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Getting hurt because someone else was careless leaves you with pain, missed paychecks, and an insurance company that seems more interested in closing your file than helping you. Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers stands between you and that insurer. Our West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers serve Palm Beach County from our Boynton Beach office; we handle the claim, the paperwork, and the negotiations so your energy goes into healing.
Our consultations are free, we answer the phone 24/7, and you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call 561-800-8000 to talk with our team about your injury today.
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in West Palm Beach?
You need a West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer when your injuries are serious, fault is disputed, or the insurance company's offer does not cover what you have lost. Minor claims sometimes resolve on their own, but most people with real injuries recover more when a lawyer documents the full value of the claim.
Signs that it is time to call a lawyer include:
- You needed surgery, hospital care, or ongoing therapy
- You missed work or may not return to the same job
- The insurer is blaming you or asking for a recorded statement
- A commercial vehicle, a business, or a government agency was involved
- A family member died because of someone else's negligence
Each of these situations raises the stakes and the complexity, and the insurance company already has professionals on its side.
What Injury Cases Do We Handle for West Palm Beach Clients?
Our firm handles a wide range of injury claims for people who live in, work in, or travel through West Palm Beach. Every case type below falls within our personal injury practice.
Vehicle Crashes
We represent people hurt in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and hit-and-run crashes on I-95, Florida's Turnpike, Okeechobee Boulevard, and the local streets that connect them. Pedestrians struck by vehicles are among our clients as well.
Property and Premises Injuries
Slip and fall and other premises liability claims arise when a property owner fails to fix or warn about a hazard. Grocery stores, apartment complexes, and parking garages all owe visitors reasonable care.
Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death
We represent people living with traumatic brain injuries, families of children with birth injuries, and families who lost a loved one to someone else's negligence. These cases often involve lifelong care costs, so we work with medical and financial professionals to project future needs.
Recent Results for Our Injury Clients
Case results show how our firm handles serious claims when insurers refuse to pay fair value. Here are some of the results we have recovered for injured clients:
- $4,150,000 for a client with a severe leg fracture, spinal injury, and foot injury
- $3,600,000 for a client with a brain injury, hand fracture, and multiple lacerations
- $2,000,000 in a wrongful death case
- $1,260,000 for a client with a brain injury, skull fracture, and hand fracture
- $1,065,000 for a client with a leg fracture and cervical and lumbar injuries
Every case depends on its own facts, and these past results do not predict the outcome of any future matter. They do reflect our willingness to keep pushing until the insurance company takes a claim seriously.
How Did Florida's 2023 Tort Reform Change West Palm Beach Injury Claims?
Florida's 2023 tort reform shortened deadlines, changed how fault works, and limited how juries see medical bills. Anyone hurt in West Palm Beach after March 24, 2023, falls under these rules.
A Shorter Deadline to File
Most negligence claims must now be filed within two years under section 95.11(5)(a) of the Florida Statutes, down from four years under the old law. Different deadlines apply to medical negligence and to claims against government agencies, so confirming your deadline early protects your case.
The 51% Fault Rule
Florida moved to modified comparative negligence under section 768.81(6). If you are found 50% or less at fault, your compensation drops by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing.
Consider a West Palm Beach crash with $150,000 in damages. If a jury finds you 30% at fault for not checking your mirror, you still recover $105,000. At 51% fault, you recover nothing, which is why insurers now fight harder to shift blame.
Limits on Medical Bill Evidence
Juries now often see what was actually paid or owed for your treatment rather than the full amount a hospital billed, under section 768.0427. Letters of protection, which let you receive care now and pay from a settlement later, also come with new disclosure rules. Careful medical documentation carries more weight than it did before.
What Is My West Palm Beach Personal Injury Case Worth?
The value of a West Palm Beach personal injury case depends on how badly you were hurt, how the injury changes your life, and how much insurance coverage is available. No honest lawyer quotes a number at the first meeting, but we explain how each type of damages applies to your situation.
| Type of damages | What it covers | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Economic damages | Measurable financial losses | Medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage |
| Non-economic damages | Losses without a receipt | Pain and suffering, mental anguish, scarring, loss of enjoyment of life |
| Wrongful death damages | Losses to survivors and the estate | Lost support and services, loss of companionship, funeral expenses |
| Punitive damages | Punishment for egregious conduct | Available only with proof of intentional misconduct or gross negligence |
Punitive damages are rare and require court approval under section 768.72. In car crash cases, Florida's no-fault law also limits pain and suffering claims to injuries that meet a permanency threshold, so the medical evidence about your long-term condition matters a great deal.
How PIP Fits Into a Car Crash Claim
After a car crash in West Palm Beach, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays first, regardless of fault. Under section 627.736, PIP covers 80% of reasonable medical expenses and 60% of lost income up to a combined $10,000, and you must receive initial treatment within 14 days of the crash. Without an emergency medical condition finding, medical benefits stop at $2,500.
Those limits run out quickly after a serious injury. A claim against the at-fault driver picks up where PIP ends, covering the medical bills, wages, and pain and suffering that PIP leaves behind.
Where Is a Palm Beach County Injury Lawsuit Filed?
Most West Palm Beach injury cases settle without a trial, but knowing where a lawsuit goes helps you understand the process. Palm Beach County cases fall within Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit.
The Courthouse
Injury lawsuits seeking more than $50,000 go to circuit court at the Main Courthouse at 205 North Dixie Highway in downtown West Palm Beach. Smaller claims go to county court, which handles cases up to $50,000.
Getting Your Crash Report
Crash reports in West Palm Beach come from the West Palm Beach Police Department, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, or the Florida Highway Patrol, depending on where the crash happened. Most reports are available through the Florida Crash Portal. For the first 60 days, access is limited to the people involved, their lawyers, and their insurers.
How Our Process Works From First Call to Resolution
Our process keeps you informed and keeps your lawyer involved from start to finish. Most cases follow these steps:
- A free consultation, by phone or in person, where we listen to what happened and explain your options
- An investigation that gathers crash reports, photos, witness statements, and medical records
- A demand package that documents every category of loss and sends it to the insurer
- Negotiations aimed at a fair settlement, with your approval required for any offer
- A lawsuit and trial preparation when the insurer refuses to pay what the claim is worth
You make the final call on whether to accept an offer. Our job is to make sure you have the information to make that decision with confidence.
Why West Palm Beach Clients Choose Frankl Kominsky
People across Palm Beach County trust Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers because we stay accessible and we push back against insurance company tactics. At our firm, the lawyer handling your case leads it, and you have a real person to call.
What our clients count on:
- 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
- Staff fluent in Spanish and Creole
Whether you were hurt on I-95 or in a West Palm Beach parking lot, our team is ready to listen and explain your options at no cost.
FAQs: West Palm Beach Personal Injury Cases
Do I have to pay for a consultation with a West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer?
No, a consultation with Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is free, and we are available 24/7 by phone. You may share what happened, ask questions about your claim, and decide whether to move forward without any cost or commitment.
Is it possible to handle a personal injury claim in Florida without a lawyer?
Yes, Florida law allows you to handle your own claim, and small property-damage claims sometimes resolve that way. Claims involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or lasting medical needs are harder, because the insurer has trained adjusters and lawyers working to lower the value of your claim.
How long does a personal injury case take in Palm Beach County?
Many Palm Beach County injury claims settle within several months to a year, while cases that go into litigation often take one to two years or longer. The timeline depends on how long your medical treatment lasts, how much insurance coverage exists, and whether the insurer disputes fault.
Does my personal injury case have to go to trial?
No, most Florida personal injury cases settle before trial, often after a lawsuit is filed and both sides exchange evidence. Florida courts commonly require mediation before trial, and many cases resolve there, but preparing every case for trial gives you leverage at the negotiating table.
What happens if the driver who hit me in West Palm Beach had no insurance?
If the at-fault driver had no insurance or too little, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may pay for losses beyond your PIP benefits. Florida does not require drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage, which makes UM/UIM coverage one of the most valuable parts of a West Palm Beach driver's policy.
Never Settle for Less After an Injury in West Palm Beach
The insurance company started building its case the day you got hurt, and its goal is to close your claim for as little as possible. A quick offer may look like relief when the bills pile up, but once you sign, there is no going back for more.
Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers has recovered over $250 million for injured Floridians by refusing to accept less than a claim is worth. We document every loss, push back on lowball offers, and prepare each case for trial so the insurer knows we mean it.
Call 561-800-8000 for a free consultation with a West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer, available 24/7, and find out what your claim is worth before you sign anything.
