St. Cloud · Osceola County
Uber and Lyft accident lawyer in St. Cloud
5.0 · 46 Google reviewsSt. Cloud residents take Uber and Lyft up Narcoossee Road to Lake Nona and Orlando International Airport, and a crash on that run leaves the driver's own policy and the rideshare company's coverage pointing at each other. We establish which app period was active at the moment of impact so the right policy pays what you are owed.
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Pino Law Firm has one office, in downtown Orlando at 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. We take cases from St. Cloud and Osceola County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in St. Cloud.
Local context
Uber and Lyft crashes in St. Cloud
We establish which app period was active at the moment of impact so the right policy pays what you are owed.
Rideshare crashes are a coverage maze. We know exactly where the coverage lives and how to reach it.
- US-192 and US-441 (13th Street)The two highways run together straight through the middle of St. Cloud as 13th Street, a six-lane arterial. Turning and pedestrian conflicts recur at Michigan, Indiana, and Florida Avenues, the intersections FDOT singled out for new signals and directional medians after a corridor safety study, and again near Budinger Avenue by the hospital.
- Narcoossee Road (CR 15)The commuter route north out of St. Cloud toward Narcoossee, Lake Nona, and Orlando. Turning conflicts recur where it meets US-192 and US-441 opposite Hickory Tree Road, and north of town at the newer signalized crossings at Jack Brack Road and Cyrils Drive, where subdivision traffic feeds a road that keeps getting busier.
- Florida's Turnpike (SR 91)Freight and long-distance traffic pass St. Cloud on the Turnpike, reached from US-192 and US-441 west of town at the interchange signed for Kissimmee and St. Cloud. The mainline here is being widened and a new Nolte Road interchange is under construction, so merging traffic and work zones are constant.
Your case
Uber and Lyft accidents
Rideshare crashes where multiple insurers point fingers.
How we handle these casesNearby hospitalsOrlando Health St. Cloud Hospital · HCA Florida Osceola Hospital (Level II trauma) · Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (Level I trauma)
FLORIDA
Florida law at a glance
| Section | Rule | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| § 95.11(4)(a) | Two years for an action founded on negligence. | 2023-03-24 | leg.state.fl.us |
| § 627.736 | Initial PIP services and care within 14 days after a motor vehicle accident. | In force | leg.state.fl.us |
| § 768.81(6) | A party more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover damages in a covered negligence action. | 2023-03-24 | leg.state.fl.us |
| § 627.748 | Rideshare insurance coverage depends on whether the driver is logged on or in a prearranged ride. | 2017-07-01 | leg.state.fl.us |
FAQ
Questions from St. Cloud
Answers from Florida law and from the court where your case is filed.
Can I file a claim if I am not a citizen?
Yes. Your immigration status does not stop you from recovering after an injury in Florida. We work with many clients in exactly this situation, and your information stays private.
How long do I have to act?
Florida has strict deadlines, and evidence fades fast. The sooner you call, the more we can protect. A short call today costs you nothing and keeps your options open.
Will I actually talk to an attorney?
Yes. When you first call, our intake team takes your details so we can reach you quickly. The consultation itself is with an attorney. As your case moves you will also work with our case managers, and an attorney stays accountable for it start to finish. We keep our caseload small on purpose so your case gets real attention.
What should I do right after an accident?
Call the police first, and make sure a report is made. Then get medical care, document everything you can, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the insurer before you talk to us. Then call. We will guide the next steps in your language.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, future care, and how the injury changed your life. Anyone promising a number before reviewing your case is guessing. We evaluate it honestly, for free.
How long will my case take?
Many injury claims resolve in months; cases that go to litigation take longer. We move your case with urgency and keep you updated at every step, so you are never left wondering.
Will I have to go to court?
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover in Florida as long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault; your recovery is just reduced by your share. Do not assume you have no case. Let us look first.
Which St. Cloud roads see the most crashes?
13th Street, which is US-192 and US-441 through town, is the main street-level route through St. Cloud, with recurring turning and pedestrian conflicts around Michigan, Indiana, and Florida Avenues and near Budinger Avenue by Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital. Narcoossee Road north toward Lake Nona and Canoe Creek Road south are the busy commuter routes, and Florida's Turnpike adds freight and work-zone traffic. If you were hurt on any of them, get checked out and call us before you give the insurer a statement.
Where is my St. Cloud injury case filed?
St. Cloud is in Osceola County and Kissimmee is the county seat, so injury lawsuits from St. Cloud accidents are filed in the Ninth Judicial Circuit at the Osceola County Courthouse, officially the Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse on Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. There is no separate courthouse in St. Cloud. Most claims settle before a suit is filed, but we prepare every case as if it will be tried there.
Which agency wrote the report for my St. Cloud crash?
It depends on where the crash happened. The St. Cloud Police Department works crashes inside the city limits, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office covers the unincorporated county just outside them, and the Florida Highway Patrol handles Florida's Turnpike. Getting the right agency's report matters, and we request it for you along with any available video before it is overwritten.
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Uber and Lyft accidents
No fee unless we recover for you. Case costs and expenses may be the client's responsibility.
Call (352) 219-6489Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM. Evenings and weekends by appointment.
Pino Law Firm has one office, in downtown Orlando at 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. We take cases from St. Cloud and Osceola County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in St. Cloud.