Getting in an accident is not something anyone wants to be a part of.
No one really expects it.
You might be driving to work in Coral Gables or Downtown. Maybe you’re going out with friends to Wynwood for a night out.
Regardless of the reason a car accident can happen anytime and everyone should be prepared for what could happen.
Especially in Miami. Miami is the hotspot for car accidents in the state of Florida and is only matched by some of the other major cities in Florida like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm, and Naples.
Everyone in Miami knows how horrible the traffic can be. People cut you off, rush hour traffic is absolutely horrible, and people just never use their turning signals. As if this isn’t bad enough, drunk driving in Miami is so bad, it’s unbelievable.
So what should I do after a car accident? Well that’s what we’re here to tell you.
Steps to Follow After a Car Accident
It is no joke. Car accidents happen everyday in Miami, and some people have gone through multiple accidents and some are first timers. So if you are one of the first timers, here is what you should do:
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- Take pictures of the scene. This is evidence of what happened. Take pictures of the damage to your car, the other person’s car and even the roads. Take pictures to show how the roads are and the position that your accident occured. If it wasn’t your fault, then pictures can be the proof that can back up the claim that the car accident wasn’t your fault.
- Call the police. The police will be able to give you a police report, which will be given to you after they hear both sides of the story. Make sure you tell the truth about the whole accident and not to make up anything about what happened. By making up stories and adding little bits and pieces, you are setting yourself up to possibly have to pay for the accident if your story doesn’t match with what you tell your insurance company. But with that aside, the police report will show who the police think is at fault according to the stories, and when the insurance companies ask if there’s a police report and the report points to the other driver as the person at fault for the accident, you will likely be able to get financially compensated.
- Call your insurance company. Report the accident. This is key. Without reporting it, there will be no way to get repairs or even start the repair process of your vehicle. The insurance company will ask you to tell the story of what happened, and make sure to tell the whole truth. Leaving out bits and pieces will only bite you back in the future. If the insurance company asks for evidence, the pictures you took at the scene will be perfect to back up your story.
- Get the other driver’s contact information. This is just in case. You will most likely never talk to the other driver again, but there are rare cases that you may need more information from the other driver. As a safety precaution, we recommend getting the contact information of the other driver just in case the case gets more complicated
- Check on yourself. Make sure you’re not bleeding or have any missing parts. As scary or joking as that sounds, it is important to know if you got injured. You have to get treated for your injuries. Letting injuries just ride out and thinking you can deal with the pain will eventually leave you in a worse condition. If you are hesitant about this step, that’s why we are here to guide you.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer from Accident Lawyers MIA
This is just the basic summary of what to do. If you are confused and feel like you are not at fault for the accident and are being forced by the insurance company to rush the process, call our team.
With decades of experience and hundreds of cases won for our clients, we are sure that we can guide you to full health and financial compensation for the injuries that were caused by negligent driving.
What could you win by filing a lawsuit? Wel to sum up
- Medical bills
- Repair for your vehicle
- Lost wages (if the accident injured you enough to make you stop working)
- Other kinds of damages like property damage
Don’t forget that there is also a statute of limitations for all car accident cases. From the time of the accident, there are 4 years to file a claim. So don’t waste any time in filing a claim. Contact a personal injury lawyer from Accident Lawyers MIA and get your life back.
We offer a FREE consultation from the beginning and only get paid from a portion of your winnings. So we only get paid at the end when we win the case for you. So don’t worry about any crazy lawyer fees or having to pay us hourly. We only win, when you win. We are that confident in our ability to win you your case.
