Personal Injury Attorney in Coral Gables, FL
Don’t Settle for Less Than You’re Owed
When Someone Else's Negligence Turns Your Life Upside Down, You Shouldn't Have to Figure Out the Legal System on Top of It
One moment everything is normal. The next, you’re dealing with a injury that wasn’t your fault—medical bills that keep coming, time away from work you can’t afford, and an insurance company on the other side that has every incentive to pay you as little as possible.
Most people in that situation don’t know where to start. The insurance adjuster calls quickly, sounds reasonable, and makes an offer before you fully understand what your injuries are going to cost you long-term. By the time most people realize that offer wasn’t nearly enough, they’ve already signed away their right to pursue more.
That’s the window personal injury cases live and die in. And it closes faster than most people expect.
Insurance Companies Have Attorneys Working Against You From Day One.
You Should Have One Working for You.
The moment an accident happens, the other side’s insurance company opens a file and starts building a case for themselves. Their goal is to minimize what they pay out, and they’re experienced at doing exactly that. A recorded statement taken too early, a gap in medical treatment, a social media post—any of it can be used to reduce or deny your claim.
We level that playing field. From the moment you come to us, we handle the insurance company so you don’t have to. You focus on recovering. We focus on making sure what happened to you is fully accounted for.
We've Handled Personal Injury Cases Throughout Miami-Dade for Decades. We Know What Your Case Is Actually Worth
The right outcome in a family law case isn’t just winning an argument in court. It’s a parenting plan your children can actually thrive under. It’s a financial settlement that accounts for your real life, not just the moment you’re in. It’s knowing that the agreement you signed won’t bring you back to a courtroom two years from now because someone left a gap in the language. It’s moving forward—clearly, cleanly, and on terms you can live with.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Car and Vehicle Accidents
Florida's roads—from US-1 through Coral Gables to the Palmetto Expressway—see serious accidents every day. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, a commercial vehicle, or someone who ran a red light, we build your case around the full scope of what that accident cost you.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners in Miami-Dade have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises. When a wet floor, an uneven surface, poor lighting, or a hidden hazard causes a serious fall, the property owner can be held responsible. We investigate what happened, who knew about it, and what it's going to take to make you whole.
Premises Liability
Beyond slip and falls, property owners can be liable for a wide range of unsafe conditions—inadequate security that leads to an assault, a swimming pool accident, a dog bite, or any other hazard they knew about and failed to address. If you were injured on someone else's property, we'll tell you honestly whether you have a case.
Workplace Accidents
When a workplace injury goes beyond workers' compensation—because a third party's negligence was involved, or because the circumstances warrant a separate claim—we handle it. We make sure every avenue of recovery is explored so nothing is left on the table.
Wrongful Death
When someone's negligence takes a life, the family left behind deserves more than grief. Under Florida Statute § 768.19, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost financial support, and the loss of companionship. We handle these cases with the seriousness and care they demand.
What our customers say
Answering Commonly Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
That’s exactly what your first conversation with us is for. We look at what happened, who was at fault, what your injuries are, and what they’ve cost you—and we give you a straight answer about whether you have a viable claim and what it’s likely worth. That conversation is free.
The insurance company already made me an offer. Is it too late?
Not necessarily—but it depends on whether you’ve already signed a release. If you haven’t signed anything, you still have options. If you have, the situation is more complicated, but still worth a conversation. Either way, call us before you do anything else.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Florida’s comparative fault rule means partial fault doesn’t automatically bar you from recovering damages—it reduces them. If you were 20% at fault, you can still recover 80% of your damages. The insurance company will try to inflate your percentage of fault to reduce what they owe you. We make sure that number reflects reality, not their preferred outcome.
How long will my case take?
It depends on the severity of your injuries, the complexity of the liability questions, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Cases that settle can resolve in months. Cases that go to trial take longer. What we can tell you is that we don’t push you toward a quick settlement that doesn’t reflect what your case is actually worth—we move at the pace that gets you the right outcome.
What if the person who injured me doesn't have insurance?
Florida requires uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and your own policy may provide a path to recovery even when the at-fault party has no coverage. We look at every available source of recovery so you’re not left with nothing because the other driver was uninsured.
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Martha Mendez
Martha Mendez, Esq. is a highly dedicated attorney with seven years of experience specializing in elder and estate planning, real estate, and family law. Her unique professional journey—rising from a legal secretary and paralegal to an attorney—reflects a deep commitment to the field, culminating in a Juris Doctor earned cum laude from St. Thomas University. A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Martha is passionate about protecting her clients' assets and navigating complex life transitions with expertise. When she isn't advocating for her clients, the Florida International University alumna enjoys boating, kayaking, and traveling with her husband and three children.