Doral sits between the Palmetto Expressway, the Dolphin Expressway, and Florida’s Turnpike, next to Miami International Airport, with warehouses, distribution centers, and heavy truck traffic. If you were hurt in a crash or accident in Doral, bilingual attorney Tomas Robirosa can explain your rights in English or Spanish. Se habla español.
Car Accident Lawyer Serving Doral
Crashes in Doral often happen on the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Florida’s Turnpike, NW 36th Street, NW 25th Street, NW 41st Street, and NW 107th Avenue. Tractor-trailers, box trucks, and delivery vans serving the area’s warehouses and the airport share these roads with commuters every day.
What to do after a car accident in Doral
- Call 911 and get medical care. Under Florida’s no-fault law, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits generally pay only if you receive initial medical treatment within 14 days of the crash.
- Ask for the police report number from the responding agency, such as the Doral Police Department, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, or the Florida Highway Patrol.
- Photograph the vehicles, plates, the scene, traffic signals, and your injuries.
- Get the other driver’s insurance information and the names of witnesses.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
Florida rules that affect your claim
- PIP comes firstYour own PIP generally pays first for medical bills and lost wages up to your policy limits.
- The injury thresholdTo recover pain and suffering from the at-fault driver, Florida law generally requires a significant and permanent injury, significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement, or death.
- Shared faultFlorida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages; at 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
- DeadlineFor most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, you have two years to file.
Personal Injury Lawyer for Doral Residents
Because so much of Doral’s traffic is commercial, many crashes involve trucks and company vehicles. These cases can involve a trucking company, federal safety rules, and higher insurance limits. Learn more on our truck accident page.
We represent people in Doral in these cases:
- Car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents
- Uber, Lyft, and delivery driver accidents
- Pedestrian, bicycle, scooter, and golf cart accidents
- Slip and falls, premises liability, and negligent security
- Wrongful death
- Property owners with hurricane, storm, and wind damage, water damage and leaks, denied insurance claims, and condominium disputes
Where Doral injury cases are filed
Injury lawsuits arising in Doral are generally filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County. Some cases belong in federal court in the Southern District of Florida.
Why Doral clients choose us
- Bilingual from the first callTomas Robirosa and our team speak Spanish and English, so you can explain what happened in the language you are most comfortable with.
- Direct attorney communicationYou work with your lawyer, with same-day communication.
- No fee unless we recoverFree consultations and contingency fees.
Florida Law at a Glance- See a doctor within 14 days: in a motor vehicle crash, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits generally require initial medical treatment within 14 days.
- Deadline to sue: for most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, Florida’s statute of limitations is two years.
- Shared fault: Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages; at 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
How We Handle Your Case
- Step 1Free consultationWe listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your options in plain language, in English or Spanish.
- Step 2InvestigationWe gather the police or incident report, photos, video, witness statements, and every insurance policy that may apply.
- Step 3Documenting your lossesWe organize your medical records and bills, lost income, and other losses so nothing is overlooked.
- Step 4Negotiation or lawsuitWe present your claim to the insurance company and negotiate. If a fair resolution is not offered, we are prepared to file suit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Doral car accident lawyer after a crash?
Not every crash requires a lawyer, but if you were hurt, the insurance company disputes fault, or your medical bills are more than your PIP coverage, a free consultation can help you understand your options before you give any statement.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Doral?
For most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, Florida’s statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash. Some claims have different deadlines.
Do I have to come to an office?
No. We can talk by phone or video call, in English or Spanish, and we are available 24/7.
What does it cost?
Consultations are free, and injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no attorney’s fee unless there is a recovery.
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