Englewood, FL Personal Injury Lawyer

Our Englewood personal injury lawyers understand the impacts your injuries can have after being hurt in an accident. You may not be able to provide for your family, have to take time off from work, worry about mounting medical bills, and have to deal with the insurance company and their unsavory tactics to get you to settle for the least amount possible. Fortunately, you are not alone when you get help from Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys. 

Our Englewood law firm has over 40 years of experience helping victims in Charlotte County and Sarasota County secure maximum compensation. We provide a free case evaluation and consultation, charge no fees unless we win, and fight aggressively to reach a favorable settlement for your personal injury accident. 

Why Choose Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, for Your Englewood Personal Injury Case?

Some of the numerous reasons we believe you should choose our Englewood personal injury attorneys include:

• Dedicated personal injury lawyer and legal team assigned to your case.
• 40+ years of experience.
• Over 50,0000+ cases handled with positive outcomes and maximum compensation for our clients.
• Major settlements in the millions, including $3 million for a car accident, $3 million for a truck accident, and $2.76 million for a cement truck accident.
• Free consultation, case evaluation, and legal advice.
• We do not charge upfront legal fees and only collect if we settle or win your case at trial.
• Access to the legal resources you need to even the “playing field” when dealing with insurance companies.
• Our practice areas include all types of personal injuries, such as car accidents, slips and falls, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, and wrongful death.

We Get Results for You

Our Englewood personal injury compensation lawyers and legal professionals work tirelessly to secure the financial compensation our clients deserve, such as:

• $114,189 for a bicycle injury accident.
• $305,000 for a slip-and-fall accident.
• $685,000 for a premises liability claim.
• $962,000 for nursing home abuse.

These few examples show our dedication and commitment to our clients. We have achieved personal injury settlements and favorable outcomes at trial for over 50,000 cases. Please remember, each case is unique, and the value of your case will depend on the specific circumstances.  

Comprehensive Legal Team

Our Englewood law practice consists of six attorneys with 34 support staff to provide the legal resources you need to obtain maximum compensation. We provide thorough investigation capabilities to prove negligence. We even have access to the top accident reconstruction experts in the state to further support your injury claim when needed. 

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Englewood, FL

Englewood, FL, has a large senior population as the city is a popular area for people to retire. The median age for the city is 68.2 as of 2023. Boating, fishing, golfing, hiking in various state parks, bicycling, walking, and spending time at the beach are among the most popular activities. As a result, some of the most common types of personal injury cases in this community include:

• Car accidents
• Bicycle accidents   
• Pedestrian accidents
• Boating accidents

Other common personal injury accidents that occur in Englewood are:

• Slips and falls
• Nursing home abuse
• Medical malpractice
• Dog bites 

After being injured due to another’s negligence, it is crucial to gather evidence at the time of the accident, whenever possible, including:

• Taking pictures and videos of the accident scene and your injuries.
• Collecting the contact details of the driver, vehicle make, model, and year, the license plate number, registration details, and insurance information for auto accidents.
• Collecting the contact information for all witnesses.
• Filing a police report or accident/incident report.
• Gathering medical records detailing your injuries from the accident.
• Recording any financial losses experienced due to your injuries, such as lost wages.

Gathering as much evidence as you can helps your Englewood, FL, personal injury claims specialist start to build your claim against the responsible party and their insurance company. 

However, you should always prioritize your medical health and well-being above all else. We would rather have you take care of your medical needs first. We can help gather any necessary evidence for your case later. 

Englewood Car Accident Attorneys

Auto accidents are the most common types of personal injury cases our Englewood, FL, personal injury lawyers handle. Crash data for Charlotte County and Sarasota County for 2024 show:

• 9,813 crashes 
• 5,886 injuries
• 82 fatalities
• 385 injuries and eight deaths from 2,152 hit-and-runs

The most dangerous intersection in Englewood for car accidents is Sunnybrook Boulevard and McCall Road (SR 776). Sunnybrook connects residential areas with a major thoroughfare, where drivers can reach speeds of up to 70 mph on McCall, leaving little time to react when encountering a red light or stopped traffic. 

Slip-And-Fall Accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents are another common type of injury caused by someone else’s negligence that occurs in grocery stores, retail shops, hotels, and other tourist areas. Property owners have a duty of care to provide reasonably safe environments. When they neglect their properties or fail to warn people of potential hazards, they can be held liable for medical expenses, property damage, and other personal losses.  

Medical Malpractice

With a median age of 68.2, Englewood has many healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Medical malpractice cases involve:

• Misdiagnosis
• Medication errors
• Surgical mistakes
• Failure to diagnose
• Incorrect diagnosis and medical care

Nursing home abuse cases include:

• Physical abuse
• Verbal and psychological abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Neglect
• Financial exploitation 

Our Englewood personal injury law firm helps injured people navigate the complexities of medical malpractice and nursing home injury cases with successful results. 

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents often occur due to distracted driving and a failure to pay attention to crosswalks. Total pedestrian accidents in Charlotte County and Sarasota County for 2024 were: 

• 266 pedestrian accidents
• 12 pedestrian deaths

Pedestrian accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, such as TBIs (traumatic brain injuries) and spinal cord injuries. Some people may also be left paralyzed. 

Bicycle Accidents

Many motorists forget to share the road safely with bicyclists. They also do not pay attention when entering intersections, where bicyclists often have the right-of-way. Bicycle accidents are often severe due to the lack of protection when struck by a moving vehicle. Bicycle accident data in Charlotte County and Sarasota County for 2024 involved: 

• 353 bicycle crashes
• 9 bicycle fatalities

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents occur in Englewood quite often because many commercial vehicles use McCall Road (SR 776). On March 11, 2024, a dump truck failed to stop at a red light at McCall Road and Sunnybrook Blvd, where it hit and killed a 59-year-old man who was driving a pick-up truck. 

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are fairly common in Englewood. On August 1, 2025, a motorcyclist collided with a semi-truck trailer and died later at the hospital. Crash data for Charlotte County and Sarasota County for 2024 show:

• 332 motorcycle crashes
• 17 motorcycle deaths

Premises Liability/Dog Bite Accidents

Premises liability cases involve a property owner’s duty of care to their guests. The most common type of premises liability case is a slip and fall. Dog bites are the second most common. 

Premises liability also includes:

• Swimming pool accidents
• Negligence/inadequate security
• Inadequate lighting
• Defective stairways
• Elevator and escalator accidents
• Falling objects
• Ceiling collapses

Boating Accidents/Drowning Accidents

Englewood’s proximity to inland lakes and the Gulf of Mexico can lead to boating accidents caused by careless operators. Drowning accidents can also occur on the open water, such as during sightseeing and fishing tours, when tour operators fail to keep guests safe. 

Wrongful Death

When someone loses a loved one unexpectedly due to another’s negligence, it leaves them in shock and disbelief. There can be uncertainty about what to do next and the future. Our caring and supportive law firm understands the profound impact of wrongful death, and helps our clients navigate this tragic and challenging time. 

Understanding Florida Personal Injury Law in Englewood

The legal process for Florida personal injury cases is similar for most cases. The Florida statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident. If you do not file within this time, you cannot bring a claim against the negligent party. 

There are exceptions, and in some cases, you may only have a few months to file your liability claim, while in others, you may have longer. Therefore, you should always speak to an Englewood personal injury claim attorney as soon as possible. 

Another aspect of Florida personal injury law is the state’s comparative negligence law. As long as someone is less than 50% at fault, they can file a claim against the negligent party. Their total compensation is reduced by the percentage they are deemed to be at fault.  

A few exceptions for car crashes are based on the no-fault state insurance system. Initially, you file your injuries and damages against your insurance company. Once you reach your coverage limits, you can file against the at-fault driver’s insurance. All drivers must carry a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage. After an accident, you only have 14 days to seek medical treatment to claim PIP benefits. 

Florida’s No-Fault Insurance System

Every motorist is required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL). PIP pays up to 80% of your medical bills and 60% of your lost wages. Drivers may also elect for optional coverages, like medical payments. 

When You Can Sue Beyond PIP Coverage

You can sue the other party when your economic losses exceed your coverage limits. To be able to claim non-economic losses like pain and suffering, you must meet the state’s serious injury threshold, a set of conditions that your medical records must prove, such as:

• A permanent injury, like the loss of a limb.
• Severe scarring or disfigurement.
• Loss of bodily functions/range of motion.
• Permanent disability.
• Severe organ damage. 

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The Personal Injury Claims Process in Englewood

The personal injury claims process begins the moment the accident occurs and continues until you reach a favorable settlement with the insurance company or trial verdict. A general overview of the legal process and steps involved includes:

• Seek immediate medical care as soon as possible for your injuries.
• Attempt to gather evidence, if possible, or assistance from witnesses.
• File a police report or accident/incident report.
• Retain the assistance of an Englewood, Florida, injury lawyer to build your case.
• Your lawyer files your claim and demand for settlement with the insurance companies.
• Your lawyer attempts to negotiate a settlement.
• If not, they help you prepare for litigation and take the case to trial.
• Before the trial begins, discovery and mediation can occur to attempt to settle.
• After discovery, if there is still no settlement, the trial proceeds.
• A judge or jury decides the verdict.

Immediate Steps After an Accident

The immediate steps to take after an accident are to:

• Call 911, seek medical attention within 14 days to claim PIP benefits, and file a police report.
• Document the accident scene and gather evidence, if possible.
• Open a claim with your insurance company, but only provide the facts.
• Avoid any other insurance company contact until after speaking to an Englewood injury settlement attorney.

Building Your Strong Case

To build a strong case, you need sufficient evidence to show the other party was negligent. The investigation process involves gathering pictures, videos, witness statements, medical records, and other documentation to support your claim. Our thorough investigation process also includes using accident reconstruction experts when necessary to prove negligence. 

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Common Injuries in Englewood Accidents

Injuries in Englewood accidents can range from mild to severe injuries requiring extensive treatment. In some cases, the injuries can be permanent. Injuries can be related to car accidents, boating accidents, tourism premises liability cases, and accidents involving the city’s elderly population, like slips and falls, and nursing home abuse. 

Common injuries by accident type include:

• Slips and falls: Bruises, sprains, strains, fractured and broken bones, spine and back injuries.
• Dog bites: Bruises, punctured skin, open wounds, fractures and broken bones, scarring, disfiguration.
• Boating accidents: Fractured and broken bones, contusions, lacerations, sprains, strains, burns, TBIs.
• Nursing home abuse: Bruises, fractured and broken bones, malnutrition, infections, emotional trauma, open sores and wounds. 
• Medical malpractice: Improper medical care leading to complications of existing medical conditions or misdiagnosis of others, or surgical errors. 

Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

Motor vehicle accident injuries include all types of crashes, including truck accidents and motorcycle accidents. If you are hurt or injured in a crash, you could experience: 

• Whiplash
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back, shoulder, and neck injuries
• TBIs
• Fractured and broken bones
• Soft tissue injuries
• Burns
• PTSD
• Internal injuries
• Scarring and disfiguration
• Loss of limbs
• Facial injuries

Compensation Available for Englewood Personal Injury Victims

The types of compensation you deserve after being injured in an accident in Englewood that was another person’s fault include economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. 

Economic damages are losses that have an actual monetary value that indicates how much financial compensation the at-fault party owes you. 

Non-economic damages are intangible losses that do not have an actual value. They are usually calculated using a multiplier method. In Florida, the maximum compensation for non-economic damages does not have a cap, except in certain cases, like medical malpractice and injury cases involving government entities. 

Punitive damages are another type of compensation that is sometimes awarded when the negligent party behaved recklessly, egregiously, maliciously, or without regard for the safety of others. The compensation is meant to punish the defendant and act as a deterrent to others from engaging in similar behaviors. 

Economic Damages

Types of economic damages you could claim include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Prescription costs
• Medical expenses related to PT and OT
• Medical device expenses
• Property damage

In cases where your injuries will have long-term impacts on your ability to work, care for yourself, or others, you can seek compensation for future lost wages and future expenses. 

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages can include:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of enjoyment
• Loss of consortium
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Physical impairments
• Decreased quality of life

Calculating non-economic damages is purely subjective and often uses a multiplier based on the severity of injuries and the overall impacts they have now and in the future on the victim. 

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Why Insurance Companies Try To Minimize Your Claim

Many people forget their insurance company is a for-profit business. They want to earn money, not pay it out in hefty settlements. They will use various tactics to find fault and minimize your claim.

Having Englewood personal injury legal representation ensures that you receive a favorable settlement, which averages 3.5 times more than settling alone. A survey by Nolo found that clients with representation received an average settlement of $77,600, compared to $17,000 for those without representation.  

Common Insurance Company Tactics

Some of the tactics your insurance company may try when settling your claim are:

• Quick, low settlement offers.
• Asking leading questions.
• Trying to get you to admit partial or full fault.
• Using recorded statements against you.
• Blame tactics.

Never accept an initial offer without consulting one of our lawyers. 

Englewood’s Unique Personal Injury Challenges

Some of the unique challenges with personal injury cases in Englewood, FL, include:

• Dual county jurisdictions: Englewood sits in both Charlotte and Sarasota Counties.
• Large senior population: The median age is 68.2.
• Tourists and seasonal residents: Claims against non-residents can be more complex.
• Coastal environment: Maritime accidents are common and complex.
• Commuters from Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and North Port: Increased traffic from nearby communities increases the risk of car crashes.

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Dangerous Intersections and Road

As mentioned previously, the most dangerous intersection in Englewood for car accidents is Sunnybrook Boulevard and McCall Road (SR 776). Other dangerous roads for intersection accidents include: 

• McCall Road and Point of Pines Road
• McCall Road and Ibis Drive
• Spinnaker Boulevard and Oceanspray Boulevard

FAQs

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Contact Our Englewood Personal Injury Lawyers Today

After being injured in an accident due to another’s negligence, it is worthwhile to get a free consultation from our Englewood personal injury lawyers to find out your legal rights and options. 

Our lawyers are available 24/7 and can even visit you at home or the hospital when you are unable to visit our law office. There are no fees for our Englewood legal counsel unless we win.

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