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Accident help in Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral's canal-lined streets connect to Fort Myers by way of the Cape Coral and Midpoint bridges, with I-75 carrying regional traffic just to the east. A crash on these busy Southwest Florida routes can leave you injured and unsure what to do next as Florida's two-year deadline begins to run. FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed attorney serving Lee County.

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Accidents in and around Cape Coral

Cape Coral was laid out on canals, and the street grid follows them. That means long straight roads with few ways around a blocked one: Del Prado, Santa Barbara, Chiquita, Pine Island Road across the north end, Veterans Parkway running down toward the Midpoint bridge. Anyone commuting to Fort Myers crosses water, and the Cape Coral and Midpoint bridges gather traffic at both ends of the day. Your own $10,000 PIP covers the first medical bills whether the other driver caused it or not. A suit goes to the Lee County courts, in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Free to get connected. No obligation to hire anyone.
County
Lee County
Major corridors
I-75 · Pine Island Road (SR-78) · Del Prado Boulevard
Local courts
Lee County courts (Twentieth Judicial Circuit)
Areas we cover in Cape Coral

Southwest Cape · Southeast Cape · Northwest Cape · Northeast Cape

Your deadline

2 years

Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar (post-HB837, 2023)

Accident types we help with in Cape Coral

Car AccidentsTruck AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsRideshare (Uber & Lyft) AccidentsPedestrian AccidentsSlip & Fall

Nearby cities we serve

Jacksonville
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Frequently asked questions

Where do I request a crash report in Cape Coral?

The Cape Coral Police Department handles crashes on city streets. The Lee County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated Lee County, and Florida Highway Patrol usually takes I-75. Reports are filed with FLHSMV, and you can request a copy through the state crash portal or from the agency that responded, which is often the quicker route in the first week. Ask for the case number before the scene clears.

Which court would hear a Cape Coral injury case?

Lee County, in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, which also covers Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties. Filings for Cape Coral cases go to the Lee County courts across the river in Fort Myers. Smaller civil claims are heard in county court and larger ones in circuit court; which one applies depends on the amount, and a Florida attorney answers that, not us.

Does it matter that the crash happened on the Cape Coral Bridge?

For the report, yes. A bridge crash can bring in an agency you didn't expect, and a toll record is not the same thing as a police report. For the claim itself the rules don't move: your PIP pays first, fault decides the rest, and the filing deadline is still two years. Write down which direction you were traveling while it's fresh.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida?

In Florida, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. Reduced from 4 to 2 years by HB 837 (2023). Wrongful death 2 years. Medical 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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