Florida Personal Injury Attorneys
If you have been injured in an accident by no fault of your own, we can help you.
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers
Since 1979, the personal injury division of our firm has represented more than 19,000 injured people in Florida. Our goal is to get you the maximum compensation possible for your pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages.
We always offer a free consultation and we appreciate you considering our firm. There are never any fees or costs in a Florida accident case unless we win.
It is critical to preserve evidence and take immediate action in any personal injury case so we encourage you to contact us a soon possible.
Recently Resolved Cases
- $185,000 Settlement For Port St. Lucie Auto Accident Victim Our client, a 25 year old construction worker, was driving northbound on US-1 on a Saturday afternoon when he was rear-ended at a high rate of speed just as he was stopping at a red light. His right knee hit...
- $50,000 Settlement For Deerfield Beach Boat Accident Victim Our client was a passenger on a speed boat in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The operator of the boat suddenly and without warning, accelerated rapidly. As the boat was speeding down the water, the operator of the boat...
- $700,000 – Port St. Lucie Auto Accident Victim Undergoes Neck Surgery Our client, a 38 year old roofer, was stopped at a red light in Port St. Lucie, Florida, when he was rear-ended by another car. The force of the collision caused our client to hit the car in front of...
Recent Personal Injury FAQ
- What is the New Florida PIP Law? New Florida PIP Law: A Victory for The Car Insurance Companies Florida’s new Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law HB 119, passed by a slim margin in the Senate on March 10, 2012. The new PIP law is hailed as a...
- What do I have to do to pursue an injury or damage claim against the at-fault party? First, you need to seek medical treatment to document the injuries you sustained in the accident. Hospital records, doctor reports, office notes/bills, photographs and lost wage documentation are the most common forms of documentation needed. It is also important to...
- Am I entitled to money damages for my injuries if all my medical bills are covered by insurance? Yes. In addition to medical bills, you may be entitled to damages for pain, suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and lost wages. If you suffer any ongoing or permanent injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence, you will be able to...
Maximizing Recovery For the Injured & Disabled
Since 1979, the law firm of Attorneys Dell & Schaefer has been selected by thousands of individuals and families to handle legal matters that had a significant impact on their lives. These legal matters have included everything from catastrophic personal injuries, denial of insurance benefits to large commercial litigation disputes.
With more than 15 attorneys and office locations nationwide, our law firm has established a fearless nationwide reputation.
Our firm has helped our clients to recover more than four hundred million dollars from insurance companies and negligent corporations. We never have and never will represent insurance companies.
More than 90% of our clients are represented on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee or cost for our services unless we are able make a recovery for our clients.
Our office headquarters is in Hollywood, Florida, but we have multiple office locations and represent clients throughout Florida and nationwide.
We encourage you to request a free consultation by using our online form, or to call us at (800) 828-7583 for a free phone consultation with one of our attorneys.
Our Law Firm Practice Divisions
Due to the diversity of legal services we offer and the specialized legal skills required in each area of the law, we have structured our law firm into the following Law Practice Divisions:
Accident & Injury Division
The Accident & Injury Division is managed by personal injury attorney Dennis Schaefer. Our personal injury lawyers in this division represent individuals that have suffered a serious injury or death due to the negligence or careless actions of another.
Specific types of cases that our injury attorneys handle are auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip & fall injuries, defective & dangerous (recalled) products, nursing home neglect or abuse, construction site accidents, cruise ship accidents, dog bites and medical malpractice.
Civil Litigation & Trial Division
Our Civil Litigation and Trial Division is a diverse group of talented trial attorneys. Unlike most law firms that refer all of their lawsuits to other law firms, we have the experience, knowledge and financial resources to handle all of the litigation and trials for our clients.
When hiring a law firm it is important to make sure that they will be handling the case and not referring it to another law firm.
Our Litigation & Trial division handles cases dealing with injuries, insurance claim denials, employment disputes, and large commercial business disputes.
Our Civil Litigation Division handles cases in both state and federal courts throughout the country.
Disability Benefits & Insurance Claim Denials Division
The disability benefits and Insurance Claim Denial division of Dell & Schaefer, led by Gregory Michael Dell, focuses on the representation of long term disability insurance claimants in both private policy and group disability (ERISA) claims.
As long term disability attorneys, we represent individuals at all stages of a claim for disability income benefits, which includes the disability application process, denial of disability benefits, lawsuits to recover disability benefits and lump sum disability policy buyouts for individuals that are currently being paid disability income benefits.
Additionally, Mr. Dell and his legal team have handled numerous claims against insurance companies for long-term care insurance denials, life insurance denials, commercial property damage insurance denials, and health insurance denials.
Criminal Defense Division
The Criminal Defense Division of our firm has been representing individuals charged with major crimes in state and Federal courts throughout Florida since 1979. The Criminal Defense Division was formed by attorney Dennis Schaefer following the completion of his term as a Broward County Assistant State Attorney.
Our Criminal Defense Division has protected the constitutional rights of hundreds of individuals and handles cases ranging from felonies to white collar federal charges.
Recently Published On Our Blog
- Nationwide Recall Announced for RegenErect Due to Potential Health Risks On February 24, 2012, Regeneca, Inc. announced that it was voluntarily recalling all of its single capsule packets of RegenErect, which is labeled as a dietary supplement. RegenErect, packaged as an individual blue capsule, is described on the company website...
- $185,000 Settlement For Port St. Lucie Auto Accident Victim Our client, a 25 year old construction worker, was driving northbound on US-1 on a Saturday afternoon when he was rear-ended at a high rate of speed just as he was stopping at a red light. His right knee hit...
- $50,000 Settlement For Deerfield Beach Boat Accident Victim Our client was a passenger on a speed boat in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The operator of the boat suddenly and without warning, accelerated rapidly. As the boat was speeding down the water, the operator of the boat...
- $700,000 – Port St. Lucie Auto Accident Victim Undergoes Neck Surgery Our client, a 38 year old roofer, was stopped at a red light in Port St. Lucie, Florida, when he was rear-ended by another car. The force of the collision caused our client to hit the car in front of...
- $550,000 Dog Bite Settlement for Pasco County Resident attacked by Pit Bull Our client was walking his dog near his home in New Port Richey, located in Pasco County, Florida, when a pit bull ran out of a neighbor’s house and attacked our client’s dog. Our client attempted to pull his dog...