Pompano Beach Car Accident Attorneys

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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Pompano Beach or anywhere in Broward County, our Pompano Beach car accident attorneys are nearby and available right now — you can even walk in. Our Pompano Beach office is at 1000 W McNab Rd, Suite 182, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, in McNab Executive Plaza between I-95 and US-1. 

You don’t have to deal with fighting the insurance company while you’re trying to heal. Our team can handle your claim so you can focus on your recovery. We’ve recovered over $250 million for injured Floridians, and we offer more than 60 years of combined experience. Hablamos Español.

Call (561) 800-8000 for a free, 24/7 consultation today and let the team at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers help restore your peace of mind.

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Pompano Beach Car Accident Statistics

Broward County is one of the most crash-heavy counties in Florida. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) data, the county recorded roughly 40,000 traffic crashes and about 210 deaths in one recent year, along with more than 24,000 reported injuries. As one of Broward’s larger cities and a hub between I-95, the Florida Turnpike, and US-1, Pompano Beach sees a significant share of those crashes.

Intersections remain the most dangerous places to drive countywide, and hit-and-run crashes are a persistent problem across our county. In one recent Pompano Beach crash at Copans Road and North Andrews Avenue, a driver traveling far over the speed limit ran a red light and caused a fatal T-bone collision — a reminder of how quickly a routine trip can turn catastrophic. Whatever the cause, the result is the same: medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company already looking for reasons to pay you less. 

Pompano Beach Accident Hot Spots

Certain Pompano Beach corridors produce far more crashes than others. Knowing the roadway and its crash patterns helps us build your case from day one.

Sample Road (SR-834)

A major east–west route across northern Pompano Beach, Sample Road carries heavy commuter and commercial traffic between I-95, the Turnpike, and US-1. Its busy signalized intersections see frequent rear-end and left-turn crashes.

Atlantic Boulevard (SR-814)

Pompano’s central east–west artery runs from the beaches to the western suburbs, mixing local, tourist, and commercial traffic. Congestion and constant turning movements make it one of the city’s most crash-prone corridors.

I-95 Through Pompano Beach

The interstate runs north–south through the city at high speeds, with heavy truck traffic and closely spaced interchanges at Atlantic, Copans, and Sample. Merging and lane-change crashes are common, and impacts at highway speeds can cause severe injuries.

Powerline Road

This busy north–south commercial corridor parallels I-95 and sees heavy stop-and-go traffic, driveways, and turning movements — a recipe for rear-end and angle collisions.

Copans Road

An east–west connector to I-95 and the Turnpike, Copans Road carries commuter and commercial traffic through busy intersections, where serious high-speed and red-light crashes have occurred.

McNab Road (Near Our Office)

McNab Road runs right past our Pompano Beach office in McNab Executive Plaza, between I-95 and US-1. As a busy local connector, it sees regular intersection and rear-end crashes — and we’re right here when they happen.

Types of Car Accidents We Handle in Pompano Beach

We handle all types of Pompano Beach auto crashes. The type of collision can shape who is liable and what evidence we need to prove it.

• Rear-end collisions. These are the most common local crashes, especially in stop-and-go traffic on Atlantic Boulevard and Powerline Road. They routinely cause whiplash and back injuries that insurers try to minimize.
• Distracted driving. Texting and phone use while driving are among the leading causes of crashes in Pompano. We can pull phone records and in-vehicle data to prove negligence.
• DUI accidents. Impaired driving can turn a night out along the beach and entertainment areas into a tragedy. We move fast to preserve the evidence these cases depend on.
• Rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft crashes are common in Pompano’s tourist and service corridors, and coverage depends on what the app driver was doing at the time of impact. We know how to identify every applicable insurance policy to cover your losses.
• Hit-and-run accidents. When a driver flees, we can help you pursue your uninsured motorist coverage and work to track down the responsible party.

Florida’s No-Fault System and When You Can Sue

Florida is a no-fault state. After most crashes, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your initial medical bills and part of your lost wages up to $10,000, regardless of fault. However, you must seek treatment within 14 days to qualify for those benefits.

Because $10,000 won’t cover a serious injury, Florida law lets you step outside no-fault and sue the at-fault driver when your injuries cross the “serious injury” threshold. This is usually defined as a permanent injury, significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement, or the permanent loss of an important bodily function. 

Stepping outside of no-fault is what lets you pursue full compensation, including pain and suffering, from the negligent driver who caused the crash. Two features of Florida’s 2023 tort reform (HB 837) shape these Pompano Beach claims:

• A 2-year filing deadline. For crashes on or after March 24, 2023, you only have two years from the accident to file a lawsuit. The deadline used to be four years. Miss it, and you almost certainly lose the right to recover.
• The 51% fault bar. If you’re found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. At 50% or less responsible, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. As a result,  insurers work hard to shift blame onto you.

Both changes make it critical to involve a lawyer early, before the insurer builds its case against you.

What Compensation Can You Receive After a Pompano Beach Car Accident?

After a Pompano Beach vehicle crash, you can generally recover both your financial losses and the human cost of your injuries. The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries and how the crash affects your life. You may recover:

• Medical bills. Past and future care — from the ER visit through surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term treatment.
• Lost wages and earning capacity. Income you missed while recovering, plus future earnings if your injuries limit your ability to work.
• Pain and suffering. Physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life, with no cap, in a standard Florida car accident case.
• Property damage. Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other damaged property.

Insurers routinely undervalue future care and pain and suffering. We work with medical and financial experts to prove the full lifetime value of your claim.

Why You Should Choose Frankl Kominsky for Your Pompano Beach Case

When you partner with a firm with a real presence in Pompano Beach, you get local availability and the resources of a firm with a statewide track record.

• A local office you can visit. We’re at 1000 W McNab Rd, Suite 182, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, so help is right around the corner. Can’t travel because of your injuries? We’ll come to you.
• A track record that matters. Over $250 million recovered, 60+ years of combined experience, and more than 2,000 verified 5-star Google reviews.
• No upfront cost. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney’s fee unless we win.
• Available 24/7. Call, text, or come in. An attorney — not a case manager — reviews your case. 
• Hablamos Español.

Where Pompano Beach Car Accident Cases Are Filed

Pompano Beach sits in Broward County, part of Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit. If your claim becomes a lawsuit, injury cases seeking more than $50,000 are heard in the Circuit Civil division at the Broward County Central Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Most cases settle before going to trial, so you may never step inside that courthouse. But hiring a firm that regularly litigates in Broward County shows insurers you’re prepared to go the distance — and that readiness often drives a better settlement.

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Talk to a Pompano Beach Car Accident Lawyer at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers Today at No Cost

You don’t have to face the insurance company and aggressive defense counsel alone. Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is right here in Pompano Beach, ready to fight for you, with a successful track record of over $250 million recovered for injured Floridians. Your consultation is free, we’re available 24/7, and there’s no fee unless we win.

Call (561) 800-8000 now or visit us at 1000 W McNab Rd, Suite 182, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Never Settle For Less ®.