Reviewed by Mike Redondo, Founding Attorney, Redondo Law, P.A. • Updated October 2026
Redondo Law helps people who were hurt in Miami Lakes and Hialeah Gardens because someone else was careless. We represent drivers and passengers in car and truck crashes, delivery drivers, people hit while walking, shoppers hurt in falls, tenants hurt because of poor security, and families who lost a loved one. If you need a Miami Lakes or Hialeah Gardens personal injury lawyer, we can explain your options and deal with the insurance companies for you.
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 Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, Hialeah and nearby neighborhoods. 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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Roads and places in Miami Lakes and Hialeah Gardens
Miami Lakes and Hialeah Gardens sit in northwest Miami-Dade County, and both border the city of Hialeah. Miami Lakes became a town in 2000. It is known for its curving lakes and for Main Street, its town center. Hialeah Gardens is an older city, incorporated in 1948, with homes, shopping centers and many warehouses and freight businesses.
Several major highways meet here. The Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) cuts through Miami Lakes, with exits at NW 154th Street (Miami Lakes Drive), NW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road) and NW 57th Avenue (Red Road). I-75 begins at the Palmetto on the Miami Lakes and Hialeah line and heads northwest toward Broward County and Naples. Florida’s Turnpike runs to the west, with exits at Okeechobee Road (US-27), NW 106th Street and NW 170th Street. Okeechobee Road runs along the edge of Hialeah Gardens, and Hialeah Gardens Boulevard carries local traffic past several schools.
Police coverage differs by city. Miami Lakes contracts with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, and deputies from its Miami Lakes Municipal District usually handle crashes on town streets. Hialeah Gardens has its own police department. Crashes on the Palmetto, I-75 and the Turnpike are usually handled by the Florida Highway Patrol. See our guides to the Miami-Dade crash report and the Florida Highway Patrol crash report. Palmetto General Hospital is nearby on West 68th Street in Hialeah.
Car accidents on the Palmetto and I-75
Merging traffic where I-75 meets the Palmetto, sudden slowdowns at busy exits, and lane changes in heavy commuter traffic can all lead to serious crashes. Afternoon rainstorms make roads slick and cut visibility for much of the year. For a look at major roads across the county, see our guide to busy roads in Miami-Dade.
Florida is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) pays first, up to $10,000, no matter who caused the crash. It covers 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages. 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. Our Miami car accident lawyer page explains more.
Florida does not require most drivers to carry bodily injury coverage, so the at-fault driver may have little or none. Your own uninsured motorist coverage can fill that gap. If the driver fled, report it to police right away, because UM coverage may still help.
Truck crashes near warehouses in Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah Gardens, Medley and nearby areas have many warehouses and freight businesses. Tractor-trailers and box trucks use Okeechobee Road, the Turnpike and the Palmetto every day. A truck making a wide turn out of a loading area, or a tired driver on the highway, can cause far worse injuries than a crash between two cars.
Truck cases often involve more than one party. The driver, the motor carrier, the truck owner, the company that loaded the cargo and the company that maintained the truck may all share the blame. Federal rules limit drivers to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour window after 10 hours off duty, and electronic logging devices record those hours. Those records can be lost if no one asks for them early. See our Miami truck accident lawyer page.
Delivery vans and gig drivers are common here too. If you were hit by one, or hurt while making deliveries, the same rules about multiple responsible parties can apply.
Pedestrian accidents
People walk to bus stops, schools, Main Street shops and shopping centers in both cities. Wide roads like Okeechobee Road, Red Road and Miami Lakes Drive can be hard to cross on foot, and drivers turning at intersections or leaving parking lots may not see a person walking.
If you were hit while walking, 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. Read more on our Miami pedestrian accident lawyer page.
Slip and falls in stores and shopping centers
Supermarkets, restaurants and shopping centers in Miami Lakes and Hialeah Gardens see heavy foot traffic. Spills, wet floors after rainstorms, loose mats and broken pavement can cause falls that break hips and wrists or hurt backs. Under Florida law, if you slip on a spill or other substance in a business, 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. See our Miami slip and fall lawyer page.
Negligent security at apartments and businesses
Broken gates, dark parking lots, broken locks and missing cameras can play a role in assaults and robberies at apartment complexes, hotels and stores. Property owners must take reasonable steps against crime they can foresee.
These cases changed in 2023. Juries can now assign fault to the attacker as well as the property 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.
What to do after an injury in Miami Lakes or Hialeah Gardens
- Call 911. In Miami Lakes, Sheriff’s Office deputies usually respond; in Hialeah Gardens, the city police; on the highways, the Florida Highway Patrol.
- 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 the names and phone numbers of witnesses and the report number.
- If a truck was involved, write down the company name and any numbers on the door or trailer.
- Note any cameras nearby. Video is often erased within days or weeks.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’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 town, 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. In a hypothetical case where you are found 20% at fault, your recovery would be reduced by 20%.
How working with a Miami-based firm works
We do not have an office in Miami Lakes or Hialeah Gardens. 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, at home or in the hospital.
Lawsuits are filed in the county where the case belongs, and cases from these cities are usually filed in Miami-Dade County. Mike Redondo is licensed throughout Florida, and Mike personally oversees every case. 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 trucking companies and other corporate defendants build a defense. We explain each step in plain terms, in English or Spanish. We also help families with wrongful death claims and serve clients in nearby Hialeah.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Miami Lakes or Hialeah Gardens?
No. Our only office is at 2828 Coral Way in Miami. Clients in Miami Lakes and Hialeah Gardens meet with us by phone, by video or at that office. If you cannot travel because of your injuries, we come to you.
Who investigates a crash in Miami Lakes or Hialeah Gardens?
Miami Lakes contracts with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, so deputies usually handle crashes on town streets. Hialeah Gardens has its own police department. The Florida Highway Patrol usually handles crashes on the Palmetto Expressway, I-75 and the Turnpike. Ask for the report number at the scene.
I was hit by a delivery truck. Who pays?
Your own PIP usually pays first. After that, the driver, the company the driver works for, the truck owner and any company that loaded or maintained the truck may be responsible. Each may have its own insurance. We ask for driving logs and company records early, before they are lost.
Can I speak with someone in Spanish?
Yes. Our staff is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and our phones are answered 24/7. You can talk with us in the language you are most comfortable with, from the first call to the end of 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 Miami Lakes or Hialeah Gardens, we are ready to listen. Learn more about our Miami personal injury practice, or call (305) 908-6778 any time, day or night, for a free consultation.
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