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Florida roads are among the most dangerous in the country. When a negligent driver causes a crash, victims are often left dealing with painful injuries, expensive medical treatment, lost wages, and the stress of dealing with insurance adjusters who are trained to minimize your claim. At Waddell Law, we handle every aspect of your car accident case — from investigating the crash and gathering evidence to negotiating aggressively with insurers and, when necessary, taking your case to trial. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.

• Rear-end and head-on collisions
• Distracted and drunk driving crashes
• Hit-and-run accidents
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
• Multi-vehicle pile-ups

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable people on Florida roads. When a car or truck driver fails to see a motorcycle or violates a rider's right of way, the consequences can be catastrophic — road rash, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and worse. Insurance companies frequently try to blame the rider to reduce their payout. Waddell Law knows these tactics and fights back with evidence, expert witnesses, and aggressive advocacy to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical expenses, and lost income.

• Left-turn collisions
• Lane change and merging accidents
• Dooring accidents
• Road hazard crashes
• Helmet and gear damage claims

Rideshare accidents involving Uber, Lyft, or other platforms are more complicated than typical car crashes because multiple insurance policies may apply depending on whether the driver was logged in, waiting for a ride, or actively transporting a passenger. These companies have teams of lawyers protecting their interests — you need someone in your corner too. Waddell Law has experience navigating the layered insurance structures of rideshare cases and will identify every available source of compensation for your injuries.

• Uber and Lyft passenger injuries
• Third-party driver collisions with rideshare vehicles
• Rideshare driver negligence claims
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Pedestrian and cyclist injuries involving rideshare vehicles

Accidents involving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles are among the most serious on the road. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles means injuries are often severe or fatal. Trucking companies and their insurers move quickly to protect themselves after a crash — sending investigators to the scene and preserving evidence that favors their side. Waddell Law acts fast to preserve critical evidence, including driver logs, black box data, and maintenance records, and builds a powerful case on your behalf.

• Semi-truck and 18-wheeler collisions
• Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
• Improper loading and cargo spills
• Brake and equipment failures
• Trucking company negligence

When a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a vehicle, the injuries are almost always severe. Broken bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and long-term disabilities are common. Florida law provides important protections for pedestrians and cyclists, but insurance companies still look for ways to shift blame onto the victim. Waddell Law investigates every detail of your accident, works with accident reconstruction experts when needed, and pursues maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.

• Crosswalk and intersection accidents
• Sidewalk and bike lane collisions
• Hit-and-run pedestrian cases
• School zone accidents
• Dooring and parking lot incidents

Motorized and electric scooters have become a common sight on Florida streets, and with them have come a rising number of serious accidents. Riders can be injured by negligent drivers, defective equipment, or poorly maintained roads. Pedestrians can be struck by reckless scooter operators. These cases often involve questions about scooter company liability, municipal responsibility for road conditions, and complex insurance coverage. Waddell Law has the experience to navigate these emerging areas of personal injury law and fight for the compensation you deserve.

• Electric scooter and e-bike collisions
• Scooter rental company liability
• Defective scooter product claims
• Pedestrian injuries from scooter riders
• Road hazard and pothole claims

Slip, trip, and fall accidents can happen anywhere — a grocery store, a parking lot, a neighbor's home, or a commercial property. When a property owner's negligence causes you to fall and suffer injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Florida premises liability law can be complex, and property owners and their insurers often dispute fault aggressively. Waddell Law investigates the conditions that caused your fall, gathers surveillance footage and witness statements, and builds a compelling case to hold negligent property owners responsible.

• Wet floor and spill accidents
• Uneven pavement and broken stairs
• Poor lighting and visibility hazards
• Retail store and restaurant accidents
• Parking lot and sidewalk falls

Property owners — including apartment complexes, hotels, shopping centers, and parking garages — have a legal duty to provide reasonable security measures to protect visitors and tenants from foreseeable criminal acts. When they fail to install proper lighting, functioning locks, security cameras, or adequate security personnel, and someone is harmed as a result, they can be held liable. Waddell Law handles negligent security cases throughout Florida, fighting for victims of assault, robbery, and other crimes that could have been prevented with reasonable precautions.

• Apartment complex assaults
• Hotel and motel security failures
• Parking garage and lot attacks
• Bar and nightclub violence
• Retail store and mall incidents

When a person dies as a result of another party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct, surviving family members may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim. Florida's Wrongful Death Act allows certain family members to recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering of the deceased before death. These cases are among the most serious we handle, and we approach them with the compassion and tenacity that grieving families deserve. We fight to hold responsible parties accountable and secure the financial future of those left behind.

• Fatal car and truck accidents
• Workplace fatalities
• Medical malpractice deaths
• Premises liability deaths
• Product liability fatalities

Not every injury fits neatly into a specific category, but that doesn't mean you don't have a case. General negligence claims cover a wide range of situations where someone's failure to exercise reasonable care caused you harm. Whether it was a careless individual, a business, a government entity, or a product manufacturer, Waddell Law will evaluate the facts of your situation, identify the responsible parties, and determine the best path forward to recover the compensation you deserve. We offer free consultations with no obligation, and we never charge a fee unless we win your case.

• General personal injury claims
• Negligent supervision cases
• Dram shop and alcohol liability
• Animal attack and dog bite injuries
• Product liability and defective goods