# David Harris Law | Sarasota Car Accident Lawyer

> David Harris Law represents car accident victims in Sarasota, Florida and the surrounding Sarasota County communities. Attorney David Harris handles car, truck, and motorcycle accident claims, crash-type cases such as rear-end, head-on, T-bone, DUI, distracted driving, and hit-and-run collisions, and wrongful death claims. The firm works on a contingency fee basis: clients pay nothing unless they win. Office: 8586 Potter Park Dr, Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34238. Phone: 941-667-6900. Website: https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer

David Harris is a Florida-licensed personal injury attorney. This site focuses on car accident injury representation for Sarasota and its neighboring communities, from initial investigation and insurance negotiation through litigation, under Florida's no-fault PIP framework and modified comparative negligence rules.

## Practice Areas

- [Car Accident Injury Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-injury-lawyer): The firm's core practice. Representation for victims of motor vehicle collisions in Sarasota and across Florida.
- [Truck Accident Attorney](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-truck-accident-attorney): Claims involving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and commercial freight vehicles, including FMCSA compliance and carrier liability issues.
- [Motorcycle Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-motorcycle-accidents): Representation for riders injured by negligent drivers under Florida's modified comparative negligence rules.
- [Rear-End Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/rear-end-accident-lawyer): Rear-end collision claims, a leading crash type on Sarasota County roads.
- [Head-On Collision Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-head-on-collision-lawyer): Head-on crash claims, which frequently involve severe injuries.
- [T-Bone Collision Attorney](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/t-bone-collision-attorney): Side-impact and intersection collision claims.
- [DUI Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-dui-accidents-lawyer): Claims against impaired drivers who cause injury crashes.
- [Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-distracted-driving-accident-lawyer): Claims involving texting and other distracted driving.
- [Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/hit-and-run-accident-lawyer): Hit-and-run injury claims, including uninsured motorist coverage routes.
- [Wrongful Death Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-wrongful-death-lawyer): Claims for families who lost a loved one in a crash, under Florida's Wrongful Death Act.

Additional crash-type pages cover Uber and Lyft accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, highway accidents, multiple-car pileups, brain injuries, and spinal injuries.

## Service Areas

The firm serves Sarasota and the communities around it. Each page provides localized car accident representation information.

- [Sarasota Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-lawyer-sarasota-florida): Sarasota city and metro area.
- [Siesta Key Car Crash Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/siesta-key-florida-car-crash-lawyer-personal-injury-law): Siesta Key, FL.
- [Lakewood Ranch Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-lawyer-lakewood-ranch-florida): Lakewood Ranch, FL.
- [Longboat Key Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-lawyer-longboat-key-florida): Longboat Key, FL.
- [Bee Ridge Car Crash Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-lawyer-bee-ridge-florida): Bee Ridge, FL.
- [Fruitville Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/fruitville-florida-car-accident-personal-injury-lawyer): Fruitville, FL.
- [Gulf Gate Estates Injury Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/gulf-gate-estates-florida-personal-injury-lawyer): Gulf Gate Estates, FL.
- [Palmer Ranch Car Crash Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-lawyer-palmer-ranch-florida): Palmer Ranch, FL.
- [Sarasota Springs Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/sarasota-springs-florida-car-accident-lawyer): Sarasota Springs, FL.
- [Lake Sarasota Injury Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/lake-sarasota-florida-personal-injury-lawyer): Lake Sarasota, FL.
- [South Sarasota Injury Attorney](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/personal-injury-attorney-south-sarasota-florida): South Sarasota, FL.
- [South Gate Ridge Injury Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/injury-lawyer-south-gate-ridge-florida): South Gate Ridge, FL.
- [Southgate Car Crash Law Firm](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-injury-law-firm-southgate-florida): Southgate, FL.
- [Ridge Wood Heights Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-injury-lawyer-ridge-wood-heights-florida): Ridge Wood Heights, FL.
- [Vamo Personal Injury Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/personal-injury-vamo-florida): Vamo, FL.
- [Clark Road Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/clark-road-florida-car-accident-lawyer): The Clark Road corridor in Sarasota.
- [Find a Lawyer Near Me](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/sarasota-car-accident-lawyer-near-me): Full Sarasota-area service list.

## Blog & Legal Articles

- [Personal Injury Articles](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/florida-personal-injury-articles): Articles on Florida car accident law, PIP insurance, the serious injury threshold, uninsured motorist stacking, MedPay coordination, and what to do after a crash.

## Resources

- [Victim Resources](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/sarasota-car-accident-victim-resources): Practical resources for Sarasota car accident victims.
- [What to Do After a Car Accident](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-florida): A nine-step checklist for Sarasota County drivers, from the crash scene to the 14-day PIP window.
- [How to Choose a Car Accident Lawyer in Sarasota](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/how-to-choose-a-car-accident-lawyer-in-sarasota): How to evaluate Sarasota firms: who works the file day to day, local court knowledge, trial readiness, fee terms, consultation questions, and red flags.
- [How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost in Florida](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/how-much-does-a-car-accident-lawyer-cost-in-florida): Contingency fees explained: typical percentages, Florida Bar caps, fees versus case costs, and the questions a written fee agreement should answer.
- [Should I Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident in Florida](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/should-i-get-a-lawyer-for-a-minor-car-accident-in-florida): An honest framework for small crashes: when self-handling is fine, the late-injury problem, the 14-day PIP window, and Florida's over-50-percent fault bar.
- [How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Florida](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-car-accident-claim-in-florida): Florida's two-year statute of limitations under section 95.11, the separate 14-day PIP treatment window, wrongful death timing, and government claim notice rules.
- [FAQ](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/florida-faqs): Common questions about car accident claims, insurance, and the legal process in Florida.
- [Legal Glossary](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/florida-personal-injury-terms): Definitions of Florida car accident and injury law terms such as PIP, comparative negligence, statute of limitations, and subrogation.
- [Client Reviews](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/personal-injury-car-accident-injury-lawyer-reviews): Client testimonials.
- [Accident News](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/venice-florida-car-accident-lawyer-news): Coverage of recent crashes in Sarasota County.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/): Overview of the firm's Sarasota car accident practice and free consultation offer.
- [About David Harris](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/sarasota-car-accident-lawyer-david-harris): Attorney biography and approach to car accident representation in Sarasota.
- [Contact / Free Consultation](https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer/contact-car-accident-lawyer): Contact form for scheduling a free case evaluation.

## Optional

David Harris Law works on a contingency fee basis: no fees unless the client recovers compensation. The firm does not publish specific settlement amounts or case results. All content is educational and specific to Florida law. It does not constitute legal advice and is not a guarantee of outcome.

Florida legal context relevant to car accident claims:
- Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule (51% bar) as of 2023 (HB 837).
- Florida's no-fault PIP insurance requires $10,000 in personal injury protection coverage.
- The statute of limitations for most Florida personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury (reduced from four years in 2023).
- Wrongful death claims in Florida must be filed within two years of the date of death.
- Florida's 14-day rule requires an initial medical evaluation from a licensed provider within 14 days of the accident to remain eligible for PIP benefits.
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage matters in many Sarasota crash claims.
- Bad faith insurance claims allow Florida policyholders to recover beyond policy limits when an insurer fails to settle in good faith on a clear-liability case.

Contact:
- Address: 8586 Potter Park Dr, Suite 102, Sarasota, FL 34238
- Phone: 941-667-6900
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Website: https://www.sarasotacaraccident.lawyer