West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

How long do I have to file a West Palm Beach injury claim? Florida’s 2023 tort reform cut the statute of limitations for most negligence claims to two years from the date of the accident. Claims against Palm Beach County, the City of West Palm Beach, or other government entities require written presuit notice. Maritime and boating cases have their own federal deadlines. Call us immediately.

I am a seasonal resident or snowbird. Does Florida handle my case if I live out of state most of the year? Yes. The accident happened in Florida, and Florida is where the claim must be filed. We handle cases for clients who return to Michigan, New York, Ontario, and New England every summer. Medical records, depositions, and settlement negotiations can be coordinated from wherever you are.

I was injured at a country club, private golf course, or equestrian facility in Palm Beach County. Do I have a case? Often, yes. Private clubs and equestrian facilities owe a duty of reasonable care to invitees. Depending on whether you were a member, a guest, or an attendee at an event, premises-liability analysis differs. We evaluate every angle — the club’s insurance, the individual event host’s coverage, and any third-party contractor liability.

What if my accident happened on Palm Beach Island or Worth Avenue? Palm Beach Town is a separate municipality within Palm Beach County. Claims against the Town require specific presuit notice. Private premises on the island — luxury resorts, residences, boutiques — have their own commercial liability coverage, which is often substantial.

I was hurt in a boating accident off Jupiter or Palm Beach Inlet. What law applies? Boating cases in Florida waters are governed by a mix of state and federal maritime law depending on the vessel, the waterway, and the nature of the injury. Commercial charter boats and passenger-carrying vessels often fall under federal maritime law with distinct deadlines.

How does my Uber or Lyft case work in Palm Beach County? Rideshare crashes involve layered insurance — personal policy, contingent liability, and the rideshare company’s one-million-dollar passenger coverage. We identify which applies.

What if a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s vehicle, Palm Tran bus, or government vehicle caused my crash? Claims against government entities are subject to sovereign immunity caps and require written notice within the statutory period. These cases have procedural traps.

Does Sky Law Firm handle discreet cases for high-profile or high-net-worth clients? Yes. We understand that some clients require privacy — from the public record, from neighbors, from business partners. We structure cases, discovery, and settlements with confidentiality in mind wherever the law allows.