Jedediah A. Main

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Winter Park, Florida

Main Law Firm
Jedediah A. Main
Main Law Firm

Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 2005

Education: Florida State University College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2020
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Main Law Firm

210 Wymore Road
Winter Park, FL 32789 Visit website
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Jedediah "Jed" Main is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and the founder of The Main Law Firm, P.L., a Central Florida personal injury firm with offices in Winter Park, Lake Mary, Mt. Dora, and Clermont. Jed represents individuals and families seriously injured in commercial vehicle and semi-truck collisions, wrongful death cases, and other catastrophic injury matters throughout Central Florida.

Jed is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, and the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association. He has been selected to Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers (2024-2026), and previously to Florida Rising Stars (2017-2020). The National Trial Lawyers has continuously recognized him in its Top 100 list since 2021, as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer in Florida since 2022, a Top 10 Car Accident Lawyer since 2023, and a Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer since 2024. Martindale-Hubbell has rated him AV Preeminent.

Within the Florida Justice Association, Jed serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Solo and Small Firm Section. He is a two-time Bronze EAGLE Award recipient (2025, 2026) and serves on several FJA Legislative Committees, the Membership Committee, the Eagle Committee, as well as the Board of Directors of the FJA Minority Caucus.

A former state prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola Counties) and a former insurance-defense attorney, Jed founded The Main Law Firm in 2010 to combine that background on behalf of seriously injured clients. The firm's focus on commercial vehicle and trucking litigation includes cases involving Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation violations, hours-of-service issues, electronic logging data, and broker and shipper liability.

Beyond his practice, Jed serves on the Board of Directors of the Immunocompromised Association of Orlando, is a founding board member and past president of Guys With Ties Philanthropy, and supports the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Orange County Bar Association Legal Aid Society's Breakfast of Champions, Horses Without Humans Horse Rescue, and Fashion for Hope.

The firm's motto, "Good People. Serious Accidents." reflects its focus on representing everyday people through the most difficult moments of their lives.

Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2005, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://www.mainlawfirm.com/Jedediah-jed-Main.html

Bar / Professional Activity

  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2012
  • Immunocompromised Association of Orlando, Board of Directors, 2025 to present
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member, 2026 to present
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, 2022 to present
  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Member, 2022 to present
  • American Association for Justice, Member, 2022 to present
  • Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2014 to present
  • Florida Justice Association, Member since 2012; Board of Directors (2024 to present); Chair, Solo and Small Firm Section (2025 to present); Bronze EAGLE Award Recipient (2025, 2026); Legislative Committee (2024 to present); Membership Committee (2024 to present); Eagle Committee (2024 to present); Minority Caucus Board of Directors (2025 to present)
  • Orange County Bar Association, Member, 2005 to present
  • The Florida Bar, Member, 2005 to present
  • The Florida Bar, 2005

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $300,000 - Car accident with multiple occupants in Orange County with various injuries (full available policy limits), 2026
  • $200,000 - Car accident in Volusia County with neck and back injuries, 2026
  • $4,400,000 - Commercial truck accident in Orange County with low back, hip and knee injuries., 2025
  • $200,000 - Car accident with hip and low back injuries (full available policy limits), 2025
  • $900,000 - Commercial motor vehicle crash with neck injury, 2025
  • $2,500,000 - Car accident in Orange County involving family with various injuries, 2025
  • $3,750,000 - Industrial accident with commercial truck, 2025
  • $2,000,000 - Car accident in Seminole County with low back, hip and neck injuries (full policy limits)., 2025
  • $2,750,000 - Trucking Accident in Volusia County with neck, back, and shoulder injuries, 2025
  • $230,000 - Car accident in Orange County with back and neck injuries, 2025
  • $2,030,000 - Car accident in Lake County with neck and back injuries, 2024
  • $1,210,000 – Trucking accident and subsequent car accident in Orange County with overlapping injuries to neck and back., 2024
  • $800,000 - Two consecutive car accidents in Seminole County with back and neck injuries., 2024
  • $500,000 – Pedestrian accident in Orange County with neck injury (full available policy limits), 2024
  • $425,000 - Car accident in Seminole County with shoulder and neck injuries, 2024
  • $330,000 - Car accident in Seminole County with neck and back injuries., 2024
  • $300,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck, back, and knee injuries. (full available policy limits), 2024
  • $250,000 – Car accident in Seminole County with neck and hip injuries., 2024
  • $235,000 – Trucking accident in Orange County with shoulder injury., 2024
  • $200,000 – Car accident in Seminole County with neck and back injuries. (full available policy limits), 2024
  • $200,000 – Car accident in Lake County with wrist/elbow, neck, and back injuries. (full available policy limits), 2024
  • $200,000 - Car accident with neck, back, and hip injuries (full available policy limits), 2024
  • $2,150,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck, shoulder and back injuries, 2023
  • $850,000 - Car accident in Orange County with low back, neck, and shoulder injuries, 2023
  • $550,000 - Car accident in Lake County with low back injury (full available policy limits), 2023
  • $500,000 - Car accident Lake County with back injuries, 2023
  • $495,000 - Car accident in Orange County with low back injury (full available policy limits), 2023
  • $350,000 - Car accident in Orange County with shoulder and low back injuries (full available policy limits), 2023
  • $330,000 - Car accident in Seminole County with neck and back injuries., 2023
  • $312,500 Car accident in Orange County with knee, neck and back injuries (full available policy limits),, 2023
  • $300,000 - Car accident in Orange County with knee, neck, and back injuries (full policy limits)., 2023
  • $250,000 Car accident in Orange County with neck and back injuries, 2023
  • $225,000 Pedestrian parking lot accident in Orange County with hip and low back injuries, 2023
  • $220,000 Car accident in Seminole County with mild traumatic brain injuries, 2023
  • $220,000 Car accident in Orlando with neck and back injuries, 2023
  • $200,000 Car accident in Lake County with neck, back and wrist injuries (full available policy limits), 2023
  • $2,750,000 - Trucking Accident in Orange County with neck/back injuries and mild traumatic brain injury., 2022
  • $810,000 - Car Accident in Seminole County with hip, neck, and back injuries., 2022
  • $650,000 - Full available policy limits for a family involved in a car crash that suffered neck and back injuries., 2022
  • $550,000 - Two Consecutive Car Accidents in Orange County with neck, back and hip injuries., 2022
  • $530,000 - Two Consecutive Car Accidents in Orange County with neck and back injuries., 2022
  • $175,000 - Bicycle accident in Polk County with shoulder injury., 2022
  • $125,000 - Car accident in Seminole County with neck, back, and knee injuries (full available policy limits)., 2022
  • $100,000 - Bicycle accident in Lake County with knee, neck, and back injuries (full available policy limits)., 2022
  • $1,770,000 - Car Accident in Seminole County with neck and back injuries (full available policy limits), 2021
  • $325,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck and back injuries, 2021
  • $300,000 - Equine-related Injury in Seminole County (full available policy limits), 2021
  • $125,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck, back, and shoulder injuries, 2021
  • $200,000 - Car accident in Volusia County with neck injury (full available policy limits), 2020
  • $99,500 - Car accident in Orange County with neck injury (full available policy limits), 2020
  • $350,000 - Car accident in Seminole County with neck, back, and head injuries, 2020
  • $225,000 - Car accident in Winter Park with neck and back injuries, 2020
  • $1,750,000 - Car Accident in Seminole County (full available policy limits), 2020
  • $500,000 - Car accident Orange County, 2020
  • $150,000 Car accident in Osceola County with neck and back injuries (full available policy limits), 2020
  • $200,000 - Car accident in Orange County with lower back injuries (full available policy limits), 2019
  • $1,500,000 - Semi-Truck Accident in Seminole County, 2019
  • $350,000 - Car accident in Lake County, 2019
  • $200,000 - Car accident Orange County (full available policy limits), 2019
  • $300,000 - Car accident in Volusia County with various injuries (full available policy limits), 2019
  • $200,000 - Car Accident in Seminole County with shoulder and neck injuries (full available policy limits), 2019
  • $150,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $150,000 - Car accident in Volusia County with neck and back injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $125,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck, back, and wrist injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $100,000 - Car accident in Volusia County with neck and back injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $124,900 - Car accident in Volusia County with neck, back, wrist and head injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $300,000 - Trucking accident in Lake County with back injuries, 2018
  • $97,500 - Trucking accident in Orange County with neck, back, and head injuries, 2018
  • $150,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck and back injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $98,500 - Car accident in Orange County with minor traumatic brain injury (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $200,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck, back, and head injuries (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $210,000 - Car accident in Orange County with neck, back, and head injuries, 2018
  • $100,000 - Trip and fall in Orange County with shoulder, neck, and back injuries, 2018
  • $123,700 - Car accident in Orange County with back injuries, 2018
  • $110,000 - Car accident in Lake County with neck injury (full available policy limits), 2018
  • $205,000 Trip and fall in Orange County with ankle injuries, 2018
  • $300,000 - Motorcycle accident in Osceola County with back injury (full available policy limits), 2016
  • $490,000 - Dog Bite in Orange County, 2016
  • $350,000 - Car accident in Volusia County with neck and back injuries (full available policy limits), 2016

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, 2026

Pro bono / Community Service

  • "ONE" Pro Bono Award, Supreme Court of Florida, 2013
  • Fashion for Hope, celebrity model and fundraiser participant
  • Horses Without Humans (Horse Rescue), Annual Christmas Show fundraiser performer and sponsor
  • Tree of Light Sponsor, Frontyard Holiday Festival, Dr. Phillips Center, 2025, 2026
  • Premier Sponsor, Orange County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Breakfast of Champions (5 consecutive years)
  • Founding Board Member and Past President, Guys With Ties Philanthropy
  • Board of Directors, Immunocompromised Association of Orlando, 2025 to present

Educational Background

  • Florida State University, B.S. Insurance / Risk Management, cum laude, 2002
  • Florida State University, B.S. Finance, cum laude, 2001
  • Lake Mary High School, Summa Cum Laude , 1994-1998

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • This comprehensive legal guide outlines fifteen critical mistakes car accident victims frequently make that insurance companies weaponize to deny or devalue valid injury claims. Written by a personal injury attorney, the text highlights how failing to call the police, skipping thorough scene and vehicle documentation, or losing photos can destroy the evidentiary foundation of a case. It emphasizes that delaying medical treatment or failing to report all symptoms immediately allows adjusters to claim injuries are fabricated, while seeing an inexperienced primary care doctor rather than a specialized "soft tissue" expert can lead to improper coding and documentation. Additionally, the author warns against falling for "friendly" adjusters, giving recorded statements, or signing premature settlement releases, revealing that insurance companies actively utilize background checks, social media surveillance, and private investigators to slash payouts. Ultimately, the guide advises victims to safeguard themselves by purchasing robust Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage to combat Florida's high rate of underinsured drivers, utilizing auto PIP insurance as primary medical coverage, and consulting an experienced personal injury attorney early to level the playing field without any upfront financial risk., Top 15 Mistakes Made After a Car Accident, 2025
  • Trial Lawyer Panel Moderator, Florida Justice Association Law School Outreach, Barry University School of Law, Orlando, March 24, 2026
  • Path to Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, Florida Justice Association Solo and Small Firm Section CLE Webinar, May 14, 2026
  • This informational guide details the complexities of managing medical expenses and liens following a Florida car accident, highlighting how The Main Law Firm protects victims' financial recovery. It explains that medical bills form a foundational part of an injury claim and must be coordinated through multiple coverage sources, beginning with Florida's mandatory, no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and potentially extending to private health insurance or Medical Payments (MedPay) coverage. The text also introduces the concept of medical liens—legal claims placed on a victim's final settlement by healthcare providers seeking reimbursement for unpaid treatment. Ultimately, the guide positions the firm's experienced attorneys as essential advocates who strategically navigate these overlapping insurance policies and negotiate to reduce outstanding liens, ensuring clients maximize their final take-home compensation., Navigating Medical Bills and Liens, 2026
  • This informational guide outlines the core legal principles of Florida car accident claims and highlights how The Main Law Firm assists victims in navigating them. It explains the mechanics of the state’s no-fault system, emphasizing that mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers a portion of medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, provided treatment is sought promptly. The text also covers how Florida’s comparative negligence rules reduce compensation if a victim shares partial blame for a crash, and underscores the critical importance of filing a claim before the strict statute of limitations deadline expires. Finally, the guide notes that victims can step outside the PIP system to pursue non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, and positions the firm's North Orlando team as experienced advocates ready to help clients build strong cases and maximize their recovery., Understanding Florida Car Accident Laws, 2026
  • This guide provides a step-by-step roadmap for Florida truck accident victims to protect their health and legal claims against aggressive corporate insurers. Because commercial semi-truck collisions feature massive impact forces, multiple layers of corporate liability, and dense federal regulations, the text outlines a protocol that prioritizes immediate safety and medical triage. Victims are urged to call 911 immediately, preserve vehicle positioning for crash reconstruction, and identify truck-specific data like DOT/MC numbers and separate truck/trailer license plates. Furthermore, the author stresses the necessity of seeking immediate specialized medical evaluation to diagnose hidden, high-impact injuries and preserve Florida PIP benefits within the strict 14-day statutory window. Ultimately, the guide warns against the psychological and investigation tactics used by adjusters—such as pushing for quick, lowball liability releases or monitoring social media—and recommends securing a trial-ready attorney immediately to correct errors in police accident reports, execute cloud data backups of photographic scene evidence, and issue legal spoliation letters before critical Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and black-box data can be permanently overwritten., What To Do After a Truck Accident in Central Florida? 9 Essential First Steps for Victims, 2026
  • This comprehensive guide underscores how the collection of immediate, meticulous evidence dictates the success of a commercial truck accident claim. The text details a multi-layered investigative protocol, emphasizing that physical scene documentation—including wide-angle photos, vehicle damage patterns, and axle skid-mark measurements—must be locked in before trucking companies alter the narrative. Beyond the physical scene, the author highlights the critical role of human and federal compliance evidence, such as on-scene witness accounts, cargo load distributions, and driver logbooks to prove hours-of-service (HOS) fatigue violations under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Because commercial shipping operations involve complex networks of vehicle owners, trailer carriers, and third-party loaders, identifying Department of Transportation (DOT) numbers and securing time-sensitive electronic data from Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and Engine Control Modules (ECMs) via legal spoliation letters is vital before the data is overwritten. Ultimately, the guide stresses that combining this operational evidence with comprehensive medical records, lost wage proof, and early treatment compliance within Florida's 14-day PIP deadline is the definitive strategy to establish liability, combat corporate shell defenses, and maximize financial recovery., What Evidence Should be Collected After a Truck Crash?, 2026
  • This guide exposes the profit-driven tactics and software-based systems adjusters use to systematically lower car accident settlements. Because Florida recently slashed its negligence statute of limitations from four to two years and adopted a strict 51% modified comparative fault rule—which completely bars recovery if a victim carries the majority of blame—adjusters aggressively weaponize delay strategies, lowball offers, recorded statement traps, and invasive medical or social media surveillance to devalue claims. To combat these methods and maximize a settlement multiplier, the author advises victims to decline broad medical releases, avoid settling before reaching Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), and secure medical evaluations within 14 days to preserve full PIP benefits. Ultimately, the guide emphasizes that establishing a meticulous paper trail and retaining a trial-ready firm within 24 to 48 hours is the most effective way to trigger higher internal software valuations, protect personal rights, and force insurers into fair negotiations under threat of a Florida bad faith lawsuit., What Insurance Adjusters Don’t Want You to Know: Maximizing Your Car Accident Claim in Florida, 2026
  • Written by an Orlando-based personal injury lawyer with over two decades of experience, this comprehensive guide outlines how Florida law handles negligence and evidence in drunk and distracted driving cases. Violating state traffic statutes—such as DUI regulations, careless driving laws, the texting ban, or reckless driving—can constitute "negligence per se," legally establishing a driver's fault and allowing the focus to shift entirely to the victim's damages and potential punitive awards. To protect a claim, victims are advised to immediately contact 911, document the scene safely, collect witness info, accept emergency medical evaluation, and complete follow-up care within 14 days to preserve PIP benefits. Because critical evidence like traffic footage, cell phone logs, and toxicology reports can quickly disappear, the author emphasizes the importance of early legal intervention to secure proof, meet Florida's strict two-year statute of limitations, combat insurer attempts to shift blame, and investigate potential third-party dram shop liability., Hit in a Drunk Driving Accident or By a Distracted Driver in Orlando: What You Should Do & How to Protect Your Rights, 2026
  • Commercial truck accident injuries are in a different category than car crashes. Here is why and what Florida's liability laws mean for your case., Why Common Truck Accident Injuries Are So Severe – Understanding the Risks & Legal Complexity in Florida, 2026
  • Trucking companies know which evidence vanishes first. Learn the 6 crash types and what to photograph before cleanup crews arrive., Common Types of Truck Accidents in Florida (Rear-End, Jackknife, Underride, Rollover, Blind Spot) & Their Causes, 2026
  • FL needs stronger texting bans to protect drivers, Reports suggest FL needs stronger texting bans to protect drivers
  • May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Florida, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Florida
  • Florida court focuses on teen driving violations, Florida court focuses on teen driving violations
  • Bicycle safety for Florida kids, Bicycle safety for Florida kids
  • Does Florida’s texting and driving ban go far enough?, Does Florida’s texting and driving ban go far enough?

Honors

  • Better Business Bureau A+ Rating, since 2013
  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar, 2026
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2013
  • Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating, since 2012
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, since 2013
  • "ONE" Pro Bono Award, Supreme Court of Florida, 2013
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite Up and Comer, 2013, 2014
  • Florida Rising Stars, 2017 to 2020
  • Florida Super Lawyers, 2024 to 2026
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer, 2024 to present
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 10 Car Accident Lawyer, 2023 to present
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer in Florida, 2022 to present
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer, 2021 to present
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, 2019
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, 2022
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2025
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member, 2026

Awards

Avvo Client's Choice badge for Jedediah A. Main

Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award badge for Jedediah A. Main

Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating badge for Jedediah A. Main

AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Jed Main is an experienced personal injury trial attorney with great success in the courtroom. He has high ethical values and truly cares about his clients.”

“Jed is a trustworthy, highly competent and great advocate for his clients. I have seen on first hand account that he works hard to obtain the best results for his clients.”

“Great attorney, who advocates diligently for his clients.”

“Jed Main is a tenacious young attorney who is not afraid to take a case through trial. He is very knowledgable of legal issues and is a zealous advocate for his clients.”

“Excellent attorney and colleague.”

Office location for Jedediah A. Main

210 Wymore Road
Winter Park, FL 32789

Phone: 407-663-5551

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  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2017 - 2020

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