Sunset Miami (33173) Personal Injury Lawyer
Bernstein & Maryanoff, Injury Attorneys is based in Sunset, the unincorporated Miami-Dade community along the Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) corridor in ZIP 33173. Our office is at 9415 Sunset Dr, Suite 226, a short distance from the SW 87th Avenue (Galloway Road) intersection and the South Kendall neighborhoods that surround it.
If you were hurt in a crash, a fall, or any other accident in this part of the county, you are not calling a downtown firm that has never driven these roads. You are calling lawyers who work here every day. We have spent more than 40 years representing injured people across Miami-Dade, and we take cases on contingency.
There is no fee unless we win money for you. Reach us any time at (800) 429-4529 for a free consultation about your injury and your options.
Our Proven Results Speak for Themselves
Since 1983, Jack G. Bernstein has fought for injury victims seeking compensation. He’s involved in every personal injury case handled by the experienced attorneys at his law firm, providing expert oversight for the personal injury lawyers at Bernstein & Maryanoff, and helping to ensure clients recover the maximum compensation available.
$3 million settlement
Wrongful death in motor vehicle accident.
$3 million settlement
Secured for a client with neck injuries in car accident.
$2.76 million Settlement
Wrongful death in motor vehicle accident.
$2.25 settlement
secured for a client with paralyzed in medical malpractice.
$2 million settlement
secured for a client with brain injury in medical malpractice.
$1.75 million Settlement
Secured for a client with burns and dystrophy in slip and fall accident.
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Quick facts |
Detail |
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Neighborhood |
Sunset / South Kendall |
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ZIP code |
33173 |
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Our office |
9415 Sunset Dr, Suite 226, Miami, FL 33173 |
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Proximity |
Located in the neighborhood, on Sunset Drive near SW 87th Ave |
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Nearest hospital / ER |
Baptist Hospital of Miami, 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176 (about 1.5 miles south) |
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Law enforcement |
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (countywide agency, formerly Miami-Dade Police Department) |
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Courthouse |
Miami-Dade Civil Courthouse, 73 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 |
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Phone |
(800) 429-4529 |
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Fees |
Contingency. No fee unless we win. |
Practice Areas We Handle in Sunset / South Kendall
Our team handles the full range of injury claims that come out of this corridor, from rear-end collisions on Sunset Drive to falls inside the shopping plazas near Galloway Road. Common cases we take for Sunset and South Kendall residents include:
- Car accident in Miami work, including rear-end, left-turn, and red-light crashes.
- Truck and semi-truck collisions on US-1 and the Palmetto Expressway.
- Miami personal injury attorneys for general negligence claims.
- Wrongful death attorney Miami cases when a family loses someone in a preventable crash.
- Catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord and traumatic brain injury claims.
- Pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle crashes.
- Slip and fall and premises liability claims in stores, parking lots, and apartment complexes.
If you are not sure which type of claim fits your situation, start with our Miami practice areas overview, then call us and we will tell you honestly where you stand.
Sunset / South Kendall – Local Facts
Sunset and South Kendall sit in one of Miami-Dade’s most densely settled residential belts, west of South Miami and just south of Dadeland. ZIP 33173 is home to roughly 33,600 residents, and the population skews older than the county as a whole, with a median age around 46. It is also a heavily Hispanic community: about 80 percent of residents here identify as Hispanic or Latino, so Spanish is spoken in most households and storefronts along Sunset Drive. That matters when you are hurt and trying to explain what happened, which is why we handle claims for clients in both English and Spanish.
The neighborhood is built around a grid of busy arterials. Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) runs east to west through the area, while Galloway Road (SW 87th Avenue), SW 97th Avenue, and North Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street) carry steady commuter and retail traffic. The Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and US-1 are both minutes away, feeding fast-moving vehicles onto local roads. For emergencies, the nearest major ER is Baptist Hospital of Miami at 8900 N Kendall Dr, with South Miami Hospital also close by on the Sunset corridor.
Traffic volume here translates into real risk. Across Miami-Dade County in 2024 there were 59,994 crashes, causing 284 deaths and more than 29,000 injuries, the highest crash count of any county in Florida. Local arterials like Sunset Drive and Kendall Drive carry a share of that total every year. Because Sunset and South Kendall are unincorporated Miami-Dade, crashes here are worked by the county agency rather than a city police force, a detail that affects how you obtain your report.
Common Accident Locations in Sunset / South Kendall
Local knowledge of these corridors helps us reconstruct how a crash happened and who was at fault. A few of the higher-risk spots near 33173:
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Common crash types |
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Sunset Dr (SW 72nd St) & SW 87th Ave (Galloway Rd) |
Heavy retail traffic and frequent left turns near plazas and the office corridor |
Left-turn and rear-end collisions |
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N Kendall Dr (SW 88th St) & SW 87th Ave |
High volume feeding toward Dadeland and US-1 |
Rear-end and red-light-running crashes |
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Sunset Dr (SW 72nd St) & SW 97th Ave |
Two arterials crossing with steady commuter flow |
Side-impact (T-bone) crashes |
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SW 88th St (Kendall Dr) & SW 107th Ave |
Student and commuter traffic near Miami-Dade College’s Kendall campus |
Inexperienced-driver and turning crashes |
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Kendall Dr (SW 88th St) & Palmetto Expwy (SR 826) ramps |
Vehicles merging on and off the expressway at speed |
High-speed merge and rear-end crashes |
When fault is disputed, we pull the crash report, signal timing, and any nearby camera footage to show what actually happened at the intersection.
What to Do After an Injury in Sunset / South Kendall
Taking the right steps early protects both your health and your claim. If you are hurt in an accident in Sunset or South Kendall:
- Get medical care: Call 911 if anyone is seriously injured, or go to the ER at Baptist Hospital of Miami on N Kendall Drive. See a doctor even if you feel fine, because injuries like concussions and soft-tissue damage often show up days later.
- Document the scene: Photograph the vehicles, the roadway, traffic signals, and your injuries. Get names and numbers from drivers and witnesses before anyone leaves.
- Report it to the correct agency: In unincorporated Sunset and South Kendall, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responds and writes the crash report. Ask how to obtain a copy, or see our guide on how to get a police report after a car accident.
- Protect your claim: Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer or accept a quick settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries. Review the broader steps to take after a car crash first.
Hurt in Sunset or South Kendall? Call Bernstein & Maryanoff at (800) 429-4529 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We can start protecting your claim the same day you call.
Why Sunset Accident Victims Choose Bernstein & Maryanoff
- Our office is physically here in the neighborhood, on Sunset Drive at 9415 Sunset Dr, so meeting in person is easy.
- More than 40 years representing injured people across Miami-Dade County.
- AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the top peer-reviewed mark for legal ability and ethics.
- A track record of verdicts and settlements and strong client reviews.
- Bilingual representation. We work with clients in English and Spanish, which matters in a community where most residents speak Spanish at home.
- Contingency fees only. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
We have recovered well over $80 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients with amounts ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to millions.
Our staff of six personal injury lawyers and 34 support personnel are familiar with The Hammocks and South Florida laws and court systems to ensure favorable outcomes.
We are a multilingual legal team and can assist you in English or Spanish.
We provide a free consultation and take cases on a contingency structure, meaning you only pay legal fees after we settle your case.
Our experienced attorneys have helped thousands of victims secure the compensation they deserve.
Talk to a Sunset Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Call Bernstein & Maryanoff at (800) 429-4529 or contact us online for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win. Serving Sunset, ZIP 33173, South Kendall, and surrounding Miami-Dade communities. Learn more about our firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in Sunset, Miami?
Get medical attention first, then document the scene and make sure the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office files a crash report. Avoid discussing fault or giving a recorded statement to the other insurer, and call a lawyer before you accept any offer.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?
Florida’s deadline for most negligence claims is two years from the date of the injury. Some claims have shorter notice requirements, so it is best to call us as soon as possible so no deadline is missed.
Can I sue for a slip and fall in Sunset / South Kendall?
Often, yes. If a store, parking lot, or apartment complex failed to fix or warn about a hazard and you were hurt as a result, you may have a premises liability claim. We can review the conditions and the property owner’s duty.
Does Bernstein & Maryanoff serve clients in Sunset / South Kendall?
Yes. Our office is located right here in the neighborhood on Sunset Drive in ZIP 33173, and we serve South Kendall and the surrounding Miami-Dade communities.
Do you have Spanish-speaking injury lawyers?
Yes. We handle cases in both English and Spanish, so you can explain what happened and understand your case in the language you are most comfortable with.