Rita M. Jackman
Attorney Rita M. Jackman is a Florida trial attorney and the founding partner of Your Injury Advocates, whose practice is devoted to helping individuals and families navigate some of the most difficult and devastating moments of their lives. Born and raised in Cape Coral, Florida, Rita is proud to represent fellow Floridians and has been licensed to practice law in Florida since September 2013. She dedicates her practice to high-stakes litigation.
Rita’s passion for the law comes from her deep commitment to fighting for families, advocating for those who have been injured, and helping people find answers when something has gone terribly wrong. She understands that when a loved one is killed or someone suffers a catastrophic injury, families are often left with profound loss and unanswered questions. Those families deserve someone willing to ask the difficult questions, uncover the facts, and pursue accountability.
Her practice focuses on wrongful death, premises liability, drowning and swimming pool accidents, trucking and commercial vehicle accidents, and serious and catastrophic injuries. These cases often involve complicated investigations, multiple responsible parties, disputed liability, and significant insurance issues. Rita approaches each case with the understanding that behind every claim is a person, a family, and a life that has been changed.
A Passion for Advocacy
Rita is particularly passionate about representing families who are searching for answers following the unexpected death or catastrophic injury of a loved one. She believes that advocacy begins with listening—not simply to what happened, but to what the family needs to understand about why it happened.
Rita takes a hands-on approach to every case, dedicating significant time to investigating the circumstances, gathering evidence, identifying responsible parties, examining applicable insurance coverage, and understanding the full extent of her client’s losses. Whether investigating a fatal accident, a drowning, dangerous property conditions, or a serious trucking collision, she does not believe in accepting unanswered questions. She works to uncover the facts and ensure that her clients’ voices are heard.
Fighting for What Matters
Rita recognizes that no legal outcome can undo the loss of a loved one or erase the consequences of a catastrophic injury. What she can do is stand beside her clients, advocate for them, and pursue the answers and accountability they deserve.
Her approach to every case is grounded in compassion, preparation, and determination. She treats her clients’ stories as more than case files and understands the responsibility that comes with representing a family during one of the most difficult chapters of its life.
For Rita, being an attorney is about more than practicing law. It is about standing up for people when they need an advocate, helping families find answers when they have been left with questions, and fighting to make sure their voices are heard.
Cases Handled
Attorney Jackman has worked on a wide variety of cases, including:
- Car accidents
- Drowning cases
- Negligent security
- Premises liability (i.e. slip-and-fall accidents)
- Trucking accidents
- Wrongful death
