Florida’s Top Car Accident Attorney

Your Advocate After a Motor Vehicle Accident

Attorney Thomas Scolaro has Decades of experience assisting car accident victims Throughout the state of florida. We are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process with compassion and unmatched determination.

Get the Compensation You Deserve with a Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

A car accident can happen in an instant, but its effects can last a lifetime. Whether it is a highway crash or a T-bone collision, the aftermath can be overwhelming—physical injuries, mounting medical bills, and emotional distress. Having an experienced attorney by your side is crucial for navigating the challenges ahead.

At Scolaro Law, we fight for the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We understand how difficult this time can be and are here to guide you through the legal process. This allows you to focus on recovery, not paperwork or phone calls.

Representing Injured Individuals and Family Members of Victims

Top Car and Motor Vehicle Accidents Attorney in Florida

Scolaro Law is proud to serve clients across Florida, representing injured individuals and victims’ families. Whether you were involved in a crash caused by a negligent driver or have lost a loved one due to a preventable accident, we are here to help you seek justice and recover compensation.

Types of Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents

For over 25 years, we have helped clients who have sustained all types of debilitating injuries. We work with medical professionals to assess your injuries and ensure your needs are met, helping you recover financially, emotionally, and physically. Some of the injuries caused by car accidents include:

  • Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis and require extensive treatment.
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Head impacts from crashes can cause mild to severe brain damage.
  • Broken Bones: Fractures are common, especially in high-speed crashes, and may require surgery or rehabilitation.
  • Internal Injuries: Damage to organs like the heart, lungs, or liver can occur, often requiring immediate medical care.
  • Amputation: Severe accidents may result in limb loss, requiring ongoing care and adaptation.
  • Mangled Limbs: Severe limb damage may require surgery and result in permanent loss of function.
  • Whiplash: A common neck injury from rear-end collisions, causing pain, stiffness, and chronic neck issues.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents We Provide Legal Assistance For

We provide comprehensive legal assistance for all types of motor vehicle accidents, ensuring that every client receives the personalized support and representation they need to achieve justice. No case is too complex for our experienced team.

Car Accidents

Crashes caused by distracted driving, speeding, or reckless behavior can result in significant injuries and financial burdens. Scolaro Law helps victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents require incredibly advanced knowledge of trucking regulations and determining liability among multiple parties. Our team handles these complex cases and works to secure maximum compensation.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists often suffer severe injuries in collisions. We fight tirelessly to ensure they receive full compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and emotional distress.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Bicyclists and pedestrians are highly vulnerable to accidents caused by negligent drivers or unsafe conditions. Scolaro Law advocates for their rights and pursues fair settlements for victims.

ATV & Off-Road Vehicle Accidents

Accidents involving ATVs or off-road vehicles present unique legal challenges. Our experienced attorneys handle these cases, ensuring victims are fairly compensated for their injuries.

E-Scooter Accidents

As e-scooters become more common, injuries from unsafe practices or defective equipment are on the rise. Scolaro Law helps victims navigate these claims and recover damages.

Rideshare & Taxi Accidents

Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, or taxis can involve complex insurance policies and liability disputes. Our team has the legal knowledge to prepare for these challenges and secure justice for injured passengers.

Bus Accidents

Bus accidents often involve private companies or government entities, creating complicated liability issues. Scolaro Law thoroughly investigates these cases to hold the appropriate parties accountable.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Commercial accidents often involve unsafe practices or poorly trained drivers, from delivery trucks to construction vehicles. We work diligently to recover compensation for victims.

Hit and Run Accidents

When drivers flee the scene, victims face unique challenges in recovering compensation. Scolaro Law assists clients in pursuing claims through uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk drivers cause life-altering injuries and emotional distress. Our experienced attorneys fight to recover full compensation for victims and hold impaired drivers accountable.

Defective Vehicle Accidents

Scolaro Law pursues claims against manufacturers or other responsible parties to secure compensation for victims of accidents caused by faulty brakes, airbags, or other defects.

Reckless & Distracted Driving Accidents

Reckless and distracted driving, such as texting or speeding, leads to preventable harm. We hold negligent drivers accountable and help victims recover the damages they deserve.

Intersection and Wrong-Way Accidents

Collisions at intersections or from wrong-way driving often cause catastrophic injuries. Our team investigates thoroughly to identify fault and pursue fair compensation.

Rear-End Collisions

Rear-end collisions can lead to injuries like whiplash or spinal damage. Scolaro Law ensures victims recover compensation for their medical expenses and other losses.

Government Vehicle Accidents

Accidents involving police cars, ambulances, or other government vehicles often require navigating complex claims against public entities. We help protect victims’ rights and fight for fair compensation.

If you have been injured in any of these situations, our experienced legal team is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Over $500 Million Won in Verdicts and Settlements

Highlight Cases

Scolaro Law has recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements for clients. Our proven track record demonstrates our ability to achieve exceptional results, even in the most challenging cases. When choosing Scolaro Law, you choose a firm that delivers results.

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Car Accident

$95 Million

A family’s life was forever changed when a drunk driver caused a devastating accident, killing their daughter and leaving their son with severe brain injuries. Thomas Scolaro fought tirelessly to hold the responsible parties accountable, securing a record-breaking $95,527,108 verdict—the largest motor vehicle accident verdict in Miami-Dade County history at the time.

Car Accident

$15.4 Million

A man’s life was turned upside down when a drunk driver, fleeing from the police, rear-ended his vehicle. He suffered skull and facial fractures, frontal lobe brain damage, and developed a seizure disorder. Thomas Scolaro secured a $15.4 million verdict, ensuring justice and compensation for the client’s life-altering injuries.

Trucking Accident

$3 Million

A trucking accident left a client with a mild brain injury after a truck ran a red light and struck their vehicle. Tom Scolaro negotiated a $3 million settlement, demonstrating his command in handling complex trucking cases involving serious injuries and securing meaningful compensation.

Ambulance Accident

$2.1 Million

A Key West restaurant owner suffered nine crushed facial bones and three fractured vertebrae after being struck by an ambulance that ran a red light while transporting a person faking a heart attack. Thomas Scolaro obtained a $2.1 million verdict, ensuring the client received the compensation they deserved for their injuries.

Trucking Accident

$1.9 Million

A 26-year-old man’s career was cut short after his box truck was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler, causing life-altering injuries to his left arm. Scolaro Law secured a $1,995,000 settlement, exceeding the trucking company’s $1 million insurance policy limit and ensuring the client received the support needed for his future.

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Compensation is Available for Your Car Accident Lawsuit

Florida’s tort reform laws in 2023 imposed stricter guidelines for recovering economic damages in personal injury cases. At Scolaro Law, we’ve refined our strategies to navigate these changes, ensuring clients’ economic losses are meticulously proven to maximize recovery. If you’re involved in a car accident in Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for the crash’s physical, emotional, and financial impact. Scolaro Law can pursue various damages on your behalf, including:

  • Medical Expenses: Covers immediate treatment, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and future care related to your injuries.
  • Lost Wages: Compensation for income lost during recovery and, if applicable, future earnings lost due to long-term or permanent disability.
  • Pain and Suffering: Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish caused by the accident and your injuries.
  • Property Damage: Covers repair or replacement costs for your vehicle and other damaged personal property.
  • Loss of Consortium: Compensation for spouses impacted by the loss of companionship, support, or intimacy due to the accident.
  • Punitive Damages: Awarded in cases of extreme negligence or intentional misconduct, such as DUI, to punish the at-fault party.
  • Wrongful Death Damages: For families of deceased victims, this includes funeral costs, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering.
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Common Defenses Used by Insurance Companies and How We Combat Them

At Scolaro Law, we understand that insurance companies operate primarily to protect their bottom line by denying or minimizing claims whenever possible. Their goal is to delay, downplay, or even outright reject claims to avoid paying you the compensation you deserve. This is why having an experienced, dedicated team like Scolaro Law on your side is crucial. We not only fight back against these tactics, we’re all in, ensuring that your rights are protected and you get the full compensation to which you are entitled.

Defenses Insurance Companies Frequently Use

  • Comparative Negligence: Insurance companies may argue you were partially at fault, even for minor contributions. Florida’s comparative negligence rule reduces damages based on your fault, but we work hard to refute these claims and ensure you get full compensation.
  • Disputing Injury Severity: Insurers may downplay or deny the severity of your injuries, claiming they are minor or pre-existing. We gather medical evidence to prove the extent of your injuries and their direct cause.
  • Delay Tactics: Insurers often delay or deny claims, hoping you’ll accept a low settlement. With Tom Scolaro’s proven track record, we ensure your case is handled efficiently and your recovery maximized.

Our years of experience, extensive knowledge of Florida’s laws, and unwavering commitment to our clients allow us to resist insurance companies’ tactics. We do not bend to insurance companies’ deceptive tactics and stand by our clients because fighting for them is the only way to make things right.

Trusted Legal Support for Your Car Accident Case – Focus on Recovery, Let Us Handle the Rest

At Scolaro Law, we are committed to providing you with skilled legal counsel at every stage of the process. We understand the financial and emotional stress that comes with a car accident, and we work tirelessly to alleviate that burden. Our team takes care of the complex legal matters so you can focus on what matters most—your recovery. Whether through aggressive negotiations or a full trial, we will relentlessly pursue the compensation you deserve.

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Your Partner in Navigating Personal Injury Law

How Scolaro Law Handles Your Car Accident Lawsuit

After a car accident, the road to recovery can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating complex insurance claims, mounting medical bills, and the possibility of pursuing legal action. At Scolaro Law, we know that every case is unique, and we are dedicated to providing personalized, strategic representation to secure the best possible outcome for you.

Investigation & Case Review 

Our priority is to conduct a thorough investigation into the accident. We gather evidence such as police reports, witness statements, photos, medical records, and may consult experts to understand the incident fully. Our goal is to establish fault, assess the extent of your injuries, and determine the best path forward.

Filing a Claim

After gathering the necessary evidence, we’ll notify all relevant parties, including at-fault individuals and any liable corporations. We’ll also ensure your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payments (MedPay) claims are filed promptly under Florida’s no-fault insurance system.

Negotiation with Insurance Companies

Insurance companies often seek a quick, low settlement. At Scolaro Law, we use our experience to negotiate fair settlements that account for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care, and more. If the offer is insufficient, Tom Scolaro, a trial lawyer, will pursue maximum recovery through litigation.

Litigation

While many cases settle without trial, others require a more aggressive approach. At Scolaro Law, we take your case to court if it means achieving the best possible outcome for you. We assess every case carefully to decide the best approach for long-term recovery. We’ll file a lawsuit and fight for maximum compensation if litigation is necessary.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“My family and I are extremely blessed to have had Tom and his team represent us during the most difficult time of our lives.”

Tom’s tireless work ethic was evident, revealed to us through constant communication and updates throughout the lengthy process. Tom handled our case as I would have handled it, if I had his legal expertise, with relentless determination, ferociousness, professionalism and integrity. That being said, his kindness, compassion and transparent genuine dedication to me and my family showed in every interaction. For whomever is reading this, and is considering being represented by him and his team, I will leave you with this, making this decision can and will alter the trajectory of your life. It has for me and my family, I wish you well, choose wisely.

Fran

What Our Clients Are Saying

“Highly Talented, Honest, Compassionate Lawyer”

My wife suffered a serious injury when we were visiting Miami. We hired an injury lawyer who failed to get us a satisfactory settlement after many months. We transferred our case to Tom and his team. Tom, Renaud and the rest of the team care deeply about their clients and go far beyond the client/attorney relationship. Our experience with Tom and Renaud was very satisfactory from the first moment we consulted with Tom. Tom and Renaud always responded quickly and effectively to all our questions. They did a brilliant work investigating and researching evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing for mediation. Tom hired a professional photographer to produce a short documentary video to highlight the amount of pain and suffering which my wife and every member of our family have suffered due to the injury. This video in addition to the many talents of Tom have ensured the satisfactory settlement which we got. Tom helped us to achieve a very satisfactory settlement, which was more than double what our first attorney managed to negotiate. The amount of investigation and research which Tom and Renaud put in our case was unbelievable. The way and strategy that Tom used to negotiated with the insurance company was amazing. Tom is an honest, compassionate, and extremely talented attorney, and above all he is a great negotiator. I would highly recommend him, and his amazing team, to anyone who needs a personal injury lawyer. 

O.R.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“I would highly recommend Scolaro Law to anyone that needs someone on their side.”

Tom and his whole team were great. My suit took a long time, and they explained and guided me through every step. They were patient and kind, and made sure it was as easy for me as they possibly could. They didn’t just care about how much of a settlement they could get; they cared about the bottom dollar for Me. They didn’t just work the case; they understood it. Their knowledge of the legal system, what works and what doesn’t, is hard to find. I would highly recommend Scolaro Law to anyone that needs someone on their side.

Maria

What Our Clients Are Saying

“It was truly a pleasure to work with all the team of Scolaro Law.”

From our very first consultation, Thomas Scolaro was knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my case. Tom and his legal assistant Barbie took the time to explain every step of the legal process, ensuring I fully understood my options and potential outcomes. They were always prompt in responding to any questions or concerns I had, making me feel supported and well-informed throughout. Thomas’s expertise and dedication truly showed in the handling of my case. He fought tirelessly to achieve the best possible result, and thanks to hard work of all Scolaro law team, the outcome exceeded my expectations. It was clear that the team not only knew the law inside and out but also genuinely cared about my well-being. If you’re looking for a professional, compassionate, and highly skilled attorney, I wholeheartedly recommend Thomas Scolaro and I am grateful to have had him by my side.

Nataliia

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Common Questions About Road Accident Lawsuits

While it is possible to resolve your claim on your own, retaining an experienced attorney can significantly increase your chances of receiving full and fair compensation. We handle all aspects of your case, from dealing with insurance companies to representing you in court if necessary, and ensure that your rights are protected at every stage.

The value of your car accident case depends on a range of factors, including the severity of your injuries, medical treatment costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, your negligence, and the extent of the at-fault party’s liability. At Scolaro Law, we assess the totality of your case to determine its value, and then we fight to get you the most considerable compensation possible.

If the other driver is uninsured, you may still be able to recover compensation through your insurance policy if you have uninsured motorist coverage (UM). If you do not have UM coverage, you can explore other options, such as filing a lawsuit or seeking compensation from a liable third party. Our team at Scolaro Law will guide you through your options and help you pursue the best possible outcome, including pursuing a non-obvious defendant.

In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident is typically two years from the accident date. However, acting as soon as possible is important because the evidence in your case may no longer exist if you wait too long before retaining an attorney.

Insurance companies often offer settlements quickly, but these offers never cover the full extent of your damages, especially when future medical treatment or long-term consequences are considered. Before accepting any settlement, consulting with an experienced attorney at Scolaro Law is imperative. We will review your case and ensure the offer adequately compensates you for your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future treatment needs.

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still pursue a claim if you were partially at fault. However, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found 20% at fault, your compensation will be reduced by that amount. Our team will carefully review the facts of your case to ensure you are not unfairly attributed any shared responsibility.

After an accident, medical bills can pile up quickly. In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance typically covers a portion of your medical expenses, regardless of fault. However, PIP limits are typically up to $10,000 and can exhaust rapidly. This is why you may need to retain an experienced Florida attorney to help you with your mounting bills and prevent your credit from being affected.

The length of time required to resolve a car accident claim varies depending on the case’s complexity, the severity of your injuries, and the defense tactics the other side uses. Some cases can be resolved in months, while others may take longer if litigation is required. We work diligently to resolve your case as efficiently as possible without compromising your right to full compensation.