Partner
Mark J. Miller
Mark previously worked in prosecution and insurance defense. His biography explains his experience with evidence and insurance disputes.
The trip can end before the injury does
Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Lawyer
Miller & Jacobs represents drivers and passengers injured in Fort Lauderdale car crashes. Whether you live here or were leaving a hotel, airport, or cruise trip, we can examine the crash, insurance, and treatment needs so returning home does not mean leaving the claim unanswered.
Your vehicle claim and your injury claim may need different decisions. No attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you.
$300M+
Reported Recoveries for Injured Clients
50+ Years
Combined Legal Experience
230+
Combined Jury Trials Across Their Careers
Former Prosecutors
Experienced Trial Attorneys
Care before a quick conclusion
You can arrange treatment while the insurance questions are reviewed.
Get appropriate medical attention and explain the crash to your provider. We can review potential coverage and the steps for documenting the injury. You do not need a final diagnosis before asking how a claim may work.
Initial care
Florida PIP generally requires initial eligible care within 14 days under section 627.736. Coverage depends on the policy and circumstances.
Follow-up away from Florida
Keep the Fort Lauderdale treatment record and tell later providers how the symptoms began. Save referrals, appointments, and restrictions that connect the care.
Someone helping you call
A relative can share the first account while you are recovering. We can explain what information is needed and who has authority to make decisions.
More than one insurance question
A rental agreement does not tell the whole coverage story.
Your own auto policy, a household policy, rental arrangements, and the other driver's insurance may each require review. The presence of a policy does not establish that a particular loss is covered.
Medical and wage benefits
We identify potentially applicable benefits and what documents the insurer needs. Save explanations of benefits and letters, not just the bills.
The vehicle and its contents
Photograph damage and belongings before repairs or the rental return, if safe. Keep the tow location, storage notices, and any property-damage release.
Losses beyond available benefits
We examine whether a claim against another responsible party can address supported losses. For pain and suffering, Florida's motor-vehicle injury threshold may apply.
Life after the injury
The flight is booked. Your neck still hurts. The adjuster wants an answer.
You may be trying to return a rental car, arrange follow-up care, and explain a delayed return to work. Tell us which decision is pressing. We can help you separate a practical travel problem from an agreement that would close an injury claim.
Before an injury settlement
The offer needs to fit the facts still being established.
We compare the account of the crash with photographs, witnesses, vehicle damage, and treatment. An early check may come with terms that matter more than its label.
Collision review
Reconstruct the driving
At Federal Highway, Sunrise Boulevard, or a bridge approach, preserve the lane, direction, signal, and exact time. A street name alone does not explain who had the right of way.
Injury record
Support the consequences
Document missed work, follow-up care, and symptoms that continue. We discuss what remains uncertain before you decide whether to resolve the claim.
Release terms
Review the release
A property-damage payment and an injury settlement may be separate, but the document controls what you give up. Bring the entire agreement.
In covered negligence claims, shared-fault rules can reduce recovery and bar it above 50% fault.
A free consultation
Get the insurance question answered before your next decision.
You can call from Fort Lauderdale or after returning home. Bring the offer, the treatment concern, or the part of the claim that is not clear.
Keep the Florida part of the trip
Before the rental goes back, keep what cannot travel with you.
A visitor's records may be divided among a rental desk, tow yard, local agency, and medical providers. We can discuss preservation while you keep your own copies.
Photographs and paperwork
Save the rental agreement, damage inspection, incident details, and your original photos. Keep the names of occupants and witnesses. Avoid editing the original images.
The responding agency
Use the report number and agency on your exchange paperwork. If FLPD responded, its records unit explains report requests. A crash near the airport or port may involve a different agency.
Continuing the claim from home
Our Fort Lauderdale injury practice serves residents and visitors from Pompano Beach. We can begin by phone and discuss how to share records.
What our work addresses
The investigation should leave you with clearer choices.
We explain the supported claim, the coverage questions, and what would be needed if a lawsuit becomes appropriate.
01
Gather the missing account
We assess witnesses, records, and vehicle evidence. If a commercial vehicle was involved, our Fort Lauderdale truck crash page explains additional business records.
02
Document the interruption
We obtain support for care needs, lost income, and changes in daily life. A head injury may need particular attention when symptoms are difficult to describe.
03
Evaluate the next step
We review an offer against the evidence and explain litigation when appropriate. A consultation does not require you to commit to a lawsuit.
Negligence suits generally have two years under section 95.11. Verify the applicable date before relying on negotiations.
Miller & Jacobs
Meet the partners serving Fort Lauderdale crash clients.
Mark J. Miller and Rick S. Jacobs lead Miller & Jacobs as Partners. Their prosecution and civil litigation backgrounds support careful review of disputed accounts. Ask who would handle your matter and how updates would work if you live outside Florida.
Partner
Rick S. Jacobs
Rick served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County before entering private practice. His biography provides his professional history.
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 a crash interrupts a visit
Can I return home before starting the injury claim?
Yes, you can contact us from home. Keep the Florida records and obtain needed follow-up care. A lawsuit may involve later obligations, which we can explain based on the case.
The rental company wants its car back. Should I delay the return?
Tell us about the deadline and location. We can discuss whether photographs or an inspection are needed. Do not assume keeping a rental longer is necessary or that its extra cost will be reimbursed.
Does an out-of-state driver have Florida PIP coverage?
That depends on the policy and circumstances. Bring your declarations, household policy information, and rental documents. We review coverage rather than assume that every visitor has the same benefits.
What if the passenger and driver have different accounts?
We examine each account and the available evidence. Different interests can affect representation, so tell us who was in the car and whether each person was injured.
Can a rideshare or work vehicle change the case?
Yes. The driver's status and use of the vehicle may affect parties and coverage. Our rideshare injury page addresses that separate issue.
Will talking to Miller & Jacobs cost me anything?
The initial consultation is free. Injury matters are handled on a contingency fee basis, with no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you. We explain the agreement before you hire us.
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