Miami-Dade's highway grid, I-95 threading through downtown, the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) connecting the airport corridor, and the Palmetto (SR-826) looping through suburban communities, ranks among the most congested and crash-prone road networks in the country. Commercial trucking routes into the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport add heavy freight traffic to an already dangerous mix. When those collisions happen, injured South Floridians face Florida's no-fault insurance system, which limits early recovery but does not cap serious-injury claims.

Why Gold & Gold in Miami

Philip A. Gold and David H. Gold operate from their Dadeland office at 9155 S Dadeland Blvd, Suite 1216, minutes from the 11th Judicial Circuit courthouses and the primary trauma centers that treat Miami crash victims. The firm has built a track record in Miami-Dade litigating against major insurers and trucking companies, understanding local jury tendencies, and working with accident reconstruction experts familiar with South Florida road conditions.

Miami courts, deadlines & Florida rules

Under Florida's post-HB 837 framework, most negligence claims, including auto, motorcycle, and trucking accidents, carry a two-year statute of limitations. Florida's PIP/no-fault system requires injured drivers to seek treatment within 14 days and provides up to $10,000 in initial benefits, but serious-injury claimants can step outside no-fault to pursue the at-fault driver's bodily-injury coverage. HB 837 also introduced 51% modified comparative fault, if you are found more than 50% at fault you recover nothing, making thorough investigation and early evidence preservation critical. Cases are filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade County) or federal court when diversity applies.

Common auto, motorcycle & trucking cases we see in Miami

  • I-95 and SR-836 rear-end and sideswipe collisions during peak commute hours
  • Port of Miami and MIA cargo-truck accidents on SR-112 and NW 36th Street
  • Motorcycle crashes on the Rickenbacker Causeway and US-1 through Coral Gables
  • Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents in Brickell, Downtown, and Miami Beach
  • Hit-and-run crashes in high-density neighborhoods with uninsured motorist claims
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

My Miami car accident was partially my fault. Can I still recover?
Yes, as long as you are found 50% or less at fault under Florida's modified comparative fault rule. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but a recovery remains available. If fault is disputed, Gold & Gold investigates immediately to preserve evidence and challenge any inflated fault allocation.
What is the PIP '14-day rule' and does it affect my claim?
Florida PIP benefits, up to $10,000 for emergency treatment, require you to seek medical attention within 14 days of the crash. Missing that window can forfeit your PIP benefits. It does not, however, bar a separate bodily-injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver if you suffered serious injuries.
How soon should I contact an attorney after a crash on I-95 or the Dolphin?
As soon as possible. Surveillance footage from FDOT cameras and nearby businesses is typically overwritten within days. Trucking companies begin their own investigations immediately. Early legal intervention allows Gold & Gold to issue preservation letters, request black-box data, and protect your rights before evidence disappears.