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Personal Injury Attorney in Seminole County, FL
Seminole County commutes. Tens of thousands of people move down I-4 and S.R. 417 into Orlando every morning and back every night, and the crash numbers follow that pattern. The Reyes Firm files in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit at Sanford and works on a contingency fee.
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A Commuter County With Commuter Crashes
We File in the Eighteenth Circuit at Sanford
Seminole County sits in Florida’s Eighteenth Judicial Circuit with Brevard, and the courthouse is in downtown Sanford. Different bench, different calendar, different local practice from Orange or Hillsborough.
We Know the Corridors That Produce the Crashes
I-4 through Altamonte Springs and Longwood, S.R. 417, S.R. 436 and S.R. 434, Lake Mary Boulevard, U.S. 17-92. Where a crash happened changes the investigation, the witnesses, and the camera footage worth chasing.
Two Decades With Injury Victims
Attorney Edward J. Reyes has spent more than 20 years around injury claims, including years running a clinic that treated accident patients before he practiced law.
No Fee Unless We Win
Consultations are free and we work on a contingency fee, so there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Personal Injury Claims in Seminole County
If someone else’s negligence caused the injury, it is worth a conversation. These are the claims we handle most often here.
Seminole has one of Central Florida’s densest trail networks and the road crossings that come with it.
Retail centers, apartment complexes and parking garages owe visitors a reasonably safe property.
Lost someone in a crash? See our wrongful death page. Riding an e-bike or scooter on the trails? We put together a free e-bike and scooter resource guide.
Most Seminole Crashes Happen on the Way to Work
The county’s crash pattern is a rush-hour pattern. Southbound I-4 backs up through Longwood and Altamonte Springs in the morning, and the rear-end chain reactions come with it. S.R. 436 and S.R. 434 carry heavy arterial traffic all day. S.R. 417 moves fast enough that a single impact does real damage.
Two things matter in a commuter crash. Camera footage near the interchanges and signalized intersections gets overwritten in days, not weeks. And a crash on the clock, in your own car, may bring workers’ compensation into the picture alongside the negligence claim.
- Interchange and intersection cameras, before they cycle out
- The FHP or local agency crash report
- Phone records when distraction is in play
- Commercial driver logs and carrier policies
- Whether you were on the clock when it happened
The sooner we start, the more of this still exists to collect.
Across Seminole County
Sanford, the I-4 corridor towns, and the east county. If your area is not on the list, call anyway.
Our office
4730 N. Habana Ave., Suite 201
Tampa, FL 33614
Most of a Seminole County case runs by phone, video and email. We travel when it matters.
What Happens After You Call
Free case review
You tell us what happened. We ask about the crash, your injuries, and the treatment so far, then give you a straight read on whether you have a claim.
Evidence and investigation
We request the crash report, chase down camera footage before it cycles out, and identify every party and policy, including commercial and UM coverage.
Medical documentation
We coordinate with your treating providers so the record reflects the full injury, not just the emergency room visit.
Demand and negotiation
Once treatment stabilizes, we prepare a demand package setting out liability and damages. Most claims resolve at this stage.
Litigation if needed
If the insurer will not deal fairly, we file in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit at Sanford and keep going.
Seminole County Injury Questions, Answered
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Seminole County?
Two years from the date of the injury for most negligence claims in Florida. The deadline was shortened from four years to two on March 24, 2023 under HB 837. Claims against the county, a city, or another government body carry their own shorter notice requirements.
Where would my case be filed?
Seminole County is in Florida’s Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Brevard, and the courthouse is in downtown Sanford. Most claims settle without a filing, but if suit becomes necessary that is where it goes.
I was hurt driving to work. Does that change anything?
It can. If you were on the clock or running an errand for your employer, workers’ compensation may cover part of your losses while a separate negligence claim runs against the at-fault driver. The ordinary commute usually is not covered, but the line is fact-specific and worth asking about rather than assuming.
I was hit on a trail crossing while riding. What then?
A rider has the same right to recover as a driver. These cases turn on the crossing itself, the sight lines, and what the driver could see, which is why photographs of the location and any camera footage matter so much early on.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Florida uses modified comparative fault. Your recovery is reduced by your share of responsibility, and if you are found more than 50% at fault you recover nothing. Insurers often argue for a bigger share of blame than the evidence supports.
Your office is in Tampa. Does that matter for a Seminole County case?
No. We take cases across Central Florida and file in Seminole County when a case calls for it. Most of the work happens by phone, video and email, and we travel when a case genuinely needs it.
We Also Serve Nearby Counties
Injured outside Seminole? The Reyes Firm takes cases across Central Florida.
Hurt in Seminole County? Let’s Make It Right.
Free consultation, no fee unless we win. We serve Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Lake Mary and all of Seminole County.
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