Avera

Avera & Smith is a Florida law firm established more than 70 years ago, serving individuals and families from its Gainesville base and in communities including Lake City, Ocala, and Jacksonville. The firm focuses on personal injury and negligence claims, representing people affected by car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, e-bike, scooter, and golf cart accidents, as well as slip-and-fall incidents and workplace injuries. Its medical malpractice work includes cases involving birth injuries, surgical and anesthesia errors, cancer malpractice, and pharmaceutical negligence. The firm also handles wrongful death and other personal injury matters, alongside criminal defense, estate, probate, and business law.

Avera & Smith emphasizes preparing cases for trial and pursuing compensation through negotiation or litigation. Its attorneys offer free case reviews and evaluations, and the firm states that clients pay no fees unless it wins. The website also provides client reviews, information about settlements and verdicts, legal articles, frequently asked questions, and guidance on police reports. Spanish-language assistance is available.