Delray Beach Car Accident Lawyer
Hit on Atlantic Avenue, Linton Boulevard or I-95 in Delray Beach? Delray Beach car accident lawyer David B. Datny represents drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists injured in crashes across Delray Beach, from downtown and the beach to the communities west of the Turnpike. The consultation is FREE, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation, and you can reach David 24/7 at 561-221-7474 or chat with us now.
Delray Beach packs a lot of traffic into a small city. Tourists and diners crowd downtown Atlantic Avenue at night, beachgoers cross A1A all day, commuters merge on and off I-95 at Atlantic and Linton, and drawbridges over the Intracoastal stop traffic without warning. A single careless driver in any of those places can change your life in seconds.
After a crash, the at-fault driver’s insurance company starts protecting itself right away. Attorney David B. Datny spent years as a litigation partner at a large national insurance defense firm, so he knows how adjusters evaluate injury claims and how to respond. There is no fee unless we win your case.
This page covers car crashes. For other injuries, such as slip and falls, dog bites and rideshare crashes, visit our Delray Beach personal injury lawyer page.
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Our Palm Beach County Car Accident Results
Every case is different, but these Palm Beach County results show how we handle serious crash injuries and difficult insurance companies.
$500,000
I-95 Rear-End Crash
Our client was rear-ended on I-95 in Palm Beach County and needed cervical disc replacement surgery.
$400,000
Disputed-Liability Sideswipe
Liability was disputed in this Palm Beach County sideswipe crash. Our client needed cervical disc replacement surgery.
$325,000
Head-On Crash, Wrist Surgery
A head-on collision in Palm Beach County left our client with a wrist fracture that required surgery.
$300,000
Rollover With Brain Injury
Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury in a Palm Beach County rollover crash.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in future cases.
Where Car Accidents Happen in Delray Beach
Short answer: Most serious Delray Beach crashes happen where heavy traffic meets pedestrians, cyclists or highway speeds: downtown Atlantic Avenue, the I-95 interchanges, A1A along the beach, and the busy east-west corridors of Linton Boulevard and West Atlantic.
Downtown Atlantic Avenue and Pineapple Grove
Restaurants, bars and shops between Swinton Avenue and the beach draw crowds day and night. Drivers searching for parking, ride-share pickups and people crossing mid-block lead to pedestrian, bicycle and low-speed crashes.
I-95 at Atlantic Avenue and Linton Boulevard
Traffic backs up on the exit ramps and merges quickly onto the interstate. Sudden slowdowns cause rear-end and chain-reaction crashes, and I-95 crashes are investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.
A1A and the Intracoastal Bridges
Beach traffic, cyclists and visitors unfamiliar with the area share Ocean Boulevard. The drawbridges on Atlantic Avenue, Linton Boulevard and George Bush Boulevard can stop traffic suddenly when they open.
Linton Boulevard and Congress Avenue
These corridors carry heavy commuter traffic past shopping centers, the Delray Beach Tri-Rail station and Delray Medical Center. Left turns and red-light running at busy intersections cause many T-bone crashes.
Federal Highway (US-1) and Swinton Avenue
North-south traffic through downtown mixes with turning vehicles, delivery trucks and people on foot. Failure-to-yield and side-impact crashes are common at the cross streets.
West Atlantic Avenue and the Turnpike
West of I-95, Atlantic Avenue runs past Delray Marketplace and residential communities to Florida’s Turnpike. Higher speeds, long signals and drivers heading to the Morikami Museum and Wakodahatchee Wetlands add to the risk.
Car Accident Types We Handle in Delray Beach
Short answer: The Datny Law Firm handles every common kind of Delray Beach car crash, from downtown fender-benders to serious interstate collisions. Pick a crash type below to see how Florida law treats it.
Rear-End Collisions
Backups on Atlantic Avenue and the I-95 ramps at Linton Boulevard.T-Bone and Intersection Crashes
Left-turn and red-light crashes on Linton Boulevard and Congress Avenue.Rollover Accidents
SUV and pickup rollovers on West Atlantic Avenue near the Turnpike.Drunk Driving (DUI) Accidents
Impaired drivers leaving downtown Atlantic Avenue at night.Texting and Distracted Driving
Phone-distracted drivers on Federal Highway and Swinton Avenue.Hit-and-Run Accidents
Drivers who flee crashes on Delray Beach streets.Uber Accidents
Passengers and others hurt in Delray Beach Uber crashes.Lyft Accidents
Lyft riders and others hurt coming to and from downtown Delray.Truck Accidents
Delivery trucks and semis on I-95, the Turnpike and Congress Avenue.Motorcycle Accidents
Riders hit on Atlantic Avenue, A1A and Military Trail.Pedestrian Accidents
People on foot hit in Pineapple Grove and along A1A.Bicycle Accidents
Cyclists hit on Ocean Boulevard and downtown Atlantic Avenue.We also handle parking lot accidents at Delray Marketplace, downtown garages and shopping centers along Linton Boulevard, and e-bike and e-scooter accidents on Atlantic Avenue and A1A.
Hurt in a Delray Beach crash? Talk to David today.
Free consultation. No fee unless we win your case.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Delray Beach
Short answer: Call 911, get medical care within 14 days so you keep your PIP benefits (§ 627.736(1)(a), Fla. Stat.), document everything, and talk to a lawyer before you give a recorded statement.
- Call 911 and report the crash. Florida requires you to report a crash that causes an injury, a death or apparent damage of $500 or more (§ 316.065, Fla. Stat.).
- Get medical care right away. Seriously injured people in south Palm Beach County are often taken to Delray Medical Center. Even if you feel fine, see a doctor within 14 days.
- Photograph the scene. Take pictures of the vehicles, the road, traffic signals, skid marks and your injuries.
- Look for cameras and witnesses. Downtown Delray businesses, restaurants and parking garages often have cameras, but footage can be recorded over within days.
- Do not give a recorded statement. Talk to a lawyer before speaking with the other driver’s insurance company.
- Call a Delray Beach car accident lawyer. We can request the footage, the crash report and the evidence before it disappears.
For a complete checklist, see what to do after a car accident in Florida.
After a Crash in Delray Beach: Police, Hospitals and Court
Who investigates the crash
The Delray Beach Police Department handles crashes inside city limits. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office covers unincorporated areas west of the city, and the Florida Highway Patrol handles I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike.
Getting your crash report
Florida crash reports are confidential for the first 60 days, when only the people involved, their lawyers and their insurers can get them (§ 316.066, Fla. Stat.). You can order a copy through the FLHSMV crash report portal.
Where injured people are treated
Delray Medical Center on Linton Boulevard is a state-designated Level I trauma center and treats many of the most serious crash injuries in south Palm Beach County.
Where a lawsuit is heard
Delray Beach car accident lawsuits are filed in Palm Beach County circuit court. Many cases from the southern part of the county are heard at the South County Courthouse on West Atlantic Avenue, right in Delray Beach.
Delray Beach and Palm Beach County Crash Statistics
Delray Beach sits in the middle of one of Florida’s busiest counties for traffic crashes. Preliminary 2025 figures from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (as of October 3, 2026) show:
| Crashes | Deaths | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 25,595 | 164 | 16,134 |
| Florida | More than 366,000 | About 2,900 | About 238,000 |
Source: FLHSMV Crash Dashboard. Figures are preliminary and are updated as reports are filed.
Comparative Fault in Delray Beach Car Accident Claims
Short answer: You can still recover if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your share of fault (§ 768.81(6), Fla. Stat.).
Fault is not always clear-cut, and insurance companies know it. If a jury finds you 30% responsible, your recovery is reduced by 30%. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you may recover nothing. That rule gives insurers a strong reason to blame you, even when the evidence does not support it.
These disputes come up most often in left-turn, red-light and T-bone crashes at busy Delray intersections, and in crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists downtown, where drivers often claim they never saw the person they hit. Learn more about T-bone and intersection accidents and pedestrian accidents.
Statute of Limitations for Delray Beach Car Accident Claims
Short answer: For most crashes on or after March 24, 2023, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit (§ 95.11(5)(a), Fla. Stat.). A wrongful death lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the date of death (§ 95.11(5)(e), Fla. Stat.).
Before Florida’s 2023 tort reform, most negligence claims had a four-year deadline. The shorter deadline leaves less time to finish medical treatment, collect records, preserve evidence and file suit if the insurance company will not make a fair offer. Miss the deadline and your claim can be lost for good.
Attorney Fees in a Delray Beach Car Accident Case
Short answer: Nothing up front. We handle Delray Beach car accident cases on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we win your case.
Many people worry they cannot afford a lawyer after a crash. You do not pay anything up front, and we only get paid if we settle your case or win it in court. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing. The consultation is always FREE.
“From start to finish, they made me feel supported, informed, and cared for. I felt like family!”
Sunni W. · Google Review
“They helped me through this tough period. This firm is very caring and very professional.”
Bruce F. · Google Review
“Loved working with David! He was always quick and easy to contact through email as well as text.”
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Why Choose The Datny Law Firm
Insurance defense experience
David spent years as a litigation partner at a large national insurance defense firm. He knows how adjusters value Delray Beach crash claims and how they try to reduce them.
We move fast on evidence
Downtown cameras, 911 recordings and vehicle data can disappear quickly. We send public records requests to obtain this information, canvass nearby businesses for video footage, and send preservation requests early so the proof is still there when we need it.
Direct access to David
Every client has direct access to David by phone, email and text message after an accident and throughout the case, backed by a dedicated team of paralegals and staff. Our paralegal and staff speak Spanish. Se Habla Español. We also have Creole and Russian speaking translators.
Close to Delray Beach
Our main office is in neighboring Boca Raton. We meet Delray clients at our office, at home or in the hospital, and handle the case from start to finish.
Delray Beach Car Accident FAQ
Who investigates a crash on Atlantic Avenue compared with one on I-95?
It depends on where the crash happened. The Delray Beach Police Department handles crashes on city streets like Atlantic Avenue, Swinton Avenue and Federal Highway. The Florida Highway Patrol handles crashes on I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office covers unincorporated areas west of the city. Knowing which agency responded tells you where to request the crash report.
Where will my Delray Beach car accident case be heard?
Car accident lawsuits arising in Delray Beach are filed in Palm Beach County circuit court. Many cases from the southern part of the county are heard at the South County Courthouse on West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, while others are handled at the main courthouse in West Palm Beach. Most cases settle without a trial.
I was hit while walking or biking downtown. Do I have a claim?
Yes. Pedestrians and cyclists hit in downtown Delray or along A1A can bring a claim against the driver who caused the crash. Your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, or a household member’s, may also pay part of your medical bills. See our pedestrian accident and bicycle accident pages.
What if a tourist or out-of-state driver hit me?
Delray Beach draws visitors year-round, and many crashes involve drivers from other states or from Canada. You can still bring a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance, and if their coverage is too low, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may help. Learn more about crashes with Canadian drivers and uninsured motorist claims.
I was hurt in an Uber or Lyft leaving downtown Delray. Who pays?
Rideshare crashes can involve several insurance policies, including the rideshare company’s coverage, which depends on whether the driver had a passenger or was waiting for a ride request. See our Delray Beach Uber accident and Lyft accident pages.
How much does a Delray Beach car accident lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we win your case. The consultation is FREE.
Call a Delray Beach Car Accident Attorney Today
If another driver’s negligence injured you, you may be able to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. The sooner you call, the sooner we can start preserving evidence. Call 561-221-7474 to speak directly with David B. Datny and schedule your FREE consultation. There is no fee unless we win your case.