I used to defend insurance companies.Now I fight them, minutes from Northdale.
Northdale is families, schools, and commuters. Most crashes here happen on the daily routes: Gunn Highway, Ehrlich Road, and Dale Mabry.
My office is minutes away on North Dale Mabry. When you call, you get me. Not a case manager. Not a call center.
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The things people ask first.
You can recover if you are 50% or less at fault. Your award is reduced by your share. Fla. Stat. § 768.81
In a car crash, your own PIP pays first: up to $10,000 if a doctor finds an emergency medical condition. Fla. Stat. § 627.736
I’ve defended every one of these case types. Here’s what that means for you.
Rear end crashes in stop and go traffic and left turn crashes on Gunn. Property damage handled at no charge.
Drivers pulling out of neighborhoods and shopping centers often don’t see riders.
Florida holds dog owners strictly liable in most cases. The claim is usually paid by homeowner’s insurance.
Grocery stores, restaurants, and retail centers along Dale Mabry.
Busy neighborhood roads with fast traffic and few crosswalks.
I know how adjusters think. I used to advise insurance companies on what claims were worth. I know why the first offer is low and how to move it.
I protect you from early mistakes. A recorded statement, a gap in treatment, or a social media post can cost you. I help you avoid all three.
I’m ready for trial. I tried 20 jury trials as a prosecutor and have handled 500+ litigated cases. I prepare every case like it’s going in front of a jury, and I’ll take it there if that’s what it takes.
Who writes the report. Northdale is unincorporated, so the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office usually responds. FHP handles the Veterans Expressway.
Where you’ll get treated. AdventHealth Carrollwood and St. Joseph’s Hospital North are both nearby. Serious injuries go to Tampa General, the region’s Level I trauma center.
Where your case is filed. Hillsborough County, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse downtown.
Your deadline. Most negligence claims must be filed within 2 years. Fla. Stat. § 95.11
Steps that protect your claim.
Minutes. I’m on North Dale Mabry. Come in, or I’ll come to you.
The claim is usually paid by your neighbor’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, not out of their pocket.
No. Get their name and claim number and call me.
Usually 2 years. Evidence disappears much sooner.
Nothing unless we win. No fees or costs upfront.
Every case is handled by me. Not assistants, case managers, or call centers.
Written by Jacob Gordon, Florida Bar No. 125004 · Updated October 2026