Partner
Mark J. Miller
Mark's professional history includes work on both prosecution and insurance-defense matters. Read his biography for his admissions and experience.
One collision can leave several versions of what happened
Broward County Car Accident Lawyers
Miller & Jacobs helps people injured in Broward County car crashes investigate responsibility, identify potentially available insurance, and document losses. When several vehicles or agencies are involved, we organize the facts so the injury claim is not reduced to the first driver's explanation.
Keep each claim number and each insurer's letter. No attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you.
$150M+
Reported Recoveries for Injured Clients
50+ Years
Combined Legal Experience
230+
Combined Jury Trials Across Their Careers
Former Prosecutors
Experienced Trial Attorneys
A complete collision history
The first impact and the last impact may tell different stories.
In a chain collision, the order of impacts, vehicle positions, and changes in traffic can affect responsibility. We gather the available accounts and look for physical support rather than assume every rear vehicle shares the same fault.
Separate what you felt from what you saw
Describe each impact and the position of your car. If you did not see how the collision began, say so. An honest account is more useful than filling the gap.
Retain all driver information
Keep exchange sheets, photographs of plates, occupant names, and each claim number. Do not discard a letter because another insurer appears to be taking over.
Preserve the vehicles' locations
Note tow yards, repair plans, and storage notices. We can assess whether inspections or additional photographs would help before the vehicles change.
Checking the disputed account
We test the explanation against several kinds of evidence.
A police report is an important source, but it is not the only evidence of how a crash occurred.
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Scene and vehicle evidence
Damage patterns, road markings, sight lines, and available video can help reconstruct the sequence. Exact lanes and direction matter on I-95, I-595, and local streets alike.
02
Witnesses and reports
We compare accounts with timing and physical details. If something in a report appears wrong, identify the specific statement and what supports a different account.
03
Responsibility beyond a driver
A work vehicle, delivery operation, or other business relationship may require additional investigation. Our Broward commercial vehicle page explains that work.
From proof to a decision
An injury settlement should answer more than who made contact.
We evaluate supported losses and the legal basis for recovery, then discuss negotiation or a lawsuit where appropriate. No particular vehicle damage amount establishes what an injury claim is worth.
01
Document the harm
Medical records and your account of symptoms explain the injury. Future care and lasting limitations need suitable support.
02
Account for the losses
Keep wage records, work restrictions, and actual expenses. Distinguish gross business revenue from the income lost because of the injury.
03
Review fault and settlement terms
Applicable shared-fault law can reduce recovery and bar it above 50% fault. The entire release needs review.
Life after the injury
Three claim numbers. Two insurers. One person still trying to recover.
Repeated calls can make you feel responsible for piecing together the entire collision. We can help direct the investigation and explain which coverage question belongs to which claim, while you keep attention on care and daily needs.
The policies behind the claim
Different benefits can address different parts of the interruption.
We assess potential PIP, health coverage, bodily injury liability, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Policy terms and the crash circumstances determine which apply.
Early medical benefits
Eligible initial care for Florida PIP generally must occur within 14 days under the PIP law. Seek appropriate care rather than waiting for an insurer to settle fault.
Losses left unpaid
Bills or income losses may exceed available benefits. We examine a supported claim against responsible parties and applicable policies.
Pain and lasting effects
The motor-vehicle tort threshold may affect pain-and-suffering recovery. We review the medical evidence and legal requirements.
A free consultation
Let us organize the accounts before you close the claim.
Send the report, the insurer's position, or the offer that does not make sense. You can ask for a free review while treatment is still underway.
The location and the investigating agency
Use the agency on the exchange sheet, not a countywide assumption.
Broward crashes may be investigated by municipal police, BSO, or Florida Highway Patrol. The road name does not replace the agency identified on your paperwork.
BSO-held records
The Sheriff's records portal handles records it maintains. Include the crash date and number when available.
City-specific guidance
The Fort Lauderdale visitor page addresses travel and rental records. Our Pembroke Pines car page focuses on commuting, work, and local report questions.
The wider injury claim
Our Broward County injury hub helps when a serious injury raises other care or responsibility issues. We serve the county from Pompano Beach.
Florida generally allows two years for negligence suits under section 95.11. Check the deadline for your circumstances.
Miller & Jacobs
Meet the partners reviewing the disputed facts.
Mark J. Miller and Rick S. Jacobs are Partners at Miller & Jacobs. Both have prosecution experience, and Mark also has insurance-defense experience. Their biographies explain those backgrounds. Ask how the case investigation and communication would be handled.
Partner
Rick S. Jacobs
Rick worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County before private practice. His biography describes his trial background and work at the firm.
Our South Florida office is at 1600 S Federal Highway, Suite 1101, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Call 954-465-8733 before visiting.
Before your next decision
Questions when fault or insurance is unclear
Do I have to know which driver caused a pileup before calling?
No. Give us the sequence you remember and each driver's information. We can assess which records and witnesses may establish how the collision began and progressed.
One insurer accepted fault. Does that end the investigation?
Not necessarily. The acceptance may apply to a limited issue or payment. We review the full position, other parties, and any proposed release before treating the injury claim as resolved.
What if I was riding in someone else's car?
The available policies may differ from a claim involving your own vehicle. Bring household insurance information and the driver's details. We can review potential coverage and any representation conflicts.
Can a report from another Broward city be used in my case?
Yes. The investigating agency's report remains relevant even if you live or receive treatment elsewhere. Keep the agency name and report number so the right records can be requested.
Can we pursue a claim if the other driver's policy is small?
We can examine other potentially applicable coverage and responsible parties. A policy limit affects one source of payment; it does not establish the entire claim's value or guarantee collection elsewhere.
What if the crash caused a permanent disability?
Future care, earning capacity, and assistance needs require careful support. Our catastrophic injury page addresses those longer-term questions. We can review them with the crash claim.
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