Source: newsbreak.com
According to a spokesperson for the Davie Police Department, a driver in Davie lost control and wound-up crashing into a canal, and the frightening moment was recorded on video. The cellphone video, recorded by a witness riding in a car behind the driver, captured the victim’s black Ford Mustang going out of control along Southwest 136th Avenue at 26th Street earlier this week on Tuesday around 1pm in the afternoon. Police said the driver was suffering from a medical episode at the time of the crash. Apparently, the victim was suffering from low blood sugar. The driver was safely taken out of the car. Officials said he was responsive and is expected to be fine. Police are not releasing the driver’s name. No further details have been released. If you or someone you love were recently injured in a motor vehicle accident, our team of car accident lawyers can help with all issues that may arise in your car accident claim. We offer trustworthy legal advice on any legal issues that apply to your personal injury claim. At Suarez and Montero, our car accident lawyers have more than 20 years of experience successfully representing car accident victims in all types of cases. We have an exceptional team that can provide you with the guidance you are looking for after being injured in a car accident or other type of injury.
Steps to Take After Car Accident in South Florida
Obtain Medical Treatment: Unless you die at the scene of an accident the only way to receive a fair settlement or judgment is to seek medical treatment for your physical, emotional, and mental injuries. There is simply no way around this fact. If you’re not willing to get treatment, you can’t expect to get a fair settlement plain and simple. Regardless of whether you were treated at the scene or in a hospital setting immediately following your accident, your lawyer is going to want you to visit a medical professional with specific experience with accident victims. Take their advice.
Take Photos: As soon as possible you should return to the scene of the incident and take photos from your point of view and from the points of view of the other drivers or involved parties. Take several photos of the entire scene from various angles. Photograph damages caused to trees, guardrails, or signs. If there are any skid marks or other marks take pictures of them and walk them off to estimate their length and include this information in your letter. Take pictures of all relevant traffic signs and signals. If you have any physical injuries, you should photograph them. Photograph your injuries throughout your recovery and after your treatment and/or surgeries. Pictures of swelling, bruising, and sutures, especially from a hospital bed, can be very helpful to your case. Don’t count on anyone else, including your doctor, to collect the information that you’ll need to maximize your settlement or verdict.
Keep Track of all Expenses: You should document and include evidence of all additional costs you incur because of your accident in your letter. In addition to medical bills, you should save evidence of costs associated with services necessitated by your accident. Perhaps you’ve had to hire someone to drive your children to school or someone to mow your lawn. Keep track of all these added costs due to your injury.
Contact Your Insurance Company: Most insurers require that you contact them immediately following an accident. Many policies include language that requires you to contact them, as soon as practicable but a good rule of thumb is to contact your insurance company within 24 hours of an accident.
Don’t talk to the other driver’s insurance company: It is very likely that you’ll be contacted by the other driver’s insurer regardless of who was at fault for the accident. In our experience it almost never makes sense to talk to them. If there is any potential that any party to the accident might file a personal injury claim it is very important not to discuss the accident. You should always leave all communication to your lawyer or your insurance company’s adjuster. Remember, the goal of the other driver’s insurance company is to pay you less. Don’t help them.
Stay off Social Media: Most Americans use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. In fact, more than 50% of accident victims share details and photos of their incidents on social media. As a result, there are countless stories of lawyers and insurance companies using social media posts against accident victims. Remember, everything you post on social media after an automobile accident can be used against you. My advice? Do not post anything about your accident on social media.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Miami Today!
Every personal injury case is different and may present unique and complex legal issues. The best way to deal with these challenges is to retain an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you find the relevant evidence to support your personal injury claim. The personal injury lawyers at Suarez & Montero are ready to provide you with top-notch legal services. We take all types of personal injury matters including motor vehicle accidents involving trucks, government vehicles, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, ATVs, pedestrians, etc. We have the tools and legal experience and would like to put it to work for you! At Suarez & Montero, we would like to help our clients focus on recovering from their injuries while we focus on protecting their legal rights under the law. Our personal injury lawyers are ready to provide proven legal representation and stand ready to protect your rights. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation!
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