Polk County Personal Injury Lawyer

Ave Maria Law Center — Polk County personal injury lawyer Raymond Christopher. Rays Up and Fight. Call 855-RAY-CHRIS.

Injured in a crash in Lakeland or Winter Haven? Polk County sits on the most dangerous stretch of interstate in Florida, and its victims deserve more than a quick settlement. 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.

Injured in Polk County? Here’s how we help

We serve accident victims throughout Polk County — Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Haines City, and Davenport. We handle the insurance companies, gather your records and evidence, and build your case so you can focus on getting better. 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.
  • Statewide reach — a Florida firm serving Polk County and clients across the state.

Serving accident victims across Polk County

Polk County straddles the Interstate 4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando — a stretch consistently ranked among the most crash-prone highways in America, with heavy commuter, tourist, and truck traffic meeting in the middle. Serious wrecks also happen on U.S. 27 through Haines City and Davenport, U.S. 98 through Lakeland and Bartow, State Road 60, and the Polk Parkway. The county’s warehouse and distribution boom has put more heavy trucks on these roads than ever.

After a serious wreck, many Polk County victims are treated at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center before the medical bills and adjuster calls begin. Bartow is the county seat, and injury cases for county residents are generally pursued there — Polk County sits in Florida’s Tenth Judicial Circuit.

Cases we handle for Polk 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, including in the logistics industry. Learn more.

Polk County injury FAQ

I was hit by a semi on I-4. What makes truck cases different?

Trucking cases involve federal safety rules, corporate insurers, driver logs, and onboard data that can disappear fast. They demand a lawyer who moves quickly to preserve evidence and isn’t afraid of the trucking company’s legal team.

The insurance company offered to settle fast. Should I take it?

Not before you know the full extent of your injuries. Early offers usually come before the real cost of your care is known — talk to a lawyer first. The consultation is free.

Do you only handle car accidents?

No. We also represent Polk County clients in civil rights and whistleblower/employment matters — cases many firms won’t touch.

Talk to a Polk County injury lawyer

Free consultation. Serving Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and all of Polk 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.