Accident Lawyer for Pine Hills, Apopka and Winter Haven
If you were hurt in a crash in Pine Hills, Apopka or Winter Haven, Dolina Lascaze can explain your options in English or Haitian Creole, whether you were a driver, a passenger, a rider or on foot.
The consultation is free. Lascaze Law's only office is in Aventura. We represent clients in Orange and Polk counties remotely and across Florida.
Central Florida communities in Orange and Polk counties
Pine Hills and Apopka are in northwest Orange County, on the Orlando side of the region, and Winter Haven is in Polk County to the southwest. Different counties mean different courts, different sheriff's offices and different roads, so each community is covered separately below.
Lascaze Law's only office is in Aventura, in Miami-Dade County. Clients in Central Florida work with Attorney Dolina Lascaze by phone or Zoom, sign paperwork electronically and share photos, records and bills through secure digital platforms, in English or Haitian Creole. You can also read about how we help on our page in Kreyòl.
Dolina Lascaze began her career as a prosecutor and then spent about 19 years on the insurance and defense side, including trial work and senior leadership at a major insurer. She knows how insurers weigh liability, medical records and the risk of trial, and she now uses that to prepare claims for injured people.
Pine Hills, Apopka and Winter Haven: roads, claims and local details
Pine Hills accident lawyer
About 66,100 residents
Pine Hills is an unincorporated community in Orange County with about 66,100 residents (2020 Census) and a large Haitian community. If you need a Pine Hills accident lawyer, we can explain the process in English or Haitian Creole, and you can read about how we help on our page in Kreyòl.
Pine Hills Road, Silver Star Road, SR 50 (West Colonial Drive), Hiawassee Road and Clarcona Ocoee Road are the major local roads, US 441 (Orange Blossom Trail) runs along the east side, and SR 408 runs south of the community. Heavy traffic along West Colonial Drive makes intersection crashes a regular source of claims.
Silver Star Road and people on foot
Pedestrian safety is a documented concern here. ClickOrlando reported that between Mercy Drive and Good Homes Road on Silver Star Road there were 51 pedestrian crashes from 2021 to 2025, including 8 in 2025 and 4 fatal crashes over the five years. The Florida Department of Transportation plans a restricted crossing U turn at Le Havre Boulevard and Coast Line Drive and new signals and crosswalks at Dardanelle Drive, with completion expected in fall 2026.
Orange County in context
Orange County recorded 209 traffic fatalities and 1,208 severe injuries in 2022, according to Orange County Vision Zero, with about 2.2 million residents and roughly 75 million visitors a year sharing its roads. MetroPlan Orlando's 2026 Vision Zero report found that deaths across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties dropped below 200 in 2024 for the first time in recent years, so the trend is improving, but crashes in Pine Hills still change lives.
Pine Hills car accident lawyer
A Pine Hills car accident lawyer can help you sort out fault and coverage after a crash on West Colonial Drive, Silver Star Road or Pine Hills Road. Florida's no fault system generally requires treatment within 14 days of the crash to keep PIP benefits (Florida Statutes 627.736), and an insurer may ask for a recorded statement within days.
Pine Hills truck accident attorney
SR 50 and SR 408 carry buses, delivery trucks and commercial vehicles through western Orange County. A Pine Hills truck accident attorney can review the driver, the company and the insurance behind the truck, and can move quickly to preserve records. For how truck claims work in general, see the truck accident section of our Florida personal injury page.
Pine Hills motorcycle accident lawyer
Riders on West Colonial Drive and Silver Star Road share the road with buses, trucks and drivers turning across lanes. A Pine Hills motorcycle accident lawyer can help document the scene and your injuries when an insurer argues you shared the blame. A person found more than 50 percent at fault generally cannot recover damages (Florida Statutes 768.81).
Pine Hills pedestrian and bus rider injuries
People hurt while crossing the street or walking to a bus stop may have PIP and uninsured motorist coverage in addition to the driver's insurance. If the driver left the scene, read our guide to what to do after a hit and run in Florida.
Hurt in a crash in Pine Hills? Call (305) 473-7858 or send a message below for a free consultation.
Apopka accident lawyer
About 65,600 residents
Apopka is about 16 miles northwest of downtown Orlando, with about 65,600 residents (Census estimate, July 2025), up about 19 percent from the 2020 census. The average commute is about 31 minutes, which tells you how many residents drive into Orlando every day. The city calls itself the Indoor Foliage Capital of the World because of its greenhouse nurseries, and nursery and delivery trucks share its roads with commuters.
US 441 runs through the city, and the John Land Apopka Expressway (SR 414) and SR 429 provide faster routes, with Florida Highway Patrol handling many crashes on the expressways. The Apopka Police Department handles crashes inside city limits and the Orange County Sheriff's Office handles unincorporated areas. AdventHealth Apopka, at 2100 Ocoee Apopka Road, has a 24 hour emergency room, but it is not listed as a trauma center. Orlando Regional Medical Center is the Level I trauma center on the Florida Department of Health list for Orange County.
Apopka car accident lawyer
Commuters, fast expressway ramps and a fast growing city make for a lot of rear end and merging crashes. An Apopka car accident lawyer can sort out fault and coverage after a crash on US 441, SR 414, SR 429 or a city street. Treatment generally must begin within 14 days (Florida Statutes 627.736).
Apopka truck accident attorney
Nursery and delivery trucks, along with commercial traffic on US 441 and the expressways, make truck crashes a real possibility. An Apopka truck accident attorney can review the driver, the company and the insurance behind the truck. See the truck accident section of our Florida personal injury page.
Apopka motorcycle accident lawyer
Riders on US 441, SR 414 and SR 429 deal with high speeds and merging traffic. An Apopka motorcycle accident lawyer can help when an insurer argues the rider shared the blame. A person found more than 50 percent at fault generally cannot recover damages (Florida Statutes 768.81).
Hurt in a crash in Apopka? Call (305) 473-7858 or send a message below for a free consultation.
Winter Haven accident lawyer
About 62,300 residents
Winter Haven, in Polk County, is about 47 miles southwest of Orlando and about 51 miles east of Tampa, and it has roughly 50 lakes inside city limits. It has about 62,300 residents (Census estimate, July 2025), up about 24 percent from the 2020 census. Legoland Florida opened on the former Cypress Gardens site in 2011, and visitors, citrus country trucks and commuters share US 17, US 92, US 27, SR 540 and the Polk Parkway (SR 570).
Polk County is not a quiet place to drive. The Polk County Sheriff's Office had investigated 38 fatal crashes countywide in 2025 as of August, according to Fox 13. Crashes inside Winter Haven are handled by its police department, and the Polk Sheriff's Office records division is at 1891 Jim Keene Boulevard. The sheriff's records page says the office does not use body cameras or dash cameras, which makes photographs, witnesses and nearby private video more important.
Winter Haven Hospital and an AdventHealth emergency room serve the city, but neither is listed as a trauma center. Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center received full Level I trauma designation in June 2026. Polk County's courthouse is in Bartow, and there is no Winter Haven courthouse on the Tenth Judicial Circuit's list.
Winter Haven car accident lawyer
Tourist traffic around Legoland and the Chain of Lakes means drivers who do not know the roads, and busy roads like US 92 and SR 540 have many driveways and turns. A Winter Haven car accident lawyer can review fault, PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Treatment generally must begin within 14 days (Florida Statutes 627.736).
Winter Haven truck accident attorney
US 17, US 92 and US 27 carry trucks, including loads from Central Florida's agricultural industry, through Winter Haven. A Winter Haven truck accident attorney can look at the driver, the carrier and the insurance involved. See the truck accident section of our Florida personal injury page.
Winter Haven motorcycle accident lawyer
The Polk Parkway and US 92 are fast roads where motorcycle crashes can be severe. A Winter Haven motorcycle accident lawyer can help document the scene when fault is disputed. A person found more than 50 percent at fault generally cannot recover damages (Florida Statutes 768.81).
Hurt in a crash in Winter Haven? Call (305) 473-7858 or send a message below for a free consultation.
What to know locally after a crash in Pine Hills, Apopka or Winter Haven
Trauma center levels, courthouse locations and crash report procedures can change, so use this as a starting point and call us if you are unsure.
Get medical care first
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center is a Level I trauma center and the only trauma center listed for Orange County on the Florida Department of Health list, and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is Level I for Polk County. Local emergency rooms, such as AdventHealth Apopka and Winter Haven Hospital, are not listed as trauma centers. Begin treatment within 14 days of the crash to keep PIP benefits available. In an emergency call 911.
Get your crash report
In Orange County, the Orange County Sheriff's Office directs requests to the state's Florida Crash Portal, where a report costs $10 plus a $2 convenience fee, and Apopka Police handle crashes inside the city. In Winter Haven, requests go to the police department or the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Florida Highway Patrol also works crashes in all three areas. Reports are confidential for 60 days except to the people involved and their lawyers and insurers (Florida Statutes 316.066).
Know where a lawsuit would be filed
Orange County is in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, and the Orange County Courthouse is at 425 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando, where circuit civil handles claims above $50,000 (Ninth Judicial Circuit). Polk County, including Winter Haven, is in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, whose courthouse is at 255 N. Broadway Avenue in Bartow. Most claims settle, but we prepare each one for the possibility of trial.
Protect evidence quickly
Photograph the scene, crosswalks, signals and lighting, collect witness names, and ask nearby businesses to preserve video. Call us before you give a recorded statement to any insurer or sign a release.
In an emergency, call 911. Information about hospitals, courts and agencies comes from the sources linked above and may change.
Dog bite cases in Pine Hills, Apopka and Winter Haven
If a dog bit you in Pine Hills, we can look at who owns the dog and whether a homeowner's or renter's policy applies. See how dog bite claims work in Florida.
How working with an Aventura attorney works for Pine Hills, Apopka and Winter Haven clients
Our only office is in Aventura, but Pine Hills clients do everything remotely, in English or Haitian Creole, from home.
Consult by video or phone
Talk directly with Attorney Dolina Lascaze by Zoom or phone about what happened and what your options are.
Sign paperwork digitally
Review and sign documents online, from home, instead of traveling to an office.
Review evidence online
Share photos, records and bills through secure digital platforms, and review the evidence together.
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Attorney background
- Former prosecutorBegan her legal career in the courtroom.
- About 19 years on the insurance and defense sideLitigation for a major insurance company.
- Trial experienceOver 40 criminal and over 30 civil trials.
- Senior leadershipLed teams inside a major carrier.
- Now for injured peopleThat experience now works for you.
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Pine Hills, Apopka and Winter Haven accident questions
Does Lascaze Law speak Haitian Creole for Pine Hills clients?
Yes. Lascaze Law serves clients in Haitian Creole as well as English. You can read about how we help on our page in Kreyòl, and you can call (305) 473-7858 or send a message to ask for Creole.
Do you have an office in Pine Hills?
No. Lascaze Law's only office is at 20200 W. Dixie Hwy, Suite 902, in Aventura, in Miami-Dade County. The firm represents injured people in Pine Hills, Orlando and across Florida by phone, Zoom and electronic signature.
I was hurt in Winter Haven. Is that a different court from Orlando?
Yes. Winter Haven is in Polk County, which is in the Tenth Judicial Circuit and files cases in Bartow. Pine Hills and Apopka are in Orange County, in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, with its courthouse in Orlando. Where a lawsuit is filed depends on where the crash happened and where the defendant lives.
Who handles crash reports in Apopka?
The Apopka Police Department handles crashes inside city limits, the Orange County Sheriff's Office handles unincorporated areas, and Florida Highway Patrol handles many crashes on expressways such as SR 414 and SR 429. State reports are available through the Florida Crash Portal for $10 plus a $2 convenience fee.
I was hit while walking on Silver Star Road. Can I make a claim?
You may be able to. PIP and uninsured motorist coverage can apply even when you were not in a vehicle, and the driver's liability insurance may also be involved. If the driver left the scene, uninsured motorist coverage may still help, depending on your policy. A consultation can review it.
Where do I go for treatment after a serious Pine Hills crash?
Orlando Regional Medical Center is the Level I trauma center listed for Orange County by the Florida Department of Health. In an emergency, call 911 and follow the paramedics' advice. Begin treatment within 14 days to keep PIP benefits available.
How do I get my Pine Hills crash report?
The Orange County Sheriff's Office directs requests to the state's Florida Crash Portal, where a report costs $10 plus a $2 convenience fee. Crashes worked by Florida Highway Patrol or another agency may come from that agency. Reports are confidential for 60 days except to the people involved, their lawyers and insurers.
How long do I have to file a claim after a Pine Hills car accident?
For negligence claims that arose after March 24, 2023, Florida generally allows two years to file a lawsuit. PIP requires treatment within 14 days, and claims against government agencies have special notice rules. Exceptions apply, so speak with a lawyer as soon as you can.
Why does it matter that Dolina Lascaze worked on the insurance side?
She began as a prosecutor and spent about 19 years on the insurance and defense side, including trial work and senior leadership at a major insurer. She knows how insurers evaluate claims and how defense lawyers approach litigation, and she now uses that for injured people. No lawyer can promise a result.
Helpful guides
- Hit and run accident in Florida: what to do and what insurance may cover
- Florida's 14 day PIP rule: what happens if you wait to see a doctor
- Hit by an uninsured driver in Florida: what to do and where coverage comes from
- Should you accept the insurance company's first offer after a Florida accident?
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Lascaze Law
20200 W. Dixie Hwy, Suite 902
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (305) 473-7858
Email: info@lascazelaw.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM