How to Schedule a Free Injury Lawyer Consultation in Miami-Dade

You can schedule a free consultation with a Miami-Dade injury lawyer by calling (305) 285-7071, filling out an online contact form, or having a family member call for you. Wolfson & Leon in Hialeah answers the phone 24 hours a day with a live person, not a voicemail system. The intake call is short, asks only basic questions about your accident and treatment, and carries no fee or obligation to hire.

What are the three ways to book a free consultation?

You have three clear options to start your free consultation. First, call (305) 285-7071 directly, a live staff member answers any time of day or night. Second, submit the online contact form on the firm’s website at your convenience. Third, if you are hospitalized, sedated, or unable to use a phone, a family member, friend, or caregiver can call on your behalf. This is common and encouraged. They do not need to know every detail; the intake team will ask simple questions and guide them through what they do know. Many readers worry about being passed off to voicemail or losing touch with the people handling their case. A direct, human point of contact from the start helps avoid that risk.

What will they ask me during the intake call?

The intake call is not a deposition. It is short and covers five key topics. First, when and where the accident happened, including the date, location like Okeechobee Road or a Palmetto Expressway ramp, and whether it was a crash, fall, or other incident. Second, how the accident occurred, because that determines which Florida laws and insurance rules apply. Third, what medical treatment you have received or are planning, which matters because Florida law requires initial care within 14 days to qualify for PIP benefits. If you have not seen a doctor yet, they will note this deadline. Fourth, what auto or health insurance you carry, and if known, what the other party has. Fifth, whether a police report was filed. Under Florida law, those reports are confidential for 60 days but your lawyer can obtain them. No documents are needed to start. And contrary to the belief that “your insurance company will hire an attorney as needed,” their lawyer defends you if you are sued, not the same as hiring your own injury attorney to recover your damages.

Phone, video, office, home, or hospital, which meeting format is right for me?

Your physical condition determines the best meeting format, not just preference. A phone call works for most first conversations and requires no travel. Video meetings help if you are home-bound but want face-to-face discussion of paperwork. Office visits happen at 1840 W 49th St, Suite 734, Hialeah, FL 33012, and suit clients who can travel and prefer signing documents in person. Home visits are available if your injuries prevent you from leaving your house. Hospital visits are also offered; attorneys will meet you at facilities like Hialeah Hospital or Palmetto General while you are still admitted. Every format is free. You do not pay more or less depending on where or how you meet.

Can I do everything in Spanish?

Yes. Most attorneys and staff at Wolfson & Leon speak Spanish fluently. Partner Alfie Leon routinely meets Hialeah clients in Spanish. Your entire process, from the first call, through the consultation, retainer review, and ongoing updates, can take place in Spanish. This is not a third-party interpreter service. The legal conversation happens directly in Spanish with the firm’s Spanish-speaking attorneys and staff, who work from the Hialeah office.

How fast can I be seen, and why does timing actually matter?

Timing matters because evidence disappears and deadlines are fixed by law. Under Florida Statute § 627.736(1)(a), you must receive initial medical treatment within 14 days of a crash or your own PIP insurance pays nothing, even though you already paid premiums. Insurance adjusters often argue, “If you were really hurt, you would’ve gone right away”, a tactic made harder if you act quickly. Separately, for crashes on or after March 24, 2023, Florida Statute § 95.11 gives you two years to file a lawsuit. Miss it, and your claim is barred forever. Beyond these deadlines, skid marks wash away, store surveillance loops overwrite in days, and witness memories fade. The phone line is live 24/7 so you can reach someone the same day as your accident or as soon as you’re able.

What does ‘free consultation’ and ‘no obligation’ actually mean?

“Free consultation” means you pay nothing for the call or meeting, no hourly rate, no intake fee, no hidden charge. “No obligation” means you decide afterward whether to hire the firm. If you do, Florida personal injury lawyers work on contingency: they are paid a percentage agreed in writing only if your case results in compensation. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The Florida Bar requires a written retainer agreement that discloses the fee structure and how costs like filing fees or medical records are handled. You also receive a Statement of Client’s Rights. There is no automatic “double payment” for injuries, compensation depends on fault, insurance coverage, and proof of harm. If insurance is delaying your claim and you are not sure a lawyer is worth it, a free consultation is the zero-risk way to find out what your case might involve.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring anything to the first consultation?
No. You do not need police reports, medical records, or insurance cards for the initial call or meeting. The intake team will gather basic facts and explain what documents may be needed later.

What if I haven’t seen a doctor yet, should I call a lawyer or a doctor first?
See a doctor first if you are injured. Florida’s 14-day PIP rule requires medical treatment within two weeks of the crash to access your no-fault benefits (up to $10,000 with an emergency medical condition, otherwise $2,500). You can call a lawyer the same day as your appointment.

Can a family member call and schedule on my behalf if I’m in the hospital?
Yes. Family members, friends, or caregivers can call (305) 285-7071 to schedule a hospital visit or phone consultation on your behalf. They do not need to know all the details.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit after a crash in Miami-Dade?
If your injury happened on or after March 24, 2023, you have two years from the crash date to file a negligence lawsuit under Florida Statute § 95.11.

Will I actually speak with an attorney, or just a case manager?
You will speak with trained intake staff first, who relay your information to an attorney. At Wolfson & Leon, attorneys personally handle consultations and decisions about taking cases.

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Hurt in an accident in Hialeah? Call Wolfson & Leon at (305) 285-7071 for a free consultation. We speak Spanish, and there is no fee unless we win.