Your Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys in Miami, Florida
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident on a South Florida road, at a Miami construction site, in a Coral Gables grocery store, or in any other situation caused by another party's negligence, the choice of attorney you make in the days that follow can shape the rest of your life. Florida's no-fault insurance rules, the strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit, and the tactics used by insurance carriers to minimize payouts all make it essential to have an experienced advocate at your side from the very beginning. Our firm has practiced personal injury law for nearly two decades and brings that experience to clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
What We Do
We represent people who have been hurt physically, emotionally, or financially because of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing. Our goal is to make sure injured Floridians are fully compensated for everything they have lost. The work we handle on every case includes:
- Investigating the crash, fall, or other incident to identify every responsible party and preserve key evidence before it disappears
- Coordinating with your medical providers and applying your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits properly under Florida law
- Calculating the full value of your damages — medical bills, lost income, future treatment, property damage, pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Negotiating directly with insurance adjusters who are trained to settle Miami claims for as little as possible
- Filing suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court and trying your case in front of a jury when the insurance company refuses to be reasonable
Types of Cases We Handle
Florida personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents. The categories below are the practice areas we handle most often for South Florida clients. Click any area to learn more about how we can help.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Crashes on I-95, the Palmetto, US-1, the Dolphin Expressway, and Miami's surface streets caused by distracted, reckless, or impaired drivers.
Truck AccidentsCollisions involving 18-wheelers and commercial trucks on Florida's highways and at the Port of Miami.
Pedestrian AccidentsSouth Florida is one of the most dangerous regions in the country for pedestrians struck by vehicles.
Uber & Rideshare AccidentsInjuries in Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare vehicles, and the layered insurance issues they create.
Drunk Driving AccidentsCivil claims and dram-shop liability for crashes caused by intoxicated drivers in Miami-Dade and Broward.
Motorcycle AccidentsRiders are uniquely vulnerable on South Florida roads — and Florida law treats motorcycle injury claims differently.
Workplace & Construction Injuries
Falls, equipment failures, and OSHA violations on Miami's high-rise and residential construction sites.
Scaffold AccidentsInjuries from scaffold collapses, falls from height, and defective scaffolding on Florida job sites.
Work InjuriesOn-the-job injuries, third-party liability claims, and workers' compensation under Florida Statute Chapter 440.
Medical Negligence
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and improper treatment in South Florida hospitals and clinics.
Birth InjuriesInjuries to a child or mother caused by negligence during prenatal care or delivery.
Nursing Home NeglectPhysical, emotional, and financial abuse or neglect in South Florida nursing facilities and assisted-living homes.
BedsoresPressure injuries caused by nursing home or hospital neglect — almost always preventable with proper care.
Premises Liability & Property
Injuries from dangerous conditions on someone else's property under Florida premises liability law.
Slip & FallFalls in grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and condos caused by wet floors and other hazards.
Elevator AccidentsInjuries in Miami's high-rise condos and offices from elevator malfunctions and entrapments.
Catastrophic & Serious Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries from crashes, falls, and assaults — often requiring lifelong care.
Burn InjuriesBurns from fires, gas explosions, chemicals, and electrical accidents.
Catastrophic InjuriesLife-altering injuries including spinal cord damage, paralysis, and amputations.
Other Practice Areas
Injuries caused by defective vehicles, consumer products, and medical devices.
Dog BitesFlorida is a strict-liability state for dog bites — owners can be responsible even on a first attack.
Boat & Watercraft AccidentsBiscayne Bay, the Intracoastal, and the Keys see thousands of boating injuries every year.
Hurricane & Property ClaimsUnderpaid and denied homeowner's claims after South Florida storms.
Insurance DisputesBad-faith insurance practices and underpaid first-party claims.
We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of accident cases like these and many more. If your situation is not listed here, call us anyway — most personal injury matters fall under one of the categories above even if you would describe them differently.
Why Hire Our Firm
Having an experienced Miami personal injury lawyer on your side gives you real advantages, especially against Florida's largest insurance carriers. Our clients benefit from:
- Direct attorney access — you speak with a lawyer, not just a case manager
- An honest evaluation of what your claim is actually worth under Florida law
- Trial experience that insurance adjusters know about and respect when they make settlement offers
- Careful handling of PIP, MedPay, health insurance liens, and Medicare/Medicaid set-asides so you keep as much of your settlement as possible
- Strict attention to Florida's statute of limitations and pre-suit notice requirements
- No fee unless we recover money for you
Florida's statute of limitations on negligence claims was shortened in 2023, and many medical-malpractice and government-defendant deadlines are even shorter. Waiting to call a lawyer can cost you the case entirely. If you need legal representation, the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin are here for you. We are located in Coral Gables and serve clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. You can call us at 786-522-1411 or send us an email at [email protected].
About the Author
Albert Goodwin, Esq. is a licensed attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience handling personal injury cases. His extensive knowledge and trial experience make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of personal injury topics. He can be reached at 786-522-1411 or [email protected].
