Stuart FL Car Accident Lawyer – Tim Nies | Van Riper and Nies Attorneys
Florida Car Accident Law: Deadlines and Important Rules
Florida car accident law has changed significantly in recent years. For most negligence-based car crash cases arising on or after March 24, 2023, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Waiting too long can permanently bar your claim, even if the other driver was clearly at fault.
Florida also follows amodified comparative negligencesystem. In most cases, you may still recover compensation if you are 50% or less at fault, but your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, your recovery can be barred entirely. This makes early investigation, witness interviews, scene photographs, and preserving electronic data (such as dashcam or vehicle event data) critically important.
In addition, Florida’s no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law requires most injured people covered by Florida PIP insurance to seek medical care within14 days of a crash in order to access PIP benefits. Failing to obtain timely treatment can give an insurer an excuse to deny or limit payment. After a serious Stuart car accident, you should obtain prompt medical evaluation, even if you believe you will “feel better in a few days.”
Local Stuart FL Car Accident Representation by an Experienced Stuart FL Car Accident Lawyer
Our veteran-owned law firm, Van Riper & Nies Attorneys, P.A., is truly local. Our Stuart personal injury law office is located about one-half mile from the Martin County Courthouse, and we regularly litigate car accident and other injury cases in Martin and St. Lucie County courts. We understand local roadways, from US-1 and Kanner Highway to I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, and neighborhood streets where serious crashes occur every day.
We handle a wide range of Florida motor vehicle cases, including rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, drunk-driving accidents, distracted driving crashes, Uber/Lyft accidents involving serious orthopaedic and spine injuries. From the moment you retain our firm, my team and I focus on preserving evidence, coordinating medical care, documenting your wage loss, and
preparing every case as if it will be tried before a Martin or St. Lucie County jury.
No Fee Unless We Win & 24/7 Access
All Stuart car accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no attorney’s fees unless we win by settlement or verdict. Initial consultations are always free, and I am available to discuss your case 24/7. Every car accident client receives my direct cellular number so they can reach me with questions about treatment, adjuster calls, or settlement offers.
If you or a loved one was injured in a Stuart or Treasure Coast car accident, contact me today to discuss your rights, the applicable Florida deadlines, and the best way to protect your claim. Let an Army Ranger veteran and former insurance defense trial attorney put that experience to work for you and your family.
Contact me 24/7 at 772-283-8712, stop by our office at the address below, or use the contact form that follows.
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Every case is different; you should consult directly with an attorney about your specific situation.