Car accident in Upper East Side?
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Car accidents in Upper East Side: local guide
Hurt in a crash in Upper East Side? Here is local information to help with the next step. CarAccidentsMiami.com is a lawyer referral service, not a law firm. We can connect you with an independent licensed Florida attorney for a free consultation.
Roads and trouble spots in Upper East Side
Main roads include Biscayne Boulevard (MiMo district), NE 79th Street (JFK Causeway), NE 55th Street, NE 4th Court and NE 10th Avenue.
Main roads include Biscayne Boulevard (MiMo district), NE 79th Street (JFK Causeway), NE 55th Street, NE 4th Court and NE 10th Avenue.
Biscayne Boulevard through the MiMo historic district is lined with motels, restaurants and bus stops, and drivers often speed between lights. Pedestrians crossing to bus stops and the side streets of Belle Meade, Shorecrest and Bayside, plus traffic to and from the 79th Street Causeway, create frequent conflicts.
Transit, bikes and pedestrians
The City of Miami Biscayne trolley and Metrobus run on Biscayne Boulevard. If you were hurt on foot, on a bike or as a passenger, your own household PIP policy usually pays first.
Nearest emergency care
Mount Sinai Medical Center (4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach) is reachable across the bay via the 79th Street Causeway; Jackson Memorial Hospital and its Ryder Trauma Center (1611 NW 12th Ave), Miami-Dade’s main adult trauma center. In an emergency, always call 911.
A tip for Upper East Side crashes
If you were hit at a bus stop, the transit agency may be a witness through its own records. Note the route and stop.
Florida basics after any crash
- Get medical care within 14 days to keep your PIP benefits.
- PIP covers 80% of reasonable medical bills and 60% of lost wages, up to $10,000.
- Most negligence claims must be filed within two years (crashes after March 24, 2023).
Crash data: we do not publish neighborhood crash counts we cannot source. Official data is available from Signal Four Analytics and the FLHSMV.
Nearby neighborhoods: Morningside · Little River · Little Haiti · Design District · All Miami neighborhoods
Helpful guides: How to Get a Miami Crash Report · Florida PIP Guide · Car accidents
Neighborhood source: City of Miami District Offices and NET area map (service area: Upper Eastside).
Upper East Side at a glance
- MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District
- Legion Park
- JFK (79th Street) Causeway
- Morningside Park
After a crash in Miami
- Call 911 and stay at the scene
- Photograph cars, plates and the street
- Get witness names and numbers
- See a doctor within 14 days (PIP)
- Keep the crash report number
- Call 786-786-0777 for a free consultation
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do after a car accident in Upper East Side?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt, get medical care within 14 days to protect your PIP benefits, photograph the scene and vehicles, collect witness names and ask the officer for the report number.
Which police agency handles crashes in Upper East Side?
Upper East Side is inside the City of Miami, so the Miami Police Department usually handles crashes on city streets. The Florida Highway Patrol usually handles crashes on the interstates and expressways. Ask the officer which agency is writing the report.
Where is the nearest emergency care to Upper East Side?
Mount Sinai Medical Center (4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach) is reachable across the bay via the 79th Street Causeway; Jackson Memorial Hospital and its Ryder Trauma Center (1611 NW 12th Ave), Miami-Dade’s main adult trauma center. In an emergency, always call 911.
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