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Alfonso Hersch, P.A.

Practice Area

Personal Injury Law

When you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligence, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be overwhelming. We help you focus on recovery while we handle the legal pursuit of compensation.

How Personal Injury Claims Work

A personal injury claim is built on negligence — the failure to exercise reasonable care that results in harm to another. Florida law requires us to establish four elements: a duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and damages. Florida’s comparative negligence doctrine (modified in 2023) also matters: if you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. We build cases that account for every nuance.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Auto and Vehicle Accidents

Auto and Vehicle Accidents

Car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare accidents — including those involving distracted, impaired, or reckless drivers.

Slip and Fall and Premises Liability

Slip and Fall and Premises Liability

Store and restaurant slip and falls, trip hazards, swimming pool accidents, negligent security, and construction site injuries.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

Claims under Florida law for surviving family members — covering medical and funeral expenses, lost support, and the survivors' mental pain and suffering.

What Damages Can You Recover?

Compensatory damages may include: medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, loss of enjoyment of life, and wrongful death damages where applicable.

Dealing With Insurance Companies

Do not sign anything or accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Insurance companies aim to settle quickly and cheaply. We deal with adjusters so you can focus on healing.

No Fee Unless We Win

Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. There is no upfront cost to retain us, and we collect a fee only if and when we recover compensation for you.

Injured? Let Us Fight for the Recovery You Deserve.

Contingency-based representation — no fee unless we win. Most consultations are confidential and complimentary.