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4612d86b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4612d86b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why clients choose Maaswinkel Law<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407d02a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"407d02a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-token-text-primary leading-relaxed\">We\u2019re a local Orlando firm located near downtown (Mills 50 area), and our team describes a client-first approach including multilingual support (English, Spanish, Vietnamese).\u00a0\u00a0Our practice is focused on representing people &#8211; not insurance companies. We also believe trust should be earned with transparency.<\/p><p>For tips on comparing attorneys and what questions to ask, review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/guides\/finding-the-best-attorney-for-your-car-truck-or-motorcycle-accident\/\">Finding the Best Attorney for Your Car, Truck, or Motorcycle Accident<\/a> article.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c44fd32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c44fd32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Car Accident Client Testimonials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2005ee73 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-review--has-separator elementor--star-style-star_fontawesome elementor-widget elementor-widget-reviews\" data-id=\"2005ee73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:10000,&quot;space_between&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:24,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;show_arrows&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;space_between_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;space_between_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"reviews.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial elementor-repeater-item-9583506\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial__header\" href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/8qpD0pR1qsKEwOWUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gloria-mendez.png\" alt=\"Gloria Mendez\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Gloria Mendez<\/span><div class=\"elementor-star-rating\"><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><\/div><\/cite>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__icon elementor-icon elementor-icon-google\" aria-label=\"Read More\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-google\" viewBox=\"0 0 488 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M488 261.8C488 403.3 391.1 504 248 504 110.8 504 0 393.2 0 256S110.8 8 248 8c66.8 0 123 24.5 166.3 64.9l-67.5 64.9C258.5 52.6 94.3 116.6 94.3 256c0 86.5 69.1 156.6 153.7 156.6 98.2 0 135-70.4 140.8-106.9H248v-85.3h236.1c2.3 12.7 3.9 24.9 3.9 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&ldquo;My dad Wilson referred me to this Law firm here in Orlando. I needed a lawyer after an accident with a commercial company. After the accident I wasn't sure what to do so I called my dad up and he said, \"give my Friend Greg a try\". Well, I called the firm, and it was a pretty smoothe process from intake to settlement. The whole process was new to me since I had never been in an accident before. I felt confident in Attorney Andy's work and support. He explained the process to me as clearly as he could. I was nervous about hiring a lawyer because of the cost's associated but everything was within reason. Also I would like to add Aida's help was amazing from arranging my car repair to contacting the car rental, to just answering general questions and I had many. Also the receptionist in the front answering calls did her best to help me if Aida was not available. I was satisfied with the outcome and financially blessed. This accident was a blessing in disguise for my family. Also my sister Cristina was in an accident twice and she has used this firm as well. So, I guess it's a family affair now \ud83d\ude42 I would recommend this firm to all of my family and friends and have even mentioned them to some of my clients at work...\n&rdquo;\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial elementor-repeater-item-058251f\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial__header\" href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/vuu6ORECcJildz1KD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kevin-vo.png\" alt=\"Kevin Vo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Kevin Vo<\/span><div class=\"elementor-star-rating\"><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><\/div><\/cite>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__icon elementor-icon elementor-icon-google\" aria-label=\"Read More\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-google\" viewBox=\"0 0 488 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M488 261.8C488 403.3 391.1 504 248 504 110.8 504 0 393.2 0 256S110.8 8 248 8c66.8 0 123 24.5 166.3 64.9l-67.5 64.9C258.5 52.6 94.3 116.6 94.3 256c0 86.5 69.1 156.6 153.7 156.6 98.2 0 135-70.4 140.8-106.9H248v-85.3h236.1c2.3 12.7 3.9 24.9 3.9 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&ldquo;I recommend Maaswinkel Law! A family friend referred us to this firm to take on our collision case, and when the accident happened they were communicative throughout the whole process, explaining terms I wasn't familiar with and how things were going to play out. Maaswinkel Law's team was very friendly and accommodating, and I am highly satisfied with the outcome of my case. Thank you, especially to Greg, Andy and Allison for their hard work!&rdquo;\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial elementor-repeater-item-e151475\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-testimonial__header\" href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/aVxI9NEErVsyDgA4X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/close-up-of-a-woman-standing-on-beach-at-sunset-an-2026-01-11-09-44-44-utc-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Anne Jimenez\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Anne Jimenez<\/span><div class=\"elementor-star-rating\"><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><\/div><\/cite>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__icon elementor-icon elementor-icon-google\" aria-label=\"Read More\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-google\" viewBox=\"0 0 488 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M488 261.8C488 403.3 391.1 504 248 504 110.8 504 0 393.2 0 256S110.8 8 248 8c66.8 0 123 24.5 166.3 64.9l-67.5 64.9C258.5 52.6 94.3 116.6 94.3 256c0 86.5 69.1 156.6 153.7 156.6 98.2 0 135-70.4 140.8-106.9H248v-85.3h236.1c2.3 12.7 3.9 24.9 3.9 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA friend recommended Greg from Maaswinkel Law, and I\u2019m very grateful they did. Greg was more than willing to answer my questions and assist me in any way regarding a car accident. He truly went out of his way to help, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure I felt supported and all my questions were answered. 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If you don&#8217;t see the question you have answered here, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">please give us a call.<\/a> We are here 24\/7 and available to answer your questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a9db0ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5a9db0ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:100,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1520\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1520\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I do immediately after an accident on I-4 or in Downtown Orlando? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1520\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1fc27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b1fc27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5443c7e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5443c7e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prioritize safety first. Under <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm%3FApp_mode%3DDisplay_Statute%26URL%3D0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.062.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 316.062<\/a><\/b>, you are legally required to provide your information to the other driver and rendered aid if necessary. In Orlando, you should contact the <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"205\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orlando.gov\/Public-Safety\/OPD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando Police Department<\/a><\/b> (for city limits) or the <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"256\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/florida-highway-patrol\/about-fhp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Highway Patrol<\/a><\/b> (for I-4 accidents) to create an official report. A police report is vital for insurance claims, especially given Orlando\u2019s high volume of rental cars and out-of-state tourists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1521\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1521\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Florida\u2019s \u201c14-Day Rule\u201d for car accident injuries? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1521\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125452ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"125452ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7465453a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7465453a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Under <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.736.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 627.736<\/a><\/b>, you must seek medical treatment within <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">14 days<\/b> of your car accident to qualify for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. If you miss this window, your insurance company can legally deny coverage for your medical bills, regardless of how clear the other driver&#8217;s fault may be.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1522\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1522\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Has the Statute of Limitations for Florida car accidents changed? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1522\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3466e210 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3466e210\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c14eba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c14eba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> Yes. Due to the major tort reform passed in <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2023\/837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS\/HB 837 (2023)<\/a><\/b>, the statute of limitations for negligence-based car accident lawsuits in Florida has been reduced from <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"173\">four years to two years<\/b>. This applies to all accidents occurring after March 24, 2023. Under the updated <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"278\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 95.11<\/a><\/b>, if you fail to file within two years, you lose your right to sue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1523\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1523\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the crash? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1523\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c51ea2e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c51ea2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6d53d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e6d53d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> Florida recently shifted to a <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">&#8220;Modified Comparative Negligence&#8221;<\/b> system under <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 768.81<\/a><\/b>. You can still recover damages as long as you are <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"160\">50% or less<\/b> at fault. However, if you are found to be 51% or more responsible for the accident, you are legally barred from recovering any compensation from other parties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1524\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1524\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is an \u201cEmergency Medical Condition\u201d (EMC) and how does it affect my claim? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1524\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3261e15d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3261e15d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ce5cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ce5cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> To access your full $10,000 PIP benefit, a medical professional must determine you have an <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">Emergency Medical Condition (EMC)<\/b>, defined in <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.732.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 627.732(16)<\/a><\/b> as symptoms of sufficient severity that the absence of immediate medical attention could result in serious jeopardy to patient health. Without this diagnosis, your PIP medical benefits are capped at just **$2,500**.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1525\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1525\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I have to use my own insurance if the other driver hit me? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1525\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3253a07b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3253a07b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7138a17a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7138a17a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> Yes, for your initial medical bills. Florida is a &#8220;No-Fault&#8221; state. According to the <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.floir.com\/sections\/pandc\/autoinsurance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Office of Insurance Regulation<\/a><\/b>, every driver must carry $10,000 in PIP. This coverage pays your medical bills regardless of fault. However, you can pursue the at-fault driver for costs exceeding your PIP coverage if your injuries meet the &#8220;permanency threshold.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1526\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1526\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When am I allowed to sue for \"Pain and Suffering\" in Florida? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1526\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a76504 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67a76504\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a383f5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a383f5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> To recover non-economic damages like pain and suffering, your injury must meet the criteria in <b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0627\/Sections\/0627.737.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 627.737<\/a><\/b>. You must prove that the injury consists of significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, or significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1527\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1527\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if I was hit by an uninsured driver in Orlando? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1527\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-491ffeb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"491ffeb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f3df1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f3df1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured motorists in the country. If you are hit by a driver without insurance, you must rely on your own <b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"156\">Uninsured Motorist (UM)<\/b> coverage. As explained by <b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"206\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/public\/consumer\/tip007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Florida Bar<\/a><\/b>, UM coverage is optional but highly recommended to protect yourself against Orlando drivers who do not carry Bodily Injury liability insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1528\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1528\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I obtain my car accident report in Orange County? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1528\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69047645 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69047645\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-621e869c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"621e869c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> You can obtain your official crash report online through the <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.flcrashportal.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Crash Portal<\/a><\/b>. Under <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0300-0399\/0316\/Sections\/0316.066.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Statute \u00a7 316.066<\/a><\/b>, crash reports are confidential for the first 60 days after the accident and are only available to &#8220;exempt parties,&#8221; which include the drivers involved and their legal representatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1529\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1529\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does it cost to hire an Orlando car accident lawyer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1529\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664055d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"664055d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a9d9cf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a9d9cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Answer:<\/b> We operate on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maaswinkellaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-attorney-fees-florida\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">contingency fee basis<\/b>,<\/a> which is regulated by the <b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floridabar.org\/rules\/rrtfb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules Regulating The Florida Bar (Rule 4-1.5)<\/a><\/b>. 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