Car Accident Lawyers in Miami

Types of Miami Car Accident Cases We Handle

We are familiar with virtually every car accident injury scenario, including:

• Rear end collisions and chain reaction crashes
• Intersection crashes and left turn collisions
• Highway crashes involving I 95, Palmetto, and Dolphin Expressway traffic flow
• Drunk driver accidents and high speed impacts
• Uninsured driver accidents and underinsured driver collisions
• Commercial vehicle wrecks, including commercial delivery van accidents
• Truck accidents involving tractor trailers and work vehicles
• Fatal car accidents and wrongful death claims
• Crosswalk crashes and other pedestrian accidents
• Two wheel collisions and serious motorcycle accidents
• Mass transit collisions, including a bus accident

We also handle other injury matters that may overlap with vehicle claims, including product liability cases involving defective auto parts or safety equipment.

Florida Law Matters: Deadlines, PIP, and Fault Rules Can Decide Your Case

Florida car accident claims are deadline driven. For most negligence based personal injury cases in Florida, the time to file a lawsuit is two years for claims that accrued on or after March 24, 2023, following the tort reform law commonly referred to as HB 837.

Fault rules also changed in a way that can dramatically affect recovery. Florida shifted to a modified comparative negligence system for many cases, meaning if you are found 51 percent or more at fault, you may be barred from recovering damages, and if you are 50 percent or less at fault, your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault.

I Have No Fault Insurance. Why Do I Need a Lawyer?

Florida’s no fault system involves Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which typically pays 80 percent of medical expenses and 60 percent of lost wages up to a $10,000 limit, regardless of who caused the crash. That limit can be exhausted quickly if you need imaging, specialist visits, injections, or surgery, and it does not address full pain and suffering damages in many situations.

PIP also has strict requirements, including the 14 day treatment rule, which generally requires you to obtain initial medical services within 14 days to access PIP medical benefits. A lawyer helps protect the claim early by documenting symptoms, coordinating records, and preventing insurance tactics that weaponize gaps in treatment, inconsistent histories, or rushed recorded statements.

What To Do After a Miami Car Accident

The steps you take in the first days can shape what evidence exists and what the insurer argues later. Focus on medical care and documentation first, then claim protection.

Key steps that help most claims
• Get medical evaluation as soon as possible and follow through on recommended care
• Photograph vehicle damage, the scene, road layout, and visible injuries
• Collect witness names and contact details if available
• Avoid recorded statements and broad medical authorizations without legal guidance
• Save receipts and records related to the crash, including rides, prescriptions, and assistive devices
• Keep a simple journal of symptoms, missed work, and daily limitations

How We Build a Winning Claim While You Heal

When you are injured, you should not be chasing down evidence, arguing with adjusters, or managing deadlines. We step in to handle the legal and insurance workload so you can focus on recovery and medical stability.

We investigate immediately by gathering police reports, crash scene details, medical documentation, witness statements, and available video, and we document severe harm like brain injuries when they are supported by medical findings.

Insurance Company Tactics We Counter Every Day

Insurance carriers often try to reduce claim value by shifting blame, minimizing treatment, or arguing your injuries are unrelated. This is especially common in Miami where congestion and multi vehicle crashes give insurers room to manufacture fault arguments.

Common tactics we address
• Claiming you were speeding or could have avoided the crash
• Blaming pre existing conditions without medical support
• Calling treatment excessive, unnecessary, or delayed
• Offering fast settlements before the full injury picture is known
• Using recorded statements to create inconsistencies
• Pushing you toward signing releases that limit future recovery

We also build evidence carefully in cases involving extreme trauma such as burn injuries, where the long term impact can include multiple procedures and ongoing limitations.

Damages You May Recover After a Miami Car Accident

The value of a claim is not only medical bills. A fair outcome reflects the total impact of the crash, including how it affects your ability to work, function, and live normally.

Damages may include
• Medical expenses, including future treatment needs
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Property damage and related losses
• Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life when available
• Out of pocket costs such as travel for care and household assistance
• Wrongful death damages for eligible family members in fatal crashes

Miami Specific Injuries and Crash Scenarios We See Often

Miami crashes frequently involve high speed impacts, hard braking chain reactions, and side impact collisions at intersections. These mechanisms often produce injuries that worsen over time, not immediately.

Common injury patterns
• Neck and back injuries, including disc issues
• Shoulder and knee injuries from bracing and impact
• Concussions and other head injuries
• Fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Psychological effects like anxiety and sleep disruption

If symptoms evolve after the crash, documentation and consistent care matter. Early gaps are often used by insurers to argue your injuries are minor or unrelated.

If you were injured in a Miami crash, do not wait to protect your rights and your claim. Call (888) 330-5574 today for a free consultation and find out how we can help you move forward.