Practice Areas at Orellana Law, P.A.

How We Organize Our Practice Areas

Our firm focuses on areas of law where Florida families and business owners often need dedicated legal support: property insurance disputes, personal injury claims, real estate and deed work, and civil disputes between people and companies. Each category is organized into specific claim types so you can find information relevant to your situation. Whether you're dealing with a denied roof claim or recovering from a car accident, our property insurance team and our personal injury practice can walk you through what typically happens next.

Insurance policies and injury claims can both involve technical language, strict timelines, and insurance adjusters who may not have your best interests in mind. Understanding which practice area applies to your situation is the first step toward evaluating your options. You can also request a free consultation to discuss your specific circumstances with our office.

Property Insurance Claims We Handle

Property insurance disputes arise when a homeowner or business owner's claim is denied, underpaid, or delayed after damage to their property. We work with clients on property insurance claims broadly, as well as more specific situations.

• Denied insurance claims where the insurer refuses to pay
• Underpaid insurance claims where the payout doesn't match the damage
• Hurricane damage claims following tropical storms
• Roof damage claims involving wind, hail, or wear
• Water damage claims from leaks or storms
• Fire and smoke damage claims
• Mold damage claims tied to moisture intrusion
• Commercial property claims for business owners

Personal Injury Claims We Handle

Personal injury cases cover situations where someone else's negligence causes harm. Our personal injury practice includes a wide range of accident and injury types across Florida.

• Car accidents, including many specific crash types below
• Slip and fall incidents on unsafe property
• Premises liability claims generally
• Negligent security incidents
• Dog bite injuries
• Defective product injuries
• Catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death claims on behalf of families

Real Estate, Deed, and Civil Litigation Services

Real estate and deed matters

Property owners come to us to prepare and record Florida deeds, move a home between family members, and clear title defects. Our guide to title problems and how to fix them explains clouds on title, corrective documents, and quiet title actions.

Civil litigation for individuals and businesses

When an agreement is broken or money goes unpaid, our office handles the matter from demand letter through mediation and trial.

Car Accident Claim Types We Handle

Car accident cases are one of the most common types of personal injury matters we see, and the details of the crash often shape the legal path forward. We handle a wide variety of collision types, each with its own considerations under Florida's insurance rules.

• Rear-end collisions
• Head-on collisions
• T-bone accidents
• Rollover accidents
• Multi-vehicle accidents
• Hit and run accidents
• Distracted driving accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Uninsured motorist claims
• Vehicle property damage claims
• Fatal vehicle accidents

What to Expect During a Free Consultation

Every new matter starts with a conversation. During a free consultation, we listen to what happened, review any documents you already have, such as an insurance denial letter, police report, or medical records, and explain, in plain language, what your general options may look like. Ask about the fee arrangement for your matter during your free consultation, since arrangements can vary depending on the type of claim.

Consultations are available in English and Spanish, and our Miami office serves clients throughout Florida, including homeowners and injured people in Coral Gables. You can learn more about our approach on the about page or meet George Orellana before reaching out.

How Florida's No-Fault and Comparative Fault Rules Can Affect Your Claim

Many personal injury claims in Florida touch on concepts like no-fault coverage and comparative fault. Under no-fault rules, PIP (personal injury protection) coverage may apply first after a car accident, regardless of who caused the crash, while comparative fault can come into play if more than one driver shares responsibility for what happened. These concepts can shape how a car accident claim is evaluated, including uninsured motorist claims and multi-vehicle accidents.

Property insurance claims involve a different set of concepts, such as proof of loss requirements, reservation of rights letters, and appraisal provisions. Understanding which concepts apply to your situation is part of what a consultation can help clarify.

What to Gather Before Contacting Our Office

Whether your situation involves a property insurance dispute or a personal injury claim, having some basic documentation ready can make your first conversation with our office more productive. This doesn't need to be complete or organized perfectly, we can help fill in gaps.

• For property claims: your policy, any denial or payment letters, and photos of the damage
• For injury claims: a police or incident report, photos of the scene, and any medical records so far
• Contact information for the insurance company or adjuster you've been dealing with
• A general timeline of what happened and when

Reviewing Your Policy or Accident Facts Before You Call

Before reaching out, it can help to gather whatever documents already exist for your situation, even if the file feels incomplete. For a property claim, that might mean your declarations page, any denial letter, and photos of the damage. For an injury claim, it might mean a police report, medical bills, and the contact information of the other party involved. None of this needs to be perfectly organized before you contact our office, we can help sort through it together.

Taking a few minutes to jot down a timeline of events, from when the damage or accident occurred to any communication with an insurance company, can also make your first conversation more productive and help us point you to the most relevant practice area, whether that is property damage litigation or personal injury. Beyond gathering documents, it also helps to note any deadlines you've been given by an insurer or opposing party, since Florida law sets time limits that can affect your claim, and knowing roughly where you stand on timing lets us prioritize your matter appropriately from the first call. This same idea applies across specific claim types, from dog bite injuries to commercial property claims, where early documentation tends to make later steps easier.