Protect evidence before it disappears
We seek available video, witness accounts, reports, and vehicle or property records. We identify who controls the evidence and send preservation requests where appropriate.
Help after a serious injury in Orlando
Orlando Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
We fight for the care, support, and compensation your future needs.
You may be facing rehab, lost pay, and a home that no longer meets your needs. Miller & Jacobs takes on the legal work, pursues those responsible, and works to make the full impact of your injury part of the claim.
Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. We explain case costs and the written agreement before you hire us.
50+
Years of combined legal experience
230+
Jury trials across the partners’ careers
Free
Consultation about your circumstances
Orlando
Local office on South Kirkman Road
The legal work we take on
You should not have to manage an insurance claim from a hospital bed.
A discharge date can bring relief and a new set of worries. Who will help at home? How will you pay for care while you cannot work? We listen to those questions before deciding what the case needs.
Our
Orlando personal injury lawyers
seek accountability and compensation when someone else caused your injury. We explain the choices, handle the claim, and follow up on the records and evidence needed to support it.
We take over the insurance calls
Once retained, we handle communications about the injury claim, review requests and offers, and explain what needs your decision. You should know what is happening without having to chase every response.
We find the people and coverage involved
We investigate how the injury happened, who may be responsible, and which insurance policies may apply. A driver or business named in the first report may be only part of the picture.
We pursue the support your losses justify
We document care, work limits, and changes at home, bringing in qualified experts when needed. We challenge offers that leave supported needs out and prepare for court when a fair resolution requires it.
Compensation that looks beyond discharge
The first hospital bill is only part of what this injury may cost.
We build a claim around your circumstances. That means asking what you need, what it costs, and how long the need may continue, then finding evidence to support each loss.
What may be part of the claim
What we look at
How we support it
Treatment and rehabilitation
What we look at
Hospital care, therapy, follow-up visits, medication, and medically supported future treatment.
How we support it
Medical records, provider recommendations, bills, and expert cost estimates when needed.
Equipment and access
What we look at
Mobility equipment, home changes, accessible transport, maintenance, and replacement.
How we support it
Functional assessments, written recommendations, and estimates tied to the injury.
Help at home
What we look at
Needed personal care and household assistance, including tasks relatives now perform.
How we support it
Care schedules, descriptions of the help provided, professional assessments, and service costs.
Income and ability to work
What we look at
Missed pay, changed duties, reduced hours, and a lasting loss of earning ability.
How we support it
Employment records, work restrictions, and vocational or financial analysis where appropriate.
Pain and loss of independence
What we look at
Physical pain and the effects on daily activities, relationships, and enjoyment of life.
How we support it
Your account, treatment records, and specific observations from people who know you.
No online average can price your case. Recoverable losses depend on the evidence, responsibility, available coverage, and Florida law. When future care is complex, we may use a life-care plan to set out supported needs and costs.
Your goals still matter.
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Getting home. Taking part in family life. Finding a way back to work. Tell us what matters to you, so we can make those needs heard.
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When the conversation turns to going home
Bring us the problems you are trying to solve.
You do not need a complete file or a settled prognosis to call. A loved one can make the first call, too. With your permission or proper legal authority, we can include them in case discussions.
1.
Tell us what home requires
Will stairs, bathing, transfers, or transport need a different setup? Share the care team’s recommendations. We use them to investigate costs that might otherwise be missed.
2.
Keep a simple record of help
Note who helps, which tasks they do, and how long they take. Save receipts when you can. We can explain what else is useful without asking you to rebuild everything at once.
3.
Show us the letters and bills
Bring insurance notices, payment requests, and any proposed release. We can review relevant coverage and explain what the documents mean for the claim.
For rehabilitation questions:
Orlando Health’s spinal cord injury program
describes inpatient and outpatient support. Ask your treating team about the care that fits your needs and coverage.
For help finding services:
Florida’s
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program
offers case management and resources for eligible residents. Its eligibility process is separate from a legal claim; services are not automatic.
Talk before signing a release
A quick offer can leave long-term questions unanswered.
If an insurer wants a decision while your care needs are still developing, let us review the offer and explain which rights a settlement would end.
From investigation to a decision
We keep the case moving while the medical picture develops.
Rehabilitation and a legal claim rarely move at the same pace. We can preserve evidence now, update the claim as needs become clearer, and explain the decisions along the way.
Let us check the filing deadline early.
Florida generally allows two years to file a negligence lawsuit. The incident date, type of claim, and exceptions matter. Treatment and insurance talks do not automatically extend that deadline.
Connect the injury to the incident
We examine the medical history and treatment, investigate responsibility, and address disputes about what caused the harm. We review relevant policies and potentially responsible parties.
Document what life now requires
We bring together care recommendations, assistance needs, work limits, and costs. Appropriate experts can help explain future needs without treating an uncertain prognosis as a guess.
Press for a fair result
We present the supported claim, challenge an inadequate offer, and prepare for litigation when needed. We explain the risks and choices; you decide whether to accept a settlement.
Responsibility depends on what happened
A serious injury deserves a careful look at the cause.
A spinal cord diagnosis alone does not establish liability. We need evidence showing who failed to use reasonable care, how that failure caused the injury, and what losses followed.
The medical details matter, too. An incomplete injury may leave some movement and sensation. We assess the documented effect on your life rather than assuming that everyone with the same label needs the same support.
Suspect a new spinal injury?
Call 911. Emergency assessment comes before collecting evidence or calling a lawyer.
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Traffic and commercial-vehicle crashes
We examine driver conduct, ownership, and coverage after a
car accident
. Commercial crashes can also involve employer records and vehicle data; our
Orlando truck crash page
explains those investigations.
Falls and unsafe property
After a
fall on someone else’s property
, we investigate the hazard, who controlled the area, and whether the responsible party knew or should have known about the danger.
Injuries involving more than one cause
A worksite incident or equipment failure can raise different claims and deadlines. Tell us the full circumstances so we can identify the legal issues that need review, including whether a third party may be involved.
Miller & Jacobs partners
Trial experience behind the preparation.
Mark Miller and Rick Jacobs bring decades of legal work to the firm’s injury practice. Their experience helps us test the evidence, anticipate disputes, and prepare a case that can be presented in court.
Partner
Mark J. Miller
Former prosecutor and insurance-defense attorney. His career includes more than 70 jury trials.
Partner
Rick S. Jacobs
Former Miami-Dade prosecutor. His career includes more than 160 jury trials.
The first conversation is free. Tell us where you are in treatment, what happened, and what you need help with. We can explain the legal next steps even if some answers are still unknown.
Call our Orlando team →Questions about your circumstances
There is room for the questions you have not been able to ask.
You may be worried about care, money, or being a burden to someone you love. Tell us which concern is most urgent. We can help you understand what the claim may address and what needs a separate solution.
Can I still have a serious claim if I can walk?
Can I still have a serious claim if I can walk?
Yes. Some people with an incomplete spinal cord injury retain movement or sensation. Walking does not, by itself, show the full effect of the injury. We review medical findings, work restrictions, assistance needs, and changes in daily life. Compensation still depends on proving responsibility and recoverable losses.
My spouse is providing care for free. Does that matter?
My spouse is providing care for free. Does that matter?
Tell us about that help. Record the tasks, time involved, and any care instructions. The need for assistance can matter even when a relative currently fills it. We review whether those services and future paid care can be included under the facts and law; a relative’s lost wages are not automatically a separate recoverable loss.
Must I finish rehabilitation before hiring a lawyer?
Must I finish rehabilitation before hiring a lawyer?
No. We can investigate and seek evidence while treatment continues. We do not need to rush a final valuation when important care questions remain open. Before any settlement, we explain what is supported, what remains uncertain, and which rights the release would end.
I was visiting Orlando. Can you handle the claim after I go home?
I was visiting Orlando. Can you handle the claim after I go home?
We can review an Orlando injury even if you live elsewhere. With authorization, we can request records from your treating providers and explain any appointments or appearances the case requires. Tell us about your travel limits and ongoing treatment so we can discuss how to manage the legal work.
What happens if the insurer blames me?
What happens if the insurer blames me?
We examine the evidence and challenge unsupported blame. Under Florida’s comparative-fault rule, assigned fault can reduce compensation. In negligence cases covered by the rule, being more than 50% responsible for your own harm bars recovery. The statute excludes medical-negligence claims from that bar; we explain the rule that applies to your case.
What will it cost to ask for help?
What will it cost to ask for help?
The consultation is free. If we take your case, there is no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you. We explain the written fee agreement, case expenses, and how costs are handled before you decide to hire us.
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