Injury Lawyers for Fort Lauderdale Residents
The Injury Advocates has represented people in Fort Lauderdale since 2014. We focus on serious injuries: crashes on I-95 and I-595, trucking collisions near Port Everglades, pedestrians hit downtown or along the beach, and families who have lost a loved one. Our office is now in Plantation, a short drive west on I-595 or Broward Boulevard, and our founder, Kweku Darfoor, is personally involved in every case.
Insurance companies work to pay as little as possible on serious claims. We find the angles they would rather you not see, and we prepare every case as if it will be tried in court.
Where Fort Lauderdale Crashes Happen
Fort Lauderdale mixes interstate traffic, a busy port and airport, a crowded downtown, and millions of visitors. Many of the cases we see begin on:
We move quickly to secure the evidence that disappears fast: traffic and business camera footage, vehicle data, 911 recordings, and witness statements.
Cases We Handle for Fort Lauderdale Clients
See all of our personal injury practice areas, or find your community on our Areas We Serve page.
Your Case in Broward County Courts
Injury cases from Fort Lauderdale are filed in Broward County’s 17th Judicial Circuit. The Broward County Courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale handles smaller civil claims, while larger injury lawsuits are typically heard at the Broward County Courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale. We know these courts, and we prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
How Long Do You Have to File?
For most Florida negligence claims, including car accidents, the deadline is generally two years from the date of the injury. Wrongful death claims also generally must be filed within two years. Claims against government agencies have their own notice requirements and shorter timelines. Because evidence and deadlines both slip away, it is best to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after a serious injury.
The Injury Advocates
300 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 315
Plantation, FL 33324
Call 833-DARFOOR or (754) 812-8444, or text (754) 289-3211. Our phones are answered 24/7.
Serving Fort Lauderdale and all of South Florida. If you cannot come to us, we can meet by phone, by video, or at your home or hospital.
Why Fort Lauderdale Clients Choose The Injury Advocates
No. Our office is in Plantation, about 20 minutes west on I-595, but many clients never need to make the trip. We meet by phone, by video, or at your home or hospital in Fort Lauderdale.
Nothing up front. Your consultation is free, and we handle injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is a percentage of the money we recover for you. If we do not win your case, you owe no attorney’s fees and no case costs.
You can still make a claim. A rental company usually is not responsible just because it owns the car, but the driver’s own insurance, any coverage purchased with the rental, and your own PIP and uninsured motorist coverage may all apply. Identifying every available policy early is key.
Under Florida’s comparative negligence law, you can generally still recover damages as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault, though your award is reduced by your share of fault. Insurers often overstate a victim’s fault, so do not assume you have no case.
For most negligence claims, Florida’s deadline is generally two years from the date of the injury. Claims against government agencies have additional notice requirements, so it is important to speak with a lawyer early.
