According to a spokesperson for the Davie Police Department, a high-speed crash left one person dead and one injured last night in Davie. The collision took place when the driver of a red Mustang was speeding east on Stirling Road, and the driver of a silver Kia Soul was making a U-turn at Northwest 77th Avenue and the driver of the Kia was t boned. Thankfully, good Samaritans rushed to the damaged cars hoping to be able to help. There were several witnesses to the accident. The driver of the Kia Soul who was making a U-Turn at the time of the impact died at the scene of the accident. The other driver was hospitalized with arm injuries. A spokesperson for the Davie Police Department says they believe speed was a factor judging by how far the vehicles traveled from the point of impact. In fact, the red Mustang ended up about a block away from the impact. There was a third car that was also damaged in the wreck, and the driver waited for police officers to arrive. Detectives were searching for a driver who witnessed the crash and left the scene. No further details have been released. This high-speed crash occurred near NW 77th Avenue in Davie. The crash resulted in serious injuries and one fatality. At Suarez & Montero, we know from experience that fatal accidents like this one can cause life altering consequences. Serious injuries and fatalities can affect the lives of all parties involved along with their respective families. If you or someone you love were recently involved in a motor vehicle accident, contact our firm today to explore your legal options and see if you qualify for legal compensation.
Do you know what steps to take after being in an accident?
Car accidents can often cause serious or catastrophic injuries or loss of life. If you are involved in a car accident, the steps you take after the accident can greatly affect the outcome of your claim or lawsuit. Here are some steps you should consider taking after you are involved in a car accident in south Florida:
Notify Your Insurance Company. Notify your insurance company within the first couple days after a car accident, you should let your insurance company know that you were involved in a car accident. Most insurance companies have specific provisions in their policies that require you to notify them in the event of an accident within a reasonable amount of time. In fact, to collect compensation under your insurance policy, you will be required to report your claim in a timely manner. It is not always obvious in the first couple days after an accident who will be responsible for damages. To protect yourself against the unexpected need to file a claim under your own policy somewhere down the road, make sure to satisfy your policy’s requirement that you give your insurance company timely notice of the accident.
Check on Your Passengers: After any crash, consider moving your car 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.
Preserve and Organize Evidence. The first couple days after a car accident can be extremely important when it comes to finding and organizing evidence of what occurred. As you proceed with your personal injury claim, you will likely find more and more documents and pieces of evidence that can support your claim. It is important to make sure that you keep all these documents and pieces of evidence organized so that you can find things easily. Moreover, it is important to keep track of your records and documents to see what can be added to your evidence to build the strongest personal injury claim possible.
Call a Accident Attorney in Miami Today!
At Suarez & Montero, we appreciate the challenges that develop in the aftermath of an accident. When sizeable injuries, damage to your vehicle, and even fatalities take place, you, and the people you care for the most should be compensated. If you or your loved one suffered serious injuries, you may be eligible to take additional legal action to compensate you for your losses. Especially when your damages exceed your own personal injury protection limits and the at-fault party’s insurer is not responding to your claim. If this describes your current situation, consider retaining one of our skilled and experienced car accident attorneys to help you. For over 19 years, we have delivered quality legal representation for people who have been injured in all types of car accidents across South Florida. 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.
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