5.0 of 2,000+ Reviews on Google
From the downtown blocks along Lake and Lucerne Avenues to the busy stretches of Dixie Highway and Lake Worth Road, an ordinary day in Lake Worth Beach can change in seconds when someone else is careless. Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers represents people hurt in crashes, falls, and other preventable accidents throughout the Lake Worth area. If you are looking for a Lake Worth personal injury lawyer, consultations are free and available 24/7. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Insurance companies start protecting their own interests right after an injury. Call 561-800-8000 so someone starts protecting yours.
What Injury Cases Do We Handle in Lake Worth Beach?
Our firm handles the injury claims that come up most often in a busy coastal city with heavy traffic, older buildings, and a lively downtown. Each type of case calls for different evidence and different insurance.
Car and Truck Crashes
I-95, Dixie Highway, Federal Highway, and Lake Worth Road carry commuters, delivery trucks, and visitors through the city every day. Rear-end crashes, left-turn collisions, and lane-change crashes on these corridors often cause neck, back, and head injuries.
Motorcycle and Pedestrian Accidents
People walking to the beach, downtown restaurants, and bus stops share narrow streets with drivers looking for parking. Riders and pedestrians have no protection in a collision, so their injuries are often the most severe.
Bus Crashes
Palm Tran buses serve Lake Worth Beach along its main corridors, and passengers, drivers, and pedestrians can all be hurt when a bus driver makes a mistake. Because Palm Tran is run by Palm Beach County, these claims follow special government claim rules, explained below.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries
Wet floors in stores, broken stairs at apartment complexes, and uneven walkways can cause fractures and head injuries. Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe and fix or warn about hazards they know about or should have found.
Brain Injuries and Wrongful Death
When an accident causes a traumatic brain injury or takes a loved one's life, the claim must account for decades of care or a family's lost support. We handle these cases with the patience and care they require.
Lake Worth Beach or Lake Worth? Why the Address Matters
The City of Lake Worth Beach took its current name in 2019, but many homes and businesses west of the city limits still share a Lake Worth mailing address while sitting in unincorporated Palm Beach County. That difference affects who investigates your accident and which government agency, if any, is responsible for a road or sidewalk.
Who Writes the Report
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) provides police services inside the city through its District 14. Crashes in unincorporated areas are handled by other PBSO districts, and crashes on I-95 are usually investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. Crash reports stay confidential for 60 days except to the people involved, their lawyers, and their insurers.
Who Maintains the Road or Sidewalk
A broken sidewalk downtown may belong to the city, while a road a few miles west may belong to the county or the state. Identifying the right owner early protects claims that carry strict notice deadlines. We check road and property ownership as part of every investigation, so a claim is never sent to the wrong agency.
What If a Government Agency Is Responsible for Your Lake Worth Injury?
Injuries involving a public bus, a city sidewalk, or a state highway follow Florida's sovereign immunity law, which sets notice rules and limits on recovery. The table below shows how these claims typically work.
| Where the injury happened | Agency usually responsible | Notice rule |
|---|---|---|
| City sidewalk, park, or beach area in Lake Worth Beach | City of Lake Worth Beach | Written notice to the city within three years |
| County road or Palm Tran bus | Palm Beach County | Written notice to the county within three years |
| State highway, such as I-95 or US-1 | Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) | Written notice to FDOT and the Florida Department of Financial Services within three years |
Government claims are generally capped at $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident. A private driver, contractor, or business that shares fault may still be responsible for losses above those limits.
How Do You Pay for Treatment While Your Claim Is Pending?
You can usually cover treatment through personal injury protection, health insurance, and your own uninsured motorist coverage while a Lake Worth claim is pending. Each source has its own rules, and the order matters.
Personal Injury Protection Comes First
Personal injury protection (PIP) under your own car insurance covers a share of medical bills and lost income after a car crash, up to $10,000, no matter who caused it. Under section 627.736, you must get initial care within 14 days, and medical benefits stop at $2,500 without an emergency medical condition finding.
Health Insurance and Repayment
Health insurance may cover treatment beyond PIP or after a fall, where PIP does not apply. Many plans have a right to be repaid from your settlement, and those amounts are often negotiable.
When the Other Driver Has Little Coverage
Florida does not require most drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, or on a relative's policy in your household, often fills that gap after a serious crash. Depending on the policy, that coverage may apply even when you were hurt as a pedestrian or a passenger.
Florida Fault and Deadline Rules for Lake Worth Claims
Florida reduces your compensation by your share of fault and bars recovery entirely if you are more than 50% responsible under section 768.81(6). Insurers often try to shift as much blame as possible onto the injured person to reach that line.
How a Fault Reduction Plays Out
Suppose a driver runs a light on Dixie Highway and hits your car, and a jury values your damages at $200,000. If the jury finds you 10% at fault for being slightly over the speed limit, you recover $180,000.
How Long You Have to File
Most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, must be filed within two years under section 95.11(5)(a). Wrongful death claims are generally due within two years of the death.
The 15th Judicial Circuit
Lake Worth Beach is part of Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit. Lawsuits seeking more than $50,000 are filed in Palm Beach County circuit court.
What Can a Lake Worth Injury Claim Include?
A Lake Worth injury claim can include every financial loss the injury caused, along with the personal losses that never show up on a bill. The value depends on the severity of the injury, how long recovery takes, and the insurance available.
Losses You Can Document With Receipts
Hospital and doctor bills, therapy, prescriptions, and future treatment all belong in the claim. So do lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and damage to your car or other property.
Losses You Feel Every Day
Pain, sleepless nights, anxiety about driving, and missing time with family are real losses under Florida law. Journals, photos, and statements from people close to you help show how the injury changed your life.
When the Conduct Was Reckless
In rare cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, such as a driver who was racing through downtown, Florida allows punitive damages. Under section 768.72, they require clear and convincing evidence and the court's permission before they are added to the case.
Mistakes That Weaken Lake Worth Injury Claims
Small missteps in the weeks after an injury often give insurers reasons to lower an offer. These are the ones we see most:
- Waiting days or weeks to see a doctor, which lets the insurer argue the injury came from something else
- Giving a recorded statement to the other side's insurer before getting legal advice
- Posting photos or updates about the accident or your recovery on social media
- Accepting a quick settlement before you know the full cost of future treatment
- Signing medical authorizations that open your entire health history
Avoiding these mistakes keeps the focus where it belongs: on the person who caused the harm.
Results Our Firm Has Recovered
Our injury practice has recovered compensation for clients with spine, joint, and brain injuries. Published results include:
- $700,000 for knee, cervical, lumbar, and shoulder injuries
- $235,000 for cervical and lumbar injuries
- $160,000 for spinal and shoulder injuries
- $125,000 for a brain injury
Each recovery reflects the evidence and injuries in that claim, and past results do not predict a future outcome.
Why Lake Worth Beach Residents Choose Frankl Kominsky
Lake Worth Beach clients choose Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers because we stand up to insurers and speak the languages our neighbors speak at home. Our headquarters at 2240 Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach is a short drive south of the city, and we meet clients there, by phone, or by video.
What our clients rely on:
- Staff fluent in Spanish and Creole, from the first call through the final settlement
- A lawyer who leads the case personally and stays reachable
- Over $250 million recovered for injured clients
- 60+ years of combined injury law experience
- Over 2,000 verified client reviews and a BBB A+ rating
We prepare every case as if it will be tried before a jury, which gives our clients leverage when insurers negotiate.
FAQs: Lake Worth Personal Injury Cases
What if I was hurt as a passenger in a friend's car in Lake Worth Beach?
A passenger hurt in a Lake Worth Beach crash may claim PIP benefits and, for serious injuries, bring a claim against any driver who caused the crash, including the friend who was driving. That claim is paid by the driver's insurance, not by the friend personally in most cases.
What if I had a back problem before the accident?
A pre-existing back condition does not bar a Florida personal injury claim. You may recover for the way the accident made the condition worse, and medical records from before and after the accident help show that change.
Can I recover for emotional distress after an accident in Florida?
Emotional distress, anxiety, and loss of enjoyment of life are generally recoverable in Florida when they come with a physical injury from the accident. Claims for emotional harm without any physical impact or injury face much stricter limits under Florida law.
Do I have to report a minor crash in Lake Worth Beach to the police?
Florida law requires drivers to report a crash immediately when anyone is hurt or when property damage appears to be at least $2,000, under section 316.065. Even for smaller crashes, a report creates an early record that helps if pain appears later.
Can I recover the cost of getting to medical appointments?
Yes, reasonable out-of-pocket costs tied to your injury, such as mileage to medical appointments, parking, and prescriptions, may be part of a Florida personal injury claim. Keep receipts and a simple log of each trip.
Your Recovery Comes First
Every injury claim in Lake Worth Beach starts with a story, and the person telling it first is usually the insurance adjuster. Your account deserves to carry just as much weight.
Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers builds each claim around the full cost of your injuries and the evidence that proves who is responsible. Call 561-800-8000 for a free consultation with a Lake Worth personal injury lawyer, available 24/7.
