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 Duval County and pursues the full compensation they deserve.
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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 Duval County, the adjuster who sounds sympathetic on the phone works for the company — not for you.
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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 Duval County 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.
“5 years ago I walked in feeling doubtful of this case because I was going against the police. Brett made me feel extremely confident after our consultation. He was absolutely right about the outcome. Even if we lost, I would still be praising Brett and his hard working staff.”
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“I’m very pleased with Brett Hastings staff and his remarkable and outstanding service to my case, which made it possible to make the companies pay the client and he fights for you. The law offices of Brett Hastings is one of the best.”
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“A big thank you for all the wonderful work that this office has done on my behalf! Bryan was great, and I really appreciate all of the guidance and assistance he provided. Joy has been amazing since day one. She and everyone else at the Law Offices of Brett Hastings have been an absolute pleasure to work with.”
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“There isn’t one negative thing I could say about this experience. Justice for Jax made sure we were aware of everything going on in our case, as well as understanding the processes. If ever I need an attorney for anything, Justice for Jax is who we will call first! It was an absolute pleasure working with Brett and Joy!”
Elias S. Verified Google review
“Brett did everything I expected and more. Would definitely recommend him to my friends. My outcome was better than expected. Joy also was a great help with all of my questions.”
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“They were a great firm, made sure I always knew what was going on and what needed to happen.”
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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.