Steps To Take After A Car Accident

There are no two automobile accidents alike in the State of Florida. Each particular case is comprised of its own set of unique injuries, damages, and losses. Most accidents are caused unintentionally from such distractions as cell phone use, GPS, stereo, or by other unsafe acts such as eating, looking at a map or simply not paying attention.

In other cases, factors include high speed and reckless driving, driving without a license, driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated. These are not only negligent, but criminal.

Whenever you are in an automobile accident, it’s imperative that you notify the police and seek legal counsel immediately. Many times an accident can seem to be a run-of-the-mill fender bender. Days later, injuries can make themselves known -- and prove to be costly. Make sure no matter how small it is to alert authorities. A small fender bender may expose that the operator of the vehicle was in fact impaired, uninsured, or any one of the previous acts of negligence in the aforementioned paragraph. If that is the case, you may be entitled to an award for the damages incurred as a result of negligence.

Often times, it is just a simple fender bender and the two parties can swap information and go on their way, but better safe than sorry. If you are in an accident small or large, remember:

1. Alert the authorities.

2. Get the other drivers info.

3. Take a picture of their car and yours.

4. Retain legal counsel.

Contact Florida Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton if you have been involved in a car accident.