Reviewed by Mike Redondo, Founding Attorney, Redondo Law, P.A. • Updated September 2026
Little Havana is the heart of Cuban Miami and one of the most walkable, most crowded neighborhoods in the city. Calle Ocho, Flagler Street and the avenues in between carry constant car and bus traffic past people walking to work, school, church and the bus stop.
Redondo Law is right next door, at 2828 Coral Way. Mike Redondo is the son of Cuban immigrants, and our whole team speaks Spanish. Se habla español.
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Common Accidents in Little Havana
Pedestrian Injuries
People crossing Calle Ocho, Flagler Street and West 7th Street are hit by speeding and turning drivers, often at night.
Car and Bus Crashes
Heavy traffic on SW 8th Street, Flagler, 12th Avenue and 27th Avenue, and crashes involving Miami-Dade DTPW Metrobus buses and the Little Havana trolley.
Slip and Falls
Grocery stores, restaurants, cafeterias and older apartment buildings with broken steps, wet floors and poor lighting.
Where Crashes Happen in Little Havana
Crashes are common along SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho), West Flagler Street, SW 7th Street, NW 7th Street, SW 12th Avenue, SW 17th Avenue, SW 22nd Avenue and SW 27th Avenue, and at the ramps to the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and I-95. The blocks around Domino Park, the Tower Theater and loanDepot park see heavy pedestrian traffic, especially during Viernes Culturales and game days.
Injury Cases We Handle for Little Havana Clients
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- E-bike and scooter accidents
- Slip and fall injuries
- Negligent security
- Wrongful death
- Catastrophic injuries
- Dog bites
Florida Law You Should Know
- Two-year deadline. For most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, you have two years to file a lawsuit.
- Modified comparative fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover. Below that, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
- PIP pays first in most car crashes. Your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays up to $10,000: 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages, if you get treatment within 14 days. Without an emergency medical condition finding, medical benefits stop at $2,500.
- Government claims are different. If a city bus, county vehicle or dangerous public road played a role, written notice must be given to the government before suing.
Getting Help After a Crash in Little Havana
Crashes in Little Havana are usually handled by the City of Miami Police Department. Crashes on state highways may be handled by the Florida Highway Patrol. You can request a copy of your crash report once it is filed, and we can get it for you.
For serious injuries, the nearest trauma care is often the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Keep every record from the ambulance, emergency room and follow-up visits. Those records are the backbone of your claim.
Injuries We Often See
- Neck and back injuries, including herniated discs
- Broken bones and fractures
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Knee and shoulder injuries that need surgery
- Burns, scarring and disfigurement
Some injuries, like concussions and disc injuries, do not show up right away. Get checked by a doctor even if you feel fine after a crash.
What Your Claim Can Include
Florida law lets injured people recover for the full impact of an injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Depending on your case, that can include:
- Medical bills, past and future, including surgery, therapy and medication
- Lost wages and lost ability to earn in the future
- Pain, suffering and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life, including activities you can no longer do
- Property damage, such as vehicle repair or replacement
- For families, wrongful death damages when a loved one is killed
We document every loss with medical records, bills, employer records and, when needed, expert opinions, so the insurance company cannot overlook any part of your claim.
What to Do After an Accident in Little Havana
- Call 911 and ask for a police report. Write down the report number.
- Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, any hazard and your injuries.
- Get names and phone numbers of witnesses.
- If you were hurt on a bus or at a bus stop, get the bus number and route.
- See a doctor right away, and within 14 days for a car crash to protect your PIP benefits.
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company before talking to a lawyer.
Hablamos español
Nuestra oficina está en Coral Way, a pocas cuadras de la Pequeña Habana. Todo nuestro equipo es bilingüe. Si usted o un familiar se lesionó en un accidente, llámenos al (305) 908-6778 a cualquier hora. La consulta es gratis y no cobramos a menos que ganemos su caso.
Where Your Case Will Be Filed
Injury lawsuits arising in Little Havana are generally filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County.
Why Little Havana Clients Choose Redondo Law
Mike Redondo spent six years at Holland & Knight defending major corporations in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases before founding Redondo Law in 2019. He and his team give every case personal attention, and his staff is fully bilingual.
- Our office is in the neighborhood
- Fully bilingual team
- A dedicated team
- No fee unless we win
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I handle my whole case in Spanish?
Yes. Our staff is fully bilingual, and we can handle your case in Spanish from start to finish.
I was hit by a Miami-Dade bus. What should I do?
Get medical care and call us. Claims against the county require written notice before a lawsuit, so it is important to start early.
Does my immigration status matter?
You have the right to seek compensation for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. Talk to us confidentially.
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