Experienced Plantation Florida Car Accident Lawyer
Plantation Car Accident Attorney
Fighting for Plantation crash victims — Florida Bar attorneys since 1994, $500M+ recovered
Plantation Office: 10189 Cleary Boulevard, Suite 101, Plantation, FL 33324 · Open 24/7 by phone · (954) 758-4553
- Deadline: Florida gives you just 2 years to file a car accident injury lawsuit under Fla. Stat. §95.11. House Bill 837 cut it from four years in March 2023.[2]
- See a doctor within 14 days. Florida PIP will not pay your medical bills if you wait longer than 14 days to get treatment after a crash.[4]
- Florida is a no-fault state. Your own Personal Injury Protection coverage ($10,000 minimum) pays first, no matter who caused the crash.
- To sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, your injury must meet Florida's "serious injury threshold" under Fla. Stat. §627.737.[6]
- Comparative fault: since HB 837, you recover nothing if you are found more than 50% at fault. Below that, your award is reduced by your share.[5]
- George Goldberg has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1994 and has handled more than 20,000 injury cases. Call (954) 758-4553 for a free review.
If you were hurt in a car accident in Plantation, the days right after the crash matter more than most people realize. Florida's insurance rules are some of the most complicated in the country.
Goldberg & Loren is a personal injury firm with a Plantation office and roots in Florida that go back three decades. We help crash victims across Broward County recover what they are owed and hold the right insurance companies accountable.
The first conversation is free, honest, and on your schedule. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Injured in a Plantation car crash? Call (954) 758-4553 or get your free consultation online — available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Reviewed by George Goldberg, Senior Partner, Goldberg & Loren. Member of The Florida Bar since 1994. J.D. magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law.
Why Plantation Crash Victims Choose Goldberg & Loren
I started my legal career in Florida in 1994, the year I was admitted to The Florida Bar. My first job out of law school was on the defense side, working for the airlines and insurance companies in injury litigation.
I learned every delay tactic, every lowball strategy, every trick in their playbook. Then I walked away to fight for the people who actually need help.
Thirty years and more than 20,000 cases later, I still know exactly what an adjuster is doing when they offer you a few thousand dollars for a herniated disc. Their first offer is never their best. It is a test to see if you will fold.[3]
Here is what makes our Plantation office different:
- Florida Bar attorneys since 1994. Both founding partners were admitted in Florida and trained at Florida law schools.
- 20,000+ cases handled with a 98% success rate across three decades of practice.
- Over $500 million recovered for injured clients nationwide.
- Defense-side experience. I know how insurers build cases against you, because I used to build them.
- No fee unless we win. We front every cost and only get paid when you do.
George Goldberg earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1994.[8] He personally oversees case strategy for Plantation clients.
George Goldberg spent his first years defending insurance companies.
He has spent the last 30 making them pay.
He learned every delay tactic and every lowball strategy, then switched sides to use it all for injured people. More than 20,000 cases. Over $500 million recovered. A 98% success rate. When the adjuster calls with a lowball offer, George already knows their next three moves.
Get Your Free Case Review Call (954) 758-4553Meet Our Plantation Attorneys
Two founding partners. Sixty years of combined courtroom experience. We do not hand cases to junior associates — the partners who built this firm work the cases themselves.
- The Florida Bar (1994) — and 12 additional state bars
- J.D. magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
- Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating · Client Champion Gold
- 30+ years · 20,000+ cases · 98% success rate
Began practicing in Florida in 1994 after earning his law degree at the University of Miami. Spent his first years defending insurance companies before switching sides to represent injured people.
Read George's full bio →
- The Florida Bar (1995) — and 7 additional state bars
- J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
- 50+ trials to verdict across the country
- $500M+ in client recoveries · Fluent in Russian
A Florida-trained trial lawyer admitted to The Florida Bar in 1995. The firm's most senior trial attorney, with federal court admissions in eight states.
Read James's full bio →Plantation Car Accident Statistics
Plantation sits in the middle of Broward County, one of the busiest and most crash-prone parts of Florida. The numbers from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles agency tell the story.
What the statewide data shows:
- Florida recorded nearly 400,000 reported traffic crashes in 2023, the most recent full year published by FLHSMV.[1]
- Those crashes left more than 3,300 people dead and roughly a quarter of a million injured statewide.[1]
- Broward County alone sees tens of thousands of crashes every year, with more than 200 traffic deaths annually — among the highest county totals in the state.[1]
- Broward consistently ranks among Florida's worst counties for hit-and-run crashes and pedestrian deaths.[1]
The window to file a car accident injury lawsuit, cut from four years by HB 837 in 2023.[2]
See a doctor within 14 days of the crash or Florida PIP will not pay your medical bills.[4]
Found more than 50% at fault since HB 837? Florida law bars your recovery entirely.[5]
Statistics like these matter for your claim. When a crash happens on a road that the county's own data flags as high-risk, that history becomes evidence the location was a known hazard.
Plantation's Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections
After three decades of Florida injury cases, I can tell you that a small number of corridors account for a large share of serious crashes. In and around Plantation, the same roads come up again and again.
High-traffic corridors with heavy crash volume:
- University Drive (State Road 817) — one of West Broward's busiest north-south arterials
- West Broward Boulevard — a primary east-west route through the heart of Plantation
- West Sunrise Boulevard — heavy commuter and commercial traffic
- State Road 7 / US 441 — the congested eastern edge of the city
- Pine Island Road, Nob Hill Road, Flamingo Road, and Hiatus Road — busy connectors that feed the residential core
- Interstate 595 and Florida's Turnpike — high-speed highways that border and cut through the Plantation area
A handful of West Broward intersections see crash after crash, including the area around Peters Road and University Drive and several busy junctions along West Sunrise Boulevard.
Common Causes of Plantation Car Accidents
After reviewing thousands of crash files, I can tell you the same handful of driver behaviors show up again and again. The cause of your crash is not just background detail.
It often points directly to who is liable and what evidence we need to prove your case.
The most common causes we see in Plantation and across Broward County:
- Distracted driving. Texting, phone calls, and navigation apps remain a leading cause of crashes on Florida roads. A driver looking down for even a few seconds at highway speed travels the length of a football field blind.
- Speeding and aggressive driving. On wide arterials like University Drive and West Sunrise Boulevard, speeding shortens reaction time and multiplies the force of any impact. Tailgating and weaving make it worse.
- Impaired driving. Alcohol and drugs slow reflexes and impair judgment. These crashes often support a claim for punitive damages, and sometimes a separate claim against a business that unlawfully served the driver.
- Drowsy driving. Fatigue mimics the impairment of alcohol. It is common among shift workers and long-haul drivers on I-595 and Florida's Turnpike during early-morning and late-night hours.
- Running red lights and failing to yield. Florida's busy intersections see a steady stream of T-bone crashes when a driver ignores a signal or turns across oncoming traffic.
- Unsafe lane changes. Merging without checking blind spots causes sideswipes that can push a vehicle into another lane or off the road entirely.
- Weather and road conditions. Sudden South Florida downpours cut visibility and traction in seconds. A driver still has a duty to slow down and drive for the conditions.
Pinning down the true cause takes evidence: crash reports, witness accounts, cell phone records, traffic camera footage, and vehicle data. We gather all of it, because the cause is what turns a disputed claim into a provable one.
What Is Your Plantation Car Accident Case Worth?
In 30 years of practice, I have never seen an insurance company's first offer be its best. They start low to see if you will fold.
The real question is not what the adjuster offers. It is what the evidence supports.
The attorney difference: a Nolo readers' survey found that people who hired attorneys recovered an average of $77,600, compared with $17,600 for those who handled claims alone.[3] The Insurance Research Council found a similar pattern, with represented claimants receiving settlements several times higher than unrepresented ones.
Goldberg & Loren Personal Injury Settlements
Goldberg & Loren's Plantation car accident office is newly established, and we have not yet resolved a Plantation car accident case.
The results below are personal injury settlements obtained by our senior partners, George Goldberg and James Loren, across the firm's national practice. One was a Broward County crash in nearby Sunrise. They reflect how we value, investigate, and litigate serious-injury claims.
A driver was lawfully proceeding through an intersection on a green left-turn arrow when a semi-truck failed to yield the right-of-way and violently struck his vehicle.
A family lost a loved one in a head-on collision. We proved the other driver was at fault by securing home security camera footage that showed our client was traveling lawfully in his own lane.
Our client was lawfully crossing in a marked crosswalk when a rideshare driver failed to stop and struck them. They sustained a broken pelvis and other severe injuries.
Our client, a passenger, suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractured ribs when a commercial truck driven by an intoxicated driver violently rear-ended the car.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its own facts. The settlements above were obtained by Goldberg & Loren attorneys and are personal injury matters from the firm's national practice. Attorney advertising.
What to Do After a Plantation Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide
After 20,000 cases, I can tell you that the biggest mistakes happen in the first 72 hours. Here is exactly what to do, and what not to do.
- Call 911 and get medical attention. Even if you feel fine, adrenaline masks injuries. In Florida this step is also a legal one: you must receive initial medical care within 14 days of the crash or your PIP coverage will not pay for it.[4]
- Report the crash. Florida law requires a crash report when anyone is injured or killed, or when a vehicle must be towed from the scene. If police respond, the investigating officer files it. If not, you must file a written report within 10 days under Fla. Stat. §316.066.[7]
- Document everything at the scene. Photograph vehicle damage, the road, traffic signals, and your injuries. Collect names and numbers of every witness.
- Notify your own insurer. Because Florida is a no-fault state, your own PIP claim starts the process. Report the crash, but keep your description of injuries factual and brief.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. You are not required to. Their adjusters are trained to get you to say something that reduces your claim.
- Do not sign a blanket medical records release. The other driver's insurer will use your full medical history to argue your injuries pre-existed the crash.
- Call a Plantation car accident lawyer. The insurance companies have teams working against you from day one. Our consultation is free: (954) 758-4553.
Why You Should Never Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company
This is the single biggest trap I see Plantation crash victims fall into. It is one I know intimately, because I used to be the person on the other end of that phone call.
When I worked defense, I watched adjusters use recorded statements to take apart claims worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The adjuster calls within 24 to 48 hours of the crash, when you are still in pain and still shaken up. They sound friendly. They tell you the statement is "just routine." None of that is true.
Here is how it works. They ask you to describe your injuries. Two days after a crash you might say your neck hurts but it is not that bad. Six weeks later an MRI reveals two herniated discs that need surgery, and the adjuster has you on tape saying your injuries were minor.
They will also ask about the crash itself. If you say you saw the other car before impact, they will argue you had time to avoid it and are partly at fault. Under Florida's comparative negligence rule, every percentage point of fault they pin on you cuts your recovery.[5]
You are under no legal obligation to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. When you hire Goldberg & Loren, we handle every communication with every insurer. In 30 years and 20,000 cases, I have never seen a recorded statement help a client.
Florida Car Accident Laws You Need to Know
Statute of Limitations: 2 Years
Under Fla. Stat. §95.11, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a car accident injury lawsuit in Florida.[2]
This changed recently. House Bill 837, signed in March 2023, cut the deadline from four years to two for negligence claims. Miss it and your claim is permanently barred.
Florida Is a No-Fault State
Florida is one of a small number of no-fault states. After a crash, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays first, regardless of who caused it.
Under Fla. Stat. §627.736, PIP covers 80% of reasonable medical expenses and 60% of lost wages, up to the $10,000 policy limit.[4] One catch traps many crash victims: you must get initial medical treatment within 14 days of the crash, or PIP pays nothing.
The Serious Injury Threshold
No-fault does not mean you can never sue the driver who hit you. To step outside the PIP system and pursue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, your injury must meet Florida's "serious injury threshold."
Under Fla. Stat. §627.737, that means a significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, a permanent injury, significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement, or death.[6] Whether an injury meets that threshold is often the central fight in a serious crash case.
Modified Comparative Negligence
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50% responsible.[5]
This is another HB 837 change. Florida used to follow "pure" comparative negligence, where even a driver who was 90% at fault could recover 10%. Now, under Fla. Stat. §768.81, crossing 50% bars recovery entirely. Below that line, your award is reduced by your share of fault.
Florida Minimum Insurance Requirements
Florida requires far less coverage than most states. Every driver must carry:
- Personal Injury Protection (PIP): $10,000
- Property Damage Liability (PDL): $10,000
Florida does not require drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage. That means the driver who hits you may have no insurance at all to pay for your injuries. This is exactly why uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is so important on your own policy.
Florida Key Statutes: Quick Reference
Below is a consolidated reference of the Florida statutes most relevant to a Plantation car accident claim:
| Statute | Topic | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Fla. Stat. §95.11 | Statute of Limitations | 2 years from the crash to file a negligence injury lawsuit |
| Fla. Stat. §627.736 | No-Fault / PIP | $10,000 PIP; treatment required within 14 days of the crash |
| Fla. Stat. §627.737 | Serious Injury Threshold | Permanent injury required to sue for pain and suffering |
| Fla. Stat. §768.81 | Comparative Negligence | No recovery if more than 50% at fault; award reduced by fault share |
| Fla. Stat. §316.066 | Crash Reporting | Written report within 10 days if a crash is not investigated by police |
| Fla. Stat. §768.73 | Punitive Damages | Generally capped at the greater of 3x compensatory damages or $500,000 |
| Fla. Stat. §324.022 | Property Damage Liability | $10,000 minimum PDL; bodily injury liability not required |
Who Is Responsible for Your Injuries?
Determining liability is where my defense-side experience becomes your biggest advantage. Insurance companies do not just evaluate fault. They engineer it.
They will twist the evidence to make you look partly responsible, because under Florida's comparative negligence rule, every point of fault they shift onto you cuts your recovery.[5]
Potentially liable parties in a Plantation car accident include:
- The other driver — speeding, distracted, impaired, or running a signal
- The driver's employer — if they were working at the time (vicarious liability)
- The vehicle owner — negligent entrustment if they lent the car to someone unfit to drive
- A bar or restaurant — under Florida's dram shop law, for serving alcohol to a habitually addicted person or a minor
- Rideshare companies — Uber and Lyft carry $1 million policies when a driver is actively transporting a passenger
- Government agencies — for dangerous road design, missing signage, or poor maintenance
- Vehicle or parts manufacturers — defective brakes, tires, or airbags
- Trucking companies — for federal safety violations, driver fatigue, or overloaded cargo
After three decades of Florida injury cases, I can tell you the driver who hit you is not always the only party responsible, and the first insurance policy you find is rarely the last.
Types of Damages You Can Recover in Florida
Economic Damages
Economic damages cover your verifiable financial losses:
- Medical bills, including emergency care, surgery, and hospitalization
- Future medical expenses, such as follow-up care, physical therapy, and medical devices
- Lost wages and lost income
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Rehabilitation and long-term care costs
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate for losses that do not come with a receipt:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement and scarring
To recover non-economic damages from the at-fault driver, your injury must meet Florida's serious injury threshold under Fla. Stat. §627.737. Once you clear that threshold, Florida does not cap pain and suffering damages in an ordinary car accident claim.[6]
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are reserved for extreme conduct, such as a drunk driver with a very high blood alcohol level or an intentional act. They punish the wrongdoer rather than compensate the victim.
Under Fla. Stat. §768.73, punitive damages are generally capped at the greater of three times compensatory damages or $500,000. They are rare, but powerful when the facts support them.
Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle in Plantation
Our Plantation car accident lawyers represent clients injured in every type of collision. Each crash type carries its own legal and medical challenges.
Rear-End Collisions
The most common collision type on Plantation's stop-and-go arterials like University Drive and Broward Boulevard. Rear-end crashes frequently cause whiplash, herniated discs, and concussions, injuries that insurers routinely downplay as "soft tissue." We document the full extent of the harm.
T-Bone (Side-Impact) Crashes
Side-impact collisions happen when a driver runs a red light or fails to yield, often at the busy intersections along West Sunrise Boulevard and State Road 7. The side of a vehicle offers far less protection than the front or rear, so these crashes cause broken ribs, organ damage, and head injuries.
Head-On Collisions
Head-on crashes are among the deadliest because the combined speed of both vehicles multiplies the force of impact. They often involve wrong-way drivers on I-595 or Florida's Turnpike, and they produce some of the highest-value claims.
Rollover Accidents
Rollovers are more common in SUVs and trucks, and they carry a high risk of ejection and crush injuries. We investigate whether a vehicle defect or a road condition contributed, which can add a manufacturer or government entity to your claim.
Hit-and-Run Crashes
Broward County has one of the worst hit-and-run rates in Florida.[1] When the at-fault driver flees, your own uninsured motorist coverage becomes your main source of compensation. We gather surveillance footage and witness statements to build that claim.
Truck Accidents
Collisions with commercial trucks on I-595, the Turnpike, and US 441 cause catastrophic injuries. These cases are governed by federal safety rules, and we investigate hours-of-service logs, maintenance records, and cargo loading.
Motorcycle Crashes
South Florida's year-round riding season means a high volume of motorcycle crashes. Riders have no structural protection, so even low-speed collisions cause serious harm. Insurers frequently try to blame the rider, and we push back with evidence of the other driver's negligence.
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) Accidents
Rideshare claims require navigating several insurance policies at once: the driver's personal policy, the company's $1 million commercial policy, and possibly your own coverage. Which one applies depends on what the driver was doing in the app at the moment of the crash.
Drunk Driving Crashes
Drunk driving collisions still cause devastating injuries across Broward County. These cases often support a claim for punitive damages and, in some situations, a dram shop claim against an establishment that unlawfully served the driver.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Florida consistently ranks among the most dangerous states for pedestrians and cyclists. We represent people struck in crosswalks and bike lanes, where a driver's failure to yield is often the central issue.
Injuries We Fight to Compensate
Every injury is different, and how it affects your life drives the value of your claim. We handle cases involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) — even a "mild" concussion can cause cognitive problems lasting months or years
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis — life-changing injuries that require long-term care
- Fractures and broken bones — from hairline fractures to compound breaks needing surgery
- Whiplash and soft tissue injuries — commonly dismissed by insurers but genuinely debilitating
- Back and neck injuries — herniated discs, bulging discs, and nerve compression
- Burns and disfigurement — from post-crash fires or friction
- Amputations — traumatic or surgical, requiring prosthetics and rehabilitation
- Internal organ damage — liver, spleen, and kidney injuries from blunt force trauma
- PTSD and emotional trauma — real injuries that deserve real compensation
If someone you love was killed in a Plantation crash, our team can help your family pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship.
How We Build Your Case: Our Investigation Process
When you call our office, you do not get a call center. You get me or my team. I am involved in the Plantation cases we handle, and that is the point.
Here is how we build a winning claim:
- Immediate investigation. We move fast to photograph the scene, document road conditions, and identify surveillance cameras before footage is overwritten.
- Evidence collection. Crash reports, witness statements, cell phone records, dashcam footage, vehicle black-box data, and maintenance records.
- Expert reconstruction. For complex cases, we work with reconstruction experts who use physics and engineering to prove exactly how the crash happened.
- Medical documentation. We coordinate with your doctors to fully document your injuries and project the cost of future treatment.
- Damage calculation. We account for every dollar: past medical bills, future care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
- Aggressive negotiation. Armed with evidence, we send a comprehensive demand to the insurer. We do not accept lowball offers.
- Trial preparation. Most cases settle, but the insurer needs to know we will take them to trial. James Loren has a long record of verdicts.
Insurance Company Tactics I've Seen From the Inside
I know how insurance companies fight injury claims, because I used to help them do it. Here are the tactics they will use against you, and how we counter each one:
- "We need a recorded statement." They do not need one, and anything you say will be used to shrink your claim. We handle all communication.
- "Sign this medical release." They want your entire medical history so they can argue your injuries pre-existed the crash. We provide only relevant records.
- "Here is our best and final offer." It almost never is. I have seen first offers that were a fraction of what we ultimately recovered.
- "You waited too long to see a doctor." They use treatment gaps to argue your injuries are minor. We keep your medical timeline airtight, starting with that 14-day PIP window.
- "You were partly at fault." Florida's comparative negligence rule lets them cut your payout by inflating your fault percentage. We push back with evidence.
- Delay, delay, delay. They know that the longer they wait, the tighter your budget gets. We have the resources to outlast them.
Florida Crash Reporting Requirements
Florida law requires that certain crashes be reported. Under Fla. Stat. §316.066, a report is required when a crash causes injury or death, or leaves a vehicle too damaged to be driven away.[7]
In most injury crashes, a law enforcement officer responds and files the report. If officers do not investigate the crash, the driver must file a written report with the state within 10 days.
You should still get a copy of the crash report for your own records. In Plantation, reports are handled by the Plantation Police Department Records Unit. Under Florida law, crash reports are confidential for the first 60 days and are available only to the parties involved and their attorneys during that window.
7 Mistakes That Destroy Plantation Car Accident Claims
- Waiting past 14 days to see a doctor. In Florida this is not just bad for your health. It can wipe out your PIP coverage entirely.
- Posting on social media. A photo of you smiling at a family dinner will be used to argue your injuries are not serious.
- Accepting the first offer. First offers are calculated to save the insurer money, not to make you whole.
- Giving a recorded statement without an attorney. Adjusters ask leading questions. One wrong answer can sink your claim.
- Skipping the crash report. Without an official report, the insurer can dispute that the crash even happened.
- Carrying no UM/UIM coverage. Florida does not require at-fault drivers to carry bodily injury coverage, so your own policy is often your only safety net.
- Waiting too long to file suit. Florida's two-year statute of limitations is firm, and it is shorter than it used to be.
Do not let an insurance company decide what your injuries are worth. Call George Goldberg at (954) 758-4553 for a free case review.
What Our Plantation Clients Say About Us
Goldberg & Loren has earned strong client reviews across its offices. Here is what people say about working with our team.
"These lawyers are awesome. Mr. Goldberg is professional, thorough to a fault, hard working, honest, and he actually cares about his clients. Because of his expertise, professionalism, and hard work, he was able to get me about $75K more than I would have thought possible. The result was unbelievable."
Marilyn Nielsen — Google Review, May 2025
"Mr. Goldberg did an amazing job on my case. He gave it his full attention and handled everything so quickly. They never gave up until I was compensated. I'm so grateful for his help and for giving me a fresh start."
Sara Steele — Google Review, October 2025
Areas We Serve in Plantation
Our Plantation office at 10189 Cleary Boulevard serves crash victims throughout the city and the surrounding Broward County communities. Wherever your crash happened, our team is ready to help.
Plantation neighborhoods and districts:
- Plantation Acres
- Plantation Gardens
- Jacaranda
- Plantation Isles
- Hawaiian Gardens
- Central Plantation
Surrounding Broward County cities:
- Fort Lauderdale
- Sunrise
- Davie
- Lauderhill
- Tamarac
- Weston
- Pembroke Pines
- Cooper City
- Lauderdale Lakes
We represent clients across Broward County and handle cases in every court in the region. Call (954) 758-4553 for a free consultation.
Local Plantation Resources After a Car Accident
Hospitals and Trauma Centers
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital — 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 (24/7 emergency care in Plantation)
- Broward Health Medical Center — 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (Level I trauma center)
- Memorial Regional Hospital — 3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021 (Level I trauma center)
Crash Reports
- Plantation Police Department — the Records Unit handles local crash reports. Florida crash reports are confidential for the first 60 days and are released to the involved parties and their attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Plantation, Florida?
You generally have two years from the date of the crash under Fla. Stat. §95.11. House Bill 837 cut this deadline from four years to two in March 2023. Missing it permanently bars your claim, so we recommend contacting an attorney within days, not months, of your accident.[2]
How much does it cost to hire a Plantation car accident lawyer?
It costs you nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is a percentage of the recovery. We front the litigation costs and only get paid when you do. If we do not recover for you, you owe us no attorney fee.
Florida is a no-fault state. Can I still sue the driver who hit me?
Often, yes. Your own PIP coverage pays first regardless of fault, but you can step outside the no-fault system and sue the at-fault driver if your injury meets Florida's serious injury threshold under Fla. Stat. §627.737. That generally means a permanent injury, significant scarring, or a significant loss of an important bodily function.[6]
Do I really have to see a doctor within 14 days of the crash?
Yes. Florida’s PIP law requires you to receive initial medical care within 14 days of the accident. If you wait longer, your $10,000 in PIP benefits will not pay for your treatment.[4] Even if you feel fine, get checked out promptly, because adrenaline often masks injuries for days.
What if the other driver had no insurance?
This is common in Florida, because the state does not require drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage. If the at-fault driver has no coverage or not enough, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage becomes your main source of compensation. When you file a UM claim, your own insurer acts as the opposing party, which is one more reason to have an attorney.
Can I still recover money if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Yes, as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Fla. Stat. §768.81. Your award is reduced by your share of fault, and crossing 50% bars recovery entirely. Insurers routinely try to inflate your fault, which is exactly why you need an attorney.[5]
How long will my Plantation car accident case take?
Many cases resolve within a year of the claim being filed. The timeline depends on your medical treatment, because we do not settle until you reach maximum medical improvement and we can value your full damages. A case that goes to trial can take longer. Most cases settle before a courtroom is ever needed.
Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company?
No. In 30 years of practice, I have never seen a recorded statement help a client’s case. Adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to minimize your claim. You are under no legal obligation to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement. Let your attorney handle every conversation. Call us at (954) 758-4553.
What is my Plantation car accident case worth?
There is no single number. Your case value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills and future care, your lost income, and the available insurance coverage. What is clear from the data is that claimants who hire attorneys recover far more on average than those who handle claims alone.[3] A free case review is the fastest way to get a realistic estimate.
Talk to a Plantation Car Accident Lawyer Today
The insurance company started building its case the day of your crash. You should too. The review is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Get Your Free Case Review Call (954) 758-4553Sources
[1] Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2023. Statewide and county crash, injury, and fatality data. flhsmv.gov
[2] The Florida Senate, Fla. Stat. §95.11 — Limitations on Actions. Two-year statute of limitations for negligence claims. flsenate.gov
[3] Nolo, How Much Can I Get for My Personal Injury Case? Readers' survey — average net recovery with a lawyer $77,600 vs. $17,600 without. nolo.com
[4] The Florida Legislature, Fla. Stat. §627.736 — Personal Injury Protection Benefits. $10,000 PIP coverage and the 14-day treatment requirement. leg.state.fl.us
[5] The Florida Senate, House Bill 837 (2023) and Fla. Stat. §768.81. Modified comparative negligence; recovery barred above 50% fault. flsenate.gov
[6] The Florida Legislature, Fla. Stat. §627.737 — Tort Exemption; Limitation on Right to Damages. Florida's serious injury threshold. leg.state.fl.us
[7] The Florida Senate, Fla. Stat. §316.066 — Written Reports of Crashes. Crash reporting requirements and the 10-day rule. flsenate.gov
[8] The Florida Bar, Member Directory. Bar admission records for George Goldberg and James Loren. floridabar.org
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Senior Partner, Goldberg & Loren | Member, The Florida Bar | Serving clients since 1994 | J.D. magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law | 30+ years, 20,000+ cases, 98% success rate
Last updated: May 17, 2026
Goldberg & Loren
10189 Cleary Blvd Suite 101,
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 758-4553
I spent my first years on the defense side, working for the insurance companies. I know every tactic they use to shrink a claim, because I used to use them. My Plantation clients get that experience on their side, and an honest answer about what their case is really worth.
We Represent Those Who Have Suffered Car Accidents in the Following Cities and Communities Near Plantation, Florida.
- Broward County, FL
- Coconut Creek, FL
- Cooper City, FL
- Dania Beach, FL
- Davie, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL
- Lauderhill, FL
- Margate, FL
- North Andrews Gardens, FL
- North Lauderdale, FL
- Oakland Park, FL
- Palm Beach County, FL
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Sunrise, FL
- Tamarac, FL
- Wilton Manors, FL
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