What should
you know?

Firsthand experience: Patrick knows what it feels like to survive a tragic incident and endure a difficult recovery. He has been in your shoes.

Personal communication: Clients receive Patrick’s cell phone number. Calls and texts are answered within 24 hours.

Board Certified: Patrick is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer—a distinction held by less than 1% of Florida attorneys.

Nearly 30 years of experience: He has handled more than 1,000 cases on both the plaintiff and defense sides, served as first-chair counsel in approximately 175 jury trials, and won more than 90% of his trials.

He goes where you need him: If you cannot come to Patrick, he will come to you.

Your health comes first. Call 911 if anyone is injured, seek medical attention promptly, and follow your doctor’s recommendations. If it is safe, photograph the vehicles, accident scene, skid marks, road conditions, and visible injuries. Exchange insurance and contact information, identify witnesses, and request the police report.

Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer or sign documents before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters begin investigating immediately, so early legal help can preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Report the incident to the owner or manager immediately and request an incident report. If possible, photograph the dangerous condition before it is cleaned or repaired, photograph your injuries, preserve your shoes and clothing, and collect witness information.

Seek medical attention promptly, even if an injury initially seems minor. Before speaking with the property’s insurer, consult an experienced personal injury attorney who can preserve evidence and investigate whether the property was maintained safely.

A personal injury claim is brought by someone injured because another person or company acted negligently or carelessly. Common examples include automobile and trucking crashes, motorcycle accidents, falls, negligent security, defective products, medical negligence, and wrongful death.

A claim may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering, disability, diminished earning capacity, and other damages recognized under Florida law.

Yes. Most personal injury matters handled by Patrick are accepted on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no attorney’s fee up front and no hourly attorney’s fee while the case is pending. The attorney is paid only if money is recovered through settlement or verdict.

A contingency-fee contract allows you to hire a lawyer without paying attorney’s fees up front. The fee is a percentage of the amount recovered through settlement or verdict. Before signing, Patrick will explain the fee, how case costs are handled, and answer your questions.

In most cases, no. The firm advances necessary costs such as medical records, experts, depositions, and court filing fees. Those costs are typically reimbursed from the recovery if the case succeeds, allowing clients to focus on treatment and recovery.

A successful personal injury claim generally requires evidence that another person or company was at fault, that the event caused an injury, and that you sustained damages such as medical expenses, lost income, or pain and suffering. Available insurance coverage can also affect recovery. Patrick can evaluate the specific facts during a free consultation.

Insurance companies are for-profit businesses. They may seek recorded statements, encourage quick settlements before the full extent of an injury is understood, or try to shift blame.

They also track which lawyers actually try cases. Patrick’s nearly 30 years of experience, approximately 175 jury trials, and Board Certification demonstrate that he is prepared to proceed to trial when necessary.

Ask whether you want personal attention or to be one of many files; whether the lawyer has meaningful jury-trial experience; whether real prior results matter; whether you will communicate with the lawyer directly; and whether the lawyer understands the human impact of a serious injury.

Patrick gives clients his cell number, remains personally involved, prepares cases for trial, and brings both courtroom experience and firsthand understanding of recovery.

Ask about genuine trial experience, personal involvement, communication, and results. Insurance companies know which attorneys are willing and able to try cases. Florida Bar Board Certification provides an additional, independently evaluated measure of competence and substantial involvement in civil trial law.

Patrick provides personal service and gives clients his cell phone number. He encourages clients to call or text with questions and responds within 24 hours. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he remains available to explain the legal process and the status of the case.