West Palm Beach Car Accident Attorneys

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Comprehensive and Compassionate Legal Support for Injured Victims

A car accident on a West Palm Beach road can leave you injured, out of work, and facing an insurance company that is already looking for reasons to pay you less. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. 

At Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers, our West Palm Beach car accident attorneys fight for people hurt in crashes across West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. When you partner with our team, you can focus on healing while we handle your legal claim.

Schedule a free consultation online or call 561-800-8000 anytime. We are available to take your call 24/7.

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Why Choose Our West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyers?

Injured clients in West Palm Beach choose Frankl Kominsky for a simple reason: we treat your fight as our fight, and we back it with results.

• Close to you. Our main office at 2240 Woolbright Rd in Boynton Beach is about 10 minutes from downtown West Palm Beach, and we serve the whole county.
• A track record that matters. Over $250 million recovered, 60+ years of combined experience, and more than 2,000 verified 5-star reviews.
• No upfront cost. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney’s fee unless we win.
• Always available. Call, text, or reach us 24/7. If your injuries keep you from coming to our office, we’ll come to you — at home or in the hospital.
• Hablamos Español. Our team includes Spanish-speaking staff to serve West Palm Beach’s diverse community.

West Palm Beach Car Accident Statistics

West Palm Beach sits in one of Florida’s most crash-heavy counties. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) data, Palm Beach County recorded roughly 26,000 traffic crashes and about 182 deaths in one recent year, with totals climbing again in the following year. West Palm Beach itself saw an estimated 6,300 crashes that year.

Pedestrians are especially at risk. The county logged nearly 700 pedestrian crashes, and Florida consistently ranks among the worst states in the nation for pedestrian deaths. Intersections remain the most common crash location countywide, and the Military Trail corridor — including Military Trail at Okeechobee Boulevard — regularly ranks among the area’s most crash-prone intersections.

What Types of Car Accidents Occur Most Frequently in West Palm Beach, FL?

We handle all types of West Palm Beach crashes. The type of accident can help determine who is liable and what evidence we need, for example:

• Rear-end collisions. The most common crash in this area because of stop-and-go intersections like Congress Avenue and Okeechobee Boulevard. These collisions routinely cause whiplash and back injuries that insurers try to dismiss.
• Commercial truck accidents. Heavy trucks feed on and off the I-95 interchanges through West Palm Beach. These cases involve multiple parties and federal safety rules, and the injuries are usually severe.
• Rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft crashes near Palm Beach International Airport and Rosemary Square raise coverage questions that depend on what the app driver was doing at the time of impact.
• Pedestrian accidents. Downtown crosswalks and the Clematis Street nightlife district see heavy foot traffic, and pedestrian crashes here are often catastrophic.
• Distracted driving. Phone use behind the wheel causes a growing share of local crashes. We can pull phone records and in-vehicle data to prove it.
• DUI accidents. Weekend nightlife on Clematis Street and around Rosemary Square brings impaired drivers onto the road. We move fast to preserve the evidence these cases depend on.

Where Do Car Accidents Occur in West Palm Beach?

Certain West Palm Beach corridors produce far more crashes than others. Knowing the roadway — and the crash patterns on it — helps us build a liability claim from day one.

I-95 Through West Palm Beach

The county’s busiest highway cuts through the city, and the interchanges at Okeechobee, Belvedere, and Blue Heron see heavy commercial-truck traffic mixing with merging cars. High speeds and short merge lanes make these exits frequent sites of rear-end and lane-change crashes.

Okeechobee Boulevard

West Palm Beach’s main east–west artery runs past downtown and Rosemary Square, carrying dense vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Congestion, frequent stops, and heavy foot traffic near the entertainment district make it a hot spot for rear-end and pedestrian collisions.

Blue Heron Boulevard (SR-708)

This higher-speed corridor connecting West Palm Beach to Riviera Beach sees frequent rear-end and T-bone crashes, especially at busy signalized intersections where drivers misjudge gaps or run lights.

Southern Boulevard (US-98/441)

A major connector to suburban West Palm Beach and points west, Southern Boulevard combines high traffic volume with many left-turn movements, making left-turn and intersection crashes especially common.

Belvedere Road

Running past Palm Beach International Airport, Belvedere Road carries heavy traffic from rideshares, taxis, and rental cars. Sudden stops and unfamiliar drivers cause frequent collisions here.

Dixie Highway (US-1)

This urban corridor threads through downtown West Palm Beach with heavy pedestrian activity, on-street parking, and closely spaced intersections — conditions that lead to pedestrian and low-speed intersection crashes.

Congress Avenue

This heavily developed commercial strip is lined with shopping centers and driveways, producing constant turning movements and a high rate of distracted-driver and rear-end crashes.

45th Street

Near St. Mary’s Medical Center, 45th Street is a busy hospital and first-responder corridor. Heavy cross traffic and frequent emergency vehicle activity increase the risk of intersection and rear-end collisions.

Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard

This dense commercial corridor sees constant fender-benders that, despite low speeds, often produce soft-tissue injuries like whiplash that deserve careful documentation.

How Do I Know If I Have a Valid Claim After a West Palm Beach Car Accident?

Florida’s no-fault system means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your initial medical bills and part of your lost wages after a crash, regardless of fault. However,  you must seek treatment within 14 days to keep those benefits. When your injuries are serious, you can step outside the no-fault system and pursue the at-fault driver directly.

You likely have a serious injury claim if you suffered a significant or permanent injury, your medical bills exceed your PIP coverage, you lost income, or you’re living with lasting pain, and the crash happened within Florida’s filing deadline. When in doubt, a free consultation with our team is the fastest way to find out.

Florida’s 2-Year Deadline to File a Car Accident Lawsuit

For crashes on or after March 24, 2023, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a car accident lawsuit in Florida. This Florida statute of limitations was reduced from 4 years to 2 years by the 2023 tort reform law, HB 837.

The shorter clock applies to most West Palm Beach car accident claims today. If you miss it, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case, and you will lose the right to recover, no matter how clearly the other driver was at fault. Evidence also fades fast, so the practical deadline to act is much sooner. The safest step is to speak with our lawyers as soon as you can.

How Florida’s HB 837 Tort Reform Affects West Palm Beach Claims

Beyond the shorter deadline, HB 837 also changed how fault and insurer conduct are handled.

The 51% bar (modified comparative fault)

Florida now follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found more than 50% at fault for the crash, you recover nothing. If you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover, but your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame. That gives insurers a strong incentive to pin as much blame on you as possible.

Tougher bad-faith rules

The law added procedural hurdles to bad-faith claims against insurers, including a notice-and-cure period before certain suits can proceed. In practice, that makes it harder to hold an insurer accountable for lowball tactics without experienced counsel.

Together, these changes make early attorney involvement more important than ever. The sooner we document your injuries and the crash, the harder it is for an insurer to shift blame onto you and cut your recovery.

What Injuries Qualify for Compensation After a West Palm Beach Car Accident?

Crash injuries range from soft-tissue strains to permanent disabilities, and many qualify for compensation. The most common include whiplash and other neck and back injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and internal injuries. Compensation may also be available for emotional harm, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and families who lose a loved one may pursue a wrongful death claim.

No matter how minor an injury seems at first, prompt medical care protects both your health and your claim. Symptoms from crashes often surface days later, and gaps in treatment give insurers an argument to pay less.

How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?

Florida requires all drivers to carry $10,000 in PIP coverage, but that rarely covers the costs of a serious injury. Catastrophic crashes can incur more than $100,000 in upfront costs and expenses, and millions in lifetime care costs. The full value of your case depends on your injuries, your losses, and how the crash changes your life. In West Palm Beach, typical costs our clients face include:

• Emergency care. Ambulance transport and ER treatment often run from about $1,000 to $50,000 or more.
• Hospitalization. Moderate to severe injuries can bring bills of $10,000 to $100,000 and up.
• Surgery and procedures. Serious crashes may require one or more surgeries costing tens of thousands of dollars each.
• Rehabilitation. Physical and occupational therapy commonly runs $50 to $300+ per hour over months of care.
• Lost wages and earning capacity. With a Palm Beach County average wage near $50,000 a year, even weeks off work add up, and lasting injuries can cost future earnings.

Florida puts no cap on pain and suffering in a standard car accident case, so those non-economic damages can be substantial. We work with medical and financial experts to prove the full, lifetime value of your claim rather than the number an insurer would prefer to pay. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; every case is unique.

Where Are Car Accident Lawsuits Filed in Palm Beach County?

If your West Palm Beach car accident claim becomes a lawsuit, it is filed in the Florida 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Palm Beach County. Injury cases seeking more than $50,000 are heard in Circuit Civil court at the Main Courthouse — the Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Highway in downtown West Palm Beach.

Most cases settle long before trial, so you may never set foot in that courthouse. But hiring a firm that regularly litigates in the 15th Circuit signals to insurers that we are ready to go the distance — and our readiness is often what drives a fair settlement.

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Fight for Your Rights With a West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyer From Frankl Kominsky

If you were injured in a West Palm Beach car accident caused by another person’s negligence, you deserve to be fully compensated for your injuries. Frankl Kominsky has recovered over $250 million for injured Floridians, and our team will work tirelessly to build your case and hold the at-fault party accountable. There’s no fee unless we win.

Schedule your free, 24/7 consultation online or call 561-800-8000 today. 

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