Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt in an Accident in Miami? We're Here to Help.
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your unfortunate injury or accident happened already. Now you’re hurting, you might have bills to pay, and your insurance company has probably already called asking questions. It’s too much all at once.
This is why our firm exists, to help you when situations like that occur. For more than 15+ years, Miami attorney Jesse Soffer has stood up for injured people across Miami-Dade County and recovered more than $50+ million for over 1,000 of them. When you call our firm, you talk to a real lawyer who has handled cases like yours, not a screener or a case manager.
Maybe you were hit on I-95. Maybe you slipped and got hurt while shopping for groceries at Publix or at a store in Brickell City Center, or an uber driver ran a light on 2nd Ave in Wynwood and hit you. Whatever happened, we will listen, tell you straight where you stand, and handle the insurance company so you can focus on getting better. And you pay nothing unless we win.
Call our Miami office at (305) 503-5634 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We answer the phone 24/7.
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Your Miami Personal Injury Firm
Here’s what you need to know: your rights under Florida law, what your case might be worth, where these injuries tend to happen in Miami-Dade, and how to keep the insurance company from shortchanging you. Read on, or just pick up the phone. Either way, we’re glad to help.
Why Hire The Soffer Firm?
There are a lot of injury lawyers in Miami. Here’s what’s different about working with us.
You work directly with a trial attorney. Jesse Soffer earned his law degree with honors from the University of Miami School of Law and has handled injury cases in this city since 2010. He’s been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” every year from 2016 to 2025 and one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and his work has been recognized in the National Law Journal’s Top 100 Verdicts. Before he opened the firm, he tried cases at one of Miami’s most respected injury firms. When you hire us, that’s who’s in your corner.
We’re available 24/7, because a car crash doesn’t wait for business hours. We also work on contingency, meaning we don’t get paid anything until you get paid. And we actually talk to you.
We return your calls and emails, we explain what’s happening in plain English or Spanish, and we treat you the way we’d want our own family treated.
“My clients aren’t case numbers to me. A lot of them tell me I don’t sound like a lawyer, and I take that as a compliment. My job is to take the legal weight off your shoulders so you can heal.” Jesse Soffer, founder of The Soffer Firm
When you bring us your case, we get to work. We dig into what happened, track down the evidence, find every insurance policy that might cover your losses, and deal with the adjusters so you don’t have to. If the insurance company won’t pay what your case is worth, we’re ready to take them to court. We don’t fold when things get hard.
If your case does go to trial, we handle it as well. If we do go to trial, it will most likely be filed in the Circuit Civil Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, the largest trial court in the state. It now sits in the new Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center at 20 NW 1st Avenue downtown, a county building that opened in 2025 under Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. The circuit is led by Chief Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan, and judges like the Hon. Reemberto Diaz and the Hon. Gina Beovides hear its civil cases. We know these courtrooms, and we know how to try a case in front of a Miami-Dade jury. That matters when the other side has to decide whether you’re bluffing.
We’re proud of our results. Here are a few recoveries we’ve won for clients in Miami:
- $3,000,000 for a client seriously hurt in a Miami car accident
- $720,000 for a commercial-truck T-bone crash where we proved the trucking company was at fault
- 1,750,000 for a high-speed crash caused by a drunk driver that left our client with fractured vertebrae and a broken femur
- $975,000 for a family who lost a loved one to negligence in a hospital emergency room
- $1,500,000 for a supermarket slip-and-fall that took four surgeries to repair
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and is decided on its own facts.
What Counts as a Personal Injury Case in Miami, FL?
In plain terms, you may have a personal injury case when someone else’s carelessness hurts you. It could be a distracted driver, a store that ignored a spill, a doctor who made a preventable mistake, or a company that sold a dangerous product. If you can show that someone’s negligence caused your injury, Florida law may let you recover money for your medical bills, your lost paychecks, your pain, and more. We handle all of these cases, and the consultation is free.
Miami Injury Cases We Handle
We help injured people across Miami-Dade County with just about every kind of accident, including these:
Car Accidents
Miami has some of the busiest and most dangerous roads in Florida. Think I-95, the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826), and US-1/Biscayne Boulevard. There are tens of thousands of crashes here every year. Whether you were driving, riding as a passenger, on a bike, or crossing the street, we handle every part of your Miami car accident claim, from Florida’s no-fault PIP rules to going after money beyond the policy limits when your injuries are serious.
Truck Accidents
When a big commercial truck is involved, the injuries are usually worse and the case gets complicated fast. The driver, the trucking company, and their insurers may all share the blame. We have the experience and the resources to take on Miami truck accident cases, dig into federal trucking rules, and stand up to the big carriers and their lawyers.
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) Accidents
Uber and Lyft are everywhere in Miami, and a crash involving one raises a tricky question: whose insurance pays? The answer depends on what the driver was doing at the time. We’re known for handling Miami Uber accident and Lyft accident claims and sorting out the layers of coverage so you’re not left holding the bill.
Motorcycle Accidents
Riding weather is good all year here, which means more bikes on the road and worse injuries when a driver isn’t paying attention. We help injured motorcyclists recover for medical care, lost income, and the long road back.
Slip and Falls and Premises Liability
Property owners are supposed to keep their place reasonably safe. When a wet floor, a broken stair, bad lighting, or poor security gets someone hurt, we hold them accountable in slip-and-fall and premises liability cases across Miami-Dade County.
Wrongful Death
Losing someone you love to another person’s negligence is devastating, and no amount of money makes it right. What a claim can do is hold the responsible party accountable and ease the financial strain. We handle Miami wrongful death cases with care, and we treat your family like our own.
Medical Malpractice
You trust doctors and hospitals to help you, not hurt you. When a careless mistake causes real harm, these medical malpractice cases take serious resources and expert testimony to prove. We bring both.
Product Liability
When a defective or dangerous product hurts someone, the maker, the distributor, and the seller can all be on the hook, whether it’s a faulty auto part or an unsafe product in your home.
What Is Your Miami Injury Case Worth?
It’s the first thing most people want to know, and the honest answer is: it depends. The value of your case turns on how badly you were hurt, what your medical care costs now and down the road, how much work you’ve missed, and what you’ve gone through. No two cases are the same. The only way to get a real answer is to have an experienced Miami injury lawyer look at your situation. Here’s what goes into that number.
What Goes Into Your Compensation
How Serious Your Injuries Are
The more serious the injury, the more your case is generally worth. A claim involving surgery, months of rehab, or a permanent disability is worth far more than a minor one.
Medical Bills, Now and Later
Hospital bills, surgeries, therapy, medication, and the care you’ll still need next year all count. Keep every bill and receipt so nothing gets left out.
Lost Income and Earning Power
If the injury kept you off work, you can recover those lost wages. And if it limits what you’re able to earn going forward, that counts too.
Pain and Suffering
The law doesn’t only pay you back for bills. It also covers the physical pain, the stress, and the things you can’t do anymore. Putting a fair number on that is part of our job.
Who Was at Fault
Proving the other side was negligent is the heart of your case. Florida uses a “modified comparative negligence” rule (Fla. Stat. § 768.81). In plain English, your payout is reduced by your share of the blame, and if you’re found more than 50% at fault, you get nothing. That’s why nailing down liability matters so much, and it’s where a real trial lawyer earns their keep.
How Much Insurance Is Available
This is the part people forget. The at-fault person’s policy limits, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can all come into play. We track down every policy that might pay, so you don’t leave money on the table.
Where Injuries Happen in Miami
An accident can happen anywhere in Miami-Dade County, home to roughly 2.7 million people and led by County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. And it happens a lot here. Florida crash data shows Miami-Dade leads the state in traffic collisions year after year, with hundreds of road deaths annually. These are some of the places we see injuries most often.
Roads and Intersections
Crashes pile up on the big corridors like I-95, the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826), the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), and US-1/Biscayne Boulevard, and at busy intersections in Downtown, Brickell, Little Havana, and Hialeah.
Sidewalks and Walkways
Cracked pavement, a missing handrail, or junk left on a walkway can put someone on the ground hard. Property owners are supposed to keep these areas safe for the people walking on them.
Stores and Restaurants
From Brickell City Centre to the corner market, a wet floor or bad lighting can lead to a real injury and a premises liability claim. If you got hurt in a store, take a look at our guide on the steps to take after a slip-and-fall in a Florida store.
Job Sites
Construction sites and warehouses get dangerous when safety rules get ignored. If you were hurt on the job, you may have a claim against a negligent third party on top of workers’ compensation.
Other People’s Property
Apartment complexes, parking garages, and hotels all have to be kept reasonably safe, and that includes decent security. When they cut corners and someone gets hurt, they can be held responsible.
Don't Let the Insurance Company Push You Around
Here’s something worth remembering. The insurance company is not on your side. It’s a business, and it makes more money by paying you less. A few simple things will protect you:
- Don’t give a recorded statement. The adjuster may ask to record you talking about the crash or your injuries. Talk to a lawyer first. Anything you say can be twisted to cut your claim.
- Don’t take the first offer. That early check is almost always lower than your case is worth. We figure out the real value and push for it.
- Don’t sign anything yet. Let your lawyer read it first. You could be signing away rights without knowing it.
- Don’t let them stall you out. Some insurers drag things out hoping you’ll get tired and settle cheap. We handle all of that so you can rest and heal.
What to Do After an Accident in Miami
The steps you take now protect your health and your case, and they help you avoid the mistakes that sink a lot of claims.
See a Doctor Right Away
Your health comes first. Get checked out even if you feel okay, because adrenaline hides pain and some injuries get worse over time. Seeing a doctor early also ties your injuries to the accident, which protects your claim later.
Keep Up With Your Treatment
Go to your follow-up appointments and do what your doctor tells you. Sticking with your care helps you heal, and it keeps your medical record strong.
Keep Your Paperwork
Hang on to medical bills, receipts, and any letters from the insurance company. That paper trail backs up everything your claim is asking for.
Save the Evidence
Keep your photos, the crash or incident report, and the names and numbers of any witnesses. The more you’ve got, the stronger your case.
Watch the Two-Year Deadline
This one’s important. In Florida, you usually have just two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit (Fla. Stat. § 95.11). That deadline was cut from four years to two by House Bill 837 back in 2023. Some claims work differently, including older injuries from before March 24, 2023, and certain medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. Miss the deadline and you can lose your right to anything, so don’t wait to talk to a lawyer.
Call The Soffer Firm
We’ll look at your case, gather what we need, take the insurance company off your plate, and go to trial if that’s what it takes. If you or someone you love was hurt by another person’s negligence in Miami, reach out to The Soffer Firm for a free case review. There’s no cost and no pressure.
Call us in Miami at (305) 503-5634. We’re available 24/7, and you pay nothing unless we win. Let us take on the insurance company while you focus on getting better.
The Soffer Firm, Miami Office
Address: 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 2000, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 503-5634
Hours: Available 24/7
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Miami Personal Injury FAQ
Do I even have a case?
If someone else's carelessness hurt you and it cost you something, like medical bills, missed work, or real pain, then you probably do. We see this most often with car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare crashes, slip-and-falls, and medical mistakes. To win, you generally have to show the other party owed you a duty to be careful, broke that duty, and caused your injury. You don't have to figure that out on your own. We'll review the facts for free and tell you straight whether you have a case. Call (305) 503-5634.
How long do I have to file in Florida?
For most injury claims in Florida, the clock gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. That comes from Fla. Stat. § 95.11, which House Bill 837 changed in 2023 (it used to be four years). A few situations are different. Older injuries from before March 24, 2023 may still fall under the old four-year rule, and some medical malpractice and wrongful death cases run on their own timelines. Deadlines are strict and evidence disappears, so the sooner you talk to a Miami injury lawyer, the better.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we win. We work on what's called a contingency fee, which means our fee is a percentage of the money we recover for you, and the first consultation is always free. If we don't win, you don't owe us a fee. We also front the costs of building your case. The whole point is simple: anyone should be able to take on a big insurance company, whether or not they have money in the bank.
What's my case worth?
It depends on how badly you were hurt, what your medical care costs now and later, how much work you've missed, what you've been through, how much insurance is available, and your share of the blame under Florida's fault rules. Smaller injuries might settle for a few thousand dollars. Cases involving catastrophic injuries or a death can reach into the millions. Because every case is different, the only honest way to value yours is to look at the details. We'll do that for free.
What should I do right after a crash?
See a doctor first. Your health matters most, and getting checked out also documents your injuries. Call the police so there's a report. If you're able to, take photos of the scene, your injuries, and anything involved, and get names and numbers from witnesses. Don't give a recorded statement to any insurance company before you talk to a lawyer, and don't accept a quick settlement. Then call a Miami injury lawyer to protect your claim before the other side starts building its case against you.
What are the most dangerous roads in Miami?
Miami-Dade leads Florida in crashes year after year. The corridors that see the worst of it include I-95, the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826), the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), and US-1/Biscayne Boulevard, plus the busy intersections in Downtown, Brickell, and Hialeah. Heavy traffic, high speeds, constant lane changes, and a mix of locals and tourists all add up to a lot of wrecks. If another driver's carelessness hurt you on any Miami road, we can help you go after the compensation you're owed.
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