RNC Legal represents injury victims in Orlando and throughout Orange County. Orlando cases are generally heard in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. We work with Orlando clients remotely and by appointment from our Fort Lauderdale office, on a contingency fee basis.
Representing Injured People in Orlando
Orlando's roadways carry an unusual mix: daily commuters, commercial freight, and tens of millions of annual visitors navigating unfamiliar routes in rental cars. That combination produces a distinctive pattern of collisions — sudden lane changes near exits, confusion at complex interchanges, and heavy pedestrian activity along tourist corridors.
We handle Orlando car and truck crashes, rideshare collisions, pedestrian and bicycle strikes, premises liability and negligent security claims, and wrongful death matters.
Where Serious Crashes Happen in Orlando
Orlando's crash profile is shaped by a factor few cities share: an enormous population of visitors driving unfamiliar rental vehicles on unfamiliar roads.
- I-4 — consistently ranked among the nation's most dangerous interstates
- SR-408 (East-West Expressway) and SR-417 (Central Florida GreeneWay)
- SR-528 (Beachline) carrying airport and port traffic
- International Drive — dense tourist pedestrian activity and constant rental-car turnover
- Colonial Drive (SR-50) — a long, high-volume commercial arterial
- Orange Blossom Trail (US-441)
- Theme park approach roads with unfamiliar drivers and heavy shuttle traffic
Which Court Would Hear a Orlando Injury Case?
Orlando is located in Orange County, which is served by the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Most civil injury lawsuits arising from incidents in Orlando are filed there, with the specific division depending on the amount in controversy and the nature of the claim. Because the Ninth Circuit spans both Orange and Osceola counties, incidents along the attractions corridor can implicate either.
Orange County's Ninth Judicial Circuit also covers Osceola County, including Kissimmee. Cases arising from the tourist corridor can implicate either county depending on precisely where the incident occurred.
Orlando Communities We Serve
- Downtown Orlando
- Winter Park
- Dr. Phillips
- Lake Nona
- Baldwin Park
- College Park
- Thornton Park
- MetroWest
- Azalea Park
Florida Deadlines That Apply Everywhere in the State
Orange County applies the same statewide Florida deadlines — but Orlando's transient tourist population makes locating witnesses harder as time passes:
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 14-day PIP rule | Get medical care within 14 days of a crash or PIP benefits are generally forfeited |
| 2-year limitations period | Most negligence claims must be filed within two years of the injury |
| 51% comparative fault bar | More than 50% at fault means no recovery at all |
Evidence tends to disappear faster than those deadlines suggest — surveillance video often cycles within days or weeks. Acting early matters more than the calendar implies.
Injury Claims We Handle for Orlando Clients
Frequently Asked Questions — Orlando
Does it matter that the driver who hit me was a tourist in a rental car?
It affects the coverage analysis rather than your right to recover. Rental agreements, the renter's own policy, credit card coverage, and the rental company's coverage may all come into play. Identifying which policies respond is an important early step, and out-of-state drivers can complicate service and scheduling.
Which court hears Orlando injury cases?
Orlando is in Orange County, served by the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Osceola County. The appropriate court and division depend on the amount in controversy and the type of claim.
I was injured at a theme park or resort. Is that different from a car accident claim?
Yes. Those are typically premises liability claims, which require showing the property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition. Large venues often have extensive incident documentation and surveillance, which makes prompt preservation requests especially valuable.
Consultations are free and confidential. Injury matters are handled on a contingency fee — no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
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