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West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyers
Injured in a car accident in West Palm Beach? Palm Beach County recorded 26,550 crashes in 2024 — nearly 73 every day — injuring 16,564 people. Shiner Law Group's car accident attorneys fight negligent drivers and their insurers from our office right here on Belvedere Rd, with no fee unless we win.
Were You Involved in a Car Accident in West Palm Beach?
Crashes are a daily reality here. Corridors such as Okeechobee Boulevard, Military Trail, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Jog Road, and the I-95 and Turnpike interchanges carry heavy traffic, constant merging, and frequent collisions — and intersections like Military Trail & 45th Street and Okeechobee Blvd & Palm Beach Lakes Blvd rank among the county's most dangerous.
Whatever the crash looked like, the challenge afterward is the same: an insurance company motivated to pay as little as possible, moving quickly while you are hurt and distracted. Florida's rules are unforgiving — a two-year statute of limitations, a 14-day PIP treatment window, and a 50% comparative fault bar that adjusters know far better than most injured people do.
Shiner Law Group's West Palm Beach car accident lawyers investigate the crash, preserve the evidence, document your full damages, and handle the insurers — so you can focus on healing. You pay nothing unless we win.
No upfront cost, ever. Every car accident case is handled on a strict contingency fee. Call (561) 368-3363 for a free, confidential consultation, available 24/7.
Why West Palm Beach Clients Choose Shiner
Injured in a West Palm Beach Crash? Do Not Wait.
Evidence disappears quickly — skid marks fade, camera footage is overwritten, and witnesses move on. Call now for a free case review, available 24/7.
Watch: First Steps After a West Palm Beach Car Accident
A 30-second legal tip from David Shiner for drivers and passengers hurt in West Palm Beach crashes. Remember the Florida rule that costs people the most: get medical care within 14 days or you can lose PIP benefits. Questions about your crash? Call (561) 368-3363 anytime.
Video: Shiner Law Group on YouTube, November 2024.
What to Do After a Car Accident in West Palm Beach
The steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim.
Get to Safety and Call 911
Report injuries and request police at the scene. The crash report documents key facts — and what you tell the officer for that report is protected by Florida's accident report privilege.
Photograph Everything
Vehicles, damage, plates, skid marks, debris, traffic signals, and your visible injuries. Wide shots and close-ups both help.
Exchange Information & Identify Witnesses
Names, phone numbers, insurance and license details — and contact information for witnesses. Note nearby businesses that may have camera footage.
Seek Medical Care Within 14 Days
Same day if possible. Florida's PIP law requires initial treatment within 14 days of the crash, and gaps in treatment hurt both your health and your claim.
Do Not Give a Recorded Statement
Decline recorded statements and do not sign anything from the other driver's insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Call Shiner Law Group
(561) 368-3363. We preserve evidence, handle the insurers, and pursue full compensation. Free consultation, 24/7.
Who responds matters: depending on where your crash happened, the report may come from West Palm Beach Police, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, or Florida Highway Patrol (I-95 and the Turnpike). We obtain the right report and the evidence behind it.
PIP, Fault, and When You Can Sue
Florida is a no-fault state for initial medical coverage — but no-fault does not mean no one is accountable.
PIP: Your Policy Pays First
Florida requires $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection. PIP pays 80% of medical expenses and 60% of lost wages up to policy limits regardless of fault — but only if you seek initial treatment within 14 days of the crash.
Serious Injuries Open the Liability Door
When injuries are significant or permanent, Florida law allows a claim against the at-fault driver's insurer for full damages — including pain and suffering that PIP never covers. This is where full compensation is won.
Deadlines & Comparative Fault
Most car accident lawsuits must be filed within two years (HB 837). And under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, being found more than 50% at fault bars recovery — which is why insurers work so hard to shift blame onto victims.
Where and Why West Palm Beach Crashes Happen
Most crashes stem from preventable choices: distracted driving and texting, speeding and aggressive lane changes, failure to yield and red-light running, impaired and drowsy driving, and following too closely.
Florida law prohibits texting while driving, with handheld use further restricted in school and work zones. Texting combines visual, manual, and cognitive distraction — in the seconds it takes to read a message at highway speed, a car travels the length of a football field.
Location matters too. We know these corridors, their crash patterns, and where the cameras are — and we use that local knowledge to prove fault.
Okeechobee Blvd & Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
Among the county's most dangerous intersections — heavy volume, long signal cycles, and constant left-turn conflicts
Military Trail & 45th Street
High-speed arterial crossing with frequent red-light running and T-bone collisions
I-95 Interchanges
Merging, speed variance, and congestion produce rear-end and sideswipe crashes daily
Florida's Turnpike Access Points
High-speed entries and exits where hesitation and aggressive merging collide
Jog Road Corridor
Construction zones, school traffic, and limited sight lines raise crash risk
Shopping Plaza Exits
Unsafe turns across multiple lanes on Okeechobee and Palm Beach Lakes cause frequent side-impact crashes
Injuries We Represent
- Whiplash and cervical spine injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Internal organ injuries and bleeding
- Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Knee injuries and ligament tears
- Facial injuries and dental damage
- PTSD and psychological trauma
- Wrongful death
What Can You Recover?
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, medication, and future medical needs
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery plus reduced future earning capacity
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress — damages PIP never pays
Vehicle Damage
Repair costs or total-loss value of your vehicle
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The activities, hobbies, and independence your injuries take away
Punitive Damages
Available for gross negligence such as DUI crashes — and easier to plead after Florida's 2026 Perlmutter decision
Insurance Tactics You May Face — and How We Answer Them
Every major insurer in Palm Beach County uses the same playbook: delay, deny, and minimize. Understanding it is the first step to defeating it.
Quick, Low Offers
An early check before the full extent of your injuries and future care is known
Recorded Statements
Friendly calls that lock in your account and look for words to use against you
Shifting Blame
Arguments that you share fault - under Florida’s 50% rule, every point matters
Gaps in Treatment
Missed or delayed appointments recast as proof you were not really hurt
Delay
Slow responses and repeated document requests while bills and pressure build
Disputed Causation
Claims that your injuries came from something other than this accident
Social Media Review
Photos and posts taken out of context to minimize your injuries
Broad Releases
Settlement papers that end every claim - sign nothing before a lawyer reviews it
The most important thing to know: when you file a claim, the insurer opens a file and starts building a defense before you have spoken to an attorney. Shiner Law Group levels this from day one. Call (561) 368-3363 before giving any insurer a statement.
Shiner Law Group — $500M+ Recovered for Injured Floridians
That figure is the aggregate of recoveries across our Florida practice since 2002. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes — what matters is how your case is investigated, valued, and pressed.
across Florida
since our founding
4.9-star average
Read more client experiences on our testimonials and reviews page.
Why West Palm Beach Crash Victims Choose Shiner Law Group
Real Case Valuation
We calculate all damages — current and future, economic and non-economic — not just the obvious bills. No element of your claim is left on the table.
Insurance Leverage
We counter delay tactics and lowball offers with evidence, expert analysis, and the credible threat of trial.
Local Knowledge
From Okeechobee Blvd to the I-95 interchanges, we know West Palm Beach's crash patterns, its responding agencies, and where the evidence lives.
No Win, No Fee
Zero upfront cost, no retainer, no consultation fee. Our fee comes from the recovery, so our incentive matches yours.
David Shiner has represented injury victims throughout Palm Beach County since 2002, and his firm has recovered more than $500 million for injured clients and their families. Every case is handled on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. Call (561) 368-3363 for a free, confidential consultation.
Serving West Palm Beach From Belvedere Rd
Home and hospital visits available throughout Palm Beach County. Call (561) 368-3363, available 24/7.
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