By Brett Hastings, Trial Attorney
Hastings Injury Law Firm Fights Back for Your Family to Get Maximum Compensation.
After a fatal accident, insurance companies move fast to protect their profits — not your family. Hastings Injury Law Firm aggressively fights for grieving families across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida and pursues the full compensation they deserve.
Speak with a lawyer the same day you call and meet with an attorney within one business day.
Insurance companies protect profits. Hastings Injury Law Firm protects grieving families.
Fight Back Against Insurance Company Tactics
Insurance companies begin building their defense the moment they learn of a fatal accident. Their goal is simple: pay your family as little as possible. In Jacksonville and across Northeast Florida, the adjuster who sounds sympathetic on the phone works for the company — not for you.
Speak with a lawyer the same day you call and meet with an attorney within one business day.
Why Choose Hastings
When you've lost someone you love, you need more than a law firm that files paperwork. You need a legal team that knows how to push back against insurance companies and fight aggressively for every dollar your family deserves — while treating you with the respect this moment demands.
We don't send demand letters and wait. We build your family's case to win and put the insurance company on the defensive from day one.
Brett has 25+ years of Florida courtroom experience. Carriers settle higher when they know your lawyer will try the case.
We pursue the full value of your family's claim — financial support, funeral costs, future care, and the loss of companionship — not the fast, low check.
You talk to Brett's team — not a 1-800 phone bank or an out-of-state call center. This is not a case mill.
You will not be left wondering what's happening with your case. We keep you updated at every milestone, on your terms.
Call and speak with a lawyer the same day. We're available 24/7 — because your family shouldn't have to wait for answers.
Meet face-to-face with an attorney within one business day of your call. We move as fast as the insurance company does.
Contingency fee. No retainer, no hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Your family pays nothing unless we recover for you.
Demand Maximum Compensation
No amount of money replaces the person you lost. But under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, your family has the right to be made financially whole — and Hastings Injury Law Firm aggressively pursues compensation for:
Insurance companies look for ways to minimize what your family's loss is worth. We fight to recover the full value of your claim.
Protect Your Family's Future
When the insurance company dug in, we didn't back down. Representative results from cases we've fought for Northeast Florida families:
A family lost their father in a Duval County crash, and the carrier suggested he was at fault. We rebuilt the timeline, brought in the evidence, and forced a seven-figure result instead of the quick check the adjuster wanted them to take.
A fatal collision with a commercial truck on I-95. The trucking company's insurer disputed liability for months. We prepared the case for trial; the offer climbed to a substantial settlement before a jury was ever seated.
A preventable death left a family without its primary provider. The adjuster ignored the long-term financial picture. We documented every dollar of lost support and recovered the full available coverage for the survivors.
Representative matters. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee the outcome of your case — but they show what we are prepared to fight for. Specific case details and figures pending Brett's final review and approval.
Insurance Companies Have Lawyers. So Should You.
The 5.0★ rating from 250+ Google reviews across our Florida offices comes from people who were exactly where you are right now.
“I had an excellent experience working with this law firm. From the very beginning, they were professional, attentive, and truly invested in my case. They took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all of my questions, and made sure I always understood my options.”
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“Brett Hastings is a great lawyer, and I trust him completely. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process, and his staff was always friendly and helpful. I was able to speak with Brett on the phone the first day and meet with him in person the very next day. From that point forward, his team kept me informed and provided constant updates. I highly recommend Hastings Injury Law”
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“Brett is an amazing lawyer who I know will always have my back. He truly cares about each and every one of his clients. Thanks Brett!”
Conner R. Verified Google review
“I would like to say first and foremost that Brett and his whole team have been a pleasure to work with they went over and beyond for me and handle my case with such pose and grace I would truly recommend him and his staff to handle your case and that they will not leave no stone unturned to make sure you get the best outcome. Brett and his team were not just people working for me but became family if I ever need them again I would go back without hesitation!!! Thank you for all you done!!!”
Joshua B. Verified Google review
“Brett took ample time to meet with me in person to understand my case and assess the best course of action with me after my accident. Then, the transition to working with Maria was seamless, as she came prepared with new, helpful guidance each time we spoke. I can’t recommend Brett and his team enough for the service I received.”
Brendan M. Verified Google review
“Working with Philip S Kinney was an absolute relief. He handled everything, things I expected, and even things I didn’t think of, with complete ease. From the very beginning, he laid out the process and explain exactly what to expect, and he was spot on the entire way! I never had to worry or feel anxious because he had prepared us so well and followed through without wavering. Our claim was settled much quicker than I ever imagined, and I didn’t have to deal with the stress of insurance companies at all. He took care of everything flawlessly. Truly an outstanding experience. Highly recommend!”
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After the Loss
In the days after a fatal Jacksonville accident, a few steps can protect your family's wrongful death claim. There is no pressure here — when you're ready, call us and we'll walk you through all of it.
Request the crash or incident report and keep any documents you receive. You don't have to investigate alone — once you call us, we obtain the records and pursue the facts for you.
Keep photographs, the vehicle if there was one, medical records, and the names and numbers of any witnesses. Critical evidence can disappear within days — the sooner it's secured, the stronger your family's case.
They will call, sound sympathetic, and record the conversation. Anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your family's claim. Tell them your attorney will be in contact, then hang up.
Call 833-HIT-BACK. Speak with a lawyer the same day and meet with an attorney within one business day. The consultation is free and confidential. If we take your case, your family pays nothing unless we win.
Waiting Can Hurt Your Wrongful Death Claim
Critical evidence can disappear quickly after a fatal accident. Insurance companies begin investigating immediately — and Florida law limits the amount of time your family has to file a wrongful death claim.
Insurance companies move fast after a fatal accident. So do we.
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Your Family Deserves a Law Firm Fighting for Your Future.
Hit Back with Hastings℠ today and let Hastings Injury Law Firm fight for the maximum compensation your family deserves.
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You didn't ask to lose someone you love. But you can choose how you respond. Choose a law firm that fights back. Choose Hastings Injury Law Firm.