Car Accidents cases in Fort Myers
Fort Myers and Cape Coral crashes range from I-75 wrecks to local collisions on US-41, Colonial Boulevard, and the Caloosahatchee Bridge approaches. Local knowledge — and a quick response to the carriers involved — matters, and we have both.
Fort Myers and Lee County see year-round commercial traffic on I-75 and US-41, plus heavy local traffic across the Caloosahatchee River and through Cape Coral. Storm recovery, tourist season, and high-speed commercial corridors shape the crashes we handle. Our Fort Myers office handles Lee County injury claims and matters in nearby Charlotte, Collier, and Hendry counties.
What to do after a car accidents injury in Fort Myers
- Get checked by a medical professional — even if you feel 'okay.' Adrenaline hides injuries for hours or days.
- Call 911 and make sure a police report is filed.
- Photograph vehicles, the scene, debris, skid marks, and any visible injuries.
- Get names and contact info for every driver, passenger, and witness.
- Report the crash to your own insurer — stick to the facts; do not speculate about fault.
- Do not give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement before talking to a lawyer.
- Keep every receipt, bill, and medical record in one place.
Why hire a Fort Myers car accidents lawyer?
Insurance companies have entire departments built to pay you less. A serious crash claim is a contest of evidence, medical proof, and patience — and most people are pressured to settle before they know the full extent of their injuries. A lawyer levels the field, handles the carrier, and makes sure the value of your case includes future care, lost earning capacity, and the impact on your life — not just last month's ER bill.
Florida law that affects your Fort Myers case
Both Florida and Georgia apply a modified comparative fault rule with a bar around 50% (Florida: more than 50%, Georgia: 50% or more). If you are partly at fault but under the bar, your recovery is reduced by your share. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the crash in both states. Both also have minimum liability insurance limits that are often lower than the true cost of a serious injury — uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage often becomes the most important source of recovery.
Communities we serve from our Fort Myers office
- Cape Coral
- Lehigh Acres
- Sanibel
- North Fort Myers
- Fort Myers Beach
- Estero
- Bonita Springs
- Pine Island
- Gateway
- San Carlos Park
