Margate Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were in a car accident in Margate, you may be hurting, missing work and getting calls from insurance adjusters who want a quick statement. This page explains how car accident and personal injury claims work in Margate and Broward County, and how Tomas Robirosa can help. The consultation is free, and you can talk with him in Spanish or English.

Margate Car Accident Lawyer

Margate was founded as a town in 1955 and became a city in 1961. It covers about nine square miles in north-central Broward County, with Coral Springs to the west and Coconut Creek to the east, and it is laced with about 30 miles of canals. It is a residential city, but major commercial roads such as State Road 7 and Atlantic Boulevard run straight through it.

About 60,000 people live in Margate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate. More than one in four residents are Hispanic, and about four in ten residents speak a language other than English at home. If you would rather explain your accident in Spanish, you can do that with Tomas directly.

Tomas Robirosa handles car accident cases and other personal injury claims for people hurt because of someone else's carelessness. He serves Margate and all of Broward County, and he works on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover.

Roads and Crash Hot Spots in Margate

Most crashes we hear about in Margate happen on a handful of roads:

• State Road 7 (U.S. 441) The main north-south road through Margate is lined with shopping centers, restaurants, gas stations and medical offices. Constant turning traffic, driveways and bus stops create many conflict points.
• Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 814) Atlantic Boulevard comes in from Coral Springs and crosses State Road 7 in Margate before heading east toward the Turnpike and I-95.
• Sample Road (State Road 834) On the city's north side, Sample Road meets State Road 7 at an interchange where Margate, Coral Springs and Coconut Creek come together.
• Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway Just east of Margate, in Coconut Creek, the Turnpike has interchanges at Atlantic Boulevard, Coconut Creek Parkway and Sample Road. The Sawgrass Expressway runs nearby to the west and north. Drivers heading to and from these highways pass through Margate every day.

Personal Injury Lawyer in Margate

Car crashes are the most common reason Margate residents call us, but Tomas handles many kinds of injury cases:

• Car accidents Rear-end, T-bone, left-turn and hit-and-run crashes. Read about car accident claims in Florida.
• Motorcycle accidents Riders hit by drivers who never saw them. See our Margate motorcycle accident lawyer page.
• Truck accidents Crashes with delivery trucks and tractor-trailers on State Road 7 and the nearby highways. See truck accident claims.
• Slip and fall injuries Falls at stores, restaurants, condos and parking lots. See slip and fall cases.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents People hit while walking to a bus stop or riding near busy intersections. See pedestrian accident claims.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Margate

1. Call 911. The Margate Police Department, which has its own traffic unit, responds to crashes in the city. Ask the officer how to get a copy of the crash report.
2. Get medical care right away. Florida's PIP coverage generally requires treatment within 14 days of the crash. HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, on North State Road 7 in Margate, has a 24/7 emergency room.
3. Take photos. Capture the vehicles, the intersection, traffic signals, skid marks and your injuries.
4. Ask about video. Businesses along State Road 7 and Atlantic Boulevard often have cameras that record the road. Footage may be deleted within days, so ask early.
5. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company before you get advice.
6. Track your losses. Keep medical bills, pharmacy receipts, repair estimates and a list of missed workdays.

How Florida No-Fault Rules Affect Your Claim

Florida is a no-fault state for car insurance. Your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage generally pays a share of your medical bills and lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash, up to your policy limits.

When injuries are serious, such as a permanent injury, you may be able to go beyond PIP and bring a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and other losses. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can be important too, because many drivers carry low limits or no bodily injury coverage at all.

Florida uses a modified comparative fault rule. If you share some of the blame, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover. Insurers often argue about fault in left-turn and lane-change crashes, so evidence gathered early matters.

Courts and Hospitals Near Margate

Margate is in Broward County, Florida's Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. Broward's courthouses include the Central Courthouse at 201 Southeast 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale and the North Regional Courthouse at 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. Most injury claims settle without a trial, but if a lawsuit is needed, it is usually filed in Broward County.

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is in Margate and has a 24/7 emergency room. For the most serious injuries, Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach is a Level II trauma center, and Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale is a Level I trauma center. Paramedics decide where to take you based on your injuries.

A Bilingual Lawyer for Margate Families

An accident turns your routine upside down. Doctor visits, car repairs and insurance forms are stressful in any language, and harder when the adjuster only speaks English. Tomas Robirosa speaks Spanish and English, so you can tell him exactly what happened, in your own words, without an interpreter.

If you prefer to read in Spanish, visit Abogado de Accidentes en Margate on our Spanish site.

How We Handle Your Margate Case

It starts with a free consultation. Tell us what happened, and Tomas will tell you whether you have a claim and what to expect. If you hire us, we handle the insurance companies, request your medical records and bills, collect the crash report, photos and video, and keep you updated in English or Spanish.

Tomas also serves nearby cities such as Coral Springs, Pompano Beach and Sunrise. He serves Margate and all of Broward County. Call (305) 600-0529.

Practice Areas We Handle in Margate

Tomas Robirosa handles personal injury and property damage cases for people and families in Margate. If your situation is on this list, the consultation is free, and you can talk with him in English or Spanish.

• Car Accidents Crashes caused by careless, distracted or impaired drivers, including hit-and-run and uninsured drivers.
• Truck Accidents Tractor-trailers, box trucks, dump trucks and delivery vans.
• Bus Accidents Public transit, school, tour and private shuttle buses.
• Motorcycle Accidents Riders hurt by drivers who turn or change lanes without seeing them.
• Uber, Lyft and Delivery Accidents Passengers, drivers and others hurt in rideshare and delivery crashes.
• Pedestrian Accidents People hit while walking, crossing the street or in a parking lot.
• Bicycle Accidents Cyclists hit by cars, trucks or opening doors.
• Electric Scooter Accidents E-scooter and e-bike riders hurt by drivers or dangerous conditions.
• Golf Cart Accidents Crashes in communities, on public roads and at golf courses.
• Boat Accidents Injuries caused by careless boat operators and rental companies.
• Slip and Fall / Trip and Fall Falls caused by wet floors, broken steps, poor lighting or uneven surfaces.
• Premises Liability Injuries caused by unsafe conditions at stores, apartments and other properties.
• Negligent Security Assaults at properties without reasonable security.
• Wrongful Death Claims for families who lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence.
• Hurricane, Storm and Wind Damage Insurance claims for roof, window and storm damage to your home.
• Water Damage and Leaks Plumbing leaks, pipe bursts, window leaks and sewer backups.
• Denied Insurance Claims Home insurance claims that were delayed, underpaid or denied.
• Condominium Disputes Disputes between owners and condo associations over damage, repairs and assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions