Clermont Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyer

If you need a Clermont car accident lawyer or a Clermont personal injury lawyer who speaks your language, start here. This page explains, in plain words, how injury claims generally work in Lake County and what you can do now to protect your claim. It is general information, not legal advice; every case is different.

Clermont Car Accident Lawyer for Lake County Families

Clermont is the most populous city in Lake County, about 22 miles west of Orlando. It is home to about 52,800 people (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2025 estimate), and it has grown fast: the population rose about 23% between 2020 and 2025, according to the Census Bureau. About one in four residents is Hispanic, and about one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Founded in 1884 and named for Clermont, France, the city grew up among citrus groves and hills on the Lake Wales Ridge. The Florida Citrus Tower, built in 1956, still stands as one of the area's landmarks, and Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola draws runners, cyclists and families. The city calls itself the "Choice of Champions" because so many athletes come here to train.

Fast growth means more cars on the same roads. The Census Bureau puts the average commute for Clermont workers at about 31 minutes, and many people drive into Orange County every day. Tomas Robirosa handles car accident claims for people hurt in Clermont: rear-end crashes, left-turn and T-bone crashes, hit-and-runs and crashes with uninsured drivers. You can meet with him by phone, by video or in person.

Roads and Crash Risks in Clermont

A handful of highways carry most Clermont traffic:

• U.S. 27 One of Clermont's two main roads. It runs north-south, with a Florida's Turnpike interchange to the north that serves Clermont and Leesburg, and LakeXpress bus routes that run south toward Four Corners. New neighborhoods and shopping centers along it mean frequent turning traffic.
• State Road 50 Clermont's other main road, running east-west through the city toward Winter Garden and Orlando. It has an interchange with U.S. 27, and many commuters use it every day.
• Florida's Turnpike The Turnpike crosses Lake County north of Clermont, with interchanges at U.S. 27 and at Hancock Road (exit 278) in neighboring Minneola. Tractor-trailers and long-distance travelers share the road with local drivers.
• Hancock Road A north-south road that connects to the Turnpike interchange in Minneola, carrying local traffic to and from the toll road.
• State Road 429 East of Clermont in Orange County, SR 429 (the Western Expressway, which becomes the Wekiva Parkway farther north) is a toll road used by commuters headed toward Winter Garden and Apopka. A new connector, SR 516, is planned to link it west toward U.S. 27 and Clermont.

Hills, sun glare, construction and afternoon storms can all make these roads harder to drive, and a few seconds of distraction can cause a serious crash.

Clermont Personal Injury Lawyer

Not every injury happens in a car. As a Clermont personal injury lawyer, Tomas Robirosa also helps residents and visitors with other personal injury claims, including:

• Truck accidents on Florida's Turnpike, U.S. 27 and SR 50
• Motorcycle accidents on the area's hills and two-lane roads
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents, including runners and cyclists struck on the roads around the lakes
• Uber, Lyft and delivery driver accidents
• Slip and fall injuries at stores, restaurants, gyms and parking lots
• Wrongful death claims, for families who lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence

What to Do After a Car Accident in Clermont

1. Call 911 and get medical care right away. The Clermont Police Department handles crashes on city streets. Crashes on Florida's Turnpike and state highways are often investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. Ask for the case number so you can get the report.
2. Watch the PIP clock. Florida's PIP (no-fault) law generally requires that you get initial medical treatment within 14 days of the crash to use your PIP benefits. Every case is different, so speak with an attorney to confirm how the rules apply to you.
3. Take photos. Both vehicles, the intersection, traffic signals, skid marks, your injuries and the other driver's license, plate and insurance card.
4. Look for cameras. Many stores and plazas along U.S. 27 and SR 50 have security cameras, and footage is often recorded over within days.
5. Be careful with insurers. Don't give a recorded statement or sign a release before you understand it.
6. Keep a file. Save medical bills, repair estimates, notes about missed work and every letter from an insurance company.

No-Fault Insurance and Comparative Fault in Florida

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 limit. After a serious crash, PIP rarely covers everything. When injuries are significant, you may have a claim against the at-fault driver for what PIP leaves unpaid, such as future treatment, lost earning ability and pain and suffering. If that driver has little or no coverage, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may help, if you have it.

Under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, in general, if you are found more than 50% at fault you cannot recover damages from the other driver; if you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault.

Courts Near Clermont

Clermont is in Lake County, part of Florida's Fifth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Citrus, Hernando, Marion and Sumter counties. If a lawsuit is needed for a crash in Clermont, it is usually filed in Lake County, at the Lake County Judicial Center, 550 W. Main Street in Tavares. Most injury claims are resolved without a trial, but preparing every case as if it may go to court puts you in a stronger position.

A Spanish-Speaking Lawyer in Clermont

For many Clermont families, Spanish is the language of home. After a crash, you shouldn't have to explain your injuries through an interpreter. Tomas Robirosa speaks Spanish and English, and you can talk with him directly about your case and every offer from the insurance company. This page is also available in Spanish.

How We Handle Your Clermont Case

1. Free consultation. We listen and explain your options in plain language, in English or Spanish.
2. Investigation. We gather the crash report, photos, witness statements, video and medical records.
3. Insurance claims. We deal with the insurers for you, including PIP, bodily injury and uninsured motorist coverage.
4. Negotiation. Once your treatment is far enough along, we present your damages and negotiate for a fair settlement.
5. Lawsuit if needed. If the insurer won't be fair, we can file suit in Lake County.

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

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