After a Florida car accident, prioritize safety, call for emergency assistance when needed, exchange information, document the scene, report the crash, seek medical evaluation, notify the appropriate insurers, and preserve all records connected to the incident. Florida law requires drivers involved in crashes resulting in injury, death, or property damage to exchange identifying and vehicle information and to provide reasonable assistance to injured persons. Moving out of traffic, photographing the scene, identifying witnesses, seeking prompt medical evaluation, and reporting the crash to your insurer can protect both your health and your ability to establish what happened.
Key Takeaways
- Stop at the scene and move out of active traffic when it is safe.
- Call 911 when anyone is injured or the collision presents a continuing hazard.
- Exchange driver, vehicle, and insurance information.
- Photograph the vehicles, roadway, damage, and surrounding conditions.
- Seek medical evaluation promptly, even when symptoms initially appear minor.
- Preserve insurance letters, medical records, receipts, and other evidence.
This article provides general information and is not legal advice. Laws, insurance requirements, deadlines, and available remedies may depend on the specific facts of a case. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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