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Stewart Valencia P.A. represents personal injury clients throughout Florida, handling auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. The firm operates on a contingency-fee basis: clients pay no attorney’s fee unless the firm recovers compensation through settlement or verdict.

Stewart Valencia, Esq. has been admitted to The Florida Bar since May 1998, has handled more than 4,000 cases, and has tried over 100 to verdict. Florida’s statute of limitations for negligence-based personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury (Florida Statute 95.11(4)(a), as amended in 2023). Free consultations are available. Call (954) 924-0200.

While South Florida boasts its scenic beauty, it's crucial to note that recent surveys and media coverage have consistently placed South Florida among the top five regions with high accident rates. These accidents involve pedestrians, cyclists, motor vehicles, trucks, workplace incidents, and slip-and-fall injuries in various establishments like private clubs, restaurants, hotels, and parking lots. Stewart Valencia P.A. specializes in handling personal injury cases of all types across a broad geographic range throughput Florida, spanning from Miami Dade County to Fort Lauderdale Broward County, encompassing Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West in Monroe County, and extending to West Palm Beach Palm Beach County—commonly referred to as the tri-county area.

When confronted with a catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one, you need to act quickly. Stewart Valencia P.A. possesses substantial expertise in handling severe accident and wrongful death cases. This includes first-party claims, third-party claims, and bad faith litigation in both Florida State Courts and United States Federal Courts

In the pursuit of your claim and the safeguarding of your legal rights, I will gather witness statements, document, and photograph the scene as appropriate, order and assess medical records, facilitate treatment with experienced medical professionals, and hire the necessary experts for the effective litigation of your case— all at no upfront cost to you. My personal injury practice works on a contingency fee basis in our personal injury cases, which means that I collect a fee only if I am successful in securing compensation on your behalf.

Hiring the right personal injury attorney is a very important decision that can have a lasting impact on your life. It is imperative to have an experienced litigation firm on your side with substantial experience in your corner, one that has been rigorously tested through numerous civil trials. The Law firm of Stewart Valencia P.A. is such a firm with 28 years of personal injury law experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?

Florida’s statute of limitations for negligence-based personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the accident, under Florida Statute 95.11(4)(a) (as amended by HB 837 in 2023). Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death. Claims against government entities have shorter notice deadlines. Missing the deadline ends the claim permanently.

Do I have to pay anything upfront to hire a personal injury attorney?

No. Stewart Valencia P.A. handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. Clients pay no attorney’s fee unless and until the firm recovers compensation through settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free.

What is my Florida car accident case worth?

Case value depends on medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, and the available insurance coverage. Florida is a no-fault state for auto accidents — PIP coverage pays first regardless of fault — but injured drivers can still pursue a third-party claim if injuries meet the serious-injury threshold under Florida Statute 627.737.

What if I am partly at fault for the accident in Florida?

Florida applies modified comparative negligence. Under HB 837 (effective March 24, 2023), a plaintiff who is more than 50% at fault cannot recover damages from another at-fault party. If the plaintiff is 50% or less at fault, recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. Determining fault requires investigation of police reports, witness statements, and accident reconstruction.

How long does a personal injury case take to settle?

Straightforward Florida personal injury cases often settle within 6 to 12 months of medical treatment ending. Cases involving disputed liability, severe injuries, or insurance coverage disputes can take 1 to 3 years and may require filing suit. Stewart Valencia P.A. pursues mediation and settlement first and is prepared to take cases to trial when settlement offers are inadequate.

Can I still recover damages if I had no auto insurance at the time of the accident?

Florida’s no-fault system requires drivers to carry PIP coverage. If you were uninsured, you may still pursue a bodily-injury claim against an at-fault driver, but you may be barred from recovering certain non-economic damages, and your own medical bills will not be covered by PIP. An attorney should review the facts of your situation.

Will my personal injury case go to trial?

Most personal injury cases in Florida resolve through settlement. However, Stewart Valencia, Esq. has tried more than 100 cases to verdict and prepares every case as if it will go to trial — which often produces better settlement offers than firms that do not litigate.

Serving Personal Injury Victims Across Broward County and South Florida

Stewart Valencia P.A. is based in Fort Lauderdale at 612 SE 5th Avenue, Suite 3 — steps from the Broward County Courthouse. The firm handles personal injury cases throughout South Florida and appears in the following courts on behalf of injury clients:

Broward County (17th Judicial Circuit): Broward County Circuit Court handles all major personal injury claims in cities including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Plantation, and Davie.

Miami-Dade County (11th Judicial Circuit): The firm represents South Florida accident victims in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, covering all municipalities from Miami Beach to Homestead and Kendall.

Palm Beach County (15th Judicial Circuit): Personal injury cases from West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and surrounding communities.

Monroe County (16th Judicial Circuit): Accident and injury cases throughout the Florida Keys — Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key, and Key West.

South Florida consistently ranks among the most dangerous regions in the country for motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian incidents, and premises liability injuries. If you or a family member was injured in an accident anywhere in South Florida, call Stewart Valencia P.A. at (954) 924-0200 or (305) 792-8580 for a free consultation.

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