# David Harris Law

> David Harris Law is a personal injury law firm serving Venice, Sarasota, and surrounding communities throughout Southwest Florida. Attorney David Harris represents accident victims in car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, and wrongful death cases. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis — clients pay nothing unless they win. Office: 871 Venetia Bay Blvd, Suite 223, Venice, FL 34285. Phone: 941-499-1400.

David Harris is a Florida-licensed personal injury attorney focused exclusively on helping injured victims recover maximum compensation after accidents caused by negligent drivers, property owners, and businesses. The firm handles all aspects of a personal injury claim — from investigation and insurance negotiation through litigation — under Florida's comparative negligence and no-fault PIP insurance framework.

## Practice Areas

- [Car Accident Injury Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-injury-lawyer): Representation for victims of motor vehicle collisions in Florida, including rear-end crashes, intersection accidents, highway accidents, and distracted or drunk driving cases.
- [Intersection and Left-Turn Accident Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/intersection-accident-lawyer): Claims from intersection and left-turn collisions, including yield-duty disputes under Florida Statute 316.122 and right-of-way cases built on signal-timing and vehicle data evidence.
- [Truck Accident Attorney](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-truck-accident-attorney): Claims involving commercial semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and large freight vehicles; includes FMCSA compliance and carrier liability issues.
- [Motorcycle Accident Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-motorcycle-accidents): Representation for motorcyclists injured by negligent drivers; addresses Florida's modified comparative negligence rules for riders.
- [Personal Injury Law](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/personal-injury-law): Broader personal injury representation, including premises liability claims against property owners and businesses who fail to maintain safe conditions.
- [Wrongful Death Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer/florida-wrongful-death-lawyer): Claims on behalf of families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence, under Florida's Wrongful Death Act.
- [All Practice Areas](https://www.harris.lawyer/florida-personal-injury-practice-areas): Index of all personal injury practice areas handled by the firm.

## Service Areas

David Harris Law serves clients throughout Sarasota and Charlotte Counties in Southwest Florida. Each area page provides localized information about personal injury representation in that community.

- [Venice Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/venice-florida-car-accident-lawyer-personal-injury-law): Primary office location — Venice, FL 34285.
- [South Venice Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-lawyer-south-venice-florida): South Venice, FL.
- [Venice Gardens Car Crash Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/personal-injury-car-crash-lawyer-venice-gardens-florida): Venice Gardens, FL.
- [Nokomis Car Crash Injury Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-injury-lawyer-nokomis-florida): Nokomis, FL.
- [Osprey Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/osprey-florida-car-accident-personal-injury-lawyer): Osprey, FL.
- [Laurel Car Accident Injury Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-injury-lawyer-laurel-florida): Laurel, FL.
- [North Port Car Crash Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-lawyer-north-port-florida): North Port, FL.
- [Englewood Car Crash Injury Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-injury-lawyer-englewood-florida): Englewood, FL.
- [Manasota Car Crash Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-crash-lawyer-manasota-florida): Manasota, FL.
- [Port Charlotte Car Accident Lawyer](https://www.harris.lawyer/local-personal-injury-lawyer/car-accident-lawyer-port-charlotte-florida): Port Charlotte, FL.
- [All Service Areas](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer-near-me): Index of all Florida communities served.

## Blog & Legal Articles

Educational articles about Florida personal injury law, accident claims, insurance issues, and legal rights for injured victims.

- [Florida Personal Injury Articles](https://www.harris.lawyer/florida-personal-injury-articles): Index of all published articles covering Florida accident law, PIP insurance, statute of limitations, comparative negligence, and more.

## Resources

- [Personal Injury Videos](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer-videos-archive): Video library with attorney explanations of Florida personal injury topics, claims processes, and legal rights.
- [Personal Injury Audio](https://www.harris.lawyer/personal-injury-lawyer-audio-archive): Audio content covering legal topics for Florida accident victims.
- [Accident News](https://www.harris.lawyer/venice-florida-car-accident-lawyer-news): Coverage of recent car accidents and crash news throughout Sarasota County and Southwest Florida.
- [FAQ](https://www.harris.lawyer/florida-faqs): Frequently asked questions about personal injury claims, insurance, and the legal process in Florida.
- [What to Do After a Car Accident](https://www.harris.lawyer/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-florida): Nine steps to take after a Florida crash, from the 911 call to the 14-day PIP deadline.
- [How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost in Florida](https://www.harris.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.harris.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.harris.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.
- [Legal Glossary](https://www.harris.lawyer/florida-personal-injury-terms): Definitions of personal injury and Florida law terms — PIP, comparative negligence, statute of limitations, demand letter, subrogation, and more.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.harris.lawyer/): Overview of the firm, practice areas, and free consultation offer.
- [About David Harris](https://www.harris.lawyer/florida-injury-lawyer-david-harris): Attorney biography, background, and approach to personal injury representation.
- [Contact / Free Consultation](https://www.harris.lawyer/contact-car-accident-lawyer): Contact form and office information for scheduling a free case evaluation.

## Optional

David Harris Law operates under a strict contingency fee model — 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 should not be interpreted as a guarantee of outcome.

Florida-specific legal context relevant to personal injury claims:
- Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule (51% bar) as of 2023.
- Florida's no-fault PIP insurance requires $10,000 in personal injury protection coverage.
- The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Florida 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.
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is highly relevant in Florida auto accident claims.
- Florida's 14-day rule requires injured parties to receive initial medical evaluation from a licensed provider within 14 days of the accident to remain eligible for PIP benefits.
- Bad faith insurance claims allow Florida policyholders to recover beyond policy limits when the insurer fails to settle in good faith on a clear-liability case.

Contact:
- Address: 871 Venetia Bay Blvd, Suite 223, Venice, FL 34285
- Phone: 941-499-1400
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website: https://www.harris.lawyer