Clear guidance after an unexpected injury.
When an accident changes the course of your day—or your life—Colina Law helps you understand the process and identify a practical next step.
Afteraninjury,thefirstquestionisusuallywhathappensnow.
Startwithaclearconversationaboutwhathappened,theclaimprocess,andthenextstepsthatmaybeavailableunderFloridalaw.
Find the service that fits what happened.
Every injury brings a different set of questions. Browse the matters below to find the closest starting point for your situation.
- Car AccidentsGet guidance after a crash, from preserving records and understanding insurance communications to evaluating a potential injury claim.
- Motorcycle AccidentsNavigate the distinct medical, insurance, and responsibility questions that can follow a motorcycle collision.
- Bicycle AccidentsAddress injuries and claim questions after a collision involving a bicycle, driver, roadway condition, or other hazard.
- Pedestrian AccidentsUnderstand the process after a pedestrian injury and the evidence that may help explain how the incident occurred.
- Dog BitesExplore next steps after a dog bite or animal attack, including medical documentation and questions of responsibility.
- Premises LiabilityEvaluate injuries tied to unsafe property conditions, inadequate maintenance, or other hazards on someone else’s premises.
- ATV AccidentsGet practical guidance after an ATV or off-road vehicle incident involving injury, insurance, or disputed responsibility.
- Food PoisoningAssess a serious foodborne illness matter and the records that may connect an injury to a restaurant, product, or event.
- School Bus AccidentsNavigate the added parties, reporting requirements, and insurance questions that may arise after a school bus incident.
- Sexual AbuseReceive a private, trauma-aware conversation about legal options and next steps following sexual abuse.
Not sure which category fits? Start with a conversation and the team can help identify the right next step.
The stages an injury matter can move through.
The firm’s published description of Mary’s involvement runs from the earliest investigation through trial. Not every matter reaches every stage, and the path depends entirely on the facts.
- 01Investigation
Understanding what actually happened
The work begins with the incident itself: how it occurred, who was involved, what was recorded at the time, and what can still be established. What is available varies enormously from one matter to the next.
- 02Information gathering
Assembling the record
Reports, photographs, correspondence, medical paperwork, and receipts are collected and organized. Documenting injuries and treatment is part of this stage, and it is usually the part a client can help with most directly.
- 03Settlement negotiation
Communicating with insurers
The firm’s published services include communicating and negotiating with insurance companies on a client’s behalf. Whether a matter resolves at this stage depends on coverage, disputed responsibility, and the parties involved.
- 04Pre-suit strategy
Deciding what comes next
If a matter does not resolve through negotiation, the available paths are reviewed together. This is a decision point, and it belongs to the client once the options and their implications are clear.
- 05Filing
Beginning a formal proceeding
Some matters proceed to a filed case. Court procedure, scheduling, and required steps then shape the pace, and those are largely outside anyone’s control.
- 06Trial
Presenting the matter
The published biography states that Mary’s involvement continues through trial where a matter reaches one. Most matters conclude earlier; where a particular matter will conclude cannot be predicted at the outset.
How this practice is set up.
These are the things the firm publishes about how it approaches injury work, rather than claims about results.
You work with the attorney
Colina Law is a small firm by design. Its published position is that Mary is personally involved in the matters it handles, from early investigation through resolution.
Hablamos Español
The firm identifies itself as Hispanic-owned and Spanish-bilingual. Tell the office your language preference when you make contact so the first conversation happens in the language you are most comfortable in.
Immigration status is not a barrier
The firm publishes the position that immigration status or limited English should not prevent an injured person from seeking representation. That is a statement about access to the firm, not immigration advice.
Persistence with insurers and large organizations
The firm describes itself as assertive with insurers, negligent parties, and larger organizations, and attentive to the physical, emotional, and financial side of recovery.
Questions people ask about injury matters.
What types of personal injury matters does Colina Law handle?
The firm’s published practice areas include car, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, ATV, and school bus accidents, along with dog bites, premises liability, food poisoning, and sexual abuse claims. A consultation is the appropriate place to discuss whether a particular incident fits the firm’s work.
What should I do first after an accident or injury?
Address immediate safety and medical needs first. When it is safe to do so, preserve the records you already have, including photographs, contact information, reports, medical paperwork, receipts, and insurance correspondence. Because each situation is different, consider seeking individualized legal guidance promptly.
Can the firm help with insurance communications?
The firm’s current website says it may help injury clients evaluate early steps, document treatment and losses, and communicate or negotiate with insurers. The work required depends on the facts, available coverage, disputed issues, and the scope of any attorney-client agreement.
Does speaking with an attorney mean I have to file a lawsuit?
No. An initial conversation is a way to understand the available information and possible paths forward. Some matters may be addressed through investigation or negotiation, while others may involve mediation or litigation. The appropriate course is specific to the facts and the client’s informed decisions.
How long can a personal injury matter take?
There is no single timeline. Medical recovery, evidence gathering, insurance questions, disputed responsibility, negotiations, and court scheduling can all affect the pace. The team can discuss the known stages of a specific matter, but timing and outcome cannot be predicted from a general FAQ.
How will attorney fees and case costs be explained?
Attorney fees and case costs depend on the matter and the written agreement. Before you decide whether to move forward, ask the team to explain the proposed fee arrangement, which expenses may be separate, how costs are handled, and when any payment could become due.
These answers are general information, not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Rights, options, deadlines, and outcomes depend on the facts and applicable law.
You do not have to sort through the next step alone.
Tell Colina Law what happened. The team will listen, answer initial questions, and help you understand where to go from here.