West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in West Palm Beach? Tell us what happened.

You’ll work directly with a lawyer who listens, explains your rights, and takes care of everything. Ate Steinger, Greene & Feiner, we’ll take the calls, gather the evidence, and push the insurer for every dollar the law allows. You focus on getting better, we’ll handle the rest. And you don’t pay us unless we win for you.

Our personal injury law firm office is right here in West Palm Beach, and our legal team is available 24/7 by phone, online, or in person. Call now for your free consultation.

What You Get With Our West Palm Beach Team

You need help now, not later. We step in fast, keep you updated, and handle the hard parts so you can focus on getting better. We can start your claim today.

• Local help — Serving West Palm Beach for 20+ years with a team that knows the courts, doctors, and insurers here.
• No fee unless we win — We work on a contingency fee, and you pay $0 up front.
• Hablamos español — Call, text, or chat in your language.
• Here for our community — We give back through local donations, drives, and partnerships because we live here, too.

What to Do After an Injury in West Palm Beach

When you’re hurt, every decision feels heavy. Here’s a simple, all-cases checklist you can follow right now, whether it was a car crash, a fall, a dog bite, or medical negligence.

1. Safety first. Call 911 if needed.
   Get emergency help and make sure a report is created (police, incident, or EMS). Reports lock in details you’ll need later.
2. See a doctor now, not later.
   Even if you “feel okay,” get examined the same day. Hidden serious injuries are common. Tell the provider everything that hurts and follow the treatment plan.
3. Document the scene and your symptoms.
   Take photos/video of injuries, vehicles, hazards, and property damage. Save clothing/gear. Collect names/phones of witnesses. Start a pain and limitations journal (what you can’t do, missed work, sleep issues).
4. Don’t speak to the other side’s insurance, yet.
   Avoid recorded statements and signing medical or blanket authorizations. Insurers use early statements against you. We’ll handle all calls and paperwork.
5. Protect your medical records and bills.
   Keep discharge notes, prescriptions, referrals, and receipts in one place. Ask for copies of imaging and test results.
6. Pause social media.
   Don’t post about the accident, injuries, travel, or workouts. Simple posts are often taken out of context.
7. Call us before you file or accept anything.
   We’ll step in, preserve key evidence, set up your claim, and guide your care, so you can focus on healing. No fees unless we win.

Types of Injury Cases We Handle in West Palm Beach

Injured in Palm Beach County and not sure what your case is called? Our team handles the next cases:

• Car Accidents — We handle PIP, UM/UIM, and liability claims start to finish.
• Truck Accidents — Our investigators move fast to preserve black-box data, driver logs, and carrier records.
• Motorcycle Accidents — Our team documents gear damage and road-rash care to support pain-and-suffering.
• Bicycle Accidents — We map lane position, secure video, and pursue full bike + injury compensation.
• Pedestrian Accidents — We obtain camera footage quickly and prove right-of-way and speed violations.
• Boating Accidents — Our attorneys apply Florida boating laws, investigate operator impairment, and build liability.
• Slip & Fall — We prove notice with cleanup logs, surveillance, and hazard lifespan evidence.
• Brain Injury — Our legal team connect symptoms to imaging and neuro evals and project long-term care costs.
• Spinal Injury — We document radiculopathy findings and future treatment needs for fair compensation.
• Dog Bites — We pursue strict liability and homeowners coverage and document scarring for value.
• Medical Malpractice — Our malpractice team handles presuit notice and experts under Florida’s Chapter 766 requirements.
• Defective Product — We prove defect and causation with engineers and hold manufacturers accountable.
• Drug Injury — We analyze warnings and adverse events and build claims against pharma when warranted.
• Workers’ Compensation — Our work comp attorneys secure medical and wage benefits and pursue third-party claims if available.
• Wrongful Death — We guide the estate claim and recover funeral costs and loss of support for the family.
• Birth Injury — We investigate prenatal and delivery errors with medical specialists and trusted experts.
• Social Security Disability — Our SSD advocates prepare applications and appeals to help you secure ongoing benefits.
• Property Damage — Our team moves fast on repairs, total loss, and diminished-value negotiations.

Every case is different, and timing matters as Florida law sets up quite short deadlines short.

If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into a box, text or call us and a West Palm Beach lawyer will tell you where your claim stands and what to do next, and that’s for free.

All types of personal injury (PI) cases we handle in West Palm Beach:

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

Florida Personal Injury Law: What You Need to Know After an Accident

After an injury, a few Florida rules can affect your claim fast: how fault is shared, how long you have to file, and special deadlines for certain case types. Knowing these helps you protect your rights early. We’ll walk you through each one and handle the heavy lifting while you focus on healing.

Florida’s fault rule: the 50% bar

Florida uses modified comparative negligence. Your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, and if you’re more than 50% at fault, you can’t recover at all (medical malpractice cases are handled separately). This makes early evidence work critical so insurers can’t push unfair blame onto you.

Statute of Limitations and Deadlines: how long you have to file

Most Florida negligence cases (like car crashes, slip and falls, and product injuries) must be filed within two years of the incident. Missing the deadline can end your case, even if liability is clear. Medical malpractice and wrongful death also have two-year limits, but med-mal includes a four-year outside limit (with narrow exceptions). Timelines can pause or shift in limited situations, so it’s smart to ask us early.

Special situations with extra rules

Medical malpractice: Florida requires a pre-suit notice and screening process before filing. This added step changes your timeline and what evidence we need up front.

Claims against a city, county, or state agency: You must give written notice to the agency (and often the Department of Financial Services) and wait for a denial or a set time before suing. Damage caps also apply to these cases. These rules are strict—talk to us quickly if a government entity is involved.

Car crashes: the 14-day PIP rule

For auto collisions, Florida’s PIP (no-fault) insurance pays certain medical bills only if you get initial treatment within 14 days of the crash. Getting seen right away protects your health, and your benefits.

If you’re unsure which rules apply, call or text, we’ll map out your next steps to secure the maximum compensation for your claim.

Compensation in Personal Injury Lawsuit

After an accident, the bills don’t stop, and the pain doesn’t either. That’s why compensation isn’t just about covering what you’ve lost today, but also protecting your future. We take all factors into account to determine a fair amount. 

We build your case around two main types of damages:

Economic Damages (The Financial Costs You Can Prove)

• Medical bills: Seeking treatments, attending appointments, and emergency room visits can rack up a significant dollar amount. Documenting and adding the service costs related to your injury supports your case for financial reimbursement.  
• Stunted earning capabilities: Some injuries prevent the plaintiffs from working as much or in the same position as they did before. Fair compensation under these circumstances should include lost earning potential. 
• Lost wages: If you sustained a severe injury, you might not be able to work for weeks or months at a time. Your compensation amount might include these lost earnings.
• Funeral expenses: Wrongful death cases involve funeral services. The plaintiff’s family shouldn’t have to shell out their money for another entity’s deadly negligence. 

Non-Economic Damages

Your potential settlement might go beyond recorded economic damages. As of 2024, Florida does not have a cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This follows the Florida Supreme Court’s decisions that struck down caps in medical malpractice cases, allowing for potentially significant awards for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other non-economic harms. You could receive compensation for non-economic damages such as:

• Disabilities and impairments
• Lower quality of life
• Losses in social and interpersonal relationships
• Continuous mental, physical, or emotional anguish

Florida law allows for punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct. These damages are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct in the future. However, punitive damages are capped at three times the amount of compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater, unless certain exceptions apply.

At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, our West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers will fight to recover every dollar you’re owed.

What Happens After You File a Personal Injury Claim?

We know the legal process can seem overwhelming. That’s why we’re here—to guide you every step of the way and take the stress off your shoulders. Here’s what you might expect:

Pre-Trial Preparation

Preparing for a personal injury lawsuit is often arduous. Your lawyer pays close attention to the smallest details to support your claim and craft a convincing argument for your compensation amount. The pre-trial process typically involves:

Step 1: Building Your Case

1. We start by gathering medical records, police reports, and photos. You focus on getting care—we’ll handle the legal legwork.
2. We contact the insurance companies and begin negotiations immediately.
3. If they won’t offer a fair settlement, we prepare to take your case to trial.

Step 2: Filing and Discovery

1. We file a formal complaint and the defendant has a set time to respond.
2. Both sides exchange evidence and may attend mediations.
3. If no agreement is reached, we go to trial.

Step 3: Trial and Resolution

1. We’ll present your story to a jury, backed by expert testimony and evidence.
2. If the court rules in your favor, you’ll receive a verdict. If the other side appeals, we stay in the fight.
3. Either way—you stay informed, supported, and in control.

The PI case may seem daunting at first. However, our PI attorneys can simplify your experience and protect your well-being by navigating each step for you and avoiding all challenges.

Common Challenges in Personal Injury Claims

In Florida, a personal injury plaintiff might face numerous obstacles during their settlement. After all, insurance companies are businesses, and a business’s primary goal is to make and save money. 

Therefore, the defense’s insurance provider will not have your interests in mind. Plus, Florida state law uses comparative negligence to determine settlement outcomes. Comparative negligence refers to the percentage of responsibility each party had in the injurious occurrence. 

For example, you suffered a broken leg after a car hit you while you walked across the street. Your legal team found that the defendant’s speed exceeded the legal limit and they were also distracted by their mobile device.

However, you either crossed an area of the road that lacked crosswalks or crossed without the correct light signal. Therefore, the court may find you partially 30 percent responsible for your injury. 

Your legal team presents the total damage amount. The defense pays for 70 percent of your compensation needs. Another factor is Florida’s statute of limitations, which states that you must file your claim within two years of the accident.

The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer in West Palm Beach

Many legal cases are fraught with unfamiliar terminology, complex processes, and countless variables that can alter proceeding outcomes. A lawyer with proven case results will put your mind at ease about these unknowns. They will identify:

• The type of accident case: Cases for truck accidents have different protocols and processes than product malfunctions. Your lawyer can quickly pinpoint where your personal injury falls. 
• Potential outcomes: Your West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer can predict where the proceedings may go. 
• The ideal compensation needed to cover personal damages: Calculating the overall personal injury cost can be tricky. It accounts for property damage, medical bills, lifestyle complications, and more. 
• Negotiation methods to improve your chances of success: An experienced lawyer knows that negotiating with insurance companies and defendants is rarely straightforward. They plan to protect your interests and avoid being caught off guard. 

Your lawyer’s primary role is to take the pressure off you by handling the more strenuous tasks of negotiation and evidence collection. There is no need to stress over navigating unfamiliar legal territory alone.

Proven West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyers

A fair settlement is not what you can expect to receive from the insurance company. Their goal is to reduce payouts on claims so they can remain highly profitable. Our proven and committed legal team understands the tactics these companies regularly use to pay claimants as little as possible. We routinely battle their schemes in and out of court and have developed effective methods for doing so. Our track record of past successful cases speaks for itself:

• $7.5 MILLION Bicycle Accident Outcome for a client injured by a driver that drifted into the bike lane, causing multiple fractures that required surgeries and ultimately amputation of the client’s leg.
• $4.7 MILLION Truck Accident Settlement for a client injured as a result of the defendant’s violation of traffic laws and federal trailer safety regulations.
• $835,000 Car Accident Verdict for a client injured in a collision with a City of Delray Beach police officer.
• $450,000 Injury Settlement for a client hurt by a faulty ladder.

With a legal team of more than 50 lawyers and more than 150 staff, including investigators and other assistants, we have the resources needed to get the job done efficiently. You can bring your accident case to us with confidence, knowing you will pay nothing until we recover the compensation you deserve.

Trusted by Thousands: Our Client Reviews

Thousands of people across West Palm Beach and beyond have trusted us to fight for them—and their stories speak louder than any promise we could make.

West Palm Beach and Nearby Areas We Serve

If you’re searching for a trusted personal injury lawyer near you in West Palm Beach, our legal team is here to help. Steinger, Greene & Feiner proudly serves clients throughout Palm Beach County and the surrounding neighborhoods, wherever you are, we’re close by and ready to fight for you.

• Riviera Beach
• Palm Beach
• Downtown West Palm Beach
• Palm Beach Lakes
• Southwest Palm Beach
• West Gate
• Palm Beach Gardens
• Cypress Lakes
• Lake Worth
• Royal Palm Beach
• Boynton Beach
• Southside
• Delray Beach
• Boca Raton
• Jupiter
• Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
• Northwood Hills

Speak with Our Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers Near You

Protect yourself and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially with help from a West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer you can trust. Call (561) 566-5021 for 24/7 support, or contact us now to schedule your free consultation online or visit us in person in our office right here in West Palm Beach. You’ll find our office at 1645 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 900, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. We’re located in the heart of West Palm Beach, right off I-95 near the Palm Beach Outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Personal injury law is a complicated topic since it varies by state. Florida has specific laws regarding responsibility, compensation amounts, and damage types. We responded to common client questions below to help you better understand the subject.