Personal Injury Lawyer Fort Myers, FL — Juan Cordero Lawyers
Serving Fort Myers & Southwest Florida
Personal Injury Lawyer in Fort Myers
Fighting for injured Southwest Florida residents across Lee and Collier Counties. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.
Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney
Aggressive Representation for Fort Myers & Cape Coral Injury Victims
Southwest Florida's rapid growth — Fort Myers and Cape Coral together form one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States — has brought more traffic, more commercial trucks, and more serious accidents to Lee County roads. Hurricane Ian's devastating impact in September 2022 added another layer of complexity, with ongoing reconstruction generating heavy contractor and dump truck traffic throughout the region.
Attorney Juan J. Cordero is a combat veteran, Adjunct Professor of Law, and Top 100 Trial Lawyer with over 26 years of experience fighting for injured Floridians. Our firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients throughout Florida — including a landmark $28.9 million negligent security settlement and a $15.1 million verdict for a catastrophically injured client. See our full verdicts and settlements.
We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Call or text us 24/7 at 305.525.8957.
Hurricane Ian Injury & Negligence Claims
Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage across Lee County in September 2022. If you were injured due to negligent property maintenance, contractor negligence during rebuilding, or insurance bad faith following the storm, you may have a legal claim. Florida's statutes of limitations apply — do not wait to consult an attorney. Call us now at 305.525.8957.
Fort Myers & Lee County's Unique Injury Risks
Lee County's road network was not designed for its current population. US-41 (Tamiami Trail) carries heavy commercial traffic through the heart of Fort Myers and into Naples. I-75 through Lee County is a major semi-truck corridor connecting Miami to Tampa, with long rural stretches where serious crashes occur far from emergency services.
Cape Coral — with over 200,000 residents and one of the largest street networks of any city in the United States — generates significant traffic on Pine Island Road, Del Prado Boulevard, and Cape Coral Parkway. The city's grid of canals creates bridge chokepoints where accidents concentrate.
Our firm litigates cases in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in Lee County and in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Fort Myers Division) for federal claims.
$28.9M
Negligent security settlement
$15.1M
Catastrophic injury verdict
26+
Years litigating Florida injury cases
Bilingual
English & Spanish — Hablamos Español
Most Dangerous Roads in Fort Myers & Cape Coral
Lee County's rapid growth has outpaced road infrastructure. These corridors account for a disproportionate share of serious injury crashes.
US-41 (Tamiami Trail)
High-speed commercial corridor through Fort Myers and Naples — one of the deadliest roads in Lee County
I-75 (Alligator Alley)
Heavy semi-truck traffic between Fort Myers and Miami; long rural stretches with limited emergency response
Pine Island Road (CR-78)
High-volume connector between Cape Coral and Fort Myers; frequent rear-end and T-bone crashes at intersections
Del Prado Blvd (Cape Coral)
Cape Coral's main commercial spine; pedestrian and bicycle crashes near shopping centers
Daniels Pkwy / Colonial Blvd
Rapidly developing corridor with heavy construction truck traffic and frequent intersection crashes
Summerlin Road
Fort Myers Beach access road; seasonal tourist traffic surges and DUI-related crashes
Fort Myers Injury Claim Filing Deadlines
Florida's 2023 tort reform shortened most personal injury deadlines to 2 years. Missing your deadline permanently bars your claim.
Case Type
Deadline
Florida Statute
Car / Truck Accident
2 years
From date of accident (§95.11(3)(a), 2023)
Slip & Fall / Premises
2 years
From date of injury (§95.11(3)(a), 2023)
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.
Practice Areas We Handle in Fort Myers & Southwest Florida
Fort Myers Court System for Injury Cases
20th Judicial Circuit Court
Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Claims over $50,000 — major personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice
Lee County Court
Lee County Justice Center, Fort Myers, FL
Claims between $8,000 and $50,000 — mid-range injury claims
U.S. District Court — M.D. Fla.
2110 First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Federal claims, trucking cases, diversity jurisdiction, maritime matters
Southwest Florida Communities We Serve
We represent injured clients from every community in Lee and Collier Counties, including:
Frequently Asked Questions — Fort Myers Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Fort Myers?
Under Florida's 2023 tort reform, most personal injury claims now have a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident. 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 Myers personal injury case?
Claims over $50,000 are filed in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court at the Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers. Claims between $8,000–$50,000 go to Lee County Court. Federal claims, including some trucking and maritime cases, are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, at 2110 First St.
Does Florida's no-fault law affect my Fort Myers car accident claim?
Yes. Florida requires all drivers to carry PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance covering 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages up to $10,000, regardless of fault. To sue the at-fault driver for additional damages, your injuries must meet Florida's serious injury threshold — permanent injury, significant scarring, or death.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault for my Fort Myers accident?
Under Florida's modified comparative fault law (effective 2023), you can recover damages if you were less than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover. An attorney can help minimize the fault attributed to you.
Do you handle cases in Cape Coral and Collier County?
Yes. Juan Cordero Lawyers represents injured clients throughout Lee County — including Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers Beach — and in Collier County, including Naples, Marco Island, and Immokalee. We handle cases in both the 20th Judicial Circuit (Lee County) and the Collier County courts.
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1666 John F Kennedy Causeway, Suite 206North Bay Village, FL 33141
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