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If you were hurt in a car accident in Palm Springs, Florida, the Palm Springs car accident attorneys at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers are close by and ready to help. Our nearest office sits in Boynton Beach, roughly 5 miles south of the Village of Palm Springs in Palm Beach County, Florida. That means you can reach a local attorney fast, often on the same day you call.
A crash can change your health, your routine, and your finances in seconds. We understand how stressful that is, and we are here to listen. Call 561-800-8000 anytime for a free consultation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A serious crash can leave you facing medical bills, missed paychecks, and pain that lingers long after the wreck. A Palm Springs, Florida car accident lawyer from our firm can pursue compensation for those losses, so you can focus on healing. You deserve to understand your rights before you speak with any insurance company.
Where Is the Nearest Frankl Kominsky Office to Palm Springs?
Our closest office is in Boynton Beach, about 5 miles from Palm Springs at 2240 Woolbright Road, Suite 201. For many Palm Springs residents, that is a short drive down Congress Avenue or a quick trip on Interstate 95, often 10 to 15 minutes door to door.
Working with a nearby firm carries real advantages. We know the intersections where crashes happen, the hospitals that treat injured drivers, and the way local claims tend to unfold. To us you are a neighbor, not a case file in a distant city.
If getting around is hard after your injury, we can come to you or meet by phone or video. Members of our team also assist clients in Spanish and Creole, so language is never a barrier to getting help. When you are ready to talk, we are ready to answer.
You are also welcome to stop by our Boynton Beach office in person if that feels easier. A face-to-face conversation can build trust, and trust matters when you are choosing who will handle your claim. Either way, that first meeting costs you nothing.
What Types of Car Accident Cases Do We Handle in Palm Springs?
We handle the full range of car accident claims that happen on Palm Springs roads, from minor fender benders to serious commercial vehicle crashes. Our car accident lawyers focus on getting injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians the support they need to recover.
Below are some of the most common cases we see in and around the village.
- Rear-end collisions, which are frequent in stop-and-go traffic along Lake Worth Road and Congress Avenue.
- Commercial vehicle and truck crashes on the busy Military Trail and Congress Avenue corridors.
- Pedestrian accidents near shopping centers, bus stops, and crowded intersections.
- Distracted driving crashes caused by texting, phone use, or simple inattention.
- Hit-and-run collisions, where the other driver leaves the scene before help arrives.
Whatever the cause of your crash, our team can review what happened and explain your options at no cost. A car accident lawyer in Palm Springs, FL from our firm is only a phone call away.
Some crashes cause injuries that reshape daily life, such as broken bones, back and neck damage, or a traumatic brain injury. We take these claims seriously and work to document the full cost of your recovery. That means accounting for not only today's bills, but also the care you may need down the road.
How Dangerous Are Palm Springs Roads?
Palm Beach County roads see tens of thousands of crashes each year, and one of the county's most crash-prone intersections sits right in Palm Springs. In one single year, the county recorded over 26,000 traffic crashes, which caused over 16,000 serious injuries and 194 deaths, according to Florida crash data.
For the sixth year in a row, intersections were the most common place for crash injuries and deaths countywide. The intersection of Military Trail and Forest Hill Boulevard in Palm Springs logs dozens of crashes annually, more than any other intersection in Palm Beach County. Drivers who pass through that junction every day know how tense it can feel.
Pedestrians face real danger here too, with hundreds of pedestrian crashes reported countywide each year. Numbers like these are a hard reminder that even a careful driver can be hurt by someone else's mistake. If that happened to you, you do not have to carry the weight of it alone.
We share these figures to help you understand the roads you drive, not to add to your worry. If a crash has already turned your life upside down, our focus is simply on helping you move forward. That work starts the moment you reach out.
Palm Springs Car Accident Hot Spots
A handful of roads carry most of the traffic in and around the Village of Palm Springs, and they are where many collisions happen. Knowing these corridors helps us move quickly to gather evidence after your crash.
- Lake Worth Road (SR-802), the high-volume east-west arterial along the village's northern edge.
- South Military Trail (SR-809), a heavily traveled commercial corridor lined with shopping and truck traffic.
- Forest Hill Boulevard (SR-882), an east-west connector where crashes cluster near shopping centers.
- Congress Avenue, the north-south link between Palm Springs, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach.
- 10th Avenue North, a local collector road running through residential neighborhoods.
If your crash happened on any of these roads, our team already knows the area and can begin building your case right away. That local knowledge can make a real difference in how your claim moves forward.
How Does Florida's No-Fault Law Affect Your Claim?
Florida is a no-fault state, so your own Personal Injury Protection coverage pays first, but strict deadlines apply. Under Florida's no-fault law, you must seek medical care within 14 days of your crash to keep those benefits. PIP covers 80% of reasonable medical bills up to $10,000, no matter who caused the collision.
A 2023 law known as House Bill 837 changed two more rules that matter for your case. You now have 2 years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, down from the old four-year deadline. Florida also moved to a modified comparative negligence rule, which means a driver found more than 50% at fault cannot recover damages.
When a crash causes serious or permanent injury, Florida law may let you step outside the no-fault system. In those cases, we can pursue the at-fault driver for damages that PIP does not cover, such as pain and suffering. Our aim is to seek the full value of what the crash has cost you and your family.
These rules can feel confusing, and every situation is different. We can walk you through how they apply to your crash and help protect your right to fair compensation. The sooner we start, the more we can do to preserve the evidence in your favor.
Where Palm Springs Car Accident Cases Are Heard
Most Palm Springs car accident lawsuits are filed in Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Palm Beach County. The main courthouse, the Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse, sits at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, roughly a 20-minute drive north of Palm Springs.
Most injury claims settle long before they reach a courtroom. Even so, our attorneys prepare every case as if it will go before a jury. That readiness often encourages a better settlement offer from the other side.
Because we handle claims across Palm Beach County, our attorneys appear in this circuit regularly. That familiarity with local procedures and deadlines helps keep your case on track. We manage the paperwork and filings so you can put your energy into getting better.
Insurance companies keep close track of which firms are willing to try a case. When a fair settlement is not on the table, we are prepared to stand up in court and fight for you.
Why Palm Springs Families Choose Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers
For more than 60 years combined, our attorneys have stood up for injured people across South Florida. When you choose our firm, here is what stands behind you.
- More than $250 million recovered for our clients.
- Over 2,000 verified 5-star client reviews.
- 60+ years of combined personal injury experience.
- Case results ranging from $10,000 to $6.5 million, including a multimillion-dollar truck accident settlement.
- A BBB A+ rating, plus recognition from Super Lawyers, Avvo, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Insurance companies have teams working to limit what they pay. We have a team working just as hard for you, and you owe us nothing unless we win your case. Our founder, attorney Steven Frankl, has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and honored by Super Lawyers as a Florida Rising Star.
That combination of results and recognition is one more reason Palm Springs drivers trust our firm. Call 561-800-8000 for your free, 24/7 consultation and let us show you what Never Settle For Less ® means.
FAQs Answered by Our Palm Springs Car Accident Attorneys
Here are answers to questions we often hear from Palm Springs drivers after a crash.
Is this page for Palm Springs, Florida or Palm Springs, California?
This page is for Palm Springs, Florida, a village in Palm Beach County near Lake Worth Road and Military Trail. Our team serves this community from our nearby Boynton Beach office, not the California city of the same name.
Where is Frankl Kominsky's nearest office to Palm Springs?
Our closest office is in Boynton Beach, roughly 5 miles south of Palm Springs at 2240 Woolbright Road, Suite 201. Many Palm Springs residents reach us in about 10 to 15 minutes by car.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Florida?
You generally have 2 years from the date of the crash to file a car accident lawsuit in Florida. That shorter deadline comes from House Bill 837, so it is wise to speak with an attorney soon after your crash.
What should I do if I was hurt in a hit-and-run accident?
If the other driver fled the scene, your own uninsured motorist coverage may still pay for your injuries. Call us right away, because evidence such as camera footage and witness memories can fade fast.
How much does it cost to hire a Palm Springs car accident attorney?
There is no upfront cost to hire our firm, because we work on a contingency fee. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you, and your first consultation is always free.
Do I have to go to court to settle my car accident case?
Most Florida car accident claims settle without a trial. Even so, we prepare every case for court so the insurance company knows we are ready to fight for a fair result.
Talk to a Palm Springs Car Accident Attorney Today
You do not have to face this alone. From our Boynton Beach office just minutes away, the Palm Springs car accident attorneys at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers are ready to listen, answer your questions, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Call 561-800-8000 now for your free consultation, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no fee unless we win, and we will treat you like the neighbor you are. With Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers, you Never Settle For Less ®.
