Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Fort Myers, FL
Garvin Injury Law has served South Florida for over 50 years as a premier personal injury firm, dedicated to representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our father-son legal team, including Jeff Garvin, Leland Garvin, and Casey Gartland, combines decades of experience with a client-centered approach, consistently achieving significant settlements and verdicts. We handle cases ranging from car accidents and medical malpractice to product liability and boating accidents, operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility.Our attorneys hold prestigious accolades, including membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and recognition as Florida Super Lawyers. With offices in Fort Myers, Naples, Key West, Sarasota, and Colorado, we provide personalized legal advocacy rooted in community trust and a relentless commitment to justice.
Services
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Boating Accidents
Premises Liability
Nursing Home Negligence
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in personal injury litigation.
- Our attorneys hold top AV peer review ratings and Super Lawyer recognitions.
- We operate on a strict no-win-no-fee contingency basis.
- Our firm has secured eight-figure settlements and verdicts for clients.
- We maintain deep ties to Southwest Florida courts and communities.
Associations and certifications
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Florida Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubble
What people say
Highly recommend
Patient and professional
Eager to help
Excellent communication
Spectacular results
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice focuses on securing compensation for clients harmed by negligence. We handle car accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability cases with a client-first approach. Our attorneys leverage decades of trial experience to negotiate settlements or litigate when necessary. Every case receives individualized attention to maximize recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Car Accidents
We represent victims of car accidents caused by distracted or reckless drivers. Our team investigates crash details, documents injuries, and pursues full compensation for medical treatment and vehicle damage. With proven success in insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation, we protect clients' rights throughout Southwest Florida. Our contingency fee model ensures access to quality legal representation regardless of financial circumstances.
Wrongful Death
Our wrongful death attorneys advocate for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. We handle complex cases involving medical errors, defective products, and transportation accidents. Through meticulous evidence collection and expert testimony, we build strong claims for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages. Our compassionate approach balances legal rigor with sensitivity to grieving families' needs.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue justice for patients harmed by substandard medical care, including surgical errors and misdiagnoses. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts to prove negligence and quantify long-term impacts. With experience in Florida's complex healthcare laws, we challenge hospitals and insurers to secure compensation for additional treatments and quality-of-life changes caused by preventable medical errors.
Product Liability
Our firm holds manufacturers accountable for dangerous products causing injury or death. We investigate design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings across consumer goods and industrial equipment. By tracing liability chains and calculating future medical costs, we obtain settlements covering victims' rehabilitation and lost earning capacity while ensuring corporate accountability for product safety failures.
People
Jeffrey R. Garvin
Founding Attorney
With over 40 years of trial experience, Jeff Garvin has secured numerous million-dollar verdicts. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2005 and Florida Super Lawyers, he combines courtroom prowess with community leadership through organizations like the Florida Chapter of ABOTA.
Leland Garvin
Attorney
A former prosecutor, Leland brings unique insights to personal injury cases. Recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer and Top Young Lawyer, he specializes in complex accident litigation while maintaining active roles in the American Association for Justice and Lee County Bar Association.
Casey Gartland
Attorney
Casey Gartland provides dedicated representation in personal injury matters, known for attentive client communication and thorough case preparation. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their needs while leveraging legal expertise to pursue optimal outcomes in negotiations and trials.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all major personal injury cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and premises liability throughout Florida and Colorado.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case, ensuring access to quality legal representation regardless of financial situation.
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Seek medical attention first, then document the scene with photos and contact information. Contact our firm promptly to protect evidence and begin building your case effectively.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Florida's statute of limitations is generally four years for personal injury and two years for wrongful death, but we recommend consulting an attorney immediately to preserve critical evidence.
Can I afford legal representation for a serious injury?
Our contingency fee model removes financial barriers - you only pay attorney fees from recovered compensation, with no upfront costs required to begin your case.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our 50+ year legacy combines father-son legal expertise with a client-centered approach, consistently achieving top verdicts while maintaining personalized attention to each client's unique needs.
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