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"I take every case personally and help you to get the compensation and settlement you deserve"

Javier Ruiz is an attorney litigating in the areas of Defense Base Act, Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation.

He focuses the majority of his time in the litigation of Longshore and Defense Base Act cases for injured workers as well as handling personal injury claims like car accidents and slip and falls. Mr. Ruiz also represented individuals who are injured at work in Florida. Mr. Ruiz works to help injured individuals through difficult and trying times by providing aggressive litigation and advice essential to obtaining benefits for them and settlements. Javier Ruiz represents only the injured individual and has represented over 2,000 private contractors who have served our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Ruiz has fought for clients from all over the world including clients from the United States, India, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, the Philippines, Peru, Colombia, and Africa.

Prior to becoming an attorney. Mr. Ruiz worked extensively in the Court system for both Circuit Civil Judges and 3rd DCA judges. He gained a knowledge of case law research and legal writing while working these jobs. He also came to understand juries. and what judges expect of attorneys. Mr. Ruiz is a native of Miami, Florida. He is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Ruiz holds degrees in Finance and Economics and he graduated from Florida International University School of Law.

Our team approaches every case with strategy, insight, and a results-driven mindset to secure outcomes that protect and empower you.

Common Injuries Covered Under the Defense Base Act

If you suffered any injuries or your loved one was killed while working for a contractor in Iraq, Afghanistan or Africa, do not try to handle your claim on your own. Insurance companies are always looking to “settle out” these cases for as little as possible, and injury victims can be left without the compensation they need and deserve to cover their injuries over a lifetime. Javier Ruiz, Esq. will help you to get the benefits you are entitled to, and get you compensation for any injury or death. Many common injuries under the Defense Base Act include:

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