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People who hire Burnetti, P.A. after an automobile crash often get ten, twenty, even a hundred times more than the offer initially made by the insurance company. We’re ready to help you fight for what you deserve. One eight hundred Burnetti. We’re ready.
A car accident can shatter your life in an instant. One moment you’re driving to work or running errands; the next, you’re facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies. You don’t have to go through this alone.
For over 30 years, Burnetti, P.A. has been the unwavering advocate for accident victims across Florida. We are a team of serious lawyers who get serious results, and we’ve built our reputation on one core principle: we only represent the injured—we never have, and never will, represent an insurance company. Our entire focus is on getting you the maximum compensation you deserve.
When you’re choosing a law firm, you’re choosing a partner for one of the most difficult times in your life. You need a firm with the resources to take on giant insurance companies and the compassion to treat you like family. That’s who we are.
I’ll never forget when I lost my dad in a car crash. I wasn’t ready for that. The confusion, the loss, the uncertainty. But I turned my pain into purpose, helping families through tough times.
You might not be ready for what comes next, but we are. At Burnetti P.A., you’re never just a case. We believe our clients deserve respect, dignity, compensation, and someone fighting for them. When you need help after a crash, call one-eight hundred BURNETTI.
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Car accidents can happen in countless ways, but some crash types are more common than others on Florida roads. Each type brings its own set of challenges and legal considerations:
Understanding the type of crash you were involved in helps your Florida car accident lawyer determine liability and how to best approach your claim.
Identifying the cause of the accident is the first step to proving negligence. Our experienced investigators dig deep to uncover the truth. Common causes we handle include:
Even a seemingly minor crash can result in significant injuries. Some of the most common injuries we see in Florida car accident cases include:
Medical care is expensive, and some injuries may require long-term treatment or rehabilitation. That’s why working with a Florida car accident lawyer is essential to ensure all your damages are accounted for.
A settlement offer from an insurance company rarely covers the true cost of an accident. Our Florida car accident lawyers fight to recover compensation for all of your damages, including:
Florida is a no-fault state, which means that after a crash, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance pays for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, up to $10,000—no matter who caused the accident. However, PIP benefits are limited, and many serious injuries quickly exceed that coverage.
To file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for additional damages (such as pain and suffering), your injuries must meet Florida’s “serious injury threshold,” which includes:
Deadline to File a Lawsuit: In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Shared Fault Rules: Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system.
Because Florida’s car accident laws are complex and insurance companies fight hard to minimize payouts, it’s important to speak with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer to understand your rights and maximize your recovery.
The steps you take immediately after a crash can protect your health and your legal rights.
Often, immediately after an auto accident, the other driver’s insurance company is going to contact you and try and get you to make a recorded statement about how the accident happened, what your injuries are, or any other issues. I would avoid that because they’re going try and use that against you later on. They might also try and give you a lowball settlement to sell your claim. I would avoid that as well.
They’re not compensating you fairly for your injuries. I would also avoid delaying treatment. It’s important that you treat within the first fourteen days after the accident so that your personal injury protection coverage will apply. It’s also important that you seek treatment immediately, even if you’re not in extreme pain because symptoms usually don’t arise till a few days after the accident.
Avoid talking about this on any social media. Don’t post about how the accident happened, what your injuries may or may not be, or anything else. Just avoid talking about it completely. Avoid speaking with the other driver who hit you.
I’m often surprised at how many times my clients call me and say that they tried to fix their own property damage. Don’t try and pop out any dents in your car or go into your driveway and fix the property damage yourself because that can affect the evidence for our bodily injury claim that we’re representing you for. Seek a qualified attorney as soon as possible so they can help guide you through the process. Call us at one-eight hundred BURNETTI.
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Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
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Avoid giving a recorded statement or accepting any settlement offer without speaking to an attorney first. The adjuster’s goal is to protect their company’s profits by minimizing your payout. We’ll handle them for you.
It varies. A straightforward case might settle in a few months, while a complex case requiring litigation could take over a year. We will never rush a settlement for less than you deserve.
If you have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy, you can file a claim with your own insurance company to recover damages. We can help you navigate this process.
Yes, as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. We are skilled at fighting unfair blame and maximizing your recovery under Florida’s comparative negligence law.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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