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A car crash can change your life in seconds, and finding the right Coral Springs car accident lawyer should never add to that stress. At Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers, we help injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians across Coral Springs and Broward County pursue the compensation they deserve. Our nearest office is a short drive away in Pompano Beach, at 1000 W McNab Rd, so trusted local help is always close.
We built our practice on aggressive representation and personal service. When an insurance company tries to minimize what your claim is worth, we push back with the facts, the medical records, and decades of courtroom experience. We know these roads, we know the local courts, and we know how to hold at-fault drivers accountable.
From the neighborhoods off Coral Ridge Drive to the commuter routes along the Sawgrass Expressway, we represent Coral Springs families after serious and minor crashes alike. We understand how a single collision can affect your job, your recovery, and your peace of mind.
Your consultation is free, we answer calls 24/7, and you pay nothing unless we win. Call us at 561-800-8000 to speak with a member of our team today.
How Common Are Car Accidents in Coral Springs?
Car accidents are a daily reality in Coral Springs, a Broward County suburb of roughly 135,000 residents. Broward County ranks among Florida’s busiest counties for traffic crashes each year, according to state crash data published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Coral Springs sees a smaller share of the county’s fatal crashes, but the human cost is real. Federal and state crash records show three traffic deaths in the city in 2023 and four in 2024. Behind those numbers are hundreds of injury crashes each year that never make the news.
Intersections along the city’s major arterials account for a large share of serious collisions. That pattern holds across South Florida, where signalized intersections concentrate turning traffic, red-light runners, and rear-end impacts. Knowing where crashes cluster helps us build stronger cases for the people hurt in them.
Local knowledge matters when it comes to crash data. Understanding which corridors carry the heaviest traffic, and how those roads connect to nearby cities, helps us anticipate the arguments an insurer might raise. It also helps us pinpoint the evidence, from signal timing to traffic-camera angles, that can make or break a claim.
Coral Springs Car Accident Hot Spots
Some Coral Springs roads see more crashes than others because of heavy volume, high speeds, or complicated intersections. Over years of handling Broward County claims, we see certain corridors come up again and again.
- Sample Road (SR-834): A major east-west arterial linking Coral Springs to Pompano Beach and Margate, with busy signalized intersections and steady commercial traffic.
- University Drive (SR-817): A central north-south corridor lined with shopping centers, where dense turning traffic and frequent stops raise the risk of rear-end and left-turn crashes.
- Wiles Road: A suburban connector where neighborhood cross traffic meets through-drivers, a mix that often leads to intersection collisions.
- Coral Ridge Drive and Riverside Drive: Collector roads that run through residential areas, where pedestrians, cyclists, and school traffic share the road.
- Sawgrass Expressway (SR-869): The high-speed western boundary, where interchange merges and higher speeds tend to make crashes more severe.
- Atlantic Boulevard (SR-814): A key link to Coconut Creek and Margate that carries heavy commuter volume during rush hour.
No matter where your crash happened, we can review the scene, the traffic patterns, and the police report to determine what went wrong and who should be held responsible.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle in Coral Springs
Our team handles the full range of car accident claims that arise on Coral Springs roads. Every case is different, but a few types come through our doors most often.
- Rear-end intersection crashes: Common along University Drive and Sample Road, where sudden stops catch following drivers off guard.
- Commercial vehicle and truck collisions: The Sample Road corridor carries steady commercial and trucking traffic, and crashes with larger vehicles often cause severe injuries.
- Distracted driving crashes: Texting, phone use, and other in-car distractions continue to cause preventable wrecks across the city.
- School zone accidents: With several high schools in the area, morning and afternoon traffic near campuses raises the risk to students and drivers alike.
Proving fault in these cases takes more than a police report. We gather medical records, vehicle damage reports, witness statements, and, when needed, accident reconstruction to show exactly what happened. That groundwork is what turns a disputed claim into a fair recovery.
We also handle claims involving uninsured and underinsured drivers, which are common in a busy region like Broward County. If the at-fault driver cannot cover your losses, your own uninsured motorist coverage may fill the gap, and we can help you pursue it.
If your situation is not listed here, reach out anyway, because we review every type of motor vehicle claim during a free consultation.
How Does Florida’s No-Fault Law Affect Your Claim?
Florida’s no-fault system means your own insurance pays first, no matter who caused the crash. Under Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law, Florida Statute 627.736, every driver carries at least $10,000 in coverage that pays 80% of reasonable medical bills and 60% of lost wages after a crash.
One deadline trips up many crash victims: the 14-day rule. You must see a doctor within 14 days of the accident, or your PIP benefits can be denied entirely. Getting checked out early protects both your health and your claim.
PIP is only a starting point. When injuries are serious, you can step outside the no-fault system and pursue the at-fault driver for the losses PIP does not cover, including full medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Two more changes from Florida’s 2023 tort reform law shape your case. First, you now have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit under Florida Statute 95.11, down from four. Second, under the modified comparative negligence rule in Florida Statute 768.81, you can still recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your share of blame. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing.
Sorting out which coverage applies can get complicated fast, especially when more than one driver or policy is involved. We review every available source of compensation, including bodily injury liability, uninsured motorist coverage, and your own PIP. Our goal is to make sure no coverage is left on the table.
These rules move quickly, and insurance companies know them well. We handle the legal side so you can focus on healing.
Why Choose Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers?
We pair a strong track record with the local knowledge Coral Springs crash victims need. Our results and our reviews reflect years of standing up to insurance companies on behalf of injured Floridians.
- Over $250 million recovered for injured clients across Florida.
- More than 2,000 verified client reviews, with recent case results ranging from $10,000 to $6.5 million.
- 60+ years of combined injury law experience, backed by a BBB A+ rating and recognition from Super Lawyers and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
- A convenient Pompano Beach office at 1000 W McNab Rd, a short drive from Coral Springs.
- Free consultations, 24/7 availability, and no fee unless we win, so cost is never a barrier to getting help.
Our attorneys are fluent in English and Spanish, and we take the time to explain your options in plain language. We treat every client the way we would want our own family treated, with honesty, respect, and relentless advocacy. When you are ready, call 561-800-8000 for a free case review. Never Settle For Less ®
The Broward County Court System and Your Case
Most Coral Springs car accident lawsuits are handled in Broward County’s court system, the 17th Judicial Circuit. The main courthouse, the Broward County Central Courthouse, sits at 201 SE 6th St in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Broward’s circuit is the second largest in Florida. Its County Civil division hears many personal injury protection and insurance disputes, while larger injury claims are filed on the circuit civil side.
Filing in the right division, meeting court deadlines, and preparing the required disclosures all take careful attention. We manage those details so nothing falls through the cracks. That way, your claim stays on track from the first demand letter through resolution.
Most car accident claims settle long before a courtroom comes into play. Even so, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, because insurers take a firm that is ready to litigate far more seriously.
FAQs Answered by a Coral Springs Car Accident Lawyer
Here are answers to some of the questions Coral Springs drivers ask us most often after a crash.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Florida?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit. Florida’s 2023 tort reform law shortened this deadline from four years, so acting quickly matters. Waiting too long can bar your claim entirely, no matter how strong it is.
What is Florida’s no-fault insurance law?
Florida’s no-fault law requires your own Personal Injury Protection coverage to pay first, regardless of who caused the crash. PIP covers 80% of reasonable medical bills up to $10,000. Serious injuries can let you step outside no-fault and pursue the at-fault driver for costs beyond that limit.
What if the other driver ran a red light?
If another driver ran a red light, they will usually bear the majority of the fault for the crash. Under Florida’s comparative negligence rule, you can pursue compensation as long as you were 50% or less responsible. We gather traffic-camera footage, witness accounts, and the crash report to establish who was at fault.
How much does a Coral Springs car accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. Your first consultation is always free.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
You should be cautious before giving a recorded statement to another driver’s insurer. Adjusters may use your words to reduce or deny your claim. We can handle those conversations for you so your recovery stays protected.
Can I file a claim if I was a passenger?
Yes. Passengers hurt in a crash have the right to seek compensation, often through the drivers’ insurance policies or their own PIP coverage. We can sort out which policies apply to your situation.
Talk to a Coral Springs Car Accident Lawyer Today
You do not have to face the insurance companies alone. If you or someone you love was hurt in a Coral Springs car accident, our team is ready to listen, answer your questions, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Our Pompano Beach office is a short drive away, we answer the phone 24 hours a day, and your consultation is completely free. Call 561-800-8000 today, and let us handle the legal side while you focus on healing.