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    The Lawyers People of Navarre Turn to After an Accident

    Navarre sits along a stretch of Highway 98 that gets busier every year, and more traffic means more collisions for the people who live and work here. A serious injury does not wait for a convenient moment. One accident can leave you facing medical debt, a missed paycheck, and an insurance adjuster asking for a recorded statement before you have even seen a doctor.

    Michles & Booth represents injured people across the Florida Panhandle, not insurance companies, and we never have. Your Navarre personal injury attorney stays on your file from the first phone call through the final check, so you are not stuck retelling your story to a new person every time you call. That kind of continuity matters when the other side is counting on you to get worn down and settle for less.

    If you were hurt in Navarre and are not sure what your case is worth, the fastest way to find out is a direct conversation with our office, not a form letter from an insurance company.

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    How Our Navarre Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help

    Florida Accident & Injury Lawyers
    We take on a wide range of injury claims for Navarre and the rest of Santa Rosa County, including:
    • Car Accidents

      A rear-end crash at a stoplight or a T-bone at an unmarked intersection are among the most common ways a routine drive in Navarre turns into a trip to the hospital. Our car accident lawyers handle claims involving distracted driving, failure to yield, and impaired drivers. We build your claim around the police report, medical records, and any available video from nearby businesses.
    • Motorcycle Accidents

      Riders along the Navarre Beach corridor face a real risk that a driver simply will not see them until it is too late. Florida law excludes motorcycles from no-fault PIP coverage, which often forces a rider straight into a liability fight with the at-fault driver's insurer. We know how quickly an insurance company will try to blame the motorcyclist, and we push back with accident reconstruction and witness statements.
    • Truck Accidents

      Commercial trucks moving freight through Santa Rosa County answer to federal hours-of-service and maintenance rules that most drivers never have to think about. Evidence like driver logs, black box data, and maintenance records can disappear fast once a trucking company's insurer gets involved. We move quickly to preserve that evidence before it is gone.
    • Bicycle Accidents

      Cyclists on Navarre's residential streets and quiet coastal roads have almost no protection when a driver misjudges a pass or opens a door without looking. A bicycle crash can leave a rider with fractures, road rash, or a head injury even at low speed. Our team documents the scene and the bike itself before it gets fixed or thrown away, since that damage often tells its own story.
    • Pedestrian Accidents

      Navarre's beach crowds mean more people crossing busy roads on foot, especially near shopping centers and the causeway. A driver who is not paying attention can turn a short walk into a life-changing injury. We investigate crosswalk visibility, lighting, and driver conduct as part of every pedestrian claim.
    • Rideshare and Taxi Accidents

      An Uber or Lyft ride through Navarre involves at least two insurance policies, the driver's personal policy and the rideshare company's commercial coverage, and figuring out which one applies is rarely simple. We sort out whether the driver was logged into the app, waiting for a ride request, or already carrying a passenger, since each status changes the coverage available.
    • Workers' Compensation

      A job site or warehouse injury in Navarre puts you into Florida's workers' compensation system, which pays medical care and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. Insurance companies still look for reasons to cut benefits early or dispute a doctor's restrictions. We handle the paperwork and appeals so you can focus on getting back to work.
    • Medical Malpractice

      When a Navarre hospital, urgent care clinic, or physician falls below the accepted standard of care, the result can be a missed diagnosis, a surgical error, or a medication mistake with lasting consequences. Michles & Booth has a licensed medical doctor on staff who reviews the medical records before we ever file a claim. That review helps us separate a bad outcome from actual negligence.
    • Social Security Disability

      A disabling condition that keeps you out of work does not stop your bills from arriving. Our SSDI attorneys handle initial applications, denials, and appeals before an administrative law judge. We gather all the important medical documentation the Social Security Administration expects to see, since incomplete records are one of the most common reasons a claim gets denied.
    • Wrongful Death

      The loss of a family member to someone else's carelessness leaves behind more than grief. Florida's wrongful death law lets certain surviving family members recover funeral costs, lost financial support, and other losses tied to the death. Our lawyers handle these claims directly with the family so an attorney, not an insurance adjuster, is the first call you get.
    • Dog Bites

      Florida holds a dog owner strictly liable for a bite, meaning you do not have to prove the dog ever bit anyone before. That rule still does not stop insurance companies from arguing about your own conduct at the time of the bite. We gather animal control records, medical records, and witness accounts to counter that argument.
    • Slip and Fall Accidents

      A wet floor at a Navarre restaurant or an unmarked step at a rental property is often a property owner's failure to fix a hazard they knew about, not just bad luck. Florida premises liability law holds negligent property owners accountable for injuries that happen on their property.
    • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

      Families trust nursing homes and assisted living facilities in and around Navarre to keep their loved ones safe, fed, and treated with basic dignity. When understaffing or poor supervision leads to bedsores, falls, or worse, the facility can be held accountable. We investigate staffing records and prior state citations to build the case.
    • Construction Accidents

      A construction injury in Navarre does not always end with a workers' compensation check. When a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or site owner shares blame for an unsafe condition, you may have a separate claim outside the workers' comp system. We identify every party who contributed to the accident, including parties beyond your direct employer.
    • Negligent Care

      Medical negligence is not limited to hospitals. Home health aides, assisted living staff, and outpatient caregivers all owe a duty of basic care to the people they treat. When that duty is broken, and a patient is hurt, we review the records and identify who is responsible.
    • Spinal Cord Injuries

      A spinal cord injury can change how a person moves, works, and lives for the rest of their life. The true cost of that injury looks past the first hospital bill to lifelong care, equipment, and lost earning capacity. Our attorneys work with medical experts to put a real number on what the injury will cost over time.
    • Brain Injuries

      A traumatic brain injury does not always show up on the outside. Some victims look fine after a crash and only discover memory loss, mood changes, or cognitive problems weeks later. We work with neurologists and other specialists to connect those symptoms back to the accident.

    Fractures, Strains, and Other Injuries We Handle

    • Back and Neck Injuries

      Whiplash and herniated discs can sideline you for months while bills keep growing. We wait for the full medical picture before we put a number on your claim.
    • Broken Bones and Fractures

      A fracture that looks simple on an X-ray can still mean surgery, hardware, and months of therapy. We build your claim around the full recovery, not just the first ER visit.
    • Other Physical Injuries

      Soft tissue injuries, burns, concussions, and PTSD all follow the same rule: someone else's negligence, not your wallet, should cover the cost. We represent Navarre clients dealing with the full range of injuries that follow a serious accident.

    Recent Results for Our Clients

    Jury Awarded Plaintiff
    $410,633.99

    Michles & Booth attorneys Adrian Bridges & Kel Murphy won a $410,633.99 jury verdict for a car crash victim in Escambia County. We fight for the compensation you deserve.

    $26.2 Million & $11.55 Million

    Liberty, Mo. – a Clay County Circuit Court jury award $26.2 million to the plaintiffs in a Rezulin trial when the parties settled for an undisclosed amount (Shirley Griggs, et al. v. Warner-Lambert Company, No. CV100 3957 CC, Mo. Cir., Clay Co.). The Jury foreman said the jury had, by a 9-3 vote, decided on awards of $3.2 million in compensatory damages and $23 million in punitive damages when Judge James Welsh told them the parties had settled.

    $5 Million

    The Birmingham News
    March 26, 2002

    A Jefferson County jury has awarded $5 million in punitive damages to a Florida woman for the wrongful death of her husband, and against two Birmingham physicians and the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation.

    $750,000

    A Pensacola teenager who  received unnecessary gynecologic surgery that led to complications was awarded $750,000 by a jury . The Escambia Circuit Court jury found Dr. Lornetta Epps, a gynecologist, negligent in her care of the client, who was 14 at the time of the surgery. The same five-woman, one-man panel exonerated Dr. James Boyd, the surgeon who repaired the complications.

    $480,000

    The News Herald
    Panama City Florida

    Catherine McNaught The News Herald

    Six Bay County jurors awarded almost half a million dollars to a local woman who lost the use of her right eye after cataract surgery.

    $460,000

    A jury awarded $330,000 to our client and another $130,000 to his wife for injuries and damages sustained in an auto accident. The wife received damages for the loss of her husband’s “comfort, support and services,” according to their attorney, Marcus Michles.

    $320,219

    An Okaloosa county man was recently awarded a $320,219 verdict after he sued an. insurance company following an injury he a suffered in a traffic accident.

    $160.000

    Daily News

    By Casey Logan

    The jury awarded a Mossy Head man $160,000 in damages after finding a surgeon at White-Wilson Medical Center negligent. The physician left a 2.5-inch metal irrigation needle in the client’s neck during an emergency surgery at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.

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    What Michles & Booth Brings to Your Navarre Personal Injury Case

    Board Certified Trial Skill

    Two of our attorneys are Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Specialists, a credential held by a small percentage of Florida lawyers. It signals real courtroom experience, not just settlement paperwork. If your case needs a fight in front of a jury, we are ready for it.

    Full-Time Investigators

    Our full-time investigators gather evidence, track down witnesses, and document the scene while details are still fresh. Video from nearby businesses does not stay archived forever, and memories fade fast, so timing matters. Because our investigators are on staff, we do not wait on outside investigators to start their work once a case comes in.

    Around-the-Clock Availability

    Our office answers calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because accidents do not wait for normal business hours. Call at noon or 3 a.m., and someone from our team will pick up either way. Reaching a real person matters most in the first hours after a crash.

    Over 25 Years in Northwest Florida Courts

    We have handled injury claims across the Panhandle since 2001 and know the local judges, clerks, and opposing counsel. That local knowledge helps your case move through the system without unnecessary delays. Experience in these specific courts is not something an out-of-town firm can match.

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    Our Experienced Navarre Personal Injury Lawyers

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      Managing Partner, Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist
      Marcus J. Michles II obtained his undergraduate degree from Furman University and his Law Degree from Stetson University College of Law where he was chairman of the Moot Court Board.
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      Managing Partner, Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist
      The son of successful Florida attorney Edgar Booth and Judge Anne Booth, Rainey C. Booth received his B.A. degree with honors from Washington & Lee University in 1981 and his J.D. degree from the University of Florida in 1984.
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    Michles & Booth: Your Navarre Personal Injury Lawyers in the Florida Panhandle

    The attorneys at Michles & Booth built their reputation representing injured people across the Florida Panhandle, and we bring that same experience to every Navarre case we take on. We handle the investigation, the paperwork, and the negotiation so you can focus on getting better.

    Our nearest office is located at:

    • 501 Brent Ln, Pensacola, FL 32503

    Are you ready to talk about your case? Call us today for a free, confidential consultation at 850-438-4848. We give straight answers about your legal options and hold the responsible party accountable.

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    FAQ About Personal Injury Claims in Navarre, Florida

    • Do I have to live in Navarre to hire your firm?

      No. Navarre draws a steady stream of visitors headed to the beach, and an accident during a vacation is still a Florida claim. If the crash or injury happened in Navarre or anywhere else in the Florida Panhandle, our Navarre personal injury attorneys can represent you regardless of where you call home.

    • How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Navarre?

      Michles & Booth handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing upfront. Our attorney's fee comes out of the money we recover for you, and if we do not recover anything, you owe no fee.

    • What happens if the other driver has no insurance?

      Florida does not require drivers to carry bodily injury liability insurance, so uninsured and underinsured drivers are more common than most people expect. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, that coverage may pay for your injuries instead. We review your policy early so you know what options are actually available.

    • How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?

      Most negligence claims in Florida must be filed within two years of the accident under Florida Statute 95.11. Miss that deadline and you usually lose your right to recover, no matter how strong the case would have been. Contact an attorney as soon as you can so evidence is preserved, and no deadline is missed.

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