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Dania Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Florida Advocates Headquarters — Serving Broward County and All of South Florida
45 E Sheridan Street, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Florida Advocates is headquartered right here in Dania Beach — in the heart of Broward County. When you work with us, you work with attorneys who live and work in your community, who know the local courts, and who understand the challenges injury victims in South Florida face every day.
Carlos D. Cabrera represents injury victims at Florida Advocates. Before representing injury victims, he spent years defending insurance companies, gaining insight into how insurers evaluate claims, build defenses, and minimize payouts. Now he uses that knowledge to advocate for injury victims throughout Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Broward County.
Why We’re in Dania Beach
Dania Beach is more than just our office location — it’s our home. We chose to headquarter Florida Advocates here because Dania Beach sits at the center of the communities we serve: minutes from Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and the I-95/I-595 interchange that connects all of Broward County.
When you need to meet with your attorney in person, we’re accessible. When we need to investigate an accident scene, respond to a client emergency, or appear in Broward County court, we’re already here.
We’re proud to have been recognized as Dania Beach Small Business of the Year.
Dania Beach Personal Injury Practice Areas
We represent injury victims in Dania Beach and throughout Broward County in the following practice areas:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Car Accident Lawyer
- Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Truck Accident Lawyer
- Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- edestrian Accident Lawyer
Premises Injuries
- Slip and Fall Lawyer
- Premises Liability Lawyer
Catastrophic Injuries & Wrongful Death
- Wrongful Death Lawyer
- Personal Injury Lawyer
Defective Products
- Products Liability Lawyer
- Defective Drugs Lawyer
Insurance Disputes
- Insurance Claim Denial Lawyer
- PIP Attorney
Proven Results for Broward County Clients
| Result | Case Type | What We Did |
| $2,500,000 | Motorcycle Accident | Motorcycle accident Client was cited at scene. We proved the ambulance driver was at fault. |
| $875,000 | Truck Accident | A delivery truck ran a red light. ELD data proved the driver had been on duty over three hours beyond the federally mandated limit. Recovery: 7x the initial $125,000 offer. |
| $190,000 | Car Accident | T-bone collision. The insurer argued pre-existing conditions and offered $55,000. We documented exactly how the accident aggravated our client’s condition. Recovery: nearly 4x the initial offer. |
| High Six-Figure | Premises liability | Our client, an out-of-state tourist, was seriously injured at a major event venue. Susan Brown met with the client the same day. Recovery: high six figures without litigation. |
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual facts.
Dangerous Roads Near Dania Beach
Dania Beach sits at the intersection of several high-traffic corridors:
- I-95 — The main north-south interstate through Broward County. Heavy traffic, frequent accidents.
- I-595 — East-west connector between I-75 and Port Everglades. The I-95/I-595 interchange is one of the most dangerous in South Florida.
- US-1 / Federal Highway — Major surface street running through Dania Beach with frequent accidents.
- A1A — Coastal road connecting Dania Beach to Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hollywood Beach.
- Stirling Road — East-west arterial through Dania Beach and Hollywood.
- Griffin Road — Connects Dania Beach to western Broward County.
Broward County Accident Statistics (2023)
| Statistic | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Crashes in Broward County | 40,286 |
| Injuries | 24,548 |
| Fatalities | 219 |
| Motorcycle crashes | 761 |
| Motorcycle fatalities | 37 |
| Pedestrian crashes | 1,112 |
| Pedestrian fatalities | 62 |
| Bicycle crashes | 888 |
| Hit-and-run crashes | 12,465 |
Source: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Local Resources — Dania Beach and Broward County
Hospitals & Trauma Centers
Memorial Regional Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 987-2000
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (Level I Pediatric Trauma)
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 265-5324
Broward Health Medical Center (Level I Trauma Center)
1600 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 355-4400
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
7800 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Phone: 954) 962-1355
Law Enforcement
Broward County Sheriff’s Office — Dania Beach District
Phone: (954) 831-8900
Florida Highway Patrol — Troop L
Phone: (954) 837-4150
Courts
Broward County Courthouse
(17th Judicial Circuit) 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 831-6565
U.S. Federal Courthouse — Southern District of Florida
299 E Broward Blvd #108, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 769-5400
About Attorney Carlos D. Cabrera
Carlos D. Cabrera represents injury victims at Florida Advocates. Before representing injury victims, Carlos spent years defending insurance companies. That experience gave him insight into how insurers evaluate claims, build defenses, and minimize payouts.
That inside knowledge of how insurance companies operate is what sets him apart. He understands how insurers evaluate, delay, and undervalue claims because he spent years working on the defense side. Now he uses that knowledge to advocate for injury victims.
Education
- J.D. — St. Thomas University College of Law (2000)
- Managing Editor, St. Thomas Law Review
- B.A. English — Florida International University (1994)
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Credentials & Recognitions
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
- Florida Legal Elite Recognition
- Lead Counsel Verified (Appellate, since 2015)
- Former Insurance Defense Counsel
Insurance Insider Background
Worked as insurance defense counsel before law school. Recruited by a personal injury firm. Throughout his legal career has represented both insurance companies and injury victims — which gives him a perspective most personal injury Lawyers simply do not have.
Learn more about Carlos D. Cabrera →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida Advocates located?
Our headquarters is located at 45 E Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, Florida — in the heart of Broward County. We also have offices in North Miami and Tampa to serve clients throughout Florida.
What types of cases does Florida Advocates handle?
We handle personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, wrongful death, defective products, dangerous drugs, and insurance disputes including PIP denials, UM/UIM claims, and bad faith.
What makes Carlos D. Cabrera different from other personal injury lawyers?
Before representing injury victims, Carlos D. Cabrera spent years defending insurance companies. He gained insight into how insurers evaluate claims, build defenses, and minimize payouts. Now he uses that knowledge to challenge those tactics on behalf of injury victims.
How much does it cost to hire Florida Advocates?
Nothing unless we win. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Free consultation, no upfront costs, and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Do I have to come to your office?
No. We can meet with you at your home, hospital, or any convenient location. We also offer phone and video consultations.
Serving Injury Victims Throughout Broward County
From our Dania Beach headquarters, we represent clients throughout Broward County and South Florida, including:
Fort Lauderdale | Hollywood | Hallandale Beach | Pembroke Pines | Miramar | Coral Springs | Plantation | Pompano Beach | Weston | Davie | Sunrise | Cooper City
Visit Our Dania Beach Office
Florida Advocates 45 E Sheridan Street Dania Beach, FL 33004
Call: 754-290-3803
Email: info@fladvocates.com
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Available by phone 24/7 for emergencies
Call us for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover for you. After all, isn’t that what family would do?
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