Westchester Personal Injury Lawyer

Reviewed by Mike Redondo, Founding Attorney, Redondo Law, P.A. • Updated September 2026

Westchester is a busy residential and commercial area in west Miami-Dade, home to Florida International University, Tropical Park and some of the most congested roads in the county. Commuters cut through on their way to the Palmetto Expressway, and heavy traffic on Bird Road and Coral Way keeps crash rates high.

Redondo Law’s office is on Coral Way, a straight shot east from Westchester. Mike Redondo personally oversees every case, and our team is fully bilingual.

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Common Accidents in Westchester

Car Crashes

Rear-end and left-turn crashes on Bird Road, Coral Way and SW 87th Avenue, and high-speed crashes on the Palmetto.

Pedestrian and Student Injuries

Students and residents crossing near FIU, Tropical Park, Southwest Miami High and Coral Park High.

Slip and Falls

Shopping plazas, supermarkets and restaurants along Bird Road and Coral Way.

Where Crashes Happen in Westchester

The busiest crash corridors include Bird Road (SW 40th Street), Coral Way (SW 24th Street), the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), SW 87th Avenue (Galloway Road), SW 97th Avenue, SW 107th Avenue, SW 8th Street (Tamiami Trail) and the streets around FIU’s main campus and Tropical Park. The Bird Road and Palmetto interchange is one of the most crash-prone spots in the county.

Injury Cases We Handle for Westchester Clients

Florida Law You Should Know

Two-year deadline. For most negligence claims arising on or 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 covers up to $10,000 in medical bills and lost wages, if you get treatment within 14 days.
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 Westchester

Crashes in Westchester are usually handled by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, since Westchester is unincorporated. 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, though many patients are first seen at Kendall Regional Medical Center or Coral Gables 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 Westchester

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 the crash was on the Palmetto, note the nearest exit or mile marker.
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.

Where Your Case Will Be Filed

Injury lawsuits arising in Westchester are generally filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County.

Why Westchester 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 personally oversees every case, and his staff is fully bilingual.

Office a few minutes east on Coral Way
Fully bilingual team
You work directly with your lawyer
No fee unless we win

Frequently Asked Questions

I am an FIU student hurt near campus. Do I have a case?

Possibly. Students hit by cars or hurt on unsafe property have the same rights as anyone else. If a family member’s auto policy covers you, PIP may pay first.

What if the driver who hit me fled?

Report it to police right away. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may pay. Nearby cameras can help identify the driver, but footage disappears fast.

How long do I have to file?

For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, two years. Do not wait.

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