How much does it cost to hire Eric for a car accidents case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Eric offer a free consultation?

Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.

How long do car accidents cases in Florida typically take?

Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Florida?

Eric is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Eric accepting new car accidents clients right now?

Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Eric 'Rick' Block, Car Accidents Attorney in Florida

Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, General, and Motorcycle · 4.2/5 rating from 33 verified client reviews

AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan

Practicing car accidents in Florida since 1992.

34+: Years practicing
4.2 ★: 33 client reviews
2: Bar admissions

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Eric 'Rick' Block is an attorney based in Jacksonville, FL. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, General, and Motorcycle. Eric has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 33 client reviews.

Based in: Jacksonville, FL
Experience: over 34 years
Known for: Car Accidents · General · Motorcycle

Handles Car Accidents, General, and Motorcycle matters from Jacksonville, FL.
Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Eric's practice areas in Florida

Eric concentrates on car accidents, general, motorcycle, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Florida

Eric takes car accidents matters in Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

General cases in Florida

Eric takes general matters in Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Motorcycle cases in Florida

Eric takes motorcycle matters in Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Florida

Eric takes personal injury matters in Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

TBI/SCI cases in Florida

Eric takes tbi/sci matters in Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Biography

Eric 'Rick' Block, car accidents attorney serving Florida

Eric 'Rick' Block has won over 200 jury verdicts in his more than two decades advocating for the people.

Eric 'Rick' Block is an accomplished personal injury attorney and longtime Jacksonville, Florida, resident, the son of a U.S. Navy captain fighter pilot. Mr. Block is a graduate of the Nova University Center for the Study of Law in Fort Lauderdale, earning his Juris Doctorate and starting off a career advocating for those injured by the negligence of others. He's won 202 jury verdicts in his more than two decades advocating for the people - many of those victories worth a million dollars or more.

Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan in 2017, Mr. Block owned and operated his own successful law firm in Jacksonville, representing clients in automobile, truck, and bicycle accidents, in addition to those who suffered brain and spinal cord injuries. Among his wins is a $7.8 million knee-injury verdict and a $5 million verdict for a woman injured by falling vending machines.

Mr. Block is a founding member of the Jacksonville Justice Association, a non-profit organization that provides plaintiffs’ attorneys with education and resources to enhance their trial practice. He has served as one of the organization’s early presidents and board of directors.

If you've been injured and are looking for justice, contact Mr. Block's office today for a free, no-risk case review.

News & Insights

Jacksonville woman hurt in box truck crash wins $4.4M

Florida Attorneys Land $4 Million Verdict Over Spinal Injuries From Car Accident

Recent Wins

Jessica Long vs. The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company $16,422,352 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2022

Carney, Toni vs. Green Built Construction & Development, Inc. and Bake $9,054,306 Car Accident 2023

Wilson, Milton vs. Home Depot USA, Inc. $7,167,345 Personal Injury 2022

Private Settlement $7,000,000 Motorcycle Accident 2018

Karinne Degville v. William Guerrero and A+ Environmental Restoration, LLC $6,907,810 Car Accident 2025

Guy McKaig v. Owners Insurance Company $6,375,151 Car Accident 2024

Brown, Lewis vs Moto Mojica, Varrolo $5,780,191 Car Accident 2024

Donna Hale vs. Sierra Orlando Properties $5,584,546 Slip and Fall 2022

Oliver, Alisha vs. Swarthout, Holly $5,500,000 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2023

Karpinski, Angela Michele vs. Stauffer, Marc Robert & Stauffer, John G $5,200,000 Car Accident 2024

Parks-Coleman, Shacahri v. Thompson, William $5,004,426 Car Accident 2024

Elias Samaan v. Hal Jones Contractor, Inc. and Jerimy August Thibideau $4,930,000 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2019

Hudnall, Catherine v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company $4,500,000 Car Accident 2023

Jose Marel Cardona v. Thomas Edwin Cline $4,348,335 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2021

T. Crews v. F. Wilson $4,000,000 Personal Injury 2018

Booker, Donald R., v. Little, Glen F. $4,000,000 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2022

Hall v. Banks $3,790,000 Car Accident 2019

L. Amerault v. GEICO $3,700,000 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2019

Jane Doe v. John Doe $3,650,000 Car Accident 2018

Annie Goodfellow v. State Farm $3,326,771 Car Accident 2019

Dothlin Myers v. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois $3,015,000 Car Accident 2021

Mary Booth v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company $3,000,000 Car Accident 2022

Private Settlement $2,500,000 Car Accident 2017

Jane Doe v. John Doe $2,250,000 2019

Rick Whitcher v. Garrison Fire and Casualty $1,615,050 Car Accident 2019

Scardino v. State Farm $1,600,000 Car Accident 2018

Carolyn B. Jackson v. Douglas C. Marrone and GEICO General Insurance Company $1,500,000 Car Accident 2020

Vinokur, Lev vs. Kraus, Fred $1,500,000 Car Accident 2021

Private Settlement $1,250,000 Car Accident 2023

John Doe v. John Doe $1,100,000 Car Accident 2018

Ortiz Vazquez, Isis vs. Rhonda O'Neill Duran and ARYV of Florida $1,000,000 Car Accident 2023

John Doe vs John Doe $1,000,000 Car Accident 2020

Vazquez, Maria I. v. La Mia Foods Corporation $850,000 Slip and Fall 2022

John Doe v. John Doe $730,000 Car Accident 2018

Matthew Robinson vs. Westrock Packaging Systems, LLC d/b/a Westrock Company $690,000 Slip and Fall 2020

Siegel v. Ruth $656,000 Car Accident 2021

Carlson vs. Condit $655,000 Car Accident 2018

Diaz v State Farm $424,933 Car Accident 2018

Nancy Ariani v. Renee W. Johnson, As Personal Representative For The Estate Of Hoke S. Johnson, Jr., Deceased $320,000 Car Accident 2021

Working with Eric on a car accidents matter

Eric 'Rick' Block has won over 200 jury verdicts in his more than two decades advocating for the people. Eric 'Rick' Block is an accomplished personal injury attorney and longtime Jacksonville, Florida, resident, the son of a U.S. Navy captain fighter pilot. Mr. Block is a graduate of the Nova University Center for the Study of Law in Fort Lauderdale, earning his Juris Doctorate and starting off…

Clients Eric works with

Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, general, and motorcycle matters across Florida.

Credentials

Credentials — where Eric studied and practices

Nova University Center for the Study of Law J.D.
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University of Florida B.A.
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Jurisdictions

Eric's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court,
1993 · ACTIVE
Florida
1992 · ACTIVE

Eric studied at — in Nova University Center for the Study of Law J.D. and — in University of Florida B.A..

Law school and academic background

Eric completed — in Nova University Center for the Study of Law J.D. and — in University of Florida B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Eric's legal honors and published work

Eric has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Eric's professional memberships and bar associations

Memberships •Florida Bar •Jacksonville Justice Association
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Locations

Eric 'Rick' Block's office in Jacksonville

Eric's primary office is at 76 S. Laura Street, Suite 1100, Jacksonville, FL, 32202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Morgan & Morgan

76 S. Laura Street, Suite 1100

Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Eric 'Rick' Block — 4.2/5 rating from 33 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Eric. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Florida.

4.2

33 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Eric 'Rick' Block — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric

Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Eric 'Rick' Block

How much does it cost to hire Eric for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Florida typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Florida?
Eric is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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