The Florida Injury Lawyer w. Marc Shapiro

Marc Shapiro

The Florida Injury Lawyer with Marc Shapiro is a Southwest Florida personal injury podcast hosted by Marc L. Shapiro, founder of The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A., in Naples and Fort Myers. Each episode covers one real situation, from car, motorcycle, and truck accidents to serious injuries, and the Florida rules that decide those claims, including PIP no-fault coverage, the two-year filing deadline, and the 51% fault rule. The show covers Lee and Collier counties, including Cape Coral and Bonita Springs, and the crashes that happen on I-75 and Airport-Pulling Road. Marc Shapiro explains what a claim may be worth, what the insurance adjuster will try, and when an injured person does not need a lawyer at all. New episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, and the firm can be reached at attorneyshapiro.com or (239) 649-8050. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening.

Episodes

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    How Marc Shapiro Became a Naples Personal Injury Lawyer

    Marc L. Shapiro has practiced law in Naples since 1992 and has run his own firm, The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A., since 2000. In this founder story, he sits down with McCartney to share why he became a personal injury lawyer, how his firm builds and negotiates cases, and what he wants injured people in Southwest Florida to know. Questions answered in this episode: Why did Marc Shapiro become a personal injury lawyer? How are insurance companies using AI to value claims? Why is uninsured motorist coverage so important in Florida? How does comparative negligence work in Florida? Topics covered: car, truck, motorcycle, boating, jet ski, and golf cart accidents, slip and falls and premises liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, mass torts like Camp Lejeune and Roundup, traumatic brain injury, pre-litigation and litigation departments, medical bill reduction, insurance adjuster negotiations, AI claim valuation, diagnosis and CPT codes, self-driving cars, non-attorney law firm ownership, uninsured motorist coverage waivers, signed releases, Florida comparative negligence, contingency fees, and mentoring. Marc Shapiro on brain injuries: "You can actually have some cognitive difficulties after an accident without ever losing consciousness, without ever hitting your head." Marc Shapiro on uninsured motorist coverage: "In Florida, your uninsured motorist policy is automatically equal to your bodily injury coverage unless you specifically sign a waiver saying that you don't want that." Marc Shapiro founded The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. in 2000, and the firm works on a contingency fee basis. Free consultation: attorneyshapiro.com Phone: (239) 500-5000 Office: 720 Goodlette-Frank Rd. N, Suite 304, Naples, FL 34102 Recorded: September 2026 #NaplesInjuryLawyer #SouthwestFloridaPersonalInjury #UninsuredMotoristCoverage #TraumaticBrainInjury #FloridaComparativeNegligence #MarcShapiro Recorded September 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to The Florida Injury Lawyer w. Marc Shapiro 00:00:38 What Inspired Marc Shapiro to Become a Personal Injury Lawyer? 00:01:36 Where Did Marc Shapiro Go to Law School? 00:02:51 Why Did Marc Shapiro Choose to Practice Law in Naples? 00:04:05 What Kinds of Injury Cases Does the Firm Handle in Southwest Florida? 00:05:42 What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Actually Do Before a Case Settles? 00:07:32 How Did a Personal Experience Shape Marc Shapiro's Mission? 00:10:19 Does a Lawyer’s Reputation Affect Your Injury Settlement? 00:11:35 Should You Accept the First Settlement Offer After an Injury? 00:13:14 Can You Have a Brain Injury Without Losing Consciousness? 00:15:24 When Should an Injury Case Settle Instead of Going to Court? 00:17:31 How Does Marc Shapiro Define Success in an Injury Case? 00:21:16 What Makes Marc Shapiro's Firm Different From Most Injury Firms? 00:24:01 Who Mentored Marc Shapiro Early in His Career? 00:26:52 Which Case Is Marc Shapiro Most Proud Of? 00:29:01 How Does Marc Shapiro Give Back to the Naples Community? 00:31:03 Do Attorney Awards Really Matter When Choosing a Lawyer? 00:32:34 How Are Insurance Companies Using AI to Value Injury Claims? 00:35:41 How Could Self-Driving Cars Change Personal Injury Law? 00:38:00 Why Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage So Important in Florida? 00:41:57 What Guiding Principles Shape Marc Shapiro's Practice? 00:44:24 Where Can You Follow Marc Shapiro and His Firm Online? 00:45:45 How Do You Book a Free Consultation With Marc Shapiro? 00:46:48 Why Marc Shapiro Keeps Fighting for Injured Clients

    How Marc Shapiro Became a Naples Personal Injury Lawyer

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The Florida Injury Lawyer with Marc Shapiro is a Southwest Florida personal injury podcast hosted by Marc L. Shapiro, founder of The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A., in Naples and Fort Myers. Each episode covers one real situation, from car, motorcycle, and truck accidents to serious injuries, and the Florida rules that decide those claims, including PIP no-fault coverage, the two-year filing deadline, and the 51% fault rule. The show covers Lee and Collier counties, including Cape Coral and Bonita Springs, and the crashes that happen on I-75 and Airport-Pulling Road. Marc Shapiro explains what a claim may be worth, what the insurance adjuster will try, and when an injured person does not need a lawyer at all. New episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, and the firm can be reached at attorneyshapiro.com or (239) 649-8050. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by listening.