Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Margate, FL

Margate is a close-knit Broward County community where residents depend on State Road 7/US-441, Coconut Creek Parkway, and Sample Road to get to work, school, and everyday errands. Those corridors are among the most heavily traveled in the county — and that volume comes with risk. Multi-vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, and rear-end crashes are a regular occurrence at major Margate intersections. When an accident leaves you injured, unable to work, or facing a stack of medical bills, the path forward can feel overwhelming.

HLM Injury Lawyers serves injured people in Margate and throughout Broward County from our office in Coral Springs — just minutes away. Attorney Eric A. Hernandez is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida who clerked for Chief Justice Charles T. Wells of the Florida Supreme Court. With 25-plus years of trial experience, recognition as a Super Lawyer and Florida Trend Legal Elite, and full bilingual capability in English and Spanish, Eric brings the kind of representation that makes insurance companies pay attention. Call (305) 842-2100 today. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Common Injuries in Margate Accidents

The high volume of traffic on State Road 7 and the surrounding Margate road network means that accidents here tend to be severe. These are among the injuries we most commonly see.

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: A head impact in a collision — even at moderate speeds — can produce a concussion or more severe TBI. Symptoms such as headaches, confusion, and memory problems may not peak until days after the crash.
• Neck and Back Injuries: Rear-end collisions on Sample Road and SR-7 are a leading cause of whiplash, herniated discs, and lumbar strain. These injuries often require imaging, specialist referrals, and months of treatment.
• Broken and Fractured Bones: T-bone crashes and pedestrian strikes can fracture ribs, femurs, wrists, and ankles. Surgical repair is sometimes required, along with prolonged physical therapy.
• Spinal Cord Damage: High-speed collisions can cause partial or complete spinal cord injuries — among the most devastating outcomes of any accident, often resulting in permanent disability.
• Soft Tissue Injuries: Muscle tears, ligament sprains, and joint damage are painful and can persist for months. Because they rarely appear on standard X-rays, insurance companies sometimes try to minimize these claims.
• Internal Injuries: Organ damage from a seatbelt or impact force can go undetected without imaging. Left untreated, internal injuries can be life-threatening.
• Scarring and Disfigurement: Road rash, burns, and deep lacerations leave marks that are both physical and emotional. Permanent disfigurement is compensable under Florida law when the serious injury threshold is met.

What to Do After an Accident in Margate

Taking the right steps immediately after an accident protects both your health and your legal rights.

1. Call 911. Regardless of how serious the accident appears, contact law enforcement. A police report is often the most important piece of evidence in an injury claim.

2. Seek medical attention immediately. Do not wait to see a doctor. Some injuries — including brain injuries and internal trauma — are not obvious right after the accident. Getting evaluated the same day protects your health and documents your injuries.

3. Photograph the scene. Take pictures of all vehicles, the roadway, traffic signals, debris, and your injuries before vehicles are moved. If you cannot do this yourself, ask someone at the scene to help.

4. Gather witness information. Names and phone numbers of people who saw what happened can be decisive when liability is disputed.

5. Do not give statements to the other driver’s insurer. An adjuster may call quickly and ask for your account of events. Politely decline to give a recorded statement until you have spoken with an attorney.

6. Contact HLM Injury Lawyers. Call (305) 842-2100 as soon as you are able. Early legal involvement can mean the difference between a complete case record and one with critical gaps.

Florida Law — What Margate Residents Need to Know

• Statute of limitations: Florida’s 2023 tort reform law (HB 837) gives injury victims two years from the accident date to file a negligence claim. Do not let that deadline pass without taking action.
• PIP insurance: Florida drivers are required to carry at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage. To access your PIP benefits, you must begin medical treatment within 14 days of the accident — waiting longer forfeits those benefits.
• Modified comparative negligence: If you are found 51% or more at fault for the accident, Florida law bars you from recovering any damages. If you bear some fault below that level, your recovery is reduced proportionally.
• Serious injury threshold: Recovering pain and suffering damages beyond PIP requires meeting Florida’s serious injury threshold — your injury must involve significant or permanent impairment, significant scarring or disfigurement, or death.

Why Hire Eric Hernandez for Your Margate Injury Case

• A Prosecutor’s Perspective: Years spent as a federal prosecutor gave Eric Hernandez an in-depth understanding of evidence, strategy, and how to present a compelling case. That experience benefits every client he represents against insurers and defense attorneys.
• Direct Attorney Access: Eric personally handles your case. You will not be shuffled between case managers or left without answers. When you call HLM Injury Lawyers, you can speak with the attorney who is working for you.
• Trial-Ready Representation: Eric has spent more than 25 years trying cases and is fully prepared to go to court if that is what it takes to reach a fair result for you. That readiness gives your claim real leverage in negotiations.
• Bilingual / No Fee Unless We Win: Eric handles cases in English and Spanish, and because HLM Injury Lawyers operates on a contingency fee basis, you owe nothing unless we win compensation for you. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

Contact HLM Injury Lawyers — Free Consultation

If you were hurt in Margate, you deserve real representation — call HLM Injury Lawyers at (305) 842-2100 for a free consultation. We serve Margate, Coral Springs, and communities throughout Broward County. No fee unless we win.