Manatee County Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in a crash in Bradenton or anywhere in Manatee County? Don’t face the insurance company alone. Ave Maria Law Center is led by a trial lawyer and former Florida Assistant Attorney General who has argued for the State of Florida and now fights for injured people — the people big insurers expect to give up.

Injured in Manatee County? Here’s how we help

We serve accident victims throughout Manatee County — Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, and Anna Maria Island — from our Southwest Florida office in Ave Maria. We handle the insurance companies, collect your medical records and evidence, and build your case so you can focus on recovering. The first consultation is free, and we take cases that other firms turn away.

Why Ave Maria Law Center

• Trial lawyer and former Florida Assistant Attorney General — real courtroom and state-level experience.
• Plaintiff-side only — we represent injured people, never insurance companies.
• We take the hard cases — including clients other firms turned away.
• Southwest Florida roots — based in the region, serving Manatee County and clients across Florida.

Serving accident victims across Manatee County

Manatee County is one of Florida’s fastest-growing areas, and its roads show it. Serious crashes happen on Interstate 75 and Interstate 275 toward the Sunshine Skyway, U.S. 41 and U.S. 301 through Bradenton and Palmetto, State Road 64 (Manatee Avenue), State Road 70 through Lakewood Ranch, and Cortez Road out to the beaches. The explosive growth around Lakewood Ranch and Parrish has put more commuters on roads built for far less traffic.

After a serious wreck, many Manatee County victims are treated in Bradenton-area hospitals before the medical bills and adjuster calls begin. Bradenton is the county seat, and injury cases for county residents are generally pursued there — Manatee County sits in Florida’s Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

Cases we handle for Manatee County clients

• Auto and truck accidents — start with our guide, What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida.
• Civil rights violations — including claims against police and government actors. Learn more.
• Whistleblower and employment — retaliation, discrimination, and standing up to employers. Learn more.

Manatee County injury FAQ

I was hurt in a crash on I-75 near Lakewood Ranch. Can you help?

Yes. Interstate crashes often involve serious injuries, commercial trucks, and multiple insurers — the kind of case where having a trial lawyer matters most.

The trucking company’s insurer already contacted me. What now?

Say as little as possible and don’t sign anything. Trucking insurers move fast to limit what they pay. Let us handle those calls for you.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

Florida limits how long you have to file an injury lawsuit, and waiting costs you evidence either way. Call early — the consultation is free and you’ll know where you stand.

The driver who hit me was Canadian. Does that change my case?

It adds cross-border insurance layers — and often a defendant who goes home in spring. It is more work, not a dead end. See our guide on being hit by a Canadian driver in Florida.

Talk to a Manatee County injury lawyer

Free consultation. Serving Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, and all of Manatee County. Call Ave Maria Law Center at 1-855-RAY-CHRIS (855-729-2474).

Raymond Christopher, Attorney, is responsible for this advertisement. Ave Maria Law Center, 5706 Mayflower Way, Unit 207, Ave Maria, FL 34142.