Two-Car Collision Leaves 6 Hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale

On April 13, 2020 a two-car collision left 6 people hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale. Although details of the car accident are unknown, it is clear that there was a two-car collision in Fort Lauderdale where 5 people total (that were in the motor vehicles) were injured. There was a 6th body that was injured as well but they were not involved in the motor vehicles and was an innocent bystander that got caught in the consequences of a car accident. 

What Should the Motor Vehicle Operators Do?

After a car accident, there are steps that everyone should follow by default as a good backup for the insurance companies, adjusters, and lawyers. 

Just reporting the car accident and hoping that your lawyers or adjusters will take care of you will actually result in a longer process. They will need to gather evidence, photos, bills, all by themselves and it will result in a longer process because of the additional time that is required to gather the proper amount of data. 

If you are the one that got in the car accident, then the smart thing to do is follow these simple steps that can give you an easier time with adjusters and lawyers:

• Take photos of the scene. Any kind of photos of the scene that you can get such as the actual accident, weather, the road conditions, possibly even the actual event. The most important photos are the damage, the license plate, and possible bodily injuries. 
• Call the police and get a police report. Getting a police report is crucial for the car accident because it will give the insurance companies an outlook on who’s fault the accident was from the perspective of authorities. In almost any car accident, the insurance companies will ask for a police report. This is also used to determine who is at fault. 
• Call the insurance companies. Report to your insurance company. If it is a car accident with any sort of damages that are visible, you must report to the insurance companies so that they can possibly reimburse you for damages. Also, if you report too late for whatever reason, you may lose your right to get financial compensation for your initial damages. 
• Stay off social media. I’m not saying that you should completely stay off social media. However, do not talk about your accident online. Talking about your accident online can cause a plethora of problems in the near future if you are caught. 

What Should the Pedestrian Do?

In this accident, there was also a pedestrian that got caught in the accident and got the bad end of the stick. It is actually not very common for a pedestrian to also get hurt in the middle of a two-car collision. So what should the pedestrian do in the case that they get caught in the middle of a car accident?

They should follow the same precautions and steps as the motor vehicle operators. However, the pedestrian may need to immediately contact a personal injury lawyer. Since they were not directly in the motor vehicle accident, they may need different legal guidance than the regular motor vehicle operators. 

However, following the protocol like the motor vehicle operators is a good way to have evidence and backup for your injuries. 

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

A personal injury lawyer from Fort Lauderdale’s sole job is to help you get financial compensation for injuries that were caused by negligence from another party. We believe that you should not pay for the damages that were caused by another party to your body or property. We are here to help you get financial compensation for your damages while you heal and get treatment for the injuries you sustained. Getting back to health and a normal life should be your number one priority in life at that moment. 

Our personal injury lawyers in Fort Lauderdale give you an absolutely free consultation to hear your concerns and the details of your car accident in Fort Lauderdale. Once we determine that we can be of assistance and help you, our team will immediately start gathering evidence to build you a strong case for financial compensation. 

Lots of times, when the claim gets too big to handle, many lawyers will just go for the bare minimum of PIP and end it there. Not our team. We will file suit if we have to and make sure that we can get you the money that you deserve.