Client
After a devastating rear-end collision on the Dolphin Expressway near the 27th Avenue exit in Miami, I was left with severe whiplash, three herniated discs, and unable to continue my job as a hotel concierge. As a resident of Little Havana searching for a "car accident lawyer near me," I discovered Paterson Injury Attorneys on Brickell Avenue in 33131, conveniently located near Jackson Memorial Hospital where I received treatment. Their Miami personal injury law firm provided a comprehensive free consultation in March 2024, where Attorney David Paterson clearly explained Florida's no-fault insurance system and the requirements for filing a claim beyond PIP coverage. I appreciated their thorough approach--documenting every detail of my accident on this congested section of the expressway, obtaining traffic camera footage from the Florida Department of Transportation that proved the other driver was texting, and coordinating with my neurosurgical team to establish the severity of my spinal injuries. They efficiently filed my claim with the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court and negotiated persistently with the at-fault driver's insurance company when they initially offered a settlement that wouldn't even cover my medical expenses. Their expertise with similar accidents on Miami's notoriously dangerous expressways proved invaluable, as did their relationships with medical specialists familiar with spinal trauma. Within four months, they secured a $125,000 settlement that covered all my surgeries at University of Miami Hospital, extensive physical therapy, and substantial lost wages during my recovery. Their office near Brickell City Centre made follow-up appointments convenient, and their bilingual staff ensured nothing was lost in translation. As someone who commutes through Miami daily, I now recommend Paterson Injury Attorneys to everyone--they truly understand our city's traffic patterns and how to secure maximum compensation for life-altering injuries.