Personal Injury Lawyer Coral Gables FL | Juan Cordero

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Personal Injury Lawyer in Coral Gables

Representing injured Coral Gables residents, workers, and visitors for over 26 years. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.

Coral Gables Personal Injury Attorney

Experienced Injury Attorneys Serving the City Beautiful

Coral Gables is one of Miami-Dade's most prestigious municipalities — home to the University of Miami, the Biltmore Hotel, Miracle Mile, and a concentration of corporate headquarters and medical facilities. Its tree-lined boulevards and roundabouts also create unique traffic hazards, and its luxury hotels and restaurants carry significant premises liability exposure.

Juan Cordero Lawyers has represented injured clients from Coral Gables for over 26 years. We handle car accident cases on US-1 and Ponce de Leon Boulevard, slip and fall claims at hotels and restaurants, medical malpractice cases against South Florida health systems, and wrongful death claims for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence.

We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Call or text us 24/7 at 305.525.8957.

Coral Gables Injury Risks: What We See in This Community

US-1 (South Dixie Highway) through Coral Gables is a high-speed, high-volume corridor with frequent rear-end collisions, left-turn crashes at Miracle Mile and Salzedo Street, and pedestrian accidents near the University of Miami campus. The Coral Gables roundabout system, while aesthetically pleasing, creates confusion for unfamiliar drivers and contributes to intersection crashes.

Coral Gables' luxury hospitality sector — the Biltmore, the Coral Gables Hotel, and dozens of upscale restaurants — creates significant slip and fall exposure. Marble and tile floors, pool decks, valet areas, and banquet facilities are common injury sites. These properties typically carry large commercial liability policies, and their insurers aggressively defend claims.

The concentration of medical facilities in Coral Gables — including Baptist Health South Florida and University of Miami Health System — means we regularly handle medical malpractice claims arising from care provided in this area. These cases require specialized expertise and we have it.

Zip 33134

Primary Coral Gables zip code served

Zip 33146

South Coral Gables / UM area served

11th Circuit

Miami-Dade court handling major claims

Bilingual

Full service in English & Spanish

Coral Gables Injury Claim Filing Deadlines

Florida's statutes of limitations are strict — missing your deadline permanently bars your claim. Key deadlines for Coral Gables / Miami-Dade injury cases:

Case Type

Deadline

Florida Statute

Car / Truck Accident

4 years

From date of accident (§95.11(3)(a))

Slip & Fall / Premises

4 years

From date of injury (§95.11(3)(a))

Medical Malpractice

2 years

From discovery; 4-yr repose (§95.11(4)(b))

Wrongful Death

2 years

From date of death (§95.11(4)(d))

Workers Compensation

2 years

From date of injury or last payment

Criminal Defense

Immediate

Contact us the moment of arrest

Do not wait — contact us immediately. Evidence is time-sensitive and deadlines cannot be extended.

Miami-Dade Court System for Coral Gables Injury Cases

11th Judicial Circuit Court

73 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130

Claims over $50,000 — major personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice

Miami-Dade County Court

Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12th St.

Claims between $8,000 and $50,000 — mid-range injury claims

Federal Court (S.D. Fla.)

400 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33128

Federal claims, diversity jurisdiction, maritime cases

Nearby Areas We Also Serve

In addition to Coral Gables, we represent injured clients throughout south and central Miami-Dade County:

Brickell
Coconut Grove
South Miami
Pinecrest
Little Havana
West Miami
Westchester
Kendall
South Beach
Downtown Miami
Palmetto Bay
Cutler Bay

Frequently Asked Questions — Coral Gables Injury Claims

What are the most common injury accidents in Coral Gables?

Coral Gables injury claims most commonly arise from car accidents on US-1 (South Dixie Highway) and Miracle Mile, pedestrian knockdowns near the University of Miami campus and Merrick Park, slip and falls at luxury hotels (Biltmore, Coral Gables Hotel), restaurants, and retail centers, and medical negligence at Baptist Health South Florida and University of Miami Health System facilities. Juan Cordero Lawyers handles all of these case types.

Can I sue a Coral Gables hotel or restaurant if I was injured on their property?

Yes. Hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments in Coral Gables owe a duty of reasonable care to guests and customers. If a dangerous condition — wet floor, broken step, inadequate lighting, defective elevator — caused your injury and the property owner knew or should have known about it, you may have a premises liability claim. We offer free case evaluations and handle all cases on contingency.

I was injured at a Coral Gables hospital or medical facility. Do I have a malpractice claim?

Possibly. Medical malpractice claims in Florida require proof that a healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care and that deviation caused your injury. These cases are complex — they require expert witnesses and pre-suit investigation under Florida's medical malpractice statute (§766.106). Attorney Juan Cordero has handled medical negligence cases against major South Florida health systems. Call us for a confidential evaluation.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Coral Gables / Miami-Dade?

Most personal injury claims have a 4-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident (§95.11(3)(a)). Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death. Medical malpractice has a 2-year discovery rule with a 4-year absolute repose. Missing these deadlines permanently bars your claim — contact us immediately.

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Juan Cordero Lawyers

1666 John F Kennedy Causeway, Suite 206
North Bay Village, FL 33141

Open 24/7 · Bilingual (English & Spanish) · Home & hospital visits available

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