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Car Accident Representation Serving Coral Gables

Coral Gables Car Accident Attorney

Direct attorney representation for crashes on US-1, Le Jeune Road, Bird Road, Coral Way, and throughout Coral Gables. Free, confidential consultation.

Coral Gables sits at the junction of some of Miami-Dade's busiest, most historic corridors. US-1, Le Jeune Road, and Bird Road funnel commuter and airport-bound traffic through streets built for a fraction of today's volume.

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Years of Practice

Florida Bar member since 1989

1989

Florida Bar Licensed

University of Miami School of Law

State & Federal

Court Admission

SDFL (1991), MDFL (2001)

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Practice Model

Direct attorney involvement

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do immediately after a car accident in Coral Gables?+

Check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt. Move to safety if the vehicle can be moved, and photograph the scene, both vehicles, and any visible injuries before anything changes. Get the other driver's information and identify witnesses, since foot traffic in areas like Miracle Mile means witnesses are commonly present but disperse quickly. Seek medical care within 14 days even if the injury seems minor, to preserve PIP coverage. Avoid discussing fault at the scene or with the other driver's insurance company before speaking with an attorney. See our full guide on what to do after a car accident in Florida for the complete step-by-step.

What are the most dangerous intersections for car accidents in Coral Gables?+

Coral Way and Le Jeune Road, Coral Way and Douglas Road, and Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard are consistently cited as high-incident intersections. So are the areas around Miracle Mile and the University of Miami entrance, where heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic converge.

I was in an accident near the University of Miami. Does that change anything about my case?+

The area around the University of Miami sees a distinct mix of student drivers, pedestrians, and visitor traffic, which commonly means witnesses are more available immediately after a crash but harder to locate later. Acting quickly to identify and preserve witness information carries more weight in this corridor than in less transient areas.

How long do I have to seek medical care after a Coral Gables car accident?+

Florida's no-fault PIP system requires seeking care within 14 days of the crash for that treatment to be covered, regardless of how minor the injury seems at first. Missing that window can mean losing PIP coverage entirely, even for a legitimate injury.

Does Coral Gables have camera footage of most accidents?+

Many Coral Gables intersections and businesses along corridors like Miracle Mile carry camera coverage, and Coral Gables Police Department crash reports are generally available through the Florida Crash Portal within a few days. That footage is commonly overwritten within one to two weeks, making early preservation requests important.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident?+

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence standard under HB 837. Fault is assigned as a percentage, and a driver found more than 50 percent at fault is barred from recovering anything. A driver found 50 percent or less at fault can still recover, with the award reduced by their percentage of fault. How fault gets assigned, particularly at a contested intersection, is in many cases the central issue in the case.

What if the other driver did not have enough insurance to cover my injuries?+

Florida does not require drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage, meaning a considerable number of at-fault drivers are underinsured or uninsured entirely. See our full guide on car accidents for how uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage works in that situation.

What if I was hit by a rideshare driver in Coral Gables?+

Coverage depends on what the driver's app was doing at the moment of the crash. If the app was off, just the driver's personal auto policy applies. If the app was on but no ride had been accepted, Florida Statute 627.748 requires the rideshare company to provide at least 50,000 dollars per person and 100,000 dollars per accident in bodily injury coverage. Once a ride is accepted through drop-off, that coverage increases to 1 million dollars in liability. Given how much delivery and rideshare traffic serves Miracle Mile and Merrick Park, identifying which phase applied at the time of the crash is generally the first, and most consequential, question in the case.

How do I get the police report for my Coral Gables car accident?+

Coral Gables Police Department, a nationally accredited agency, handles crash reports through the city's JustFOIA public records portal. The standard statutory fee applies, and requests can commonly be completed online without needing to visit the department in person.

What if I was hit by a drunk driver in Coral Gables?+

A drunk driving crash creates two separate cases running at the same time: the criminal DUI case against the driver, and a civil injury claim for the damages caused. These proceed independently, with different standards of proof, and a criminal conviction is not required to recover compensation in the civil case. See our full guide on Coral Gables DUI defense for how the criminal side of these cases works.

Where Coral Gables Crashes Happen

Certain Corridors Carry Far More Risk

Certain intersections and corridors account for a disproportionate share of Coral Gables collisions, and knowing which ones carries weight when building a case.

Rear-End Collisions

Coral Way, US-1, and Le Jeune Road see frequent stop-and-go congestion, and rear-end crashes are among the most common collision type in the city, commonly tied to distracted driving at red lights.

Intersection Collisions

Coral Way and Le Jeune, Coral Way and Douglas Road, and Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard are commonly cited as hazardous intersections. Failure to yield and red light violations lead to serious side-impact crashes at each.

Pedestrian and Cyclist Incidents

Heavy foot traffic around Miracle Mile, the University of Miami, and bike routes near the Underline and Old Cutler corridor create real risk for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly at unmarked or poorly lit crossings.

Florida Statute of Limitations

Years to File a Claim

The Clock Starts at the Crash

Florida's statute of limitations for a car accident lawsuit runs 2 years from the date of the crash. Missing this deadline can permanently bar the claim, regardless of how strong the underlying facts are.

PIP coverage requires seeking medical care within 14 days of the crash
Missing the 14-day window can mean losing PIP coverage entirely
Camera footage at local businesses is commonly overwritten within one to two weeks
Claims involving a drunk driver still follow the same civil deadline

Case Approach

Why Coral Gables Cases Need Local Familiarity

Video from a Miracle Mile storefront does not wait for the insurance company to make a decision. It gets overwritten in days.

Camera Footage Disappears Fast

Coral Gables Police Department crash reports are generally available through the Florida Crash Portal within a few days of the incident. Many intersections and businesses in the city carry camera coverage, but that footage is in many cases overwritten within one to two weeks. Preserving that evidence quickly, before it disappears, can be the difference between a well-documented case and one built on secondhand accounts.

Video from a Miracle Mile storefront does not wait for the insurance company to make a decision. It gets overwritten in days.

Accidents Near the University of Miami

The area around the University of Miami sees a distinct mix of student drivers, pedestrians, and visitor traffic, which generally means witnesses are more available immediately after a crash but harder to locate later. Acting quickly to identify and preserve witness information carries more weight in this corridor than in less transient areas.

Rideshare Coverage Phases

Coverage depends on what the driver's app was doing at the moment of the crash. If the app was off, just the driver's personal auto policy applies. If the app was on but no ride had been accepted, Florida Statute 627.748 requires the rideshare company to provide at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident in bodily injury coverage. Once a ride is accepted through drop-off, that coverage increases to $1 million in liability. Given how much delivery and rideshare traffic serves Miracle Mile and Merrick Park, identifying which phase applied at the time of the crash is commonly the first, and most consequential, question in the case.

Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers

Florida does not require drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage, meaning a substantial number of at-fault drivers are underinsured or uninsured entirely. See our full Car Accidents page for how uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage works in that situation.

Related Practice Areas

Related Personal Injury Matters

A Coral Gables car accident case commonly overlaps with related personal injury and criminal defense areas.

Coral Gables Premises Liability

If the injury was on someone's property rather than on the road.

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Coral Gables DUI Defense

If a drunk driver was involved in the crash.

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Insurance Disputes

Coverage and denial issues that arise after a claim is filed.

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Personal Injury

All practice areas handled by the firm.

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Coral Gables Criminal Defense

Full legal framework beyond this given charge.

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The outcome of a Coral Gables car accident case depends on the particular corridor, the available evidence, and how quickly it gets preserved, and that requires a real review, not a guess. See our full Car Accidents page for the complete legal framework, including how our contingency fee structure works. The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to retain.

Locations We Serve

Car Accident Representation Across Miami-Dade

Crash patterns and local courts vary by city. See detailed information for the areas below, or see the firm's full Areas We Serve page.

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What Our Clients Say

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