Automobile Accidents
Florida injury lawyers focusing on Automobile accidents for injured victims throughout Florida including the greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas.
Millions of Americans are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents every year. Staggering statistics reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that the majority of accidents involving cars, trucks and SUVs could have been prevented if proper driver safety was applied. An automobile accident can completely alter your life and impair your physical and mental health.
There are many different reasons people get into car accidents, but NHTSA statistics show that fully 98 percent of reported automobile accidents involve a single, distracted driver. Rubbernecking was the highest percentage of single distractions, followed by driver fatigue, looking at scenery or landmarks, passenger or child distractions, adjusting the radio or other music form and cell phone use. While the increase in cell phone use is believed to be a significant contributor to higher car accident statistics, in reality the influence appears just minor. As cell phones become even more widely used the effect may become more of an influence and it might take time for the actual impact to appear in studies.
If you have been in an auto accident, contact the Chalik & Chalik Law Offices immediately. After an accident, there are so many things to think about, and getting the money you need from the insurance companies can be a difficult job. Hiring an experienced auto accident attorney can save you months of stress and help you cut through the red tape to get the money you deserve.
One of the first things you should do following a car accident is to seek medical attention, because you may have injuries of which you're unaware. If you are examined by a doctor, make sure you are specific in explaining how the automobile accident happened and any and all injuries and problems you sustained as a result. Other tips to keep in mind if you are in an accident:
- Stop. If you leave the scene of the car accident, that would be considered a “hit and run,” and might be a felony.
- Call for help. If someone is injured, call 911. If not, call the police.
- Call your insurer. As soon as you are able, call and file an accident report. You should also notify the other driver's insurer of the accident.
- Don't sign anything. Do not talk to any insurance adjusters, either.
- Gather information. Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of everyone at the scene, especially witnesses.
- Go see your doctor.
Determining the party or parties responsible for negligence in an automobile accident can be difficult, and the after effects of car accidents can be extremely stressful financially, physically and mentally. At Chalik & Chalik Law Offices, our strategic legal team will work diligently to uncover the intricate details of your auto accident. We utilize a crew of car accident investigators and experts that will help you prove the accident occurred as a result of another driver’s negligence. You may be entitled to receive compensation for medical treatment and therapy, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering and other damages depending on your situation.
Chalik & Chalik Law Offices has represented thousands of Florida accident victims, and we know what it takes to make insurance companies pay. Contact us for a free consultation. We will come to your home, office or hospital.
If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident, you need the expert legal guidance of Chalik & Chalik. Contact our Florida car accident attorneys for your complimentary automobile accident consultation.
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