| If you were involved in an auto accident, would you know what to do? The following "checklist" is designed to help you take the necessary steps to protect your legal rights in case of an accident.
 Stay Calm:
Stop to protect your passengers and car. Call an ambulance for any injured party, if required. Set flares if you carry them, and do not leave the scene of the accident.
Exchange Documents:
Don't discuss the accident with anyone or blame anyone, including yourself. Exchange only your license, registration and motor vehicle identification card.
Driver Facts:
Take down the name, address, operator's license number, date of birth, sex, state of license, and the phone number of the other driver.
Ownership Facts:
Write down the name, address, and the insurance company of the owner of the other car involved. The driver may not be the owner of the car.
Injured Parties:
Seek information from police for all injured parties involved including passengers. Take down the names, addresses, dates of birth, sex, and extent of injury.
Witnesses:
Be sure to write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any people who saw the accident but weren't involved in it. Passengers in accident are not witnesses .
Damages:
Note the make, body type, year, and license number of the other vehicle. Also, make note of the damage to the other vehicle.
Draw a Diagram:
Make a note below the diagram of the date and time of the accident. Write down the location including the street, intersection, or any landmarks.
Report the Accident:
Report the accident to your insurance broker or agent immediately. If the accident involves a death or injury, report it without delay to the police department. Obtain a copy of their report within 24 hours. Read more about florida car insurance.
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Personal Injury Attorney Robert J. Fenstersheib handles accident cases, personal injury lawsuits, breast implant settlements, slip and fall lawsuits in the following South Florida cities: |
Broward County |
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- Coconut Creek
- Cooper City
- Coral Springs
- Dania Beach
- Davie
- Deerfield Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hallandale Beach
- Hillsboro Beach
- Hollywood
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- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
- Lauderhill
- Lighthouse Point
- Margate
- Miramar
- North Lauderdale
- Oakland Park
- Parkland
- Pembroke Park
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- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Pompano Beach
- Port Everglades
- Sea Ranch Lakes
- Southwest Ranches
- Sunrise
- Tamarac
- Weston
- Wilton Manors
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Dade County |
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- Aventura
- Bal Harbour
- Bay Harbor Islands
- Biscayne Park
- Coral Gables
- Doral
- El Portal
- Florida City
- Golden Beach
- Hialeah
- Hialeah Gardens
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- Homestead
- Indian Creek Village
- Islandia
- Key Biscayne
- Medley
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miami Shores Village
- Miami Springs
- North Bay Village
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- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- Opa-Locka
- Pinecrest
- South Miami
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Surfside
- Sweetwater
- Virginia Gardens
- West Miami
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