Kissimmee, FL

In Kissimmee, life is always on the move. Families head to school, employees clock in before dawn, and tourists fill the streets chasing fun and Florida sunshine.

However, it only takes one moment for everything to change.

The rear-end crash on 192 that leaves your body aching and your car undrivable.

The slip at a crowded resort with no warning signs in sight.

The pedestrian struck near Old Town while heading home from work.

Whether you’ve lived here for years or just came to visit, a sudden injury can shake every part of life: your health, income, and sense of control.

At Maranatha Law, we know an accident comes with more than physical pain. It also brings questions, stress, and pressure to manage the aftermath all at once. That’s why every case we take starts the same way: with us listening to you.

Led by Kissimmee personal injury lawyer Tim Shanahan, our firm combines skilled legal strategy with genuine compassion. We walk with you through the path to recovery like it’s personal because, to us, it is. You’re not just a case—you’re a person we’re called to serve.

What Counts as a Personal Injury Claim in Florida?

When a person or business fails to act responsibly and causes harm, that failure is known legally as negligence. But you don’t need a legal definition to understand what the aftermath of negligence feels like.

You feel it when you’re stuck in bed, missing work.

When your medical bills stack up faster than answers.

When your kids ask why you’re not loading the car for church or practice.

A personal injury claim gives you the right to seek accountability and compensation for harm caused by someone’s preventable mistakes or carelessness.

Most cases come down to a basic question: Would this injury have happened if the other party had exercised reasonable care? If the answer is no, the law may offer a way to recover what you’ve lost, including wages, medical costs, time, and stability.

Not every injury leads to legal action. But if someone’s actions (or lack of action) put you in this position, it’s worth having the facts reviewed by a Kissimmee injury lawyer. We’ll walk through what happened, outline the options, and let you decide how to move forward.

Types of Injury Cases Our Kissimmee Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

Kissimmee carries more risk than the average Florida suburb, not just because of the traffic, but because of the constant churn of events, tourism, and high-volume hospitality.

At Maranatha Law, we represent clients in cases involving:

• Injuries inside hotels and vacation rentals, including slip and falls in common areas;
• Car accidents on Irlo Bronson Memorial or John Young Parkway;
• Scooter crashes and pedestrian injuries near Celebration or Historic Downtown;
• Tourist injuries caused by property negligence, such as wet floors, broken steps, and poor lighting;
• Lyft/Uber crashes or rideshare driver misconduct; and
• Theme park incidents, shuttle malfunctions, or water park accidents.

Many law firms limit the types of injury cases they’ll take on. Our Kissimmee personal injury lawyers handle a wide range of claims because we know that negligence does not discriminate. Tourists, workers, and locals all deserve justice after preventable harm.

Common Injuries in These Cases

Personal injury isn’t always visible. You can walk away from an accident thinking you’re fine and still feel the damage days or weeks later. Whether your pain appeared immediately or crept in slowly, you deserve care and compensation.

We help clients recover legally and financially for:

• Concussions and brain injuries;
• Neck, back, or spinal damage;
• Whiplash;
• Rolled ankles and knee injuries;
• Fractured bones (e.g., elbow, shoulder, hip, wrist);
• Torn ligaments and deep muscle bruising;
• Facial or dental injuries caused by falls or airbag deployment;
• Burn injuries (from crashes or exposed surfaces);
• Emotional trauma or PTSD following sudden-impact accidents; and
• Long-term or permanent disability.

We work with local healthcare providers, therapists, chiropractors, and recovery centers to document the full scope of harm you suffered. Insurance companies will try to reduce everything you experienced to a dollar figure that often far underestimates the extent of your losses. Our job is to show them what your pain really costs.

How Personal Injury Compensation Works in Florida

Accident-related injuries can affect every detail of your life, from your health and income to your family’s future. That’s why Florida law allows injury victims to seek compensation for economic and noneconomic damages.

Economic damages cover the concrete, out-of-pocket financial losses caused by the injury, such as:

• Medical expenses (including ER visits, rehab, and future care);
• Lost income from missed work;
• Loss of future earning potential; and
• Property damage or loss.

Noneconomic damages recognize the personal and psychological toll of trauma. These are losses that don’t show up on receipts, including:

• Physical pain and emotional suffering;
• Anxiety, depression, new phobias, or PTSD from the accident;
• Inability to enjoy life as you did before; and
• Isolation or loss of companionship from a wrongful death.

In rare cases involving drunk driving, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct, Florida courts may award victims punitive damages. These damages aim to punish the party responsible and help deter future harm.

Don’t Wait Too Long to Take Action

Florida law sets a time limit for filing most personal injury claims. In most cases, you have two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. If too much time passes, you may lose the ability to recover damages, even if the injury was serious and the other party was at fault.

Certain cases qualify for exceptions based on the type of claim and when you discovered the harm, but those exceptions are rare. Meeting with a personal injury lawyer in Kissimmee early can help protect your rights and ensure you don’t miss a critical deadline.

What If You Were Partly Responsible?

Even if you think the accident was partly your fault, don’t assume you can’t recover anything. Under Florida’s modified comparative fault system, you can still recover compensation if you are less than 51% at fault.

When you come to Maranatha Law, we can help clarify where the actual fault lies through photos, witness statements, police reports, and expert analysis. Let us worry about the legal math; you focus on getting well.

Why Choose Maranatha Law in Kissimmee?

You’ve seen the billboards and TV commercials. At Maranatha Law, we don’t believe in showboating. We believe in service.

We’re not the biggest firm in Florida, and we like it that way.

With us, you’re not a number. You’re a neighbor—someone we’re called to serve and protect.

Here’s what sets our firm apart from other big-name operations:

• Deep familiarity with Kissimmee courts and community;
• Foundation in faith and a principled approach to seeking results;
• Dedication to honest communication and personal guidance;
• Leadership by attorney Tim Shanahan, who trained under national trial lawyers and is driven by deep personal convictions; and
• Focus not just on legal success, but whole-person support.

As a seasoned attorney, father, and former community ministry leader, Tim Shanahan brings heart, hustle, and high-level skill to every case. Choosing a Kissimmee personal injury lawyer at Maranatha Law means partnering with someone who treats your case like a calling, not just a job.

Let’s Start with a Conversation

After a serious injury, it’s hard to know who to trust. You’re overwhelmed by pain, pressure from insurers, growing bills, and no roadmap.

That’s where we come in.

At Maranatha Law, we’re not here to sell you anything. We’re here to serve you.

And if we’re not the right fit for your case? We’ll still point you in the right direction. Call Maranatha Law now for a confidential consultation.

Resources

• Limitations of Actions. Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5a), link