Personal Injury Lawyer Fort Lauderdale — Juan Cordero
Serving Fort Lauderdale & Broward County
Personal Injury Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale
Aggressive representation for Broward County injury victims. Broward office in Cooper City. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.
Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Attorney
Serving Fort Lauderdale and All of Broward County
Broward County's busy highways — I-95, I-595, the Florida Turnpike — see thousands of accidents every year. When you're injured in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Broward County, Juan Cordero Lawyers is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.
With over 26 years of experience and tens of millions recovered for Florida clients, our firm has the resources and track record to take on large insurance companies and corporations. We handle cases from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood, Pembroke Pines to Pompano Beach — and we have a Broward County office in Cooper City to serve you locally.
No fee unless we win. Call or text 24/7: 305.525.8957.
Why Broward County Injury Cases Require Local Expertise
Broward County is one of the most populous counties in Florida, with over 1.9 million residents and millions of annual visitors. The 17th Judicial Circuit Court at the Broward County Courthouse handles thousands of personal injury cases each year.
Our attorneys know the Broward courts, the local defense firms that insurance companies hire, and the tactics used to undervalue injury claims in this jurisdiction. We have litigated cases throughout Broward County for over two decades.
Fort Lauderdale's unique injury risks include Port Everglades maritime accidents, Fort Lauderdale International Airport incidents, hotel and resort negligence along the beach corridor, and heavy commercial truck traffic on I-595 and the Turnpike.
$28.9M
Negligent security settlement — landmark Florida case
26+
Years litigating in Broward County courts
Cooper City
Broward office — 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 303A
Bilingual
English & Spanish — Hablamos Español
Fort Lauderdale Injury Claim Filing Deadlines
Florida's statutes of limitations are strict — missing your deadline permanently bars your claim. Key deadlines for Broward County injury cases:
Case Type
Deadline
Florida Statute
Car / Truck Accident
4 years
From date of accident (§95.11(3)(a))
Slip & Fall / Premises
4 years
From date of injury (§95.11(3)(a))
Medical Malpractice
2 years
From discovery; 4-yr repose (§95.11(4)(b))
Wrongful Death
2 years
From date of death (§95.11(4)(d))
Workers Compensation
2 years
From date of injury or last payment
Criminal Defense
Immediate
Contact us the moment of arrest
Do not wait — contact us immediately. Evidence is time-sensitive and deadlines cannot be extended.
Broward County Court System for Injury Cases
17th Judicial Circuit Court
201 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Claims over $50,000 — major personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice
Broward County Court
201 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Claims between $8,000 and $50,000 — mid-range injury and property damage claims
Federal Court (S.D. Fla.)
299 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Port Everglades maritime claims, federal employer liability, diversity jurisdiction cases
Broward County Cities We Serve
We represent injured clients throughout Broward County, including:
Frequently Asked Questions — Fort Lauderdale Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Fort Lauderdale?
Most personal injury claims in Fort Lauderdale have a 4-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident (§95.11(3)(a)). Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death. Medical malpractice has a 2-year discovery rule with a 4-year absolute repose. Missing these deadlines permanently bars your claim.
Which court handles my Fort Lauderdale personal injury case?
Claims over $50,000 are filed in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale. Claims between $8,000–$50,000 go to Broward County Court. Port Everglades maritime cases are typically filed in the Southern District of Florida federal court.
Does Juan Cordero Lawyers have a Broward County office?
Yes. Our Broward office is located at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 303A, Cooper City, FL 33328 — conveniently located for clients throughout Broward County. We also come to you at home, in the hospital, or anywhere in Broward County.
What are the most dangerous roads in Broward County?
Broward County's most dangerous roads include I-95 through Fort Lauderdale, I-595, the Florida Turnpike, US-1 (Federal Highway), Broward Boulevard, and Oakland Park Boulevard. Intersections near Sawgrass Mills Mall and along Commercial Boulevard also see high accident rates.
Injured in Fort Lauderdale? Call Now.
Available 24/7. No fee unless we win.
Our Broward County Office
Broward County Office
10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 303ACooper City, FL 33328
Open 24/7 · Bilingual (English & Spanish)
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1666 John F Kennedy Causeway, Suite 206North Bay Village, FL 33141
We also come to you — home or hospital.
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