Sunrise Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyer

Sunrise sits in western Broward County, where the Sawgrass Expressway, I-75 and I-595 meet. That mix of a toll expressway, a major arena and one of the largest outlet malls in the country brings heavy traffic every day, and with it, crashes. This page explains how a car accident or injury claim generally works for someone hurt in Sunrise and how our firm can help. It is general information, not legal advice; every case is different.

Car Accident Lawyer in Sunrise, FL

Sunrise was incorporated in 1961 as Sunrise Golf Village and took the name Sunrise in 1971. Today it is home to about 99,000 people (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2025 estimate), and more than a third of residents are Hispanic. Many families here work in Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach and drive long distances every day, which means a lot of time on busy roads.

When a crash happens, the first weeks matter. Medical visits, photos, the police report, witness names and the insurance claim all start right away. Tomas Robirosa represents people hurt in Sunrise car accidents, and he can meet by phone, video or in person. You can speak with him directly in Spanish or English.

Our car accident practice covers rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes at intersections, sideswipes on the expressway, hit-and-runs, and crashes with uninsured or underinsured drivers.

Where Crashes Happen in Sunrise

Sunrise has a road network that combines a toll expressway, wide commercial boulevards and quiet residential streets. Some of the places drivers know well:

• Sawgrass Expressway (SR 869) An all-electronic toll road run by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. It begins at the Sawgrass Interchange in Sunrise, where it connects with I-75 and I-595, and has exits at Sunrise Boulevard, Oakland Park Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard. High speeds and merging traffic near the interchange can lead to serious crashes.
• Sunrise Boulevard Its western end is the interchange with the Sawgrass Expressway. From there it runs east past Sawgrass Mills toward Plantation and Fort Lauderdale, with heavy shopper and commuter traffic.
• Flamingo Road and the Sawgrass Mills area Sawgrass Mills sits at the northwest corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road. The city says the mall draws more than 25 million visitors a year, many of them tourists who don't know the area, so parking-lot and entrance crashes are common.
• Amerant Bank Arena events The 20,000-seat arena, home of the NHL's Florida Panthers, sits next to the Sawgrass Expressway. Game and concert nights bring sudden waves of traffic and pedestrians.
• Oakland Park and Commercial Boulevards Busy east-west routes connecting Sunrise with Lauderhill, Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale, with many intersections and shopping-center driveways.
• I-595 corridor Sunrise extends south toward I-595, a key route to Fort Lauderdale, the airport and Port Everglades.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Sunrise

1. Call 911 and get medical care. Crashes inside the city are usually handled by the Sunrise Police Department; crashes on the Sawgrass Expressway or I-75 are often handled by the Florida Highway Patrol. Ask how to get a copy of the crash report.
2. See a doctor quickly. Florida's PIP (no-fault) coverage has rules about when you get treatment. Generally, you should be seen as soon as possible after the crash. Every case is different, so speak with an attorney to confirm how the rules apply to you.
3. Take photos and get names. Photograph the vehicles, the road, traffic signals, your injuries and the other driver's license plate and insurance card. Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses.
4. Be careful with the insurance company. Don't give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer or sign anything before you understand your rights.
5. Keep your records. Save medical bills, receipts, missed-work notes and every letter from the insurance companies.
6. Talk to a lawyer. A free consultation can help you understand your options before you make decisions.

Florida Insurance Rules That Affect Sunrise Drivers

Florida is a no-fault state for car insurance. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage generally pays part of your medical bills and lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash, up to the policy limit. When injuries are serious, you may be able to bring a claim against the at-fault driver for the losses PIP does not cover, such as pain and suffering.

Florida also uses modified comparative negligence. In general, if you are found more than 50% at fault for your own injuries, you cannot recover damages from the other driver; if you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. That is why the evidence about how the crash happened matters so much.

Personal Injury Lawyer for Sunrise Residents

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

• Slip and fall injuries in Sunrise at stores, restaurants, apartment complexes and parking lots
• Truck accidents in Sunrise, including delivery vans and tractor-trailers near the expressway
• Motorcycle accidents in Sunrise
• Uber, Lyft and delivery driver accidents
• Pedestrian accidents in shopping areas and near the arena

Courts and Hospitals That Serve Sunrise

Sunrise is part of Broward County and the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. The main Broward courthouse is at 201 S.E. 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, and the county also has a West Regional Courthouse on North Pine Island Road in Plantation. Most injury claims settle without a trial, but if a lawsuit is needed, it is usually filed in Broward County.

After a serious crash, injured people from western Broward are often taken to one of the county's trauma centers. The Florida Department of Health lists Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale and Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood as Level I trauma centers, and Broward Health North as a Level II trauma center.

How We Handle Your Sunrise Case

1. Free consultation. We listen to what happened and explain your options in plain language, in Spanish or English.
2. Investigation. We gather the crash report, photos, witness statements and medical records, and we look for video from businesses or traffic cameras when it may exist.
3. Insurance claims. We deal with the insurance companies for you, including PIP, bodily injury and uninsured motorist coverage.
4. Demand and negotiation. When 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 Broward County.

We work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover. Tomas Robirosa serves Sunrise and the rest of Broward County. Call (305) 600-0529.

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