Section 316.065 of the Florida Statutes, requires a driver to immediately contact law enforcement when the driver is involved in a vehicle accident involving injury or death to a person, or at least $500 estimated vehicle or property damage. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle 2020 statistics, there were approximately 933 accidents daily. As the population grows in Florida, there are many more drivers thus, increasing the chances of accidents. A Florida car accident lawyer could work with you get justice and compensation after an injury. Contact a skilled personal injury attorney from our firm to learn about your legal options.
Call 911 immediately and DO NOT leave the scene
If you are injured, remain in place until medical help arrives
If you had a minor accident, be sure to check on the well-being of the other driver while you wait for law enforcement
In the meantime, you should definitely exchange insurance information
If possible, secure witness contact information and witness statements. These witness statements will assist in your claim
When law enforcement arrives
Explain the accident and chain of events leading up to the accident to the best of your ability. You should never admit fault
Be sure to get the witness(es) information on the police report
Do not avoid medical care
You should always seek medical care. When an accident occurs, you are often running on high adrenaline and sensitivity to pain and injury maybe decreased
Medical providers will document your injuries
FLORIDA’S 14-DAY RULE REQUIRES THAT YOU SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN ORDER TO FILE A PIP INSURANCE CLAIM
If possible, take pictures of the accident scene, damages to vehicle(s) and injuries
Pictures will assist in understanding the accident
Never speak to the other party’s insurance
They will contact you to obtain a statement. Refrain from giving any statements
You should immediately contact a Florida car accident lawyer. An attorney will effectively manage your case while preserving your legal rights for your claim