Post-Accident - 7 Step Must-Do-List

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After making sure you're safe. call the authorities and report the accident, regardless of the severity of the accident. The officer will create an official accident report, which can be essential for insurance claims and legal purposes. Exchanging Information is also a good way to ensure you receive the other driver’s correct policy and license information

While the nature of the accident will generally dictate who is at fault, obtaining video and pictures of the accident scene, the other driver, and statements from anybody around who saw the incident, can move mountains in succeeding in any potential claims.

Examples of what to video/picture include:

Vehicle damage/Position of vehicles/Skid marks/Road conditions/Traffic signals and signs/Any visible injuries/Note the date, time, and location of the accident.

Call our offices at any time during or immediately after the accident will ensure you are set on the right path as soon as possible and help you through the process at the scene of the accident. There are a million ways a good attorney can improve and make your case viable; and staying away from personal injury "mills" with hundreds of attorneys and staff, where you are just a number on an excel sheet and the firms priority is a fast and easy settlement, not the largest, is essential.

Even if you think your injury was no big deal, you should still be seen by a physician. It can take days, weeks, or even months for your injury to present itself. Do not procrastinate and hope it gets better. 

In Florida, you must receive medical attention within 14 days of your accident to take advantage of your personal injury protection insurance.

This insurance is the basic minimum coverage required in Florida. It will not cover vehicle damage or other costs outside of medical expenses and loss of wages.

The maximum this insurance will cover is $10,000. Treatment for your injuries could potentially exceed this coverage quickly, which is why it is important to know your options. 

Not all back injuries present themselves immediately. Some common early signs of injury may include:

• Headaches,
• Neck and shoulder stiffness, 
• Upper back pain,
• Lower back pain,
• Abdominal pain, and
• Numbness or tingling. 

Minor discomfort could be a bigger problem later and should be addressed as early as possible, both for your personal injury case and for your well-being. 

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If you haven't already contacted an attorney; notify your insurance company about the accident as soon as possible. Provide them with the details of the accident and follow their instructions for filing a claim.

At this point, your attorney will have set many of the necessary tasks in motion, but staying in contact with your attorney, and making sure your attorney stays in contact with you, is imperative.

A list of the types of documents you'll be keeping are:

Medical bills and records

Repair estimates

Correspondence with insurance companies

Receipts for expenses related to the accident