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2/10/2012
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Five Things You Must NEVER Do After a Florida Car Crash

If you’ve just been in a Florida car accident, you are understandably shaken up and confused. Unfortunately, during the first few hours after an auto accident in Florida, many people make critical errors that ruin their chances of obtaining compensation for their injuries. Although you could be in a fragile state, keeping a cool head could help you avoid these five fundamental mistakes:

  • NEVER admit fault to others involved in the crash, or discuss events with others at the scene. Wait for a police officer to arrive on scene and speak only with him.
  • NEVER leave the scene of the accident, even if you feel fine and your car is undamaged. Even if you think you are not at fault, leaving the scene implies guilt and is punishable in Florida with anything from driver’s license revocation to jail time. Stay on the scene until the police have filed a report of the accident.
  • NEVER assume things are fine, whether with your car or yourself. Both could have damage that is not visible to the naked eye. First, go to the hospital to be checked by a doctor, and then have your car looked over by a mechanic.
  • NEVER admit fault to your insurance company or use any language that could hurt your case later on. 
  • NEVER speak with your insurance company before talking with an experienced lawyer who can give you sound, frank advice.

The car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb are standing by to answer any other questions you may have. Craig and his associates know the law and they know the Florida roads. Call them at 800-GOLD-LAW or 561-697-4440 to schedule a consultation with a West Palm Beach traffic accident attorney, and to receive your FREE car accident kit.


Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

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