After the crash happens and you gather your thoughts the usual question is, “what do i do after a car accident?” Many people do not know the exact steps and precautions you should take when they get in a car accident. There are many steps to do during the scene, but most people do not know what to do after a car accident happens after the scene is over. Some of those steps are vital incase you are in need of medical attention. If you do not follow these steps after you get into a car accident, you may have to pay out of pocket for medical attention. Which could leave you with tens of thousands of dollars in bills.
These are the steps you need to take if you are involved in a car accident in the state of Florida:
- The first thing to do is to get yourself (and your car) into a safe location. If you are seriously injured or your car cannot be moved, try to turn on your hazards to warn cars that you are not able to move.
- Once you have turned your hazards on check to see if you can safely get out of your car and see if anyone else is involved in the car accident. Check if anyone is hurt.
- Call the police. If you see that you or someone else is hurt immediately tell the police the details of the situation so they can be better prepared.
- Write down as much information as possible.
- Driver’s Name and Passenger’s Name
- Makes and Model of Vehicles
- Insurance Information
- License Plate Numbers
- Witness contact information
- Police Officer contact information
- Document the scene with a camera
5. Schedule a consultation with a doctor
Consult with the doctor to see if there is any injuries
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- Let the doctors give you their recommendations on how to alleviate the problem.
- It is important that you go to your doctor immediately because Florida law states that if you do not go to the doctor within 2 weeks after the accident, the insurance company will not cover your medical bills. This is a law that many people in Florida do not know of. For many accidents, most injuries do not become apparent until a day or two afterwards. If there is the slightest chance that you think you could be injured, you MUST go schedule a consultation with a doctor that can do a emergency medical condition report. This vital step will potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars. Let the Florida Surgery Consultants team guide you to a sucessful recovery. Come schedule an appointment with one of our physician’s assistants immediately after a car accident.
