Partner
Mark J. Miller
Mark's professional biography describes his prosecution and insurance-defense background. Learn about the attorney rather than relying on a case-result promise.
A Miami crash can create several claims at once
Miami Car Accident Lawyer
Miller & Jacobs helps people injured in Miami car accidents separate the urgent decisions from the long-term claim. We review who caused the collision, which policies may apply, and what your injuries have changed. A damaged vehicle, missed paycheck, and request for a recorded statement do not all call for the same response.
Free consultation. Injury cases use a written contingency-fee agreement. No attorney fee unless compensation is recovered; ask how costs are handled.
$300M+
Reported Recoveries for Injured Clients
50+ Years
Combined Legal Experience
230+
Combined Jury Trials Across Their Careers
Former Prosecutors
Experienced Trial Attorneys
Start with your health, not the adjuster's timetable
Treatment records and insurance deadlines serve different purposes.
Seek appropriate medical care after a crash and describe how the symptoms began. The medical evaluation is for your health; the claim review identifies benefits, evidence, and deadlines. Waiting for an insurer to accept fault is not a substitute for either.
The first medical visit
For applicable Florida PIP benefits, section 627.736 generally requires qualifying initial care within 14 days. Eligibility, benefit limits, and payment depend on the statute, policy, and facts.
The care that follows
Keep referrals, discharge instructions, work restrictions, and follow-up appointments together. If you change providers or return home outside Miami-Dade, explain the earlier care so the record does not become a series of disconnected visits.
When a family member calls
Someone helping an injured person can describe what happened and identify immediate concerns. We explain which records and permissions are needed before discussing protected information or making decisions for that person.
One collision, separate coverage decisions
Paying for the car is not the same as resolving the injury.
A repair estimate does not establish the value of an injury claim. We review the available auto policies, any household coverage, the other driver's insurance, and rental or work-use questions. Coverage must be confirmed rather than assumed from a policy card.
Medical expenses and income
Bills, benefit statements, payroll records, and medical restrictions help explain what has been paid and what remains disputed. Keep denial letters and requests for information so an unanswered notice does not disappear among the bills.
Repairs and storage
If safe, preserve original photographs before repair, disposal, or a rental return. Record where the vehicle is stored and any daily charges. Tell us about approaching deadlines; do not assume every added charge will be reimbursed.
An injury claim against another party
Liability, available coverage, and provable losses each require review. Florida's motor-vehicle injury threshold can limit recovery for pain and suffering in claims within its scope.
The practical pressure after a collision
You need transportation for work. You also need time to understand the injury.
A temporary ride, a repair authorization, and a final injury release solve different problems. Bring the document you have been asked to sign. We can explain its scope before a practical decision about the car becomes an unintended decision about the entire claim.
Before accepting a final offer
Build the account from evidence, not the first description of fault.
After a multi-vehicle crash, drivers may describe different sequences. We compare photographs, witness accounts, available video, vehicle damage, and the medical history. A report can be useful without answering every question about responsibility.
Collision review
Identify the precise movement
For a collision on I-95, US 1, or a Miami neighborhood street, note the direction, lane, nearby intersection or exit, and sequence of impacts. A road name alone cannot show whether a driver merged, turned, stopped, or had time to react.
Injury record
Connect the losses to the injury
Keep a dated record of missed shifts, care appointments, help needed at home, and activities you can no longer do normally. Medical and employment evidence supports the claim; a personal record helps identify what needs corroboration.
Release terms
Read the entire release
A check labeled for vehicle damage may come with broader language. We review who is being released, which claims are included, and whether the agreement reaches an injury claim that is not ready to resolve.
In negligence actions covered by Florida's comparative-fault statute, fault can reduce damages, and a claimant found more than 50% responsible for their own harm cannot recover. The claim type and governing law matter.
A free consultation
Bring us the decision that cannot wait.
An insurer wants a statement, a tow yard is charging storage, or treatment is disrupting work. Tell us what is happening now so the consultation addresses your immediate concern as well as the claim.
Our South Florida office is at 1600 S Federal Highway, Suite 1101, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Call 954-465-8733 before visiting.
View Pompano Beach office directionsA usable record of the Miami collision
Keep one timeline when the paperwork comes from several places.
The police exchange, hospital discharge, rental agreement, and insurer correspondence may use different reference numbers. Start a folder with the crash date, responding agency, claim numbers, and vehicle location. That simple index helps connect the evidence without guessing which record belongs to which issue.
Original files and identifying details
Save the original photographs and videos, witness contact information, insurance exchange, and report number. Keep copies of messages about the crash. Do not edit original files or post an account online to settle an argument about fault.
The agency that actually responded
Check the agency named on the exchange form rather than assuming every Miami-area crash was investigated by the same department. A city street, an interstate, and another municipality may involve different agencies. Give us the report number and any request instructions you received.
Help without a claimed Miami office
Our Miami personal injury practice serves Miami-Dade clients from the firm's actual South Florida office in Pompano Beach. We can start by phone and explain how to share the records securely.
What our work addresses
A claim review should clarify what is known and what is missing.
We evaluate responsibility, insurance, and documented losses together, then explain the available next steps. A settlement is not promised, and filing a lawsuit is not the automatic answer to every dispute.
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Preserve the evidence that may change
Video and business records may not remain available indefinitely. Tell us quickly if a commercial vehicle was involved; our Miami truck accident page explains the additional records a business may hold.
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Document the effect on daily life
We examine the support for treatment, lost income, and assistance needs. When memory or concentration changes are involved, the brain injury claim may require more than a description of visible injuries.
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Compare the realistic paths
We explain the strengths, missing evidence, coverage questions, and release terms before you choose a course. The consultation is an opportunity to understand the claim, not a commitment to file suit.
Many Florida negligence lawsuits accruing after March 24, 2023 have a two-year filing period under section 95.11. Different claims, parties, and exceptions can change the analysis. Have the actual deadline checked; negotiations do not automatically extend it.
Miller & Jacobs
Meet the partners helping Miami injury clients.
Partners Mark J. Miller and Rick S. Jacobs lead Miller & Jacobs. A consultation can address who would handle your case, what information is still needed, and how you will receive updates while treatment and the claim proceed.
Partner
Rick S. Jacobs
Rick's biography describes his work as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County and subsequent private practice. His background does not guarantee an outcome in a particular case.
Miami car accident questions
The questions that often come before a claim is ready
Can I get help if I live outside Miami?
Yes. We can begin a consultation by phone and discuss the records needed. If litigation becomes necessary, we explain any case-specific attendance or other obligations rather than promise you will never need to return.
Should I wait for the police report before calling?
You can call with the information you have. Share the responding agency and report number if available. Treatment needs, vehicle storage, video preservation, and insurer requests may need attention before a completed report arrives.
Does PIP pay every medical bill after a crash?
No. PIP has eligibility rules, limits, payment percentages, and exclusions. The applicable policy and circumstances determine whether it is available. Bring benefit statements and bills so we can identify paid, unpaid, and disputed amounts.
What if the insurer says I caused part of the crash?
The accusation is not the final fault determination. We examine the evidence and applicable law. In covered Florida negligence cases, fault can reduce recovery and responsibility greater than 50% for one's own harm can bar it.
Does an Uber or Lyft trip change the review?
It can. The driver's app and trip status may affect the insurance analysis. Preserve the receipt and trip details, and see our Miami rideshare accident guidance for the separate coverage questions.
What does the consultation cost?
The initial consultation is free. For an injury case, the written contingency-fee agreement explains attorney fees, costs, and responsibilities before representation begins. There is no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
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