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Have you been injured in a Homestead car accident that was someone else's fault?

Our Homestead car accident lawyers handle injury claims across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties and assist victims involved in car, truck, and other accidents.

The state of Florida recognizes a modified comparative negligence (51% bar) rule and has complex personal injury laws regarding accident injury claims.

After a collision, a member of our team can review the details of your personal injury case to review options to recover compensation.

This could include the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact Lawsuit Legal today for a free, no-obligation consultation with a member of our award-winning legal team.

Whether your crash happened on U.S. 1, the Turnpike into Florida City, or a Homestead intersection you drive through every day, our car accident lawyers are ready to fight your claim.

Most crash victims don't know what they are up against until it's too late.

Let our South Florida car accident attorney review your legal options and help you find out what you're really owed.

 

Personal Injury Compensation in Florida

Florida is a no-fault state. Florida is a modified comparative negligence state as of March 24, 2023 under HB 837. The negligence doctrine recognized in the state allows you to file a lawsuit to recover damages even if you contributed to the crash crash, so long as you aren't determined to be 51% or more at fault. The state requires drivers to carry a minimum of $10,000 personal injury protection PIP coverage provides benefits. Serious injuries which meet the threshold can seek to recover compensation from the at-fault driver for damages exceeding the PIP policy limits.

You have a two-year deadline from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit under the statute of limitations (§ 95.11, HB 837). An accident victim in Florida is required to establish the proximate cause for their injury when filing lawsuits. Potential damages may include:

• Medical Costs - Including emergency treatment, ongoing treatment, and all medical bills sustained as a result of the crash.
• Pain and Suffering - Florida law allows for the recovery of pain and suffering damages based on the severity of the injury, long-term impairment, and length of recovery required.
• Significant Property Damage - This can include property damage to vehicles, cargo, or surrounding property.
• Lost Wages and Future Income - Includes calculation of lost past and future income resulting from the injuries sustained.
• Long-term Injury and Disability - Negligent parties are obligated to compensate you for the damages resulting from the life-long impact of disabling injuries.
• Loss of Consortium - Consideration for the loss of a spouse and can include damages for the impact physical injuries have on a marital relationship.
• Disfigurement - Damages for disfigurement damages for severe burns, disfiguring scarring, and limb loss. The assessed worth of which is subject to the pain and suffering criteria in Florida law.
• Emotional Distress - Very specific requirements for a plaintiff to be able to prove this cause of action in court. Potentially allows filing for emotional distress for recouping damages.

 

The amount of recoverable compensation available will depend on the unique circumstances of your case. Speak with our personal injury lawyer to review the circumstances of your accident and to get an estimate of the value of your case. A good accident attorney will be able to help you navigate the legal process to obtain the best possible outcome. You deserve maximum compensation for your losses so you can focus on recovery.

In Florida you can sue for pain and suffering if someone's negligence causes serious bodily injury. After an accident, the insurance companies will try to take advantage to limit what they pay.

 

From Homestead to Key West: Where We Represent Crash Victims

Practice areas include accident injuries in the city of Homestead from South Miami and as far South as Key West.

• Cities: Homestead FL, Florida City, Marathon, Key West, South Miami Heights, Quail Heights, Aladdin City, Isla Morada, Key Largo, Princeton, Naranja, Goulds, Cutler Bay, Richmond Heights, Pinecrest, and the Everglades area among others..
• Counties: Miami-Dade County, Monroe County...
• Zip Codes: 33033, 33032, 33034, 33036, 33189, 33157, 33158, 33177, 33176, 33030, 33040, 33041, 33037, 33042, 33043, 33050, among many others...

The roads from Miami through Homestead to the Florida Keys are congested throughout the year and especially in season. Drivers in Homestead can also encounter tractor-trailers, big trucks, and heavy commercial vehicles on the roads, adding to the hazards. The heavy traffic and congestion make intersections and highways high risk for auto accidents.

 

 

 

Where Homestead Car Accidents Keep Happening

The same intersections frequently give rise to Homestead car accident claims:

U.S. 1 and Krome Avenue (SR 997) is the busiest intersection in Homestead. Commuters, Keys-bound tourists, and agricultural trucks from the Redland all hit one signal. T-bone collisions from left turns across three lanes of oncoming traffic are constant here. Krome Avenue is the spine of the Redland agricultural corridor. Along the Homestead/Redland agricultural corridor farm equipment and produce trucks are commonly encountered on the roadways.

U.S. 1 and Campbell Drive (SW 312th St) stacks commercial plaza traffic against 50 mph through traffic. Rear-end chains at this light during evening rush. Pedestrian crossings that drivers consistently blow through.

U.S. 1 and Palm Drive (SW 344th St) is the gateway to Florida City. Drivers accelerate expecting open road. They get merging traffic, truck stops, and vehicles pulling in and out at highway speed.

Speedway Boulevard (SW 336th St) and SR 997 is quiet most of the year. During NASCAR and Formula 1 weekends at Homestead-Miami Speedway, tens of thousands of vehicles flood roads built for agricultural traffic. Crash rates spike every major event.

The HEFT terminus at U.S. 1 in Florida City is where 70 mph turnpike traffic meets a surface street signal within seconds.

Is it Worth Getting an Attorney After a Car Accident?

We know the stress you are under after a crash. Our auto accident attorneys will protect your rights and help you navigate the legal process for the best possible outcome. Every personal injury case is unique - but your legal team will fight to maximize your settlement. If the insurers are unwilling to offer fast and fair compensation for what you went through, our lawyers are prepared to go to trial if necessary to fight for it. Your car accident lawyer will help you assess the full extent of damages, investigate what happened, and help collect the evidence required to build a strong case. Costs and expenses of representation are treated similarly — no fees unless we win. At Lawsuit Legal, our car accident settlement track record speaks for itself.

You can count on insurers fighting to pay as little as possible. Many injuries common to car accidents can require ongoing medical care and treatment. You need a law firm that understands the impact this can have on you and your family. Winning matters and our legal team will fight tooth and nail to see your claim resolved. What you are entitled to recover will depend on the scope of your collision-related injuries. Speak with a car crash attorney at Lawsuit Legal who can help maximize your settlement today.

Where Homestead Crash Victims Get Taken

The location of the crash, the severity of your injuries, and the level of care required will determine which hospital you are transported to for treatment.

Baptist Health Homestead Hospital on SW 137th Avenue is the closest ER for most Homestead crashes. It handles the bulk of collision injuries from U.S. 1 and the surrounding corridors. One ambulance ride and an emergency room can result in substantial medical costs before the doctor even diagnoses your injuries.

Jackson South Medical Center in Cutler Bay receives the severe trauma transfers. Spinal injuries, internal bleeding, traumatic brain injuries. If Baptist Homestead stabilizes you and ships you north, you are now looking at two facility bills.

Keys corridor crashes are a different problem entirely. Limited trauma facilities between Florida City and Key West mean helicopter medevacs and extended ambulance runs for the critically injured. A serious wreck on the Seven Mile Bridge can mean a 45-minute transport to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier or a flight straight to Jackson Memorial in Miami. Transport costs alone can exceed your entire $10,000 PIP limit.

In Florida, you have 14 days from the accident date to seek medical treatment or you lose PIP benefits entirely under § 627.736.

Auto Accident Types Our Homestead Lawyers Handle

Rural farming areas, tourist traffic, and congested highways result in various accident types occurring in the Homestead area.

We regularly review injury claims from Floridians, out-of-state visitors, and foreigners involved in the following types of accidents:

Lane Change Accidents:    Motorists can change lanes without looking or illegally violate the traffic laws, often at high speeds, can cause other cars to swerve, hit guardrails, veer into the medians, and collide with other vehicles or pedestrians. Especially along the HEFT and U.S. 1 corridor through Florida City where speeds routinely exceed posted limits.

Head-on Collisions:    High-speed head-on collisions are among the most violent crashes resulting in catastrophic injuries and death. The two-lane U.S. 1 highway in the keys and stop sign car accidents at intersections see head-on collision events.

Side Impact / Side Swipe:    Two cars traveling in the same direction when one driver swerves to collide with the driver. This can result in a t-bone collision or cause the car hit to ricochet into other vehicles, depending on circumstances.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents:    Wrecks involving delivery trucks, big rigs, or 18-wheelers. We frequently see accidents involving agricultural haulers on Krome Avenue and delivery trucks servicing the South Dade commercial corridors. Our truck accident lawyers are experienced handling the unique insurance process involving accident injuries for victims hit 18-wheelers and big trucks.

Hit-and-Run Accidents:    When a driver flees the scene of an accident they aren't always found by police after the fact. This can involve seeking compensation from uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in some cases.

Rear End Accidents / Rear Ended:    Drivers hit from behind by another car commonly suffer serious injury from the unexpected impact. Because of the increased force, big trucks involved in rear-end accidents increase the risk of neck and back injury.

High-Speed Impacts:    High speeds over 40 mph and reckless driving are contributing factors in many accidents according to our data. High-speed impacts increase the risk of severe injury for occupants involved in the crash.

DUI / DWI:    Drunk drivers who run red lights, fail to yield the right of way at intersections, or make reckless maneuvers make the roads more hazardous for motorists. The stretch of U.S. 1 from Florida City through Key Largo sees some of the highest DUI arrest rates in South Florida, particularly on holiday weekends. Drunk driving is a leading cause of collisions across South Florida.

Rollover Accidents:    Big trucks, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and SUVs can flip end over end or side to side. We see passenger ejections from vehicles when the seat belt isn't fastened. These accidents can prove fatal.

Multi-Car Accidents:    Pile-ups and multi-vehicle collisions involving several vehicles can occur for various reasons. The HEFT terminus and U.S. 1 merge point in Florida City is a frequent site for chain-reaction pileups during peak traffic. Crashes involving multiple vehicles can have complex fault implications depending on the circumstances and what caused the daisy chain of accidents to occur.

The majority of auto accidents resulting in catastrophic injury result from: excessive speed and human error.

 

 

Where Your Homestead Crash Lawsuit Gets Filed

Where your crash happened dictates the courthouse. Homestead and Florida City crashes file at the South Dade Justice Center on SW 117th Avenue. Different judges, different jury than downtown Miami but generally plaintiff-friendly.

Crash in the Keys? Monroe County has its own system. Key Largo and Islamorada cases go to the Plantation Key courthouse. Marathon through Key West files at the Freeman Justice Center. The Monroe County courthouse is often less congested, moves cases more efficiently, and is widely viewed as a more favorable venue for plaintiffs.

We represent individuals injured in crashes across South Florida.

Build a Strong Personal Injury Claim

Ideally, your legal team will start collecting evidence and building a case immediately after an accident. Always seek medical treatment as soon as possible after a serious collision. For your protection, you need your doctor to rule out any more serious injuries; the medical records will serve document your physical condition.

Insurance companies will have serious questions about your injuries if you wait more than a week to seek medical attention. The insurers are apt to not believe you are as hurt as you claim and will question why it took you so long to see a doctor if you are as injured as you say.

The police report and any physical evidence you may be able to collect at the scene of the crash will also be helpful in supporting your claims of what happened.

Evidence that can help build a stronger case includes medical records, the police report, eyewitness testimony, traffic light video, and vehicle black box data. This information can help substantiate any claims and strengthen the case for compensation.

How Much Does a Florida Auto Accident Lawyer Cost?  We know that as a car accident victim, you deserve to RECEIVE money, not PAY money out-of-pocket. A contingency law firm handles everything from investigation to settlement negotiation once representation has been established. If we take your case, you pay nothing out-of-pocket until you recover money. When a favorable settlement or verdict is secured, you pay a percentage of the money won for you. Discuss the fees in more detail during your FREE NO OBLIGATION consultation.

How much will I receive for my car accident settlement?  Every client will have different costs and losses based on the severity of injuries and the facts of the case. All damages that meet the legal standard in Florida if you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit. Whether $1,000 or $10 million, you should never have to cover your own costs when you've been hurt due to the negligent actions of another.