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If you were hurt in a crash and you are searching for a Miami car accident lawyer, Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is ready to help. We have recovered more than $250 million for injured people across Florida, earned 2,000+ verified client reviews, and built 60+ years of combined injury law experience.
We handle Miami car accident cases throughout Miami-Dade County, and we come to you, whether that means your home, your hospital room, or wherever is convenient. Your first consultation is free, and we answer the phone 24/7. Call us at 561-800-8000 to talk through what happened and what your options may be.
You do not have to face the insurance company alone. After a serious crash, insurers often move quickly to limit what they pay, and their goals are not the same as yours. We deal with them directly so you can focus on healing.
We know Miami-Dade roads, its courts, and the challenges its drivers face, and we bring that knowledge to every case. From the first phone call to the final check, our team stays in your corner.
How Do We Handle Miami Car Accident Cases Without a Miami Office?
We serve the entire Miami-Dade County community even though our offices sit just north of the county line. Much of a car accident case moves by phone, email, and secure document sharing, and our team travels to Miami clients when meeting in person makes sense.
Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers keeps four Florida offices, in Boynton Beach, Pompano Beach, Port St. Lucie, and Palm Bay. Our Pompano Beach office sits minutes from the Miami-Dade line, which keeps us close to the roads, courts, and hospitals your case may involve.
We come to you. If you are recovering at Jackson Memorial or resting at home in Kendall, a Miami car accident lawyer from our team can meet you where you are. Distance does not change the attention your claim receives.
From gathering the crash report to speaking with the insurance company on your behalf, we manage the moving parts of your case. You focus on your recovery, and we focus on the rest.
Miami Car Accident Statistics
Miami-Dade County records more traffic crashes than any other county in Florida. Last year, the county saw over 56,000 reported crashes, which caused 275 deaths and 26,678 injuries, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles crash data.
Pedestrians face particular danger here. Florida ranks among the most dangerous states in the country for people on foot, and the Miami metro area consistently appears near the top of national pedestrian danger reports. In one recent year, Miami-Dade reported 1,834 pedestrian crashes and 101 pedestrian deaths.
Miami-Dade alone accounts for roughly 15% of all crashes reported across Florida in a typical year. Intersections are among the most common places for serious injuries, where turning cars, crossing pedestrians, and changing signals all meet. On average, the county sees close to one deadly crash every day.
These numbers reflect real people and real families. Behind each figure is someone whose life changed in an instant, and we treat every case with that weight in mind.
Where Do the Most Miami Car Accidents Happen?
Some Miami roads and intersections see far more crashes than others, and the busiest corridors carry the greatest risk. Knowing these locations helps explain why local knowledge matters in a Miami car accident claim.
- I-95 through Miami, one of the busiest and most dangerous interstates in the country, where high speeds and heavy truck traffic lead to multi-vehicle pileups
- State Road 836, the Dolphin Expressway, a heavily traveled toll road where merge and lane-change crashes are common
- Brickell Avenue and Southwest 8th Street, known as Calle Ocho, dense urban corridors with heavy foot traffic and distracted driving
- Northwest 7th Avenue and Northwest 27th Avenue, high-volume arterials with frequent collisions
- U.S. 1, or Biscayne Boulevard, a busy north-south route through downtown and Miami Beach with regular vehicle and pedestrian conflicts
- The MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeways to Miami Beach, where tourist traffic and aggressive driving mix
- Coral Way through Little Havana, a dense, mixed-use corridor with many pedestrians
- The Airport Expressway, State Road 112, a fast connector near Miami International Airport with heavy rideshare activity
No two crashes are alike, but a pattern of danger runs through these corridors, and our team knows them well. If your crash happened on any of these roads, the location itself can become important evidence, from traffic patterns to nearby camera coverage.
What Makes Miami Car Accidents Different?
Several local factors make Miami crashes more complicated than crashes elsewhere in Florida. These factors often shape who pays and how much you can recover.
- A high share of uninsured and underinsured drivers, which makes uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage especially important
- Large numbers of tourists and rental car drivers who are unfamiliar with local roads
- Heavy rideshare volume near South Beach, Brickell, and Wynwood, where Uber and Lyft crashes raise added insurance questions
- Some of the highest hit-and-run rates in the state
Each of these issues can change the direction of your claim, and we look at all of them from the start.
Uninsured drivers deserve special attention. When the at-fault driver has no coverage, your own UM/UIM policy may become the main source of compensation, and we help you use it fully. Rideshare and rental car crashes add extra layers of insurance, and we sort through them so nothing is left on the table.
Types of Miami Car Accident Cases We Handle
We help injured people across Miami-Dade with a wide range of car accident claims. Whatever caused your crash, we can review it with you at no cost.
- Rear-end collisions
- Commercial truck crashes, including tractor-trailer wrecks on I-95
- Pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare crashes involving Uber and Lyft
- Hit-and-run collisions
- Crashes caused by tourists driving rental cars
Truck crashes in particular can involve trucking companies and their insurers, and these cases often call for fast work to preserve evidence like driver logs and vehicle data. If your situation is not listed here, call us anyway, and we will let you know how we can help.
What Is Florida's No-Fault Law and How Does HB 837 Affect Your Claim?
Florida is a no-fault state, which means your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays first, no matter who caused the crash. A 2023 law called HB 837 also shortened key deadlines, so acting early matters more than ever.
Under Florida's no-fault statute, you generally must see a doctor within 14 days of the crash to keep your PIP benefits, which cover up to $10,000 in medical costs. Missing that window can cost you those benefits.
HB 837 also cut the deadline to file most injury lawsuits to two years from the date of the crash. It moved Florida to a modified comparative negligence rule, which means a person found more than 50% at fault for a crash cannot recover damages.
Because so many Miami drivers carry little or no insurance, protecting every source of recovery is vital. We gather medical records, crash reports, and witness accounts early, while the details are still fresh. Strong evidence built from the start puts your claim in a better position, whether it settles or goes to trial.
Miami-Dade courts are among the busiest in Florida, and cases can move slowly. Filing early gives your claim room to breathe. This is general information rather than legal advice, so please talk with us about the deadlines that apply to your situation.
Why Choose Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers for Your Miami Car Accident Case
The firm you choose can shape the outcome of your Miami car accident case, and here is what sets our team apart.
- More than $250 million recovered for injured people across Florida
- 2,000+ verified client reviews and a BBB A+ rating
- 60+ years of combined injury law experience
- Recognition from Super Lawyers, Avvo, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Recent case results ranging from $10,000 to $6.5 million, the largest a truck-accident settlement
- Coverage from CBS, NBC, the Sun Sentinel, the Palm Beach Post, and the Miami Herald
- Spanish-speaking staff, plus team members who speak Creole, which matters across Miami-Dade's diverse communities
- A contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless we recover money for you
- Free consultations, 24/7 availability, and a promise to come to you
We built our name on real results and personal service, and we would be honored to put that to work for you. Call 561-800-8000 for your free consultation.
Miami-Dade County Court System
Most Miami car accident lawsuits are filed in Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit, which serves Miami-Dade County. Knowing how this court works helps us keep your case on track.
Civil cases often move through the Miami-Dade County Courthouse at 73 W. Flagler St. in downtown Miami. The 11th Judicial Circuit is one of the largest court systems in the country, and its heavy caseload is one more reason to start your claim early.
We handle the filings, deadlines, and court appearances so you do not have to. Our familiarity with local procedure helps your case move as smoothly as the system allows.
Local courtrooms, judges, and filing rules each carry their own rhythm. We stay on top of that rhythm so your paperwork is right the first time and your deadlines are never at risk.
FAQs Answered by a Miami Car Accident Lawyer
Here are answers to questions we hear often from injured people across Miami-Dade County.
Do you have a Miami office?
We do not keep a physical office inside Miami, and that does not limit the help you receive. We handle Miami-Dade cases remotely and travel to meet clients at home, in the hospital, or anywhere convenient. Distance never changes the care and attention your claim gets.
What happens if a tourist in a rental car hit me?
You may still have a clear path to compensation. Rental car companies carry their own liability coverage, and the driver's personal or travel insurance may also apply. We track down every available policy so the right party pays for your injuries.
Miami has many hit-and-run crashes, so what are my options?
You may be able to recover through your own uninsured motorist coverage. UM coverage is built for exactly this situation, when the at-fault driver flees or carries no insurance. We also work with police reports and local cameras to help identify the driver whenever possible.
How long do I have to file a Miami car accident lawsuit?
For most crashes, you have two years from the date of the accident under HB 837. Waiting too long can end your right to recover, so it helps to speak with a lawyer soon. We can confirm the exact deadline that applies to your case.
Hablo espanol, tienen abogados que hablan espanol?
Sí, hablamos español. Our team includes Spanish-speaking staff who can help you understand your rights and your options. You are welcome to speak with us in the language you are most comfortable using.
Talk to a Miami Car Accident Lawyer Today
If a crash has turned your life upside down, we are here to listen and ready to act. Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers has recovered more than $250 million for Florida families, and we would be proud to stand with yours.
Call 561-800-8000 now for a free, 24/7 consultation, and remember our promise: Never Settle For Less ®.