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Personal Injury Lawyer in Jacksonville
Fighting for injured Jacksonville residents across Duval County and Northeast Florida. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.
Jacksonville Personal Injury Attorney
Proven Results for Jacksonville Injury Victims
Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by land area — and its sprawling highway network, busy port, and rapid growth make it one of the state's most active jurisdictions for serious injury claims. When you or a loved one is hurt in Jacksonville, you need an attorney who understands Florida law and has the experience to take on well-funded insurance companies.
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 statewide — including a landmark $28.9 million negligent security settlement and a $4 million wrongful death verdict in a truck pedestrian case.
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.
Jacksonville's Unique Injury Landscape
Jacksonville's I-95 corridor is one of the most heavily traveled freight routes on the East Coast. JAXPORT — one of the busiest container ports in the Southeast — generates constant commercial truck traffic on surface streets throughout Duval County, creating elevated risk for serious truck accident injuries.
The city's sprawling geography also means long commutes on high-speed roads like Beach Boulevard, Blanding Boulevard, and US-1, where distracted and fatigued driving accidents are common. Pedestrian and cyclist injuries are a growing concern in downtown Jacksonville and the Riverside/Avondale corridor.
Our firm litigates cases in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court in Duval County and in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Jacksonville Division) for federal claims.
$28.9M
Negligent security settlement
$4M
Truck pedestrian wrongful death
26+
Years litigating Florida injury cases
Bilingual
English & Spanish — Hablamos Español
Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville Court System for Injury Cases
4th Judicial Circuit Court
Duval County Courthouse, 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Claims over $50,000 — major personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice
Duval County Court
Jacksonville Courthouse Complex, Jacksonville, FL
Claims between $8,000 and $50,000 — mid-range injury claims
U.S. District Court — M.D. Fla.
300 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Federal claims, trucking cases, diversity jurisdiction, maritime matters
Jacksonville Areas We Serve
We represent injured clients from every corner of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, including:
Frequently Asked Questions — Jacksonville Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Jacksonville?
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.
Does Florida's no-fault law affect my Jacksonville 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.
Which court handles my Jacksonville personal injury case?
Claims over $50,000 are filed in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court at the Duval County Courthouse, 501 W. Adams St. Claims between $8,000–$50,000 go to Duval County Court. Federal claims, including some trucking and JAXPORT-related cases, are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault for my Jacksonville 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.
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Juan Cordero Lawyers
1666 John F Kennedy Causeway, Suite 206North Bay Village, FL 33141
Open 24/7 · Bilingual (English & Spanish) · Serving all of Florida
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