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Sarasota · Sarasota County
Sarasota personal injury lawyer.
Injured in Sarasota? DiStefano Law represents accident victims throughout Sarasota County and the Gulf coast. With more than 40 years of Florida personal-injury practice and over $100 million recovered, the founding attorney personally handles every case the firm accepts. Your review is free, and you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
- 40+ yearsFlorida personal injury
- $100M+ recoveredfor Florida accident victims
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A statewide firm representing Sarasota
Sarasota representation from a statewide Florida injury firm
Sarasota is a Gulf-coast city with a large seasonal population and a steady stream of visitors drawn to its downtown and barrier-island beaches. Traffic concentrates on the Tamiami Trail, Interstate 75, and the causeways linking the mainland to St. Armands, Lido, and Siesta Key, and the seasonal mix of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians contributes to serious collisions.
Claims arising in Sarasota are litigated in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Many involve older drivers, vulnerable road users, or visitors unfamiliar with the area — circumstances that reward careful documentation of how an injury occurred and the preparation needed to try a case when a fair settlement is not offered.
DiStefano Law is based in Fort Lauderdale, and the firm represents injured clients throughout Florida, including Sarasota. Many Sarasota clients work with us entirely by phone and video; when a matter requires it, we appear in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court in Sarasota County. When you contact the firm, you reach a Florida attorney with more than 40 years of in-state practice — not an out-of-state intake service.
Where you are located is rarely an obstacle. Cases are accepted across Florida, and your initial review is free, confidential, and same-day.
Local conditions
Sarasota roads, courts, and where injuries occur
Understanding where and how Sarasota collisions occur is central to building a claim. These are the corridors, courts, and locations most often involved in the cases we handle.
Where crashes happen
- US-41 (Tamiami Trail) — the city's coastal spine and a frequent crash site
- Interstate 75 & University Parkway
- Fruitville Road, Clark Road & Bee Ridge Road
- The John Ringling and Siesta Key causeways to the barrier islands
Local courts
- Sarasota County Courthouse — Twelfth Judicial Circuit, 2000 Main Street
- Florida circuit court hears injury suits exceeding $50,000
- We appear in the Twelfth Circuit for Sarasota clients
Landmarks & areas
- Downtown Sarasota & the Bayfront
- St. Armands Circle
- Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches
- The Ringling Museum district
What we handle here
Injury cases we handle in Sarasota
We represent Sarasota clients across the full range of personal-injury matters, with particular attention to the collision types the city's seasonal traffic and coastal roads produce.
- Seasonal-traffic collisions — crashes that rise during the winter season, when traffic on US-41 and I-75 multiplies.
- Pedestrian & bicycle injuries — crashes along the Tamiami Trail, the Legacy Trail crossings, and the beach causeways.
- Older-driver collisions — intersection and turning crashes involving the region's large retiree population.
- Motorcycle accidents — serious-injury crashes on Sarasota County highways and arterials.
- Beach & tourism premises liability — slip-and-fall and negligent-security injuries at hotels, resorts, and attractions.
- Boating & watercraft accidents — injuries on the bays and Gulf waters off Sarasota.
For a deeper explanation of how each claim works under Florida law, see our practice areas, or read more about Robert DiStefano.
Meet your attorney
You work directly with Robert DiStefano
For more than 40 years, Robert DiStefano has represented injured clients across Florida, personally handling the matters the firm accepts. He is familiar with the courthouses, the insurance adjusters, and the defense firms that appear on the opposing side throughout the state.
When you contact DiStefano Law, you work with Robert and a small, responsive team that keeps you informed from the initial consultation through the resolution of your case — without an intake call center or a rotating roster of associates.
Client reviews
What clients say about working with us
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“I had a wonderful experience with Robert! He fought hard for me and kept me in the loop the whole time. The whole office is just great!”
Paulavia Google
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“Mr. DiStefano is the best! Kept me up to date with everything, and his paralegal Michelle also kept us informed. Happy with my settlement — I highly recommend him.”
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Common questions
Sarasota injury questions, answered
Do I have to travel to your office to work with DiStefano Law?
No. The firm represents clients throughout Florida, and most Sarasota clients work with us entirely by phone, email, and video. When a court appearance is required, we handle it in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Sarasota County. Your location is rarely an obstacle to representation.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Sarasota?
Florida's statute of limitations for most negligence claims is two years from the date of the injury (Fla. Stat. § 95.11). Some claims carry different deadlines, and notice requirements apply when a government entity is involved. Because evidence is best preserved early, contacting an attorney promptly is important.
I was hurt while visiting Sarasota. Can you still represent me?
Yes. A crash that occurs in Sarasota County is generally handled there, regardless of where you live. We regularly assist seasonal residents and visitors, coordinating medical records and the claim no matter where you return home.
What does it cost to hire the firm?
Nothing up front. DiStefano Law handles personal-injury cases on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless we recover for you — and your initial case review is always free and confidential.
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Injured in Sarasota? Speak with us today.
Tell us what happened. The review is free, your information stays private, and you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
(954) 572-8000