Melbourne Personal Injury Lawyers
Andrew Pickett Law is a trusted Melbourne personal injury law firm representing accident victims throughout Melbourne, Florida and surrounding Space Coast communities in Brevard County. Whether you were injured in a car crash, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, or another serious incident, our experienced Melbourne personal injury lawyers fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We offer free consultations and charge no legal fees unless we win your case.
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Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Melbourne
Our Melbourne injury attorneys represent clients in a wide range of accident and negligence cases throughout Brevard County, including:
- Car Accident Lawyers
- Truck Accident Lawyers
- Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
- Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers
- Slip and Fall Lawyers
- Wrongful Death Lawyers
- Dog Bite Injury Lawyers
- Boating Accident Lawyers
- Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
- Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Helping Injury Victims Across the Space Coast
Andrew Pickett Law is a Melbourne law firm, based on East New Haven Avenue in the downtown district, and clients are welcome to come in and sit down with someone in person. It was built here on purpose. Its founder grew up in Brevard County and graduated from Satellite High School, began his legal career as a prosecutor in the 18th Judicial Circuit where claims arising in Melbourne are still filed, and opened the firm downtown in 2018 because, in his own words, his heart and soul are in Brevard County. That commitment shows up outside the practice as well, on the Young Lawyers Division of the Brevard County Bar Association, the grant review committee for the Community Foundation for Brevard, and as a volunteer judge for 18th Circuit Teen Court. The firm is also built to try cases rather than only to settle them. Its founder has tried more than fifty jury trials to verdict over the past ten years, and in May 2019 that experience produced a $2.5 million verdict against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Every injury and wrongful death file is prepared as though it will be presented to a jury, and clients pay nothing unless the case recovers money.
Why Clients Choose Andrew Pickett Law
- No legal fees unless we recover compensation
- Direct communication with an experienced injury attorney
- Strong advocacy against insurance companies
- Local representation serving Melbourne and Brevard County
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"I am so very grateful to have had this firm represent me. I was in a car accident a few years ago, but the car insurance company of the person who totaled my car would not replace my car, nor pay for my medical bills. We ended up going to court and because of Mr. Pickett, we won the case. Thank you so much for all you did for us!!!!"
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims
What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
You pay us nothing to talk about your case, and nothing at all unless we recover money for you. When we do, our fee comes out of that recovery.
Injury cases in Melbourne are handled here by an attorney who has tried more than fifty jury trials to verdict in the past ten years. Most still settle without ever going to court, and on those our fee averages about a third. We will not hesitate to take your case to court if that is what it needs, and if we do, the fee may change. Whatever applies to you will be in your agreement, in writing, before you sign anything.
People often miss those details, so ask about them before you sign, here or anywhere else.
Costs are separate from the fee. Filing fees, medical records, expert reports, court reporters. Those come out of the recovery as well. Your agreement should say plainly whether costs come out before or after the fee is worked out, because the order changes what you take home.
At the end of your case you get a written breakdown. What came in, what was paid and to whom, and how we got to your number. You are entitled to that. If it does not arrive, ask for it.
Who will actually be working on my case?
Andrew Pickett works out of our Melbourne office, and he builds and supervises most of the cases that come from here.
Building it is the part that decides what your case becomes. Which records we go after and when. Which doctors we need to hear from. What we can prove about what happened. Whether the file is ready to settle or ready for a fight. He does that himself.
Ask this question at every firm you talk to. They all say you will work with an attorney. Ask them who does the work, and ask who picks up the phone when you have a question. You should come away with names.
What kind of cases does Andrew Pickett Law handle in Melbourne?
Personal injury cases. That means someone else’s carelessness caused you harm, and you are trying to be paid for it.
The law calls this a tort. It covers harm to a person. Your body, your mind, sometimes your reputation. It does not cover damage to your property. Those are separate claims, and they often move at different speeds even when the same insurance company is handling both.
Most of it comes down to negligence. Someone did not take the care a reasonably careful person would have taken, and you were hurt because of it. Some cases involve a deliberate act. Others involve a product made or sold in a dangerous condition, where the company can be responsible even if nobody was careless.
In practice, almost all of these start as insurance claims rather than lawsuits. There is usually a policy behind the person or business that hurt you, and an adjuster whose job is to decide what your claim is going to cost their company. Most claims are settled with that adjuster and never see a courtroom. A lawsuit is what happens when their offer and what the claim should actually pay are too far apart.
What you can be paid for is medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, help you needed at home, and getting to and from treatment.
There are also things people expect to recover that are not part of it.
It is not a criminal case. If someone is charged over what happened, the State of Florida handles that on its own schedule. A conviction does not pay your bills, and no charges being filed does not mean you have no claim.
It is also not what we do if someone is blaming you. When a claim is made against you, that is insurance defense, and it is usually handled by a lawyer your own insurance company hires and pays for. Call your insurance company before you call a law firm. You are probably owed a defense you do not have to pay for. We represent people who were hurt.
How a claim actually works, start to finish
Most people have never done this before and have no idea what the next two years look like. Here is the shape of it. Not every claim goes through every stage — most stop well before the end — and the timings vary a great deal with the injury.
- The first two weeks. Get medical attention, even if you think you are fine, and tell whoever treats you how the injury happened — a crash, a fall, a machine that was not guarded. The gap between the injury and your first medical record is what an insurer will point at later. After a motor vehicle crash there is a hard deadline on top of that: state law gives you a narrow window before no-fault benefits are lost.If you call us in this period, we open the claim, notify the insurers and take the paperwork off you the same day.
- Investigation, while the evidence still exists. The incident or crash report, photographs, camera footage, vehicle data, maintenance and inspection records, witness details. Much of this is overwritten or discarded within weeks by ordinary business routine, not by anyone hiding anything.We send the preservation requests, obtain the reports and track down the footage before it cycles. You do not need to chase any of it.
- Treatment, and finding out where you will end up. Your case cannot be valued until your doctors can say what is temporary and what is permanent. This is usually the longest phase, and it is normal for it to feel as though nothing is happening.We manage the medical bills, the health insurer, and any lien or letter of protection in the background, and we keep you updated even when there is nothing new to report.
- The demand. Once your treatment has reached a stable point, everything is assembled into one package: the records, the bills, the lost earnings, the effect on your life, and a figure.We write it, we price it, and we go through it with you before it is sent. Nothing goes out that you have not seen.
- Negotiation, and the first offer. Insurers rarely accept a first demand. There is usually an exchange of positions, and an early low offer is a normal part of that rather than a verdict on your claim.We handle every conversation with the insurer. The decision to accept or refuse is always yours, and we will tell you what we think and why.
- Filing suit, if it is needed. If the negotiation stalls, or the deadline is approaching, a lawsuit is filed. Filing is not the same as going to trial — for many claims it is simply what makes the other side take the case seriously.We prepare and file everything. Your involvement at this stage is usually limited to answering questions and approving decisions.
- Discovery. Both sides exchange documents and answer written questions, and witnesses give evidence under oath at a deposition. You may be asked to attend one, and you may be examined by a doctor chosen by the other side.We prepare you properly for anything you have to attend, we go with you, and nothing about the process will be a surprise on the day.
- Mediation. Before a trial date, the parties sit down with a neutral mediator to try to settle. This is where a great many cases end.We are in the room with you throughout, and no figure is agreed without your say-so.
- Trial, if settlement fails. A small minority of claims are decided by a judge or jury. Where that happens depends on how much is at stake.If your case is one of them, we carry it. You will have been prepared for it long before the date arrives.
Your job is to get treatment and get better; ours is everything else. If at any point you are not sure what is happening or why, that is a phone call, not an imposition — being kept in the dark is one of the most common complaints people have about this process, and it is entirely avoidable.
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Areas Served From Our Melbourne Office
Zip Codes
- 32901 – Downtown Melbourne / Crane Creek
- 32904 – West Melbourne
- 32934 – Wickham Park / North Melbourne
- 32935 – Eau Gallie / Croton Road Corridor
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Kev Albaugh
7 days ago
After being in a serious car accident, I hired Andrew Pickett and his team in Melbourne to handle my case. From day one, Mr. Pickett treated me with genuine respect, compassion, and professionalism. He took the stress completely off my shoulders so I could focus on recovering. I would also like to recognize Lindsay, Jeremy, Vonda, and Caroline for always keeping me updated throughout the entire process and addressing any questions or concerns I may have had. Thanks to Andrews incredible expertise and relentless advocacy, he secured a phenomenal outcome that exceeded all of my expectations. If you are looking for an honest, hardworking personal injury attorney on the Space Coast who delivers real results, look no further than Andrew Pickett Law. They are the best in the business.
Robbi Sandkulla
9 days ago
When my fiancé was in a serious car accident, we were completely overwhelmed, but Andrew Pickett and his team were an absolute blessing. They stepped in immediately, handled every detail with the insurance companies, and kept us updated every step of the way. Seeing how much stress they lifted off his shoulders was a huge relief. Andrew fought hard and won an amazing outcome for his case. We are so incredibly grateful for this firm's dedication and highly recommend them!
Teresa Wyatt
21 days ago
The Team at Andrew Pickett has been great, so far. Extremely quick, and thorough. Wasted no time, in getting my case started.
Alondra “Alo” Ruiz
1 month ago
Very friendly and helpful. Love that they give back to the community.
Angela Oravits
1 month ago
We truley appreciate the kindness and helping us and many with a back pack. It was great to meet Andrew and Thank him for his kindness.
Jae is bae
1 month ago
That was so sweet of them, giving out free backpacks and supplies for the kids and making it easier for the parents to come up and just grab the backpacks and go to get home to their children. Love this event for people. I hope to see them next year as well.
K SN
1 month ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Phindile at Andrew Pickett Law. From the moment she answered the phone, she was kind, compassionate, and truly listened to everything I had to say. After spending almost 16 months with another law firm where I felt completely ghosted and struggled with a lack of communication, I was feeling frustrated and unheard. Phindile spent nearly an hour on the phone with me, patiently listening to my concerns, answering my questions, and walking me through the process. She made me feel like my case actually mattered. In that one phone call, I received more communication, care, and reassurance than I had during my entire 16 months with my previous firm. Her professionalism, empathy, and willingness to help made such a stressful situation feel so much easier. If the rest of the team is anything like Phindile, I know I’m in good hands. Thank you for treating me with kindness and making me feel heard. I truly appreciate everything you’ve done.
marianne mattern
1 month ago
Andrew was a very nice person. Unfortunately they did not have shade for the people in the pre register line. Which left people with disabilities and non disabled left in the sun. They did provide little bottles of sunscreen and promo hand fans. Water was provided. Thank you for the kindness.
Rachael Brown
1 month ago
Thanks for your gracious contribution to our community
Jeremiah's Ice of West Melbourne
1 month ago
It was an absolute pleasure to join you this year in project backpack! What a great give-back for our local youth, it was an incredibly smooth event. Great team work!!
Nicole Popun
1 month ago
Thank you for giving back to the community. God bless your family.
Andrew Arnabat
1 month ago
My wife and I got hit with a car accident and the insurance chaos that followed. Tiffany Whitehouse and the Andrew Pickett Law team stepped up. Tiffany was always on the ball and went the extra mile. Vonda, Lindsey, Lauren, and Caroline really cared. They handled everything so we didn’t have to, moved fast, and got us the max they could. No stress. Just results
Joshua Sund
1 month ago
My daughter really enjoyed her backpack everything was very well organized
Audra Forbes
1 month ago
Amazing turnout! Everyone was so helpful, handing out waterbottlesand fans to stave off the scorching heat. I'm glad I stopped by.
Latisha Watkins
1 month ago
It was a pleasure to volunteer with Andrew Pickett Law Firm and his incredible team. I can’t say enough about how amazing his team communicated with me. A wonderful community event. The families that his firm helped at this year’s Back-to-School event was such a rewarding experience. The team was well-organized, welcoming, and made it so easy for me as a volunteer to step right in and make a meaningful impact. Watching the kids get excited about their new backpacks filled with supplies and seeing parents feel supported as the school year begins was the best part of the day. It’s amazing what can happen when a community comes together with a shared goal. I’m so grateful to have been a part of it and definitely look forward to helping out again in the future.
Rahmeik Venable
2 months ago
Wow, any person willing to hold an event to give back is an A1 person to me, the staff was absolutely amazing in organizing, and maintaining a great atmosphere for us all. I'll be looking forward to attending another community event.
Jennifer Cleveland
2 months ago
Lauren and her team are the best! Thank you for all the help, I 10/10 recommended them!
Diondra Harrison
2 months ago
It was a pleasure meeting Mr. Pickett and everyone at the law firm. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with kindness, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. Mr. Pickett took the time to personally greet me, listen attentively, and make me feel valued. What impressed me most was his commitment to giving back to the community, especially through initiatives that support local youth, such as the annual back-to-school backpack drive. It’s inspiring to see a law firm that not only provides excellent service but also makes a meaningful impact beyond the office. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Pickett and his incredible team. Thank you all for your dedication, generosity, and the positive difference you continue to make in the community. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for a team that genuinely cares.
Ivanova Rodriguez
2 months ago
Great experience, kindness people
andrew rafidi
2 months ago
Project Backpack was a major success! Wonderful community outreach event! Emma Vinson is incredibly kind and helpful!
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Meet Andrew Pickett
Dealing with the murky policies of insurance companies designed to confuse and prevent you from receiving compensation is our expertise.
15+ years experience as a personal injury attorney.
Specialized in battling insurance companies.
95% settlement rate for clients.
Handled 450+ personal injury cases.
Collected more than $50 million for clients.
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