I-75 Car Accident Lawyer

Interstate 75 cuts through Florida from the Georgia state line down through Tampa, Naples, and into Miami-Dade County, carrying a relentless mix of commercial trucks, snowbirds pulling RVs, commuters, and out-of-state drivers who do not know the road. The sections running through Broward and Miami-Dade counties, especially near the interchange with I-595 and the stretch known locally as Alligator Alley, account for some of the most serious crash statistics in the state. An I-75 car accident lawyer handles a category of case that is different from a typical city street collision: higher speeds, heavier vehicles, longer emergency response times on rural stretches, and multi-vehicle pileups that spread liability across several parties at once.

When a crash happens at highway speed, the injuries tend to reflect that. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal fractures, internal bleeding, and severe orthopedic damage are common outcomes, and the medical treatment involved does not resolve in weeks. It can stretch across months of surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing therapy, all while the injured person is out of work and dealing with insurance adjusters who move quickly to minimize what they pay. Florida’s no-fault insurance rules add another layer of complexity: personal injury protection coverage applies first, but serious injuries can step outside that system entirely, allowing a direct claim against the at-fault driver.

The time immediately after an I-75 crash matters more than most people realize. Evidence disappears quickly on a busy interstate, witnesses scatter, and the trucking or insurance company on the other side of your claim may already have investigators working. Getting the right attorney involved early is not a formality. It is the decision that shapes everything that comes after.

What Steinberg Law Brings to I-75 Accident Claims

Brett Steinberg has spent his entire legal career preparing for cases that require more than paperwork. After graduating cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, he spent years as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County, trying more than 25 cases to verdict before he ever opened his own personal injury practice. That background matters on a highway accident case. Insurance defense lawyers know when a plaintiff’s attorney will fold before trial. Brett does not fold. He successfully took a sexual assault case to trial after the defense offered $20,000 to settle, and the jury returned $2,600,000. That gap between what an insurer offers and what a jury decides is exactly what trial experience closes.

Since founding Steinberg Law, P.A., Brett has recovered over $25 million in verdicts and settlements for injured clients across South Florida. Recent results include a $1,850,000 settlement in a car versus pedestrian case, a $1,525,000 auto negligence settlement, and a $900,000 motor vehicle accident recovery. He holds a 10.0 Superb rating on AVVO, a 10.0 rating on Justia, an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer every year since 2015. For someone who was hurt on I-75 and is now facing mounting medical bills while dealing with an insurance company, those credentials are not decorations. They represent a history of taking difficult cases seriously and seeing them through.

Types of I-75 Crashes That Lead to Injury Claims

Rear-end collisions at highway speed: At 70 miles per hour, a rear-end impact produces forces that far exceed what most vehicles are designed to absorb, often causing whiplash, disc herniation, and traumatic brain injuries that may not be fully apparent until days after the crash.
Tractor-trailer and commercial truck crashes: I-75 is a primary freight corridor, and the trucks traveling it are governed by federal regulations on hours of service, weight limits, and maintenance. When those rules are violated, the trucking company and its insurer can be held liable alongside the driver.
Multi-vehicle chain reaction accidents: Fog on Alligator Alley and sudden rain squalls in South Florida create conditions where one initial impact can trigger a pile-up involving multiple vehicles. These crashes require careful reconstruction to determine which driver’s conduct started the chain.
Wrong-way driver collisions: Florida has consistently recorded wrong-way driving crashes on its interstates, including I-75, often involving impaired drivers who enter at exit ramps. Head-on crashes at highway speed are among the most catastrophic injury events in personal injury law.
Tire blowout and vehicle defect accidents: When a truck loses a retreaded tire or a passenger car experiences a sudden blowout due to a manufacturing defect, the crash that follows may involve a products liability claim against the tire manufacturer or vehicle maker in addition to any negligence claim.
Construction zone accidents: I-75 sees ongoing road construction across multiple counties, with lane shifts, reduced speeds, and uneven surfaces that create hazards. Crashes in these zones can involve both negligent drivers and governmental or contractor liability depending on the conditions involved.
Distracted and drowsy driving crashes: Long highway stretches invite inattention. Distracted driving and fatigue-related crashes account for a significant portion of interstate injury claims, and cell phone records, dashcam footage, and eyewitness accounts all become important in establishing what the at-fault driver was actually doing before impact.

After an I-75 Crash: What Needs to Happen and When

The first priority after any crash on I-75 is medical care. Even if you do not feel seriously hurt, adrenaline masks pain, and some of the most significant injuries, including traumatic brain injury, internal bleeding, and spinal damage, do not produce obvious immediate symptoms. Accepting emergency transport or going directly to a hospital emergency room in the area creates the medical documentation that becomes the foundation of your injury claim. Hospitals serving the I-75 corridor include facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Naples, and the broader Miami-Dade area, depending on where the crash occurs.

Crashes on I-75 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties will typically involve the Florida Highway Patrol, which has jurisdiction on state highways and interstates. A Florida Highway Patrol report is the official record of the crash, and it includes the responding trooper’s observations, any citations issued, and a preliminary determination of fault. You or your attorney can obtain this report from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If the crash occurred in Palm Beach County, the same FHP jurisdiction applies. Injury claims arising from I-75 crashes in Broward County may be handled in the Broward County Circuit Court in Fort Lauderdale. Miami-Dade County cases are handled in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building complex in Miami. Palm Beach County cases proceed through the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach.

Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims allows a limited window to file suit after a car accident. Missing that deadline bars your claim entirely, regardless of how clear the negligence was. This is why getting an attorney involved early protects your options, not just the quality of your case. In the meantime, avoid speaking with the other driver’s insurance company directly. Adjusters are trained to get recorded statements that limit claim value. Let your attorney handle that communication from the start.

Document everything you can while the crash scene is still accessible: photos of all vehicle damage, the road surface, skid marks, any debris, and your visible injuries. If there were witnesses, their contact information is valuable. Commercial vehicles involved in the crash may have electronic logging devices and dashcam systems that contain critical data, and that data can be lost or overwritten quickly unless a legal hold is requested immediately.

How Fault and Damages Work on I-75 Accident Claims

Florida operates under a modified comparative fault framework. This means that if you are found to be partially responsible for the crash, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if your share exceeds 51%, you may be barred from recovering at all. On an interstate like I-75 where crash speeds are high and driver conduct can be ambiguous, the at-fault driver’s insurer will almost always argue that you share some blame. This is exactly where having an attorney who understands accident reconstruction, vehicle data analysis, and how Florida courts treat these issues makes a tangible difference in your outcome.

Damages in a serious I-75 crash case include economic losses, medical bills both past and future, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and the disruption to your daily life. In cases involving catastrophic injury, the damages calculation requires expert testimony from medical professionals, life care planners, and economists. Brett Steinberg works with these experts because the difference between a fair settlement and a low one often comes down to whether the full scope of future costs is documented and presented properly. An I-75 car accident attorney who shortcuts that process leaves money on the table that belongs to the injured person.

Questions People Ask About I-75 Crash Claims

What should I do immediately after a crash on I-75?

Move to safety if you can, call 911, and request emergency medical services. Accept medical evaluation even if you feel okay. Photograph the scene, vehicles, and any injuries before vehicles are moved. Get identifying information from all other drivers involved and any witnesses. Do not make statements about fault to anyone at the scene other than the responding officer, and report the crash to your own insurance company promptly without giving a detailed recorded statement until you have spoken with an attorney.

How do I get a copy of the crash report from Florida Highway Patrol?

FHP crash reports can be requested through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Reports are typically available within a few days of the crash and can be obtained online or in person. The report number is usually provided by the responding trooper. Your attorney can also request this on your behalf and use it as a starting point for the investigation.

Can I still recover compensation if I was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash?

Florida law allows the defense to raise seatbelt non-use as a factor in reducing your damages. A jury can apportion some responsibility to you based on this, but it does not eliminate your right to recover entirely. The comparative fault analysis still applies, and there are circumstances where seatbelt evidence has limited impact on the overall outcome.

What if the truck that hit me was from out of state?

Interstate trucking companies operate across state lines and are regulated by federal law regardless of where they are registered. The crash still occurred in Florida, so Florida law governs the injury claim, and the case would be filed in the appropriate Florida court. Out-of-state trucking companies can be served through their registered agents and are subject to Florida’s jurisdiction when their vehicles cause injuries on Florida roads.

How long does an I-75 accident lawsuit typically take to resolve?

Cases involving serious injuries on I-75 often take longer than minor accident claims because the full extent of the injuries needs to be established before settlement figures are meaningful. A case that resolves through settlement might close within several months to over a year. Cases that go to trial can take two years or longer depending on court scheduling in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach County. Brett Steinberg moves cases forward while also ensuring that clients are not pressured into settling before their injuries are fully understood.

Does Florida’s no-fault system apply to I-75 highway crashes?

Yes. Florida requires drivers to carry personal injury protection coverage, which pays a portion of your medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. However, when injuries meet Florida’s serious injury threshold, which includes significant and permanent injury, significant scarring, or death, the injured person can step outside the no-fault system and bring a direct claim against the at-fault driver for full damages including pain and suffering. Most serious I-75 accidents meet this threshold.

What happens if the at-fault driver had minimal insurance coverage?

This is a common problem in Florida, which has high rates of underinsured and uninsured drivers. If the at-fault driver’s coverage does not cover your full damages, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage becomes critical. Your policy may allow you to stack coverage across multiple vehicles, which can significantly increase the available recovery. An attorney can review your own policy language alongside the at-fault driver’s coverage and identify every available source of compensation.

Can I bring a claim if a road defect on I-75 contributed to the crash?

Yes, though claims against government entities for road design or maintenance failures involve specific procedural requirements, including strict notice deadlines that are much shorter than the standard statute of limitations. If the crash involved a poorly maintained road surface, missing signage, a malfunctioning traffic signal, or dangerous construction conditions, those facts need to be investigated quickly so that any governmental notice requirement is not missed.

What does it cost to hire Steinberg Law for an I-75 accident claim?

Steinberg Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront and nothing throughout the case. Legal fees are only collected if the firm successfully recovers compensation for you. This structure allows injured people to access experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation while their case is pending.

My crash happened on Alligator Alley at night with no witnesses. Can I still prove fault?

Yes. Many successful injury claims involve circumstances where there are no eyewitnesses. Physical evidence from the crash, vehicle event data recorders, cell phone records, commercial vehicle GPS logs, accident reconstruction expert analysis, and FHP crash report findings can all establish what happened. Brett Steinberg works with investigators and experts when the facts of a crash need to be reconstructed from physical and electronic evidence rather than witness testimony.

Representing I-75 Accident Clients Across South Florida and Beyond

Steinberg Law, P.A. represents clients injured on I-75 and throughout the South Florida highway system from offices in Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. That geographic position allows the firm to serve people across a wide range of communities where I-75 crashes frequently occur. From the neighborhoods and municipalities of Miami-Dade County, including Hialeah, Kendall, Homestead, and the communities surrounding the Dolphin Expressway interchange, through Broward County cities like Davie, Miramar, Cooper City, Weston, and Pembroke Pines, the firm handles the full range of cases this corridor generates. The firm also serves clients in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, and West Palm Beach across Palm Beach County, as well as communities further north including Jupiter, Juno Beach, Riviera Beach, and Greenacres. When crashes on the northern end of the I-75 corridor or on connecting routes like Florida’s Turnpike, the Palmetto Expressway, or I-595 are involved, those cases fall within the same practice area and the same geographic reach. Steinberg Law also represents clients in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Sunrise in Broward County. The firm practices throughout the state of Florida and is admitted in all Florida state courts as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Talk to an I-75 Car Accident Attorney About Your Case

The window to build a strong case after a highway crash does not stay open indefinitely. Evidence gets lost, witnesses become harder to locate, and the other side has already begun building its defense. Steinberg Law, P.A. offers a free one-hour consultation so that you can talk through what happened, understand what your claim may be worth, and decide how you want to proceed without any financial pressure. If you need an I-75 car accident attorney who will take your case seriously from the first conversation to the last document filed, contact Steinberg Law, P.A. to schedule your consultation today.