Barbara Kibbey - Personal Injury 360

About Stuart Personal Injury Lawyer – Barbara Kibbey

Barbara Kibbey is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in Stuart, Florida. She is a partner at Kibbey Wagner Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, which represents injured clients across Florida from offices in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Palm Beach Gardens.

BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS

Barbara earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the student magazine ICON, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. During law school, she interned for U.S. Judge Shelby Highsmith and for attorney Roy Black at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan and Stumpf, and served as Director of the University of Miami’s nationally ranked Moot Court Board. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Born and raised in Stuart, she began her legal career as a public defender in the 19th Circuit, handling first-degree felonies, juvenile offenses, and misdemeanor cases before moving into private practice.

APPROACH TO CASES

Barbara represents both personal injury victims and individuals facing state or federal criminal charges. Her background as a public defender exposed her early on to the range of legal challenges her clients face, and she has carried that trial experience into her personal injury practice, earning recognition throughout her career for her litigation skills.

RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS

Best Advocate; Honors Award, Litigation Skills
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida, The National Trial Lawyers
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in Florida
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 4 consecutive years
Best Lawyers on the Treasure Coast, Stuart Magazine
10.0 Avvo score
Florida Bar Association, Member
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Member
Moot Court Board, Director
Martin County Bar, President, Board of Directors, Secretary (previously Treasurer, Judicial Liaison, Social Chair)

CASE RESULTS

Over $6,000,000 for an auto accident victim who sustained grievous injuries

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Practice Areas

Bicycle Accidents

Brain Injuries

Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Premises Liability

Slip & Fall

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Frequently Asked Questions

For accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023, Florida generally gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a). Accidents before that date may still fall under the prior four-year deadline. Barbara Kibbey can review your case to confirm your specific deadline.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?

Since 2023, Florida uses a modified comparative negligence rule: you can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault, with your compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover anything. This doesn’t apply to medical malpractice cases, which still follow the prior pure comparative negligence standard.

What if I was partially at fault for my accident in Florida?

Yes. Barbara represents both personal injury victims and individuals facing state or federal criminal charges, drawing on her background as a public defender in the 19th Circuit.

Does Barbara Kibbey handle criminal defense cases as well as personal injury?

Barbara handles personal injury claims and criminal defense matters, including felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor cases.

What types of cases does Barbara Kibbey handle in Stuart?

No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation through a settlement or verdict.

Does Kibbey Wagner Injury & Car Accident Lawyers charge upfront fees for personal injury cases?