Car Accidents
CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
The car accident lawyers at Miller Trial Law may be able to assist you and your family if you were hurt in a car crash. Our car accident attorneys may be able to help you and your family seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs and more. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident because of the neglect or negligence of another driver, you may have the right to seek damages under the law. Common causes of car accidents include drunk driving, speeding, running red lights or stop signs, illegal turns, and other violations of the law. If you believe you have been the victim of another person’s failure to obey the law, you may have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. However, you may only have a limited amount of time to make a claim under the law. Contact Miller Trial Law, a car accident lawyer today to learn more.
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Steps you can take if you've been in a car accident in Florida
Here’s a brief list of things to keep in mind if you’ve been in a car accident in Florida:
- Call 911. Even if you think the accident was minor and there are no injuries, you should still call the police. Sometimes injuries can take days or even weeks before they manifest themselves. For example, some types of brain injury, spinal cord injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder might not appear right away. Sometimes damage to a vehicle might appear minor, but could, in fact, be costly. Consider calling the police if there is any doubt.
- Make sure everyone is safe and that people who are hurt are able to get medical care and attention. It’s the law.
- Once everyone is safe and police have been called, take the time to exchange contact information with the other driver or others involved. You should get the name, insurance information, contact information of the other driver and take notes about what took place.
- If other people witnessed the accident, take down their names and contact information. You will also want the name, contact information, and police report of the officer taking down your information.
- If you can safely do so, you should photograph the entire scene of the accident, including any skid marks and all vehicles involved.
- Contact your insurance company. Many insurance companies require prompt reporting of the accident, but be mindful of the information you provide to your insurance company before you hire a lawyer as they often request to record the conversation for future use. If you are unsure, simply tell your insurer you only want to report that you’ve been in an accident but cannot provide additional information until you contact your lawyer. Then contact your car accident lawyer to go over the next steps.
- Keep in mind that the other driver’s insurance carrier might reach out to you for information and may request to record the conversation. Remember, insurance companies are in the business of making money and will likely look for ways to avoid paying your claim or avoid paying full value on your claim, so you should strongly consider consulting with an attorney before you communicate with the other driver’s insurance carrier. You have the right to tell the insurance adjuster that you’d like to consult with your lawyer before talking, or that you’d like the request for additional information to be put in writing.
- Reach out today to our compassionate team to preserve your rights and make sure you get the medical treatment you need, as you could waive certain benefits by not timely seeking medical attention. We stand ready to fight on your behalf, but do not delay as there is only a limited amount of time to bring a case.