Palm Coast Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyer

If you need a Palm Coast car accident lawyer, this page explains, in plain words, how crash and injury claims generally work in Flagler County and the steps that help protect your claim from day one. It is general information, not legal advice; every case is different.

Palm Coast Car Accident Lawyer for Flagler County Families

Palm Coast is in northeastern Flagler County, with the Intracoastal Waterway as its eastern border. It has grown quickly: the U.S. Census Bureau estimates it had 109,886 residents in July 2025, compared with 89,258 at the 2020 Census. About 13.5% of residents are Hispanic, and close to one in five speak a language other than English at home.

Palm Coast started as a planned community. ITT Community Development Corporation began developing the land in 1969, and its welcome center opened in October 1970, which the city still celebrates as Founder's Day. Residents voted to incorporate in 1999, and the City of Palm Coast was born on December 31 of that year. Many residents commute to St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Orlando and Jacksonville, so I-95 and the main parkways see heavy daily use.

Tomas Robirosa handles car accident claims for people hurt in Palm Coast: rear-end crashes on the parkways, intersection crashes, sideswipes on I-95, hit-and-runs and crashes with drivers who carry little or no insurance. You can meet with him by phone, by video or in person.

Palm Coast Roads Where Crashes Happen

Palm Coast's planned layout funnels traffic onto a few parkways and state roads:

• Interstate 95 I-95 splits the city in two, with exits at Matanzas Woods Parkway (exit 293), Palm Coast Parkway (exit 289) and State Road 100 (exit 284). Ramp merges and sudden slowdowns cause many rear-end and lane-change crashes.
• Palm Coast Parkway The city calls it one of its busiest corridors. It runs from US 1 across I-95 to the Hammock Dunes Bridge, passing Town Center along the way.
• Belle Terre Parkway A main city parkway. A city review found that 10 of its intersections each had 10 or more crashes from 2012 to 2015, and the city has since been adding turn lanes at several intersections.
• State Road 100 A major business corridor that crosses I-95 and leads to Flagler Beach. The city reports that one stretch near I-95 carries more traffic than it was designed for.
• US 1 and Old Kings Road US 1 runs along the west side of the city toward Bunnell. Part of Old Kings Road is over capacity and is being widened to four lanes.
• Hammock Dunes Bridge A privately operated bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway that connects the mainland to the Hammock, near European Village.

Who Responds to a Crash in Palm Coast

Palm Coast does not have its own police department. The city contracts with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement, so deputies usually respond to crashes on city streets. The Florida Highway Patrol investigates crashes on interstates, so a crash on I-95 may be handled by FHP troopers. Ask the deputy or trooper for the report number before you leave the scene.

Personal Injury Lawyer in Palm Coast

Tomas Robirosa also helps Palm Coast residents and visitors with other personal injury claims, including:

• Truck accidents with tractor-trailers on I-95 and delivery trucks on the parkways
• Motorcycle accidents on Palm Coast Parkway, SR 100 and US 1
• Slip and fall injuries at stores, restaurants, condominiums and parking lots
• Pedestrian accidents at crosswalks and along the parkways
• Uber, Lyft and delivery driver accidents
• Wrongful death claims for families who lost someone they love

The first job is always the same: find out who was responsible and which insurance policies apply, then measure what the injury will cost you now and later.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Palm Coast

1. Call 911 and get medical care right away. Even a crash that seems minor can cause neck, back or head injuries.
2. Mind the 14-day rule. Florida's PIP law generally requires initial medical treatment within 14 days of the crash to use your PIP benefits.
3. Photograph everything. The vehicles, the intersection, traffic signals, any work zone signs, skid marks and your injuries, plus the other driver's license, plate and insurance card.
4. Watch for work zones. With road projects on Palm Coast Parkway, Belle Terre Parkway and Old Kings Road, note any lane closures or missing signs. A contractor or a government agency may share responsibility, and special notice rules can apply.
5. Ask about video. Businesses near Town Center and along the parkways may have cameras that record over footage within days.
6. Talk to a lawyer before giving statements. Don't give a recorded statement or sign a release before you understand it.

How PIP and Fault Work for Palm Coast Drivers

In Florida, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage generally pays part of your medical bills and lost wages after a crash, whoever caused it, up to your policy limit. PIP was never meant to cover everything after a serious injury.

If your injuries are significant, you may be able to make a claim against the at-fault driver for medical bills PIP doesn't pay, future treatment, lost earning ability and pain and suffering. Your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, if you have it, can help when the other driver has little or no insurance. Trucks, company cars and rideshare vehicles can carry other policies.

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule. In general, if you are more than 50% at fault you cannot recover damages from the other driver, and if you are 50% or less at fault your recovery goes down by your percentage of fault.

Courts Near Palm Coast

Flagler County is part of Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit, together with Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties. A lawsuit over a Palm Coast crash is usually filed in Flagler County. The Seventh Circuit lists the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center at 1769 E. Moody Blvd. in Bunnell as the Flagler County courthouse. Most claims settle without a trial, but careful preparation from the start keeps your options open.

A Spanish-Speaking Lawyer for Palm Coast Families

After a crash, Hispanic families in Flagler County should be able to talk about their injuries in the language they are most comfortable with. Tomas Robirosa speaks Spanish and English, so you can speak with him directly, without an interpreter, about your case, your medical care and every insurance offer. This page is also available in Spanish.

How We Handle Your Palm Coast Case

1. Free consultation. We listen and explain your options, in English or Spanish.
2. Investigation. We get the Sheriff's Office or FHP crash report, photos, witness information, video and medical records.
3. Insurance claims. We handle PIP, bodily injury and uninsured motorist claims for you.
4. Negotiation. When your treatment is far enough along, we present your damages and negotiate.
5. Lawsuit if needed. If the insurer won't be fair, we can file suit in Flagler County.

We work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover. Tomas Robirosa serves Palm Coast and all of Flagler County. Call (305) 600-0529.

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