An elderly woman was critically injured after a car accident Friday evening in Fort Lauderdale. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 78-year-old woman was driving south when a vehicle collided with the woman’s driver side door. The woman’s car spun out and the rear end hit the rear end of a third vehicle going westbound. The second vehicle continued to spin out into the westbound lane and collided with the front end of the vehicle with the front end of the third vehicle which led the second vehicle to roll over, according to the FHP report. The other two drivers of vehicle two and three have minor injuries. If you or your loved one were injured due to another’s negligence, the attorneys at Suarez & Montero Car Accident Attorneys can help. We understand that accidents can have a huge impact on you and your family. At the Law Offices of Suarez & Montero Car Accident Attorneys, you are never just another file or claim to us—you are part of our family and your well-being are just as important to us as if you were our own family.
Do you know what steps to take after being in a car crash?
Whether you were involved in a car accident with multiple vehicles or a truck or were involved in a minor fender bender, car crashes can often cause serious or catastrophic injuries or loss of life. If you are involved in a car crash, the steps you take after the crash can greatly affect the outcome of your claim or lawsuit. Here are 3 steps you should consider taking after you are involved in a car crash in south Florida:
Check on Your Passengers: After any type of accident, consider moving your vehicle out of the roadway or street if possible. That way, you can reduce the risk of having another vehicle hit your car or the other cars involved, and it will also be easier to assess the situation more calmly. Immediately afterwards, take the time to assess the situation and see if any of your passengers or anyone for that matter needs medical attention. If you see that someone needs assistance, be careful and make sure that you don’t attempt to move the injured person without first evaluating the injury. You don’t want to aggravate the injury.
Call 911: Once you are finished assessing everyone’s condition, if no one is in immediate need of medical assistance, you should still call for help. Call 911 as you’re going to want to have a police officer come out to the accident scene and help with the aftermath of the accident. Once first responders and/or police officers arrive, make sure to be respectful and courteous.
Collect Evidence: Any evidence you can obtain immediately after the accident will be extremely valuable and helpful in supporting your claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party. It is important to take photos of any damage to your vehicle and the other vehicles involved, gather contact information for any eyewitnesses to the accident, and make sure you obtain contact information for any drivers involved in the accident including passengers if possible. If this seems difficult, a police officer on the scene can usually facilitate the exchange of information among the parties. Make sure to get the name, address, phone number, and insurance information for the driver who caused your accident.
Contact Our Miami Accident Lawyer Today
Did you recently get injured in a car accident? If you happen to find yourself in this situation, you probably have a lot of questions regarding insurance coverage, the insurance claims process, and what you should be doing in the days, weeks, and months after an accident. At Suarez and Montero, we have all the answers to your legal questions. We can also assist you in obtaining compensation for your injuries after a car accident if you were a passenger in the accident. Our attorneys 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! At our firm, our policy is that if you don’t recover compensation, you won’t pay any fees for our services. Not to mention, we also provide free case consultations where we assess the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an objective overview of what steps you can take going forward if you decide to act against the party responsible for your injuries. For over 20 years, we have delivered quality legal representation for people who, through no fault of their own, have been injured in all types of accidents and incidents. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
We serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
Miami-Dade: Aventura, Coral Gables, Doral, Fontainebleau, Hialeah, Homestead, Kendall, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Tamiami, and Westchester.
Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Weston; and Palm Beach County including Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach.
