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Karla Reyes

Personal Injury Attorney

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kreyes@labovick.com
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Karla Reyes

Personal Injury Attorney

kreyes@labovick.com
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Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Karla M. Reyes is a proud Boricua whose heritage is an integral part of who she is, both personally and professionally. Karla earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the University of Central Florida in 2005. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2009. A firm believer that exceptional trial lawyers never stop learning, she returned to Stetson to earn her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy in 2021, further refining the courtroom skills that have defined her career.

For more than 15 years, Karla dedicated her career to public service as a criminal defense attorney, representing individuals facing the immense power and resources of the government in both state and federal courts. As a public defender, she tried more than 90 jury trials to verdict, litigated countless pretrial motions, and developed a reputation for embracing the challenges of high-stakes litigation. Her years in public defense reinforced a conviction that continues to guide her work: every person deserves a voice, a fierce advocate, and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.

Karla subsequently brought her extensive trial experience to the field of personal injury law, where she continued fighting for individuals and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. At Morgan & Morgan, she secured settlements in more than 215 cases, generating approximately $2.7 million in attorney’s fees in just 17 months. Her transition from criminal defense to civil litigation reflects a consistent commitment to standing up for individuals against powerful institutions and interests.

Now, as a member of LaBovick Law Group’s Warriors for Justice, Karla brings nearly two decades of litigation experience, a relentless work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to those she represents. She thrives in the courtroom, welcomes complex legal challenges, and believes that preparation, perseverance, and the courage to fight are the hallmarks of exceptional advocacy.

For Karla, being a Warrior for Justice is more than a title. It is the continuation of a career devoted to standing beside people when the stakes are highest, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are protected, and their stories matter. A proud daughter of Puerto Rico, Karla believes that being a warrior means never forgetting where you come from, who you stand for, or why you fight.

Premises liability

PREMISE LIABILITY

$450,000

James was searching for equipment for painting at Home Depot. In the aisle next to him, there was a worker on a lift stocking the highest shelf. The worker pushed boxes so far across the shelf that they fell off the other edge and hit James in the head. The force almost knocked James unconscious. He sat down and the loud bang got the worker off the ladder to see what fell. When they saw James they offered him a bucket and made a report. James did not recall leaving the store or how he got home. He did not recall much except being at home depot and getting hit in the head. Home Depot told him that it was a small box of dust masks that hurt him. We discovered it was actually a large box of emergency kits that fell off the shelf.

Personal injury

PERSONAL INJURY

$850,000

In this case, our client slipped and fell on water that had accumulated near the hot tubs/showers on the Lido deck of a major cruise line ship. The client suffered torn ligaments to her shoulder that required 2 arthroscopic surgeries. The cruise line took the position that the condition on the floor was open and obvious.

Premises liability

PREMISES LIABILITY

$980,000

Georgia was visiting a friend in the hospital when she walked out of the elevator and into her friend’s room. As soon as she entered the room she slipped on a newly mopped floor without any wet floor sign present. The floor was so wet that Georgia’s entire outfit was soaked. Because of the muted tile floor, the water was invisible. Georgia needed a back operation which was unsuccessful and caused her to slip into a coma. She luckily survived.

Motor vehicle accident

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

$1.1 MILLION

AUTOMOBILE REAR END COLLISION

Rodrigo was driving his work truck home when he was rear-ended at a stoplight. Rodrigo needed a fusion of his thoracic spine. A terrible and complex operation. Unfortunately, while Rodrigo was undergoing the spinal operation, one of his children died and he was unable to be with his grieving wife. It was a tragic case that eventually settled.

Bicycle vs car accident

BICYCLE VS CAR ACCIDENT

$1.45 MILLION

David was a teacher at a local high school. He rode his bike to school in the morning and after school would ride another 10 miles for exercise. On a sunny afternoon on his way home an older driver turned right into him as he was riding down the street. He hurt his shoulder and neck and needed two operations. Defendant felt his injury was due to playing football 10 years earlier and would not provide him a fair or reasonable offer.

Car vs commercial truck accident

CAR VS COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT

$3.4 MILLION

Joe was driving his 18 wheeler on the Florida Turnpike headed south after a long-haul run.  He was “bobtailing” which means he did not have a cargo trailer on the back of his truck rig.  A drunk driver lost control of his car causing Joe to avoid the accident but drive off the highway and into a canal.  He was injured in the accident but also witnessed a child die when he climbed out of the truck and came to the accident site.  There the injured child was trapped under the car and he was powerless to save the child before it passed.

Auto accident T-Bone

AUTO ACCIDENT T-BONE

$4.5 MILLION

Xao, a Vietnamese immigrant was driving home after work at night to see his pregnant wife. He stopped at a 4-way intersection and looked both ways. He did not see anyone in either direction. As Mr. X when through the intersection he was hit on the passenger side door by a mid-sized black SUV driving without their lights on. Mr. X was catastrophically injured.

Personal injury

PERSONAL INJURY

$8.2 MILLION

This was a hard-fought pedestrian accident case, in which our client was struck by an SUV driven by a teen driver, as they attempted to cross North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, FL. As a result of the accident, our client suffered numerous fractures, partial loss of vision and frontal lobe brain injury that affected his speech, and other personal injuries that required him to be hospitalized for 58 days.

At the time of the accident, our client was a cashier at Walmart and has been unable to return to work.

“This case is the epitome of what we consider part of our Core Culture and broad vision – which is to be Warriors for Justice,” stated Brian LaBovick. “Mr. Jacobus has serious permanent injuries and will continue to fight to regain his life into the foreseeable future. This verdict will allow him to get the professional help he needs to safely navigate the rest of his life.”

Medical malpractice

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

$15 MILLION

Brain damages child due to medical negligence.  Mother was misdiagnosed upon entry to the hospital while under contractions.  The child was born severely disabled.