Personal Injury Lawyer Near You in Coral Springs, FL
You are searching for a local attorney you can trust — someone who knows Broward County courts, Florida law, and the insurance companies operating in this market. That search matters. The attorney you choose will represent you in negotiations with adjusters who handle thousands of claims a year, and potentially in a Broward County courtroom if your case goes to trial. Experience in this jurisdiction — with these courts, this legal community, and the specific insurance landscape in South Florida — is no minor detail. It shapes how your case is handled and what outcome is achievable.
HLM Injury Lawyers is located at 3301 N. University Dr., Suite 100 in Coral Springs. Attorney Eric A. Hernandez has practiced in South Florida for more than 25 years, representing injury victims throughout Broward County in car accidents, slip and fall cases, truck accidents, wrongful death claims, and other serious injury matters. His office is nearby, his consultations are free, and there is no fee unless a recovery is made.
What to Look for in a Local Injury Attorney
Not all personal injury attorneys are the same — and when you are searching for someone near you, the criteria matter as much as the proximity.
- Trial experience: Many attorneys settle every case they take because they lack the courtroom background to try one. Insurance companies know which attorneys go to trial and which ones do not. An attorney genuinely prepared to litigate — and with a record of doing so — negotiates from a stronger position.
- Credentials that translate to your case: Look for an attorney whose background includes meaningful civil litigation experience, ideally with exposure to the kinds of legal and factual analysis that personal injury cases require. Eric Hernandez’s background as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and former law clerk to a Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice reflects a level of legal preparation that carries into every case he handles.
- Accessibility: Your attorney should be reachable. Cases do not progress in silence, and you should have a clear point of contact and understand how communication works from the beginning.
- Contingency fee representation: Established personal injury firms handle cases on contingency — no fee unless they recover. If an attorney asks for money upfront for a personal injury case, that is worth scrutinizing carefully.
- Language: For Spanish-speaking clients, having an attorney who handles cases in Spanish from the first consultation through resolution eliminates a significant communication barrier. Eric Hernandez is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Why Local Representation Matters
Florida’s personal injury law is governed by statutes and case law that are specific to this state. Broward County’s court system has its own procedures, judicial temperaments, and scheduling practices. The insurance companies and defense firms operating in South Florida are known quantities to attorneys who have practiced here for decades.
Local representation means your attorney already understands the landscape your case operates in. They know how Broward County juries tend to evaluate certain types of claims. They have relationships with local medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists. They understand how specific insurers approach negotiations and trials in this market.
You cannot replicate that local knowledge by hiring an attorney from elsewhere or a large national firm with no roots in this community. When you search “personal injury lawyer near me,” you are looking for someone who can apply genuine local expertise to your case — and that is exactly what HLM Injury Lawyers offers.
Eric Hernandez — Coral Springs Personal Injury Lawyer
Eric A. Hernandez is the founding attorney of HLM Injury Lawyers. His credentials include:
– Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida — federal litigation experience at the highest level of the profession – Former law clerk, Chief Justice Charles T. Wells, Florida Supreme Court — analytical background in Florida’s highest court – 25+ years of trial experience — across a wide range of personal injury and civil litigation matters – Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar – Bilingual — English and Spanish
Eric’s career reflects a commitment to litigation preparation and client advocacy that shapes how every case at HLM Injury Lawyers is handled. Cases are prepared as if they will go to trial, which is the most powerful position from which to negotiate a fair settlement — or, when necessary, to present a compelling case to a jury.
Practice Areas We Handle
HLM Injury Lawyers represents clients in a range of personal injury matters throughout Coral Springs and Broward County:
- Car accidents: — collisions involving cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and rideshare vehicles
- Truck accidents: — crashes involving commercial vehicles and 18-wheelers, with attention to federal trucking regulations
- Slip and fall / premises liability: — injuries on commercial properties, private properties, and government-owned premises
- Wrongful death: — representation for families who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims: — pursuing UM/UIM recovery when the at-fault driver has no or insufficient coverage
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: — serious injuries involving vulnerable road users
Service Area
HLM Injury Lawyers serves clients throughout:
– Coral Springs – Parkland – Coconut Creek – Margate – Tamarac – Pompano Beach – All of Broward County and surrounding South Florida communities
If you were injured in or near any of these communities, HLM Injury Lawyers is positioned to represent you locally with the knowledge of Broward County courts and the South Florida insurance landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to come to your office for the first meeting? A: HLM Injury Lawyers offers flexible consultations to accommodate your situation. Call (305) 842-2100 to arrange an initial consultation — in-person at the Coral Springs office, by phone, or in another format that works for you.
Q: How soon after an accident should I contact an attorney? A: As soon as possible. Early involvement protects evidence, preserves witnesses, and ensures that critical deadlines — including Florida’s 14-day PIP rule and the two-year statute of limitations — are tracked from the start.
Q: What if my accident happened outside of Coral Springs? A: HLM Injury Lawyers represents clients throughout Broward County and South Florida, regardless of where the accident occurred within the firm’s service area.
Q: Do you handle cases for Spanish-speaking clients? A: Yes. Eric Hernandez handles cases in both English and Spanish and can conduct the full representation — consultation, communication, and litigation — in Spanish for clients who prefer it.
Contact HLM Injury Lawyers — Free Consultation
You searched for a personal injury lawyer near you — and HLM Injury Lawyers is here. Eric Hernandez represents injury victims in Coral Springs and throughout Broward County with more than 25 years of trial experience, a background in federal prosecution, and a commitment to client advocacy that starts at the first free consultation.
Call (305) 842-2100 today or visit hlminjurylawyers.com to schedule your consultation. There is no fee unless we recover — and there is no cost to call.
HLM Injury Lawyers 3301 N. University Dr., Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33065 (305) 842-2100 hlminjurylawyers.com