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Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyers
Injured in a car accident in Fort Myers? Lee County recorded 14,737 crashes in 2024 — about 40 every day — on roads like I-75, US 41, Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Parkway. Shiner Law Group's Fort Myers car accident attorneys fight negligent drivers and their insurers throughout Lee County, with no fee unless we win.
Were You Involved in a Car Accident in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers drivers share the road with a mix that makes crashes common: I-75 commuters and freight, seasonal residents and visitors heading to the beaches and Southwest Florida International Airport, and fast-growing corridors like Colonial Boulevard, Daniels Parkway and SR 82 toward Lehigh Acres. Lee County’s 14,737 crashes in 2024 were the 7th-highest total among Florida’s 67 counties.
Whatever your crash looked like — a rear-end on I-75, a left-turn collision on US 41, a red-light T-bone on Colonial Boulevard — the aftermath is the same: an insurance company motivated to pay as little as possible, moving quickly while you are hurt and distracted. Florida's rules are unforgiving: a two-year statute of limitations, a 14-day PIP treatment window, and a 50% comparative fault bar that adjusters know far better than most injured people do.
Shiner Law Group's Fort Myers car accident lawyers investigate the crash, preserve the evidence, document your full damages, and handle the insurers — so you can focus on healing. You pay nothing unless we win.
No upfront cost, ever. Every case is handled on a strict contingency fee. Call (239) 341-0741 for a free, confidential consultation, available 24/7.
Why Fort Myers Clients Choose Shiner
Injured in a Fort Myers Crash? Do Not Wait.
Evidence disappears quickly — camera footage is overwritten, skid marks fade, and witnesses move on. Call now for a free case review, available 24/7.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Fort Myers
The steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim.
Get to Safety and Call 911
Report injuries and request police at the scene. The crash report documents key facts — and what you tell the officer for that report is protected by Florida's accident report privilege.
Photograph Everything
Vehicles, damage, plates, skid marks, debris, traffic signals, and your visible injuries. Wide shots and close-ups both help.
Exchange Information & Identify Witnesses
Names, phone numbers, insurance and license details — and contact information for witnesses. Note nearby businesses that may have camera footage.
Seek Medical Care Right Away
Same day if possible. Prompt treatment protects your health, and Florida's PIP law requires initial treatment within 14 days for crash victims using PIP benefits.
Do Not Give a Recorded Statement
Decline recorded statements and do not sign anything from the other side's insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Call Shiner Law Group
(239) 341-0741. We preserve evidence, handle the insurers, and pursue full compensation. Free consultation, 24/7.
Who responds matters: depending on where it happened, the report may come from the Fort Myers Police Department, the Cape Coral Police Department, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, or the Florida Highway Patrol (I-75 and state highways). We obtain the right report and the evidence behind it.
PIP, Fault, and When You Can Sue
Florida is a no-fault state for initial medical coverage — but no-fault does not mean no one is accountable.
PIP: Your Policy Pays First
Florida requires $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection. PIP pays 80% of medical expenses and 60% of lost wages up to policy limits regardless of fault — but only if you seek initial treatment within 14 days of the crash.
Serious Injuries Open the Liability Door
When injuries are significant or permanent, Florida law allows a claim against the at-fault driver's insurer for full damages — including pain and suffering that PIP never covers. This is where full compensation is won.
Deadlines & Comparative Fault
Most car accident lawsuits must be filed within two years (HB 837). And under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, being found more than 50% at fault bars recovery — which is why insurers work so hard to shift blame onto victims.
Where and Why Fort Myers Crashes Happen
Most crashes stem from preventable choices: distracted driving and texting, speeding and aggressive lane changes, failure to yield, red-light running, impaired driving, and following too closely.
Location matters too. We know Fort Myers's corridors, their crash patterns, and where the cameras are — and we use that local knowledge to prove fault.
Interstate 75
Southwest Florida’s main interstate — high-speed rear-end, lane-change and truck crashes, including at the Colonial Blvd, Daniels Pkwy and Alico Rd interchanges
US 41 (Cleveland Ave / Tamiami Trail)
Fort Myers’ busiest commercial corridor — left-turn conflicts, crowded driveways and pedestrian crossings
Colonial Blvd
East-west commuter route from I-75 to McGregor Blvd with heavy intersection traffic
Daniels Pkwy
Airport and I-75 connector with fast-moving traffic and frequent rear-end collisions
The Caloosahatchee Bridges
Edison, Caloosahatchee, Midpoint and Cape Coral bridges — merge and congestion crashes between Fort Myers and Cape Coral
McGregor Blvd & Summerlin Rd
Residential and beach-bound corridors with cyclists, pedestrians and seasonal visitors
Crashes in Lee County
The latest full-year state crash data for Lee County. Lee County ranked 7th among Florida’s 67 counties for total crashes.
Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2024, county crash and injury history tables. Figures are for the full calendar year 2024.
Injuries We Represent
- Whiplash and cervical spine injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Internal organ injuries and bleeding
- Shoulder and knee injuries
- Facial injuries and dental damage
- PTSD and psychological trauma
- Wrongful death
What Can You Recover?
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, medication, and future medical needs
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery plus reduced future earning capacity
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress — the human cost of the injury
Property Damage
Repair costs or total-loss value of your vehicle or property
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The activities, hobbies, and independence your injuries take away
Punitive Damages
Available for gross negligence such as DUI crashes — and easier to plead after Florida's 2026 Perlmutter decision
How Insurance Companies Handle Injury Claims — and How We Respond
Insurance companies are businesses, and adjusters are trained to limit what they pay. These are the tactics we see most often in Lee County claims — and each one has an answer.
Recorded Statements
Adjusters often ask for a recorded statement early, before your injuries are fully known. What you say can be used to dispute fault or the severity of your injuries.
Quick, Low Offers
An early offer may arrive before you know the full cost of treatment, lost income and future care. Once you accept and sign a release, the claim is closed.
Shifting Blame
Under Florida’s 50% rule, every percentage point of fault matters. Insurers may argue you were careless, distracted or partly responsible.
Disputing Treatment
Gaps in care, missed appointments or delayed treatment are often used to argue your injuries are minor or unrelated to the accident.
Pre-Existing Conditions
Prior injuries or degenerative changes may be blamed for your pain. Florida law allows recovery when an accident makes an existing condition worse.
Delay
Slow responses and repeated document requests can pressure injured people into settling. Florida law sets claim-handling duties that insurers must meet.
Social Media Review
Photos and posts may be reviewed and taken out of context. Keep your accounts private and avoid posting about the accident.
Policy Limits
The at-fault driver’s coverage may not be enough. We look for every available policy, including umbrella coverage and, in vehicle cases, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
The most important thing to know: when you file a claim, the insurer opens a file and starts building its position right away. Shiner Law Group levels this from day one. Call (239) 341-0741 before giving any insurer a statement.
Shiner Law Group — $500M+ Recovered for Injured Floridians
That figure is the aggregate of recoveries across our Florida practice since 2002. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes — what matters is how your case is investigated, valued, and pressed.
across Florida
since our founding
4.9-star average
Why Fort Myers Injury Victims Choose Shiner Law Group
Real Case Valuation
We calculate all damages — current and future, economic and non-economic — not just the obvious bills. No element of your claim is left on the table.
Insurance Leverage
We counter delay tactics and lowball offers with evidence, expert analysis, and the credible threat of trial.
We Come to You
No office visit needed. We meet Fort Myers and Lee County clients by phone, by video, at home, or in the hospital, anywhere in the county.
No Win, No Fee
Zero upfront cost, no retainer, no consultation fee. Our fee comes from the recovery, so our incentive matches yours.
David Shiner has represented injury victims throughout Florida since 2002, and his firm has recovered more than $500 million for injured clients and their families. Every case is handled on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. Call (239) 341-0741 for a free, confidential consultation.
Serving Fort Myers & All of Lee County
Shiner Law Group does not have an office in Fort Myers. We represent Fort Myers and Lee County clients with free consultations by phone or video and home or hospital visits on request. Call (239) 341-0741, 24/7.
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