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Accident Attorney Serving Coconut Creek, FL

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Coconut Creek may be known for Butterfly World and the shops and restaurants along Coconut Creek Promenade, but it is also a city where busy roadways create real dangers every day. Sample Road, Lyons Road, and Wiles Road handle tens of thousands of vehicle trips weekly, and the mix of commercial centers, residential neighborhoods, and through-traffic creates conditions where car accidents, pedestrian strikes, and other serious injuries happen with troubling frequency. When an accident changes your life — or the life of someone you love — you need an attorney who knows how to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Eric A. Hernandez at HLM Injury Lawyers has been fighting for injured people in Coconut Creek and throughout Broward County for more than 25 years. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and former clerk to Chief Justice Charles T. Wells of the Florida Supreme Court, Eric brings a level of legal experience that few personal injury attorneys can match. He is a Super Lawyer and Florida Trend Legal Elite who handles cases in both English and Spanish. Call (305) 842-2100 today for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Common Injuries in Coconut Creek Accidents

From rear-end crashes on Sample Road to slip-and-falls near the Promenade, accidents in Coconut Creek produce a full spectrum of injuries — some obvious, others that develop over days or weeks.

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries: A violent impact to the head — from a collision, a fall, or being struck by an object — can cause concussions or severe TBIs with lasting effects on memory, mood, and function.
  • Neck and Spinal Injuries: Whiplash is one of the most common crash-related injuries, but high-speed collisions on Lyons Road or Wiles Road can also produce herniated discs, nerve compression, or spinal fractures requiring surgery.
  • Broken Bones: Fractures of the wrist, ankle, leg, and pelvis are common in broadside collisions, pedestrian accidents, and motorcycle crashes. Some require internal fixation and months of physical therapy.
  • Soft Tissue Damage: Sprains, strains, and ligament tears may not be visible on imaging but cause real, ongoing pain. These injuries can limit your ability to work and carry out daily tasks.
  • Internal Injuries: Blunt force to the abdomen can rupture internal organs. They are dangerous precisely because the pain is often delayed, leading people to skip emergency care.
  • Scarring and Disfigurement: Lacerations, road rash, and burn injuries can leave permanent scars that affect your appearance, your self-image, and your quality of life.
  • Knee and Shoulder Injuries: Crash forces frequently cause rotator cuff tears, torn ACLs, and meniscus damage — injuries that often require surgical repair followed by extensive rehabilitation.

What to Do After an Accident in Coconut Creek

How you respond in the hours and days after an accident can strengthen — or weaken — your legal position. Follow these steps carefully.

1. Call 911 immediately. A police report creates an official record of the accident. Do not leave the scene until law enforcement arrives and the report is filed.

2. Get medical care the same day. Visit an emergency room, urgent care center, or your doctor right away. Delayed treatment gives insurers an opening to argue the accident did not cause your injuries.

3. Photograph everything at the scene. Take pictures of all vehicles, the intersection or road where the crash occurred, any visible injuries, and road conditions. These images can be critical later.

4. Collect witness information. Names and phone numbers of eyewitnesses can make a significant difference in disputed-liability cases.

5. Avoid speaking to insurance adjusters alone. The other driver’s insurer may call within hours. Do not provide a recorded statement without speaking to an attorney first.

6. Call HLM Injury Lawyers at (305) 842-2100. An early investigation preserves surveillance footage, physical evidence, and witness memories that fade or disappear quickly.

Florida Law — What Coconut Creek Residents Need to Know

  • Statute of limitations: Florida’s 2023 tort reform law (HB 837) gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a negligence claim in civil court. If you miss that window, you lose your right to sue.
  • PIP insurance: Florida requires a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage. You must begin medical treatment within 14 days of the accident to access those benefits — even if your injuries seem minor.
  • Modified comparative negligence: Under Florida law, if you are found 51% or more responsible for the accident, you cannot recover any damages. If your share of fault is below that threshold, your recovery is reduced proportionally.
  • Serious injury threshold: To recover damages for pain and suffering beyond your PIP benefits, your injury must meet Florida’s serious injury threshold — which requires significant or permanent impairment, significant scarring or disfigurement, or death.

Why Hire Eric Hernandez for Your Coconut Creek Injury Case

  • A Prosecutor’s Perspective: Eric’s background as a federal prosecutor taught him how to build airtight cases and anticipate the tactics used by opposing counsel. Insurance companies know he is prepared to fight — and that changes how they approach your case.
  • Direct Attorney Access: You will work directly with Eric A. Hernandez, not be passed to a staff member. When you have a question about your case, you get an answer from the attorney who is handling it.
  • Trial-Ready Representation: Eric does not just threaten to go to trial — he has done it, repeatedly, over more than 25 years. That courtroom record gives your case leverage from day one.
  • Bilingual / No Fee Unless We Win: Eric serves clients in both English and Spanish, ensuring every client fully understands their rights and options. HLM Injury Lawyers works on contingency — you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon should I contact a lawyer after a Coconut Creek accident? You should reach out as soon as possible — ideally within days of the accident. Early attorney involvement allows for prompt evidence gathering, witness interviews, and timely preservation of any available surveillance footage.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident? Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule may still allow you to recover, as long as you are found less than 51% at fault. Your total compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. An attorney can work to ensure liability is assessed fairly.

My injuries did not appear until a few days after the accident — can I still file a claim? Yes. Delayed-onset injuries like soft tissue damage and TBIs are common. Seek medical care as soon as symptoms appear and document everything. The important deadlines are the 14-day PIP treatment window and the two-year statute of limitations for filing a claim.

What types of compensation can I pursue? You may be able to recover medical expenses, lost wages, future medical costs, loss of earning capacity, and — if your injury meets the serious injury threshold — pain and suffering. An attorney can evaluate the full value of your claim.

Contact HLM Injury Lawyers — Free Consultation

If you have been hurt in an accident in Coconut Creek, call HLM Injury Lawyers at (305) 842-2100 for a free consultation. We serve Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, and the surrounding communities across Broward County. No fee unless we win.