Miami Car Accident Lawyer

Miami sees an average of roughly 181 car accidents every single day, with at least half resulting in injury. Heavy tourism, dense downtown traffic, and a mix of local commuters and out-of-state drivers unfamiliar with the roads combine to make certain corridors and intersections far more dangerous than others.

Where Miami Crashes Happen

Certain intersections and one very specific piece of infrastructure account for a disproportionate share of Miami collisions.

What to Know About a Miami Car Accident Claim

• Pedestrians face real danger: Miami recorded roughly 1,873 pedestrian crashes and 81 deaths in a recent year, concentrated near busy intersections and corridors.
• Motorcyclists are especially exposed: Miami-Dade recorded roughly 1,221 motorcycle crashes and 61 rider deaths in the same period.
• Cyclists are also at risk: roughly 1,071 bicycle crashes resulted in 15 fatalities, often tied to driver inattention or failure to yield.
• Florida requires medical care within 14 days: PIP coverage requires treatment within 14 days of the crash to remain available at all.
• The claim deadline is two years: Florida’s statute of limitations for a car accident lawsuit runs two years from the date of the crash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do immediately after a car accident in Miami?

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 Miami’s dense foot traffic downtown means witnesses are often 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.

Why does the Brickell Avenue Bridge see so many accidents?

The drawbridge has to rise multiple times a day to let boat traffic through, backing up cars that are often trying to reach I-95. That combination of stopped traffic and impatient, aggressive driving makes it one of the most frequently cited dangerous points in the city, particularly for rear-end and sideswipe collisions.

I was in an accident involving a pedestrian or cyclist in Miami. Does that change my case?

Yes. Pedestrian and cyclist cases often involve different questions than a vehicle-on-vehicle crash, including right-of-way at the specific intersection, visibility and lighting conditions, and whether a driver was making a turn without properly checking. Miami’s pedestrian and cyclist crash numbers are significant enough that these cases come up regularly, and they are evaluated differently than a standard collision.

How long do I have to seek medical care after a Miami 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.

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.

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 significant 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 Miami?

Coverage depends on what the driver’s app was doing at the moment of the crash. If the app was off, only 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 rideshare traffic runs through downtown Miami and Brickell, identifying which phase applied at the time of the crash is often the first, and most consequential, question in the case.

The outcome of a Miami car accident case depends on the specific 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. The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to retain.