Experienced Glades County Personal Injury Lawyers

Named after the Florida Everglades and located at the western bank of Lake Okeechobee, Glades County is a region full of natural and historical assets.

The Law Offices of Philip DeBerard Injury Attorney are proud to serve Glades County. We are among the oldest and most trusted law firms in Florida in terms of helping personal injury and accident victims. Call our firm at 1-800-299-8878 or contact us via our online form so you can talk to one of our skilled and supportive lawyers about your accident or injury case.

Philip DeBerard III, founder of the firm, has more than 40 years of experience in successfully handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. He leads a team of highly competent and aggressive lawyers and paralegals that will work relentlessly to get you the compensation your deserve.

About Glades County, Florida

Of its total area of 986.43 square miles, 212.79 square miles or 21.57% of Glades County is water. This provides plenty of recreational and livelihood options such as boating and fishing. The county’s natural resources also allow the thriving of industries like cattle, sugar cane, and citrus, as well as tourist interests such as bird watching and wildlife.

Glades County has been home to various races for thousands of years, including the indigenous, the Native Americans, and the African Americans. For this colorful history, the county holds one of Florida’s oldest festivals every March, the Chalo Nitka.

Glades County Hospitals and Medical Centers

In case of an injury in Glade County, you should prioritize finding professional medical care. Here are some medical institutions in or near Glades County that you can call:

• Glades Emergency Medical Services, 4883 Florida 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471, (863) 946-0566
• Hendry Regional Medical Center, 524 West Sagamore Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440-3514, (863) 675-4466
• St. Lucie Medical Center, 1800 SE Tiffany Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952, (772) 335-4000
• Highlands Regional Medical Center, 3600 South Highlands Ave, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 385-6101
• Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute, 1700 South 23rd Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, (772) 461-4000
• Raulerson Hospital, 1796 US Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972-1918, (863) 763-2151
• Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Highway, Belle Glade, FL 33430, (561) 996-6571

It’s best not to talk to anyone else about your accident, especially not to any insurance company, until you obtain legal counsel from an experienced injury attorney. Let your attorney handle the case from the beginning to avoid giving out statements that could potentially downgrade your claim. The attorneys at Philip DeBerard Injury Attorney are ready to fight for you.

Glades County Court System

If you have a civil case that goes over $15,000, it will likely take place at the county’s circuit court. The circuit court is where most civil and criminal cases originate. Glades County is under the 20^th Circuit Court of Florida, and its Glades Courthouse is located at Rt 27, 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, FL 33471, with telephone number (863) 946-6010.

If the trial court decision is appealed, it will be reviewed by the district court of appeal before it can proceed to the state Supreme Court. The 20^th Circuit Court (and thus Glades County itself) belongs to Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal. It is primarily located at 1005 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801, with telephone number (863) 499-2290.

Contact Our Glades County, Florida Attorneys Today

If someone else’s negligent actions have hurt you or your loved one and you need help claiming compensation, call us. Your initial consultation is free, and you won’t be charged unless our firm wins your compensation on your behalf.

Philip DeBerard Injury Attorney serves clients from numerous Florida counties such as Glades, Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and beyond.

Call 1-800-299-8878 for more information or simply write to us via our online contact form.