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Car Accident Representation Serving North Miami Beach

North Miami Beach Car Accident Attorney

Direct attorney representation for crashes on Biscayne Boulevard, NE 163rd Street, and NE 172nd Street. Free, confidential consultation.

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Florida Bar Member Since 1989

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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)

Boutique

Practice Model

Direct attorney involvement

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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. Identify and get contact information from any witnesses on the road. 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.

Has Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami Beach had serious crashes?+

Yes, repeatedly. A five-vehicle crash between NE 163rd Street and NE 172nd Street killed one person and sent three others to the hospital. A separate crash near NE 172nd Street left two people dead. A six-vehicle crash on the same corridor injured nine people. This stretch of Biscayne Boulevard has a documented pattern of multi-vehicle collisions.

Who investigates a car accident in North Miami Beach?+

North Miami Beach maintains its own municipal police department, separate from Miami-Dade County. The North Miami Beach Police Department's Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit handles serious and fatal crashes within the city.

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

Is NE 163rd Street separately dangerous from Biscayne Boulevard?+

Yes. NE 163rd Street has its own documented history of serious crashes independent of its intersection with Biscayne Boulevard. A fatal multi-vehicle crash near NE 34th Avenue left one person dead and four others injured. A separate fatal pedestrian crash occurred at the intersection of NE 163rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard itself. Both corridors warrant separate attention when investigating a crash location.

I was hit by a Brightline train at a crossing in North Miami Beach. Does that change my case?+

Yes, significantly, and this is not a one-time occurrence at this location. The NE 163rd Street crossing at Biscayne Boulevard has seen multiple separate vehicle-train collisions, including a Brightline train striking and killing a pedestrian near this crossing in 2021. A vehicle-train collision raises questions a typical two-car crash does not, including whether the crossing gates and warning lights were functioning properly and whether the railroad's own maintenance and signal records support or contradict the driver's account. These cases often involve a separate corporate defendant with its own insurance structure and legal team.

Where North Miami Beach Crashes Happen

Biscayne Boulevard Has a Documented Pattern

The stretch of Biscayne Boulevard between NE 163rd Street and NE 172nd Street has seen multiple separate multi-vehicle crashes with fatalities and serious injuries. This is not a single, isolated event, it is a recurring pattern on the same corridor.

Biscayne Boulevard / NE 163rd-172nd

A documented corridor for multi-vehicle pileups, including a five-car crash that killed one person and a separate crash near NE 172nd Street that killed two.

Brightline Rail Crossings

Multiple separate incidents at the same NE 163rd Street rail crossing, spanning several years and including a pedestrian fatality, point to a recognized risk location rather than a single unlucky event.

NE 163rd Street Corridor

A separately documented corridor with its own serious crash history, including a fatal multi-vehicle collision near NE 34th Avenue and a fatal pedestrian crash at its intersection with Biscayne Boulevard.

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
Comparative fault under HB 837 can reduce or bar recovery entirely
Train collision cases may involve a separate corporate defendant

Case Approach

A Corridor With a Real Track Record

Biscayne Boulevard's NE 163rd-172nd stretch carries real, documented risk. Multiple separate news reports have covered serious multi-vehicle collisions on this same corridor.

A road's documented crash history is background, not proof, but it shapes how an investigation gets approached from day one.

A Documented Multi-Vehicle Corridor

Separate, independent news reports have documented at least three serious multi-vehicle crashes on the same short stretch of Biscayne Boulevard, including two with fatalities. A corridor with this kind of repeated history is relevant background for understanding what may have contributed to a specific crash there.

A Local Police Department, Not a County Agency

Unlike many surrounding communities, North Miami Beach maintains its own police department rather than contracting with Miami-Dade County. Crash reports, traffic homicide investigations, and evidence requests for incidents within the city go through that municipal department directly.

Rail Crossing Collisions Involve a Third Party

A documented crash at a Biscayne Boulevard rail crossing involving a Brightline train illustrates a distinct case type. Whether the crossing gates and signals functioned as designed becomes a central question, and the railroad's own records and legal team enter the case alongside the drivers involved.

Related Practice Areas

Related Legal Matters

A North Miami Beach car accident case frequently overlaps with related criminal defense and personal injury areas.

North Miami Beach Premises Liability

If the injury was on someone's property.

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North Miami Beach DUI Defense

If a drunk driver was involved in the crash.

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Insurance Disputes

Coverage and denial issues after a claim is filed.

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Personal Injury

All practice areas handled by the firm.

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The outcome of a North Miami Beach 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, 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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