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At BillBone Law Group, our board-certified personal injury lawyers have decades of combined experience helping accident victims throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast recover the compensation they deserve.
With over $100 million recovered, including numerous million-dollar settlements, we fight tirelessly to secure compensation for those injured due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of others.
Our practice is 100% focused on Florida personal injury law. We understand the complexities of these cases and are here to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
We offer free consultations and work on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Your recovery comes first; let us handle the legal part complexities for you.
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Why Choose BillBone Law Group?
Our award-winning team stands out for its expertise and client-centered approach:
- Proven Success: Recovered over $100 million, with notable cases including $5M for a wrongful death claim and $3M for a car accident.
- Board Certified Expertise: Bill Bone is among the 1% of Florida lawyers Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar.
- Recognized Excellence: Highest Martindale-Hubbell rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, and consistently honored by Best Lawyers.
- Trial-Ready Advocates: Unlike firms that settle quickly, our experienced litigators are prepared to take your case to trial, often securing much better settlements.
- 24/7 Support: Available around the clock, with bilingual staff (English and Spanish) to assist you.
- Community Commitment: Proud sponsors of local community events like the annual Bill Bone 5k and local charities like the Wounded Warrior Project.
We Handle All Types of Personal Injury Cases
We represent clients with all types of personal injury claims, including:
Dog Bites
Injuries from animal attacks due to owner negligence.
Slip and Falls
Injuries from unsafe premises or property owner negligence.
Medical Malpractice
Harm from misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or healthcare negligence.
Wrongful Death
Justice for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence.
Workplace Injuries
Compensation beyond workers’ comp for third-party negligence.
Car and Bike Accidents
Collisions caused by distracted, drunk, or reckless drivers.
Product Liability
Harm from defective or dangerous products.
Catastrophic Injuries
Severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage.
What Sets Our Law Firm Apart From The Rest?
Communication & Teamwork
We have big firm ability and experience, boutique firm creativity, and personal attention.
Clients can rely on us to be approachable, responsive, efficient, and effective. We respond promptly to telephone calls, report regularly on case developments, and stay on top of changes in the law.
Communication is one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of the attorney-client relationship.
Knowing where you stand during a difficult time can be very comforting. We manage cases using a team approach; the client is an integral team member.
Working closely with you as the client, our attorneys quickly analyze the merits of each case, evaluate the underlying facts and law, and develop a strategy.
When the talents of their outstanding support staff join them, they provide clients with truly exceptional legal representation.
All types of Vehicle and Traffic Crash claims, including those involving
- Cars
- Trucks and other commercial vehicles
- Public transportation
- Motorcycles
- Bicycles
- eScooters
- Off-road vehicles
- Pedestrians
- Boats and personal watercraft
- Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing accidents
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving, e.g., texting and driving
- Reckless driving
- Hit and run
- Violation of traffic laws
- Driver fatigue
- Improper vehicle maintenance
- I-95 crashes
- Rear-end crashes
- Vehicle rollovers
- Single vehicle crashes
- Side-impact crashes
- Head-on crashes
- Lane departure crashes
- Intersection crashes
- Multi-vehicle pileup crashes
- Parking lot crashes
- Poor road quality and conditions
- Improper coning off of construction zones
- Defects in roadway design or construction
- Poor weather conditions
All types of Dog Bite and Animal Attack claims
- Scarring
- Nerve damage
- Non-bite injuries
- Pitbull attacks
- Child victims
All types of Medical Malpractice claims, including those involving
- Medication errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Surgical errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Nursing errors
- Childbirth injuries
- Emergency room errors
- Premature discharge from the hospital
All types of Slip and Fall and Premises Liability claims, including those involving
- Wet floors and walkways
- Uneven walkway surfaces
- Cluttered aisles and fallen merchandise
- Damaged floors, floor coverings, and walkways
- Improperly maintained elevators, escalators, and stairs
- Slippery flooring materials
- Shopping cart accidents
- Overcrowding-related accidents
- Inadequate lighting
- Landscape hazards
- Damaged sidewalks
- Defective guardrails and other safety apparatuses
- Hazardous ladders and scaffolding
- Inadequate security
- Stairway fall
- Pool drowning
All types of Product Liability claims, including those involving
- Manufacturing defect
- Design defect
- Failure to warn / marketing defects
All types of Wrongful Death claims, including those involving: -Vehicle and traffic crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle crashes
- Medical malpractice
- Medication errors
- Product liability
- Workplace accidents
- Nursing home or other abuse
- Premises liability accidents
- Drowning, boating, and other recreation accidents
All types of Construction and Workplace Accident claims, including those involving
- Scaffolding and other equipment accidents
- Forklift and crane accidents
- Explosions and fires
- Falling object accidents
- Crushed in or between objects, accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Electrocutions
- Building collapse accidents
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Road construction accidents
- Office-related accidents (tripping over wires, etc.)
Nursing Home Abuse claims, including those involving
- Catastrophic injuries
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We offer a no-obligation, professional assessment of your personal injury claim based on decades of experience and legal expertise.
This complimentary consultation could be your first step toward securing the compensation you deserve, with absolutely no risk to you.
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What You Can Expect From Us
Our team approaches every case with:
- Unwavering professionalism
- Genuine empathy for your situation
- A commitment to ethical representation
Let us use our knowledge and resources for you. The call is free, but the advice could be priceless.
Clear, straightforward answers about your legal options
Expert guidance on medical bills, injury claims, vehicle damage, and lost wages
Hands-on assistance with all required documentation
Personalized support through every phase of the insurance and legal process
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Steps to Take After an Accident
To strengthen your claim, be sure to follow these steps:
- Seek Medical Attention: Get immediate care, even for minor injuries, to document your condition.
- Report the Accident: Notify authorities (e.g., police for car accidents) to create an official record.
- Document Everything: Take photos of injuries, damage, and the scene; collect witness contact information.
- Avoid Admitting Fault: Do not discuss fault with anyone at the scene or insurance companies until consulting an experienced personal injury attorney.
- Contact Us: Call us for a free evaluation to protect your rights.
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How We Fight for Your Compensation
1. Free Case Evaluation
Clear, straightforward answers about your legal options
2. Investigation
We gather evidence, including medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony.
3. Negotiation
We handle insurance companies to secure a fair settlement.
4. Lawsuit Filing
If needed, we file a lawsuit and prepare for litigation.
5. Mediation or Trial
We pursue the best outcome for you, whether through mediation or a jury trial (only about 5% of cases go to trial).
6. Appeals
We manage appeals to protect your rights.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
We fight for all the compensation to which you may be entitled:
- Economic Damages: Medical bills, lost wages, property damage.
- Noneconomic Damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life.
- Punitive Damages: To punish reckless or intentional misconduct.
Settlements may be lump sum or structured, depending on your needs.
Our No-Win, No-Fee Promise
We work on a contingency fee basis: no fees or costs unless we win. Our free consultations are available 24/7, including evenings and weekends, ensuring you can reach us anytime.
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Additional Information
Florida’s personal injury laws present significant challenges for accident victims seeking fair compensation.
The state’s laws contain intricate provisions and specialized requirements that demand professional legal guidance, particularly in high-stakes cases involving wrongful death, medical negligence, or life-altering injuries.
Important Considerations for Injury Claims:
- Strict Legal Deadlines: Missing filing deadlines can permanently bar your claim, regardless of its merits. These time-sensitive requirements make immediate legal consultation essential.
- Procedural Complexities: Numerous technical legal hurdles exist that typically require an attorney’s expertise to overcome. Attempting to handle these matters without representation often proves unsuccessful.
- Sophisticated Opposition: Well-funded corporate and insurance interests have successfully influenced legislation that creates additional obstacles for injury victims. This imbalance becomes particularly apparent when individuals attempt to negotiate directly with insurance providers.
Our legal team brings decades of specialized experience to these challenges. We possess:
- In-depth knowledge of Florida’s evolving personal injury statutes
- Proven strategies for countering insurance company tactics
- Resources to build compelling cases for maximum compensation
By entrusting your case to Bill Bone Law Group, you gain advocates who understand how to effectively navigate this complex system while protecting your rights at every stage.
When someone’s careless actions cause harm to others, Florida’s legal system provides a path to compensation.
Our state’s laws require all individuals to act with appropriate regard for the safety of others in their daily activities. This legal responsibility, known as the “duty of care,” forms the foundation of personal injury claims.
Proving Your Personal Injury Case
Injury victims seeking compensation must demonstrate four key elements:
- Duty – The other party had a legal obligation to act in a safe manner
- Breach – The other party violated their duty through careless actions
- Causation – The negligent behavior directly led to your injuries
- Damages – You suffered actual losses due to the incident
Building a strong case requires thorough investigation and evidence gathering. Medical reports, accident reconstruction, witness statements, and expert testimony often play crucial roles in establishing these elements.
The complexity of proving negligence underscores why having experienced legal representation matters.
A skilled personal injury attorney can help identify all responsible parties, preserve critical evidence, and build the strongest possible case for maximum compensation.
Florida’s personal injury laws are complex and nuanced, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way:
- Modified Comparative Negligence: Florida’s modified comparative negligence (with 51% bar rule) reduces damages if you’re partly at fault; over 50% fault bars recovery.
- Statute of Limitations: You have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, with exceptions for medical malpractice or minors.
- PIP Law for Vehicle Accidents: Florida’s no-fault law requires that you seek medical treatment within 14 days of the accident for Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) benefits.
- Punitive Damages: In general, punitive damages are capped at the greater of three times compensatory damages or $500,000.
Yes! Florida operates under a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% bar rule. While many states use the term “comparative negligence,” Florida law refers to this as “comparative fault.”
This legal framework assigns a percentage of fault to each party involved, including the injured person (plaintiff) and any defendants.
The amount of compensation a plaintiff can recover depends on their degree of responsibility for the accident.
How It Works:
- If you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages, but your compensation will be reduced by your assigned percentage of fault.
- If you are 51% or more at fault, you are completely barred from recovering any compensation under Florida’s 51% bar rule.
Example:
Suppose a jury awards $1 million in damages but finds the plaintiff 50% at fault for the accident. The plaintiff’s damage award is reduced by their assigned percentage of fault (50%) for a final award of $500,000 ($1,000,000 minus $500,000 = $500,000).
However, if the plaintiff is deemed 51% or more at fault, they receive nothing.
Florida allows injury victims to pursue compensation only if they are no more than 50% at fault. If fault reaches 51%, recovery is completely blocked.
Not all personal injury attorneys are created equal. While many lawyers handle accident claims, relatively few possess the courtroom experience and litigation skills necessary to take cases to trial.
The Bill Bone Law Group stands apart as seasoned trial attorneys, a distinction that matters when fighting for maximum compensation.
Insurance companies assess which attorneys will actually take a case to court—and adjust their settlement offers accordingly.
When facing a lawyer with a proven trial record, insurers know unreasonably low offers could backfire, potentially resulting in substantially higher jury awards. This leverage helps ensure fair settlement negotiations from the start.
However, many personal injury lawyers never go to trial. Insurers track these firms closely and often extend lowball settlements, knowing there’s no real risk of litigation.
Without trial capability, attorneys have limited power to demand full value, even when settlements are blatantly inadequate.
The Hidden Cost of ‘Settlement-Only’ Lawyers
Lawyers who avoid trials may secure some compensation, but often far less than what clients truly deserve. Consider:
- No trial threat = weaker negotiating position – Insurers insist on minimal offers, expecting eventual acceptance.
- Rushed resolutions – Some attorneys prioritize quick settlements over maximizing recovery. That is, it’s simply a “numbers game” to them.
- Undervalued claims – Catastrophic injuries demand aggressive advocacy, not just paperwork.
BillBone Law Group rejects this approach to the practice of personal injury law. Our litigation expertise ensures that insurers take every one of our claims seriously—because if a fair settlement isn’t offered, we’re prepared to fight in court.
The Bottom Line
If you’re injured, your attorney’s willingness to go to trial directly impacts your compensation. Don’t settle for a lawyer who settles for less.
With BillBone Law Group, you gain advocates who leverage decades of trial experience to secure what you’re owed, not just what insurers want to pay.
When justice requires a fight, we won’t back down.
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