What Should You Do If You Have an Auto Accident

After a Boca Raton car wreck, you should take a few steps to ensure safety, collect information and deal with any legal or insurance issues. On top of calling a Boca Raton accident doctor, please consider the following:

• Check for injuries: Check yourself and all passengers for any injuries. Call for immediate medical attention if anyone is injured. Don’t move anyone who is unresponsive, unless they are in immediate danger. (car on fire)
• Get to a safe area: ,You should move your car out of the traffic if possible. Also, remove yourself from traffic, many pedestrians have been hit after a car accident occurred. Make sure you and your passengers are in a safe place, free from traffic.
• Call the police: It’s always a good idea, no matter how minor the accident is, to call the police. The police can prepare an accident report that everyone will want to see a copy of it..
• Exchange Information: The other driver should exchange contact information, vehicle and insurance details with you. Include names, phone number, address, names of insurance companies, policy numbers and license plate numbers. However, some people may not want to give you information, and that’s ok. Let the police handle it.
• Document the Scene: Take pictures of the accident site, including the damage to the vehicles involved, their position, any skid marks, traffic signs, road signs and other details. It may sound like its not that important. However, if there is ever a dispute about liability, it could become extremely important.
• Do Not Admit Fault: Even if you think you may be at fault, avoid discussing or admitting the accident. It can be difficult to determine fault and may require an investigation from the police. If you don’t think you were at fault, then say so. Let the police determine who fault lies with. And, if you don’t agree with what the police say, talk to his or hers supervisor.
• Gather Witness Information: In case you need to call them later, get their contact details. You may need a independent witness if liability becomes a question. Remember, the other party could say they did not cause the accident.
• Seek Medical Attention: It’s important to have a medical examination, even if you do not feel injured. Some injuries may not be obvious, while others may have delayed onset. Always call our Boca Raton Accident Injury Doctors and get seen right away.
• Get a copy of the police report: Request a copy of your records and everyone else. This will be a records department at the police department that came to the scene. Make sure to always get the accident report as soon as you can. If it is inaccurate, you need to try and get that corrected. Everyone will want a copy of your police report.
• Contact an attorney: You may want to speak to a personal injury lawyer if the accident caused property damage or injuries. This will help you understand your options and rights. On the other hand, you may not need an attorney. Your doctor may be able to advise you on a good course of action to take in this instance.

• File a Claim for Medical PIP Insurance: Working with your Accident Doctor to make a PIP claim is important. Follow their instructions and in most cases, they will file all the necessary paperwork for you, so that you can concentrate on recovering.
• Keep Records: Keep a record of all communications related to your accident including medical bills, repair estimates’, and any conversations you had with insurers or other parties. Also, have a small notebook and keep notes, dates and times. Some people call this an accident diary.
• Follow up: Keep informed of the status of your vehicle repair, medical treatment and insurance claim. Make sure to follow your doctor’s advice when it comes to treatment.

Call your accident doctor before you call a attorney. Your health is more important and more critical. Contact us now so that we can begin helping you. No attorney is required to begin treating with us. If you already have an attorney, we can work with your attorney to provide them with the documentation they need to pursue their case. Our doctors will take care of your injuries. Our goal is to get you back in the best possible health.