What to do when you get into a car accident

After you are involved in a car accident, always call the police and make sure they come out to the accident scene and write a report.  This is extremely important for documenting the accident and for insurance purposes.  Second, get the medical attention you need including going to the emergency room at a hospital, seeking out medical attention from a chiropractor or seeing your primary care physician.  Under Florida’s new Personal Injury Protection (PIP) laws enacted in 2013, a person injured in a car accident must seek medical attention within fourteen (14) days of that accident or they may lose important PIP/No-Fault benefits that they pay for under their car insurance policies.  When you see a licensed chiropractor or medical physician make sure you fully advise them of all your injuries so you can get the medical treatment and attention you need.  Third, contact a qualified, competent attorney who can advise you properly of your rights.  Seeking out qualified legal representation is extremely important in motor vehicle accident cases.