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Daytona Beach Car Accident Lawyers

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Frankl Kominsky is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau
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Steven Frankl is a Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Steven Frankl is named in the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers
Steven Frankl is a Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Steven Frankl is Rated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers

Over $250 Million + Recovered • 60+ Years of Combined Injury Law Experience • 1000’s of Satisfied Clients

If a crash on I-95, US-1, or International Speedway Boulevard turned your life upside down, our Daytona Beach car accident lawyer team at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is ready to help you recover. We represent car accident victims across Daytona Beach and Volusia County, and we stand up to the insurance companies so you can focus on healing.

We do not have a Daytona Beach office, but we handle cases throughout Florida, so no travel is required on your part. From the first phone call, we come to you, gather the evidence, and manage every detail of your claim. Our promise is simple: Never Settle For Less ®.

Your consultation is free, and we answer 24/7. Call 561-800-8000 today to talk with a Daytona car accident attorney who will listen.

How We Handle Your Daytona Beach Car Accident Claim

From your first call, we take the weight of the claim off your shoulders. You focus on healing, and we handle the moving parts of your case:

  • Investigate the crash: We gather police reports, camera footage, and witness accounts quickly, before that evidence disappears.
  • Handle the insurance companies: We deal with the adjusters and paperwork, so you are never pressured into a low offer.
  • Value your full damages: We add up medical bills, lost pay, future care, and pain, so nothing you are owed gets left out.
  • Bring in the right professionals: We work with crash reconstruction and medical professionals to show what happened and how it affected you.
  • Negotiate or go to trial: We press for a fair settlement and stand ready to try your case if an insurer refuses to be reasonable.

This is the same steady approach we have used to recover results for injured Floridians for years. Call 561-800-8000 for a free case review, and let us get to work.

Daytona Beach and Volusia County Crash Landscape

Volusia County ranks among Florida's busier counties for traffic injuries, and Daytona Beach sits right at the center of it, with over 9,000 crashes each year resulting in over 6,000 injuries and hundreds of deaths. Our roads carry a mix of local commuters, commercial trucks, tourists, and hundreds of thousands of event visitors each year.

You do not have to take our word for the risk. The state publishes verified crash counts, injury totals, and fatality figures you can review directly through the Florida Traffic Crash Facts report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

That combination puts heavy pressure on corridors like I-95 and US-1, where serious crashes happen most often. Intersections and interstate ramps tend to see the worst injuries, and speeds on the interstate leave little room for error.

Behind every one of those numbers is a real person whose life changed in seconds. When that person is you, we are here to help you rebuild.

What Traffic Factors Make Daytona Beach Roads So Risky?

Daytona Beach faces traffic pressures found nowhere else in Florida. Two major motorcycle rallies, world-class racing events, spring break crowds, and a seasonal wave of visitors all crowd onto the same roads.

  • Bike Week (March): Roughly 500,000 motorcyclists visit Daytona Beach for this 10-day rally, and motorcycle crashes climb sharply during this stretch. We handle motorcycle accident claims tied to Bike Week.
  • Biketoberfest (October): A second rally brings about 100,000 riders to the area, adding thousands more motorcycles to already busy roads.
  • Daytona 500 and NASCAR events: More than 100,000 fans fill Daytona International Speedway for major races, and congestion on I-95 and I-4 spikes around race weekends.
  • Spring break: Tourist traffic and foot traffic rise together, and pedestrian crashes become more common near the beach.
  • Seasonal residents: From October through April, snowbirds add steady volume to local roads and parking lots.

These patterns shape when and where crashes happen. Knowing them helps us build a stronger case for you, because we understand the conditions you were up against.

Daytona Beach Car Accident Hot Spots

Some Daytona Beach roads produce more serious crashes than others, and we know these corridors well. The list below reflects where we see the most injury claims.

  • I-95 through Daytona Beach: A major freight route where high-speed commercial truck crashes are common.
  • I-4 and I-95 interchange at LPGA Boulevard: One of Volusia County's most challenging interchanges for merging traffic.
  • US-1 (Ridgewood Avenue): The main north-south road, with heavy pedestrian activity near downtown.
  • US-92 (International Speedway Boulevard): The link between I-95, the Speedway, and the beach, with severe congestion during events.
  • A1A (Atlantic Avenue): The beachside tourist route, where pedestrian crashes rise during peak season.
  • LPGA Boulevard: A growing suburban road connecting I-95 to the beach side of town.

Wherever your crash happened, we investigate the specific road and traffic conditions that contributed to it. That local detail often makes the difference in an insurance claim, because it helps show exactly how the other driver failed to keep you safe.

Car Accident Cases We Handle in Daytona Beach

We represent people hurt in many kinds of Daytona Beach crashes, from interstate truck wrecks to rally-season motorcycle collisions. If your situation is not listed here, call us and we will still point you in the right direction.

  • Commercial truck crashes: Serious wrecks on I-95 and other freight routes, often involving complex insurance coverage.
  • Motorcycle crashes: Collisions during Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and throughout the year.
  • Tourist and rental car crashes: Cases involving out-of-town drivers who may live in another state.
  • Pedestrian crashes: Injuries along the beach corridor, downtown, and busy tourist areas.
  • Rideshare crashes: Claims involving Uber and Lyft vehicles, where more than one insurance policy may apply.

Every case type above comes with its own rules and deadlines. We handle those details for you, so nothing falls through the cracks.

How Do Florida's No-Fault Law and HB 837 Affect Your Claim?

Florida is a no-fault state, which means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your first medical bills after a crash, no matter who caused it. A few strict deadlines and fault rules can limit what you recover, so timing matters.

  • The 14-day rule: Under Florida's no-fault law (Fla. Stat. § 627.736), you must see a doctor within 14 days of the crash to use your PIP benefits. Miss that window, and you can lose up to $10,000 in coverage.
  • The two-year deadline: A 2023 law called House Bill 837 shortened the time to file most injury lawsuits to two years from the crash date (Fla. Stat. § 95.11).
  • The 51% fault bar: Under Florida's comparative fault rule (Fla. Stat. § 768.81), if you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. At 50% or less, your payment is reduced by your share of the blame.
  • Motorcycle riders are different: Motorcycles are not covered by PIP, so riders follow separate rules and usually pursue the at-fault driver directly.

Florida also lets seriously injured people step outside the no-fault system. When a crash causes a permanent injury, you may pursue the at-fault driver directly for your full losses, including pain and long-term care. We review your medical records to see whether your case meets that higher standard.

These rules move quickly, and insurance companies know it. Calling us early protects your right to recover before a deadline can close the door, and it gives us time to build your case the right way.

Why Choose Our Daytona Beach Car Accident Attorneys?

We pair a statewide record of results with hands-on, local attention, and it costs you nothing up front to work with us. Here is what we bring to your case:

  • More than $250 million recovered for injured clients, including a $6.5 million truck accident settlement.
  • More than 2,000 verified client reviews and 60+ years of combined injury law experience.
  • Recognition from Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, plus a BBB A+ rating.
  • Staff who speak English and Spanish, with a full Spanish version of our website.
  • Coverage in the media, including CBS, NBC, the Sun Sentinel, the Palm Beach Post, and the Miami Herald.

We built our name by standing up to insurers that try to pay injured people less than their claims are worth. When a company downplays your injuries, we push back with evidence and, when needed, we take your case to trial.

We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay us nothing unless we win your case. And because we do not have a Daytona Beach office, we simply come to you, so distance never limits the help you receive.

You have nothing to lose by talking with us. Call 561-800-8000 for your free, 24/7 consultation.

Where Will Your Volusia County Car Accident Case Be Heard?

Most Volusia County injury cases move through Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit, which serves Volusia along with Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. The main Volusia County Courthouse sits at 101 N. Alabama Ave. in DeLand.

Cases arising in the Daytona Beach area may also be heard at the county's Daytona Beach court facilities. Your paperwork will list the exact location, and we confirm it for you.

You will not have to manage the court process alone. We prepare and file your documents, meet every deadline, and represent you at each stage of the case.

FAQs Answered by a Daytona Beach Car Accident Lawyer

Here are answers to questions we hear most often from injured people across Daytona Beach and Volusia County.

I was in a motorcycle accident during Bike Week. Do I have a case?

Possibly, yes. Motorcycle claims follow different rules than car accident claims, because motorcycles are not covered by PIP, so riders usually pursue the at-fault driver directly. Call us right away so we can protect the evidence while it is still fresh.

How long do I have to file after a Daytona Beach car accident?

In most cases, two years from the date of the crash under House Bill 837. Because a few exceptions can shorten or change that window, it is wise to speak with us early.

What if I was hit by a tourist who drove back home?

We can still help. Insurance generally follows the policyholder rather than the state they live in, so we handle claims against out-of-state drivers and their insurers.

Do you handle cases in Ormond Beach and Port Orange too?

Yes. We serve all of Volusia County, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Deltona, and DeLand.

What compensation can I recover after a Daytona Beach crash?

It depends on your injuries, but many clients recover money for medical bills, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering. We calculate the full value of your claim, so an insurer cannot talk you into settling for less than you deserve.

The insurance company already called me. What should I do?

Be careful before you give a recorded statement or accept a quick offer. Insurers often move fast to settle low, and we can speak with them for you so your own words are not used to reduce your claim.

No. We do not have a Daytona Beach office, and we come to you, so you can start your claim by phone from home or the hospital. Call 561-800-8000 any time, day or night.

Talk With Our Daytona Beach Car Accident Team Today

You do not have to face the insurance companies alone after a Daytona Beach crash. Our team at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers will review your case for free, explain your options in plain language, and fight for the full recovery you deserve.

There is no fee unless we win, and we are available around the clock to answer your questions. Call 561-800-8000 now, and remember our promise: Never Settle For Less ®.

Legally Reviewed By: Steven L. Frankl

Steven L. Frankl represents clients in cases of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability, as well as slip/trip fall accidents and nursing home neglect. Mr. Frankl’s practice is built on the pursuit of justice and fair compensation for his clients.

Frankl Kominsky is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau
Steven Frankl is rated 10 by his peers on Avvo
Steven Frankl is a Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Steven Frankl is named in the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers
Steven Frankl is a Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Steven Frankl is Rated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers
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