Reviewed by Mike Redondo, Founding Attorney, Redondo Law, P.A. • Updated October 2026
Redondo Law helps people who were hurt in North Miami and North Miami Beach because someone else was careless. We represent drivers and passengers in car crashes, people hit while walking or riding a bike, bus riders, shoppers hurt in falls, people attacked on poorly secured property, boaters injured on Biscayne Bay, and families who lost a loved one.
We are a Miami personal injury firm. Our only office is at 2828 Coral Way in Miami, and we serve clients across Miami-Dade County, including both of these neighboring cities. The consultation is free, there is no fee unless we win, and our phones are answered 24/7. Our staff is fully bilingual in English and Spanish (Se habla español).
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Where injuries happen in North Miami and North Miami Beach
North Miami and North Miami Beach sit side by side in northeast Miami-Dade County, along Biscayne Bay. Biscayne Boulevard (US-1) runs north and south through both cities, lined with shops, restaurants, gas stations and apartment buildings. I-95 runs along the west side of the area, and the Golden Glades Interchange sits where Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach meet.
In North Miami, NE 125th Street is the main street through downtown and links the city to I-95. In North Miami Beach, NE 163rd Street and NE 167th Street form the main commercial corridor. East of I-95, the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) becomes a surface road that follows these streets toward the bay. For more on major roads across the county, read our guide to dangerous roads in Miami-Dade.
The area also draws students and visitors. Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus is on NE 151st Street in North Miami. Oleta River State Park, on NE 163rd Street along the Oleta River and Biscayne Bay, has a boat ramp and kayak rentals. Jackson North Medical Center, at 160 NW 170th Street in North Miami Beach, has a 24/7 emergency room.
Each city has its own police force. The North Miami Police Department handles most crashes and incidents in North Miami, and the North Miami Beach Police Department handles them in North Miami Beach. The Florida Highway Patrol usually handles crashes on I-95. Cases from both cities are filed in Miami-Dade County, part of Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit. Learn how to get your report in our Miami-Dade crash report guide.
Car accidents on Biscayne Boulevard and NE 163rd Street
Stop-and-go traffic on Biscayne Boulevard, cars turning in and out of shopping center driveways, and merging near I-95 and the Golden Glades can all lead to crashes. Rear-end and side-impact crashes can cause neck, back and head injuries. Afternoon rainstorms make roads slick and cut visibility.
Florida is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays first, up to $10,000: 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages, no matter who caused the crash. You must get medical care within 14 days. Without an emergency medical condition finding, PIP medical benefits are limited to $2,500. If your injuries are serious and permanent, you may also have a claim against the at-fault driver. See our Miami car accident lawyer page.
Many Florida drivers carry little or no bodily injury coverage, because the state does not require it for most drivers. If the driver who hit you has none, your own uninsured motorist coverage can help. Learn more on our uninsured motorist page. We also help people hurt in crashes with trucks and delivery vans on I-95 and US-1.
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
People walk and ride bikes to work, school, bus stops and stores in both cities. Crossing wide roads like Biscayne Boulevard, NE 125th Street and NE 163rd Street can be hard. In parts of the area, bike lanes are limited, and riders often share the road with fast traffic or ride on sidewalks.
If you were hit while walking or riding a bike, PIP usually still applies. Your own PIP pays first. If you have none, a resident relative’s policy may apply. If neither exists, the PIP of the vehicle that hit you may apply. You may also have a claim against the driver. If the driver fled, call police right away, because UM coverage may help. See our Miami pedestrian accident lawyer page.
Bus and transit accidents
Many residents ride buses along Biscayne Boulevard and the main east-west streets. Riders can be hurt when a bus stops short, pulls away before they sit down, or is hit by another vehicle. People waiting at bus stops can also be struck by cars.
When a public transit agency is involved, the claim is against a government agency. That means written notice is required first, and damage caps apply. Private buses and shuttles follow different rules. Our Miami bus accident lawyer page explains more.
Slip and falls at shopping centers
Shopping centers, supermarkets and restaurants along Biscayne Boulevard and NE 163rd Street see heavy foot traffic. Spilled drinks, wet floors after rain, loose mats, broken curbs and potholes in parking lots can all cause a bad fall.
Florida law sets a specific rule for falls caused by a spill or other substance on a business floor. You must show the business knew about it or should have known. For example, the spill was there long enough that staff should have found it, or the same problem kept happening. Take photos, get witness names and report the fall to the manager. Read more on our Miami slip and fall lawyer page.
Negligent security at apartments, hotels and parking lots
Property owners must take reasonable steps to protect people from crime they can foresee. Broken gates and locks, dark parking lots, missing cameras and too few guards can all play a role in assaults and robberies at apartment complexes, motels, gas stations and shopping centers.
Since 2023, juries can assign fault to the attacker as well as the owner. Owners of multifamily housing can also get a presumption against liability if they meet specific security measures, such as cameras, lighting, deadbolts, locks, peepholes, a crime-prevention assessment and employee training. See our Miami negligent security lawyer page.
Boating accidents on Biscayne Bay
Both cities border Biscayne Bay, and boaters, kayakers and paddleboarders use the bay and the Oleta River. Crashes between boats, wakes from speeding vessels and careless or impaired operators can cause serious injuries.
Florida law requires operators born on or after January 1, 1988 to have a boating safety ID card to run a boat of 10 horsepower or more. The legal limit for boating under the influence is 0.08. Serious boating accidents must be reported to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or local law enforcement. Federal maritime law can also apply and can change the deadlines and rules. See our Miami boat accident lawyer page.
What to do after an injury in North Miami or North Miami Beach
- Call 911. Ask for North Miami Police or North Miami Beach Police on city streets, or the Florida Highway Patrol on I-95.
- Get medical care right away. For PIP, you must be seen within 14 days of a crash.
- Take photos of the scene, the vehicles or hazard, and your injuries.
- Get names and phone numbers of witnesses.
- At a store, apartment or business, report the incident to the manager and ask for a copy of the report.
- Note any cameras nearby. Video is often erased within days or weeks.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurer.
- Call us before you sign anything from an insurance company.
Florida law you should know
Most negligence claims from injuries on or after March 24, 2023 must be filed within 2 years, and a wrongful death claim must be filed within 2 years of the death. Claims against a government agency, such as a city, the county or a transit agency, require written notice first and have damage caps. Florida uses modified comparative negligence: if you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally recover nothing, and if you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your share. Federal maritime law may change these rules for some boating cases.
How working with a Miami-based firm works
We do not have an office in North Miami or North Miami Beach. Our only office is at 2828 Coral Way in Miami. You can meet with us by phone, by video or in person at the Miami office. If your injuries keep you from traveling, we come to you.
Mike personally oversees every case, and he is licensed throughout Florida. Before founding Redondo Law in 2019, he spent six years at Holland & Knight defending major corporations in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, so he knows how corporate defendants build a defense. Our staff handles insurance calls, gathers records and evidence, and explains each step in plain terms, in English or Spanish. When a loved one dies, we also help families with wrongful death claims.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in North Miami or North Miami Beach?
No. Our only office is at 2828 Coral Way in Miami. Clients in both cities meet with us by phone, by video or at that office. If you cannot travel because of your injuries, we come to you.
Which police department handles my crash?
It depends on where it happened. The North Miami Police Department handles most crashes in North Miami. The North Miami Beach Police Department handles most crashes in North Miami Beach. Crashes on I-95 are usually handled by the Florida Highway Patrol. Ask for the report number at the scene.
I was hit while riding my bike. Does PIP cover me?
Often, yes. A bike rider hit by a car can usually turn to PIP first, starting with their own policy or a resident relative’s policy. If neither exists, the PIP of the vehicle that hit you may apply. You may also have a claim against the driver for serious injuries.
I was hurt on a boat on Biscayne Bay. Do the normal deadlines apply?
Not always. Federal maritime law can apply to some boating injuries, and it can change the deadlines and rules. Because of that, it is important to talk to us early so we can tell you which rules apply to your case.
How much does it cost to hire you?
The consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we win. Florida Bar rules limit contingency fees, and you will receive and sign a Statement of Client’s Rights before we begin.
If you or a loved one was hurt in North Miami or North Miami Beach, we are ready to listen. Learn more about how we handle personal injury cases in Miami-Dade, or call (305) 908-6778 any time, day or night, for a free consultation.
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