Port St. Lucie Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt and overwhelmed? We step in fast. Our Port St. Lucie personal injury lawyers team takes on the insurance company, protects your rights, and keeps you focused on healing. No fees unless we win.

We’ve helped people across the Treasure Coast after crashes, falls, and medical mistakes. We move quickly to line up care, lock down evidence, and build leverage. Insurers push low offers; we push back with negotiation, and go to court when that’s what it takes. Get answers now.

Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

You’re hurt, stressed, and getting calls from insurance. We step in fast, handle the legal work, and keep you focused on healing. You pay nothing unless we win.

• Move now. We open your claim, protect deadlines, and stop insurer pressure.
• Get you treated. We help line up care and collect records/bills to prove every loss.
• Lock down evidence. Reports, photos/video, witnesses, and company records—preserved before they disappear.
• Use the right experts. Doctors, reconstruction, and economic pros to prove fault and future needs.
• Fight the insurers. We deal with adjusters, statements, liens, and policy limits so you don’t have to.
• Max your compensation. We calculate medicals, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care, and push for full value.
• Ready for trial. If offers fall short, we file suit and try the case. No win, no fee.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle At Steinger, Greene & Feiner

Personal injury law generally refers to any legal case in which a person suffers a serious accident or injury because of the negligence or intentional action of another person, business, or corporation.

Steinger, Greene & Feiner handles all types of types of personal injury claims in which a person has been harmed or killed. Our team of experienced injury lawyers in Port St. Lucie has the knowledge, skill, and resources to handle all injury cases.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

We handle all types of motor vehicle accidents, including:

• Car Accidents: Serious injury can result from any type of car accident. We have extensive experience with rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, side/T-bone accidents, and every other sort of car crash resulting in injury.
• Truck Accidents: Truck accidents require specific legal expertise and intimate knowledge of multiple federal regulations in addition to state law. We handle accidents involving tractor-trailers, commercial trucks, delivery trucks, and every type of large vehicle.
• Motorcycle Accidents: Riders and passengers on motorcycles can suffer catastrophic injuries resulting from accidents or collisions with cars or trucks. We have experience developing the facts essential to settling and litigating motorcycle cases.
• Bicycle Accidents: Bicycle riders can be protected by or regulated by special laws and ordinances from city to city. 
• Pedestrian Accidents: We handle cases in which pedestrians have been struck by a vehicle of any kind and injured.
• Boating and Watercraft Accidents: There can be special legal considerations for these types of cases, depending on where they occur and the types of vessels involved. We handle all water-related injury cases.
• Aviation Accidents: Special federal and state laws interact in injury cases involving aircraft accidents. We handle injury cases arising from commercial or private aircraft accidents.

Premises Liability

Property owners are legally obligated to ensure that their businesses or private properties do not present unreasonably dangerous conditions. We handle all types of cases against negligent property owners, including:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Injury caused by inadequate security
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Elevator, escalator, and stairway accidents

Medical Malpractice

All healthcare professionals are legally obligated to treat every patient according to the standard of care recognized for a given medical treatment in the professional medical community. When doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals make errors that cause personal injury, the law allows for recovery of damages in appropriate cases. 

We handle all types of medical malpractice cases, including:

• Surgical errors
• Birth errors
• Medication errors
• Missed or delayed diagnoses
• Hospital staff negligence

Products Liability

We handle cases in which defective products injure persons. Manufacturers can be liable for dangerous consumer products, medical products, pharmaceuticals, or industrial equipment.

Workplace Accidents / Workers’ Compensation

We handle claims for work-related injuries, including industrial, construction, and office injuries.

Wrongful Death

Death can result from the injuries suffered in any of the types of cases we handle. Florida law has special requirements for how cases are managed and settled under injury and probate laws. We handle all types of wrongful death cases on behalf of the family and loved ones of persons killed by another’s negligence.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing homes and related care facilities have a legal duty to protect residents from injury due to the negligence or willfully harmful conduct of their employees and agents. We handle nursing home cases involving neglect, malnutrition, and physical or emotional abuse.

We handle the following cases in Port St. Lucie: 

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Boating accidents
• Slip & fall
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Injury
• Dog bites
• Medical malpractice
• Product recall
• Workers’ compensation
• Wrongful death
• Birth Injury
• Social Security Disability

Our Port St. Lucie Personal Injury Lawyers Serve the Following Areas

• Stuart
• Jensen Beach
• North River Shores
• Golden Gate
• Fort Pierce
• Vero Beach
• Port Salerno
• Florida Ridge
• Palm City
• Fort Pierce South

What To Do After an Injury in Port St. Lucie 

1. Protect your rights early
   You can substantially help your personal injury case by taking a few measures to protect your rights and the evidence before you have consulted with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Port St. Lucie.
2. Ensure safety and report the accident
   Of course, the first step after any accident or injury is to ensure safety. If possible, move to a safe location, assess yourself and others for injuries, and determine if first aid and a call to 911 are needed. In any event, you should report the accident. For motor vehicle accidents, that means calling for police assistance, and for slips and falls, reporting the incident to a store or property manager.
3. Seek medical attention and follow care
   Always seek medical attention for any injury, even if it seems minor at the time. Medical professionals conduct necessary diagnostic and other tests to assess your condition correctly. Go to all medical appointments and follow the instructions of your doctor.
4. Document your recovery and the incident
   Keep a personal diary of all medical treatments and how you are feeling and recovering day to day. Also, write down your personal recollection of how the accident occurred and everything you did on the day of the accident to the best of your ability. This personal record can be extremely valuable in helping your personal injury attorney understand and develop your case.
5. Preserve evidence and witness details
   If possible, preserve evidence by taking photographs and videos of the accident scene, your injuries, and all property damage. Take down any information you have regarding witnesses to the accident or persons who have knowledge about the case.
6. Be cautious with early settlement offers
   Be cautious if an insurance company or any responsible party attempts to settle with you quickly. You should consult with an insurance claim lawyer before you settle any case.

Florida Personal Injury Laws

Florida personal injury laws vary by case type, but each involves proving four core elements: duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Depending on the type of accident, specific rules and challenges arise. Attorneys are crucial in navigating these complexities.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Under Florida’s no-fault system, PIP insurance covers part of your expenses regardless of fault. However, for more serious injuries, you may seek compensation beyond PIP limits by pursuing the at-fault driver, which requires demonstrating the injury meets the serious injury threshold. In truck accidents, the involvement of federal trucking regulations adds another layer of complexity. An attorney can help gather essential evidence, including expert testimony, to maximize your claim.

Premises Liability

Florida law requires property owners to maintain safe conditions. In slip and fall cases, proving the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition is crucial. The burden of proof now rests on the injured party. Attorneys can help gather the necessary evidence to build a solid case.

Medical Malpractice

In Florida, a claim must show that the healthcare provider breached the accepted standard of care. A medical expert must also confirm the negligence before a lawsuit is filed. Damage caps may limit non-economic compensation in some cases. Attorneys ensure compliance with these regulations and secure expert testimony.

Product Liability

In product liability cases, plaintiffs don’t need to prove negligence but must show the product was defective and caused harm. An attorney can facilitate expert involvement to prove the design or manufacturing flaw responsible for the injury.

Wrongful Death

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act allows families to seek compensation for a loved one’s death due to negligence. These cases require navigating both personal injury and probate law.

Attorneys play a crucial role in managing evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, and advocating for maximum compensation.

Compensation You Might Be Entitled

PIP Basics (Florida No-Fault)

In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance provides coverage for medical expenses and lost wages after a car accident, regardless of fault. PIP compensates up to $10,000 in medical benefits, covering 80% of medical costs and 60% of lost wages. However, if the injury isn’t classified as an emergency medical condition, the maximum payout is capped at $2,500. PIP does not cover.

When You Can Go Beyond PIP

You may receive benefits from PIP regardless of who was at fault for the accident, but you may also be eligible to file a third-party insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit for expenses not covered by your PIP, like pain and suffering and emotional distress. These damages are subjective, so having a skilled attorney can help quantify them and build a case for maximum recovery.

Punitive Damages When Available

Punitive damages can also be awarded for gross negligence, capped at three times the compensatory damages or $500,000. Compensation may be reduced under comparative negligence rules if the victim is partly at fault.

Attorneys assist by maximizing PIP benefits, evaluating the full scope of damages, and pursuing further compensation through claims or lawsuits to cover costs beyond PIP limits.

Your Rights and Legal Options

Elements of Negligence (What Must Be Proven)

In Florida, proving and recovering compensation for a case of negligence generally requires that an injured person prove the following about a negligent person or business:

• There was a duty to exercise due care toward the injured person, and
• The responsible person or business breached that duty of care, and
• That breach was the legal and actual cause of an injury, and
• The negligent act caused damages recognized for recovery under the law.

Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar Rule)

As we’ve mentioned a bit, under Florida’s modified comparative negligence system, if you’re less than 51% at fault, the amount you can recover is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’ve found 20% at fault, you can still recover 80% of your damages. If you’re 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any damages. A good injury attorney can build a strong evidence case for you and argue to minimize your share of fault.

If the Other Driver Is Uninsured/Underinsured (UM/UIM)

If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may rely on your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage if you have it. This coverage can help make up the difference when the responsible party’s insurance falls short, ensuring you’re not left with unpaid bills.

Deadline to File (Statute of Limitations)

Finally, the Florida state statute of limitations for personal injury claims due to negligence is two years from the date of the accident. This means that a court will likely summarily dismiss any case not filed in that period. 

The Personal Injury Claims Process

From the first call to resolution, we keep you informed, move quickly to protect deadlines (Florida’s 2-year limit for most negligence cases), and handle insurers so you can focus on healing.

1. Intake & Strategy
   Free consult, case sign-up, deadlines mapped, evidence preservation plan, and all insurer contacts routed through our team.
2. Medical Care & Documentation
   You treat; we gather medical records and medical bills, verify time off work, and track your recovery.
3. Investigation & Evidence
   Crash/police reports, photos/video, witness statements, business/property records; we bring in experts (medical, reconstruction, vocational) when needed.
4. Damages & Demand
   We calculate past and future losses, verify coverage and policy limits, address liens, and send a comprehensive demand package.
5. Negotiation
   Back-and-forth with insurers; we advise, you decide. We push for full and fair value.
6. Litigation if Needed
   If the settlement isn’t fair, we file a personal injury lawsuit—handle discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and try the case when required. Settlement talks continue throughout.

What You Get With Our Port St. Lucie Team

You need help now, not later. We step in fast, keep you updated, work on a contingency fee, and handle the hard parts so you can focus on healing.

• Local help. Serving Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast; we know the St. Lucie County courts, local doctors, and insurers here.
• Fast start. Same-day case launch, medical care coordination, and evidence preservation.
• Hablamos Español. Call, text, or chat in your language.
• Clear communication. Direct access to your attorney team and frequent updates.
• Community rooted. We live here, give back here, and show up for our neighbors.
• Proven Port St. Lucie Personal Injury Attorneys. Insurers are built to minimize payouts. We’re built to maximize yours. With $2B+ recovered and tens of thousands of clients helped, we bring the resources and focus to move your case forward.

You don’t have to take our word for it. Hear from our clients in Port St. Lucie, who’ve trusted us after crashes, falls, and medical mistakes.

Speak With a Port St. Lucie Personal Injury Attorney Today

Injured accident in Port St. Lucie? Let our local team step in. We move fast to protect deadlines, deal with the insurance company, and coordinate your care—no fees unless we win.

We’ve helped thousands of Floridians recover after crashes, falls, and medical errors. If your accident happened here, you deserve a local legal team that knows the courts, doctors, and insurers.

We offer free consultation. Call us or visit our law office today at the address: 507 NW Lake Whitney Pl, Unit 211, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986.

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