Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach is a city of contrasts — a coastal community where beachgoers, long-term residents, and commuters share roads that were not always built to handle today’s traffic loads. I-95 cuts through the western edge of the city, US-1/Federal Highway runs along the coast, and Sample Road carries heavy east-west traffic connecting neighborhoods to shopping, schools, and employment centers. The mix of beach tourism, residential density, and high-speed interstate travel creates accident risks that quieter inland communities do not face. Crashes on these corridors can be catastrophic, and the injuries they produce often require months or years of medical care.
HLM Injury Lawyers, based in nearby Coral Springs, represents injured people throughout Pompano Beach and Broward County. Attorney Eric A. Hernandez is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida who once clerked for Chief Justice Charles T. Wells of the Florida Supreme Court. He brings 25-plus years of actual trial experience to every case, and he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Florida Trend Legal Elite. He handles cases in both English and Spanish. Call (305) 842-2100 today for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Common Injuries in Pompano Beach Accidents
Accidents along I-95, US-1, and Sample Road — as well as in Pompano Beach’s residential neighborhoods and near its beach access points — produce a wide range of serious injuries.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: High-speed collisions on I-95 or sudden stops on Federal Highway can cause head trauma ranging from concussion to severe TBI, with effects that may include cognitive impairment, personality changes, and chronic headaches.
- Spinal and Neck Injuries: The force of a crash — whether rear-end, broadside, or rollover — frequently causes cervical and lumbar injuries including herniated discs, nerve damage, and in the worst cases, spinal cord trauma.
- Broken Bones and Fractures: Fractures of the leg, arm, wrist, ankle, and collarbone are common in high-impact crashes and pedestrian accidents near beach access points and along US-1.
- Motorcycle and Bicycle Injuries: Pompano Beach roads are popular with cyclists and motorcyclists. When a car or truck strikes a rider, the injuries are often severe: road rash, broken bones, head trauma, and internal injuries.
- Soft Tissue Injuries: Sprains, tears, and contusions caused by crash forces may not show up on imaging but can cause persistent pain that limits your work capacity and daily life.
- Internal Injuries: The force of a seatbelt or steering column impact can rupture internal organs. Emergency diagnosis and treatment are essential.
- Burn Injuries: Vehicle fires following collisions can cause severe burns requiring hospitalization, skin grafts, and long-term scarring.
What to Do After an Accident in Pompano Beach
Your actions in the immediate aftermath of an accident shape both your medical outcome and your legal options. Follow these steps.
1. Call 911. Ensure law enforcement is dispatched to the scene. An official police or crash report is often a cornerstone of the evidence in your case.
2. Seek immediate medical care. Go to the emergency room or an urgent care center the same day — even if you feel okay. Adrenaline masks pain, and some injuries are not apparent without imaging.
3. Document everything you can. Photograph both vehicles, the roadway, signage, skid marks, weather conditions, and your injuries. Phone video can capture details that still photos miss.
4. Get witness information. Bystander accounts on a busy road like US-1 or near the beach can be critical to establishing liability. Get names and phone numbers before people leave.
5. Do not speak to insurers without an attorney. The at-fault driver’s insurance company may reach out quickly. Do not give a recorded statement — it can be used to reduce or deny your claim.
6. Contact HLM Injury Lawyers at (305) 842-2100. Early involvement by an attorney means quicker access to accident reports, surveillance footage, and expert witnesses.
Florida Law — What Pompano Beach 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. Failing to act within that window generally ends your ability to recover.
- PIP insurance: Florida requires at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage from every driver. To access your PIP benefits, you must begin treatment within 14 days of the accident — a deadline that applies even when symptoms seem mild at first.
- Modified comparative negligence: If you are determined to be 51% or more at fault for the accident, Florida law bars you from any recovery. A lower share of fault reduces — but does not eliminate — your damages.
- Serious injury threshold: To pursue pain and suffering damages beyond your PIP coverage, you must establish a serious injury — meaning significant or permanent impairment, significant scarring or disfigurement, or death.
Why Hire Eric Hernandez for Your Pompano Beach Injury Case
- A Prosecutor’s Perspective: Eric spent years as a federal prosecutor, developing the skills to build evidence-based cases and challenge the arguments of opposing counsel. That experience translates directly into stronger representation for injury victims.
- Direct Attorney Access: When you hire HLM Injury Lawyers, you work directly with Eric A. Hernandez. He knows your case, answers your questions, and advocates for you personally — not through intermediaries.
- Trial-Ready Representation: Eric has more than 25 years of actual courtroom experience. Insurance companies know he will try a case if necessary, and that preparedness strengthens every negotiation.
- Bilingual / No Fee Unless We Win: Eric handles cases in English and Spanish. HLM Injury Lawyers works on contingency — no upfront cost, and no fee of any kind unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I was hurt in a hit-and-run in Pompano Beach? Report the accident to law enforcement immediately and seek medical care. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply to hit-and-run accidents. An attorney can help you identify all available coverage and file the appropriate claims.
Can I recover if I was injured on the beach or at a public venue in Pompano Beach? Potentially. Property owners and government entities have a duty to maintain safe conditions. If you were injured due to a dangerous condition on someone’s property, you may have a premises liability claim. Call (305) 842-2100 to discuss the specifics.
How is a motorcycle accident claim different from a car accident claim? Florida’s PIP benefits do not cover motorcyclists, so different insurance rules apply. Motorcyclists are also often unfairly blamed for crashes. An attorney experienced in motorcycle cases can fight to make sure liability is assessed correctly.
What if the accident happened on I-95? Interstate accidents can involve commercial trucking companies, out-of-state drivers, or multiple insurers. These cases are often more complex than local road accidents. Eric’s background handling complex litigation makes him well-suited for exactly these types of cases.
Contact HLM Injury Lawyers — Free Consultation
If you were hurt in Pompano Beach, call HLM Injury Lawyers at (305) 842-2100 for a free consultation today. We serve Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and communities throughout Broward County. No fee unless we win.