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    How we can help

    Cases we fight for

    • Car Accidents

      Know what to do before speaking with the insurance company.

    • Truck Accidents

      Critical evidence can disappear quickly after a commercial truck accident.

    • Motorcycle Accidents

      Motorcycle crashes require a different legal strategy than car accidents.

    • Slip & Fall

      The evidence you preserve today could determine your case tomorrow.

    • Workplace Accidents

      An on-the-job injury can affect more than just your paycheck.

    • Medical Malpractice

      Learn when a medical mistake becomes malpractice.

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    Why OC Legal

    An attorney you can actually reach

    For nearly 20 years, Omar A. Cardenas has represented injured people throughout Florida. Clients work directly with Omar and can reach him personally by phone or text, in English or Spanish.

    • Every client gets Omar's cell number — call or text him directly
    • Fluent representation in English and Spanish
    • Recommended by former clients and medical providers
    • No attorney's fees unless we recover money for you

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    The Florida Bar
    Broward County Bar Association
    Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
    New Jersey State Bar Association
    Omar A. Cardenas, personal injury attorney

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    Free consultations in English and Spanish. No attorney's fees unless we recover money for you.

    How it works

    Free Consultation

    Call, text, or send the form. I'll listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your options.

    We Build Your Case

    We deal with the insurance companies, gather the evidence, and work with your doctors while you focus on healing.

    Your Recovery

    We fight for the compensation you deserve. No attorney's fees unless we recover money for you.

    Common legal questions

    Real questions, answered by the attorney

    What should I do after being a passenger in an auto accident?

    As a passenger you are almost never at fault, and you may have claims against either driver's insurance — or both. Get medical attention first, document everything, and speak to an attorney before giving any recorded statement to an insurer.

    A car hit me from behind and now the driver won't cooperate. What can I do?

    Florida is a no-fault state, so your own PIP coverage pays first regardless of the other driver's cooperation. From there, an attorney can identify their insurer and pursue the at-fault driver for damages beyond what PIP covers.

    The insurance company wants to settle for less than my claim is worth. Can I get more?

    You are not required to accept the first offer — and it is usually far below what a claim is actually worth. Once the full extent of your injuries and treatment is known, we negotiate from evidence, not from the insurer's opening number.

    Can I get medical treatment after an accident if I don't have PIP coverage myself?

    Yes — options usually exist through the at-fault driver's coverage, your health insurance, or providers who treat accident victims on a lien. Don't skip treatment over coverage doubts: gaps in care hurt both your health and your claim.

    Can I sue a hospital for a botched surgery?

    Possibly — surgical errors can support a medical malpractice claim, but Florida imposes strict pre-suit requirements and deadlines, and these cases need prompt review by qualified experts. Contact an attorney as early as you can.

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    Our Offices

    Proudly representing injured clients throughout Florida, with convenient meeting locations in the Fort Lauderdale area, Fort Myers, and Naples.

    Plantation Office

    8751 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 305, Plantation, FL 33324

    Serving all of Broward County, including:

    • Fort Lauderdale
    • Sunrise
    • Plantation
    • Lauderhill
    • Tamarac
    • Lauderdale Lakes
    • Weston
    • Davie
    • Hollywood
    • Pembroke Pines

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    Call or text me directly, or send me a message. Your consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.

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