HOW TO FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

The Perazzo Law Firm May 19, 2021September 27, 2023

MIAMI CAR ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE CLAIMS LAWYER SHARES INSIGHT FOR DEALING WITH CAR ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION

The Perazzo Law Firm’s staff of car accident attorneys, understand that almost all traffic accidents will involve an insurance claim for compensation, either to cover medical treatment for injuries or financial expenses for repairs to damaged vehicles. Keeping calm is the first piece of advice after an accident, but that won’t help cover costs. That is why, an insurance claim through a personal injury lawyer will be required following a car accident in Miami.

The Perazzo Law Firm reminds car accident victims that it is important to gather information regarding the road and weather conditions at the time of the car crash, and seek professional medical care to treat injuries. It is also important to pay attention to your surroundings to determine who may have been a potential witness to a crash. Many private residences and commercial establishments have surveillance cameras which may have recorded the car accident and help provide an easy way to prove which driver was at fault. It is also important to take note of the first responders, including names and vehicle numbers. Over time, a tremendous amount of information may simply be forgotten making proving a case more complicated. It is also important to track your medical treatment and physical therapy in order to be able to prove the full extent of the damages and injuries suffered.

At the same time, the insurance companies and their lawyers will be collecting information on the victim of a car accident as well. From the very first moment when a representative of an insurance company contacts you, they have begun their investigation.

The insurance companies use all means at their disposal in order to defend themselves against victims of car accidents. These companies aggressively gather information from a variety of sources to use against the policy holders. Some of the tactics used in order to gather information involve the use of private investigators. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident, the insurance company may have you followed by an investigator who will film and document your daily activities. A task as mundane as walking your children to school and grocery shopping may be used to attack your claim and downplay the injuries you may have suffered.

Another tactic employed by the insurance companies is to gather information on your activities on social media. If you are active online and like to update your followers on your latest adventures, that information may be used against. Following a car accident, the insurance company will collect the information you post and use it against in any subsequent litigation. For example, if, during your rehabilitation treatments, you make a post about making significant progress in your recovery, that information may be used to argue the injuries suffered.

At The Perazzo Law Firm, our personal injury staff and attorneys pride themselves on representing the people of Florida and their families who have fallen victim to careless drivers and motor vehicle operators. Our lawyers and staff will always put our clients’ needs at the forefront of the fight against the insurance industry. Our personal injury attorneys have dedicated their entire careers in fighting for your rights following injuries and losses from car accidents. Whether you seek compensation for injuries, fighting for justice for wrongful arrest, or looking to repair your home, you can rest assured our lawyers will be there for you.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, we encourage you to CALL us at 786 LAWS-411 (786-529-7411) to set up a FREE initial consultation to discuss your legal rights.

TEN STEPS FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT IN MIAMI

CAR ACCIDENTS IN MIAMI OCCUR EVERYDAY, WITH ACCIDENT VICTIMS SUFFERING BODILY INJURY, VEHICLE DAMAGE, OR LOSSES.

MIAMI: Car accident victims that are involved in crashes are most often taken by surprise and don’t know how to react accordingly to the accident, especially if there are injuries to drivers or passengers. When this happens, a sense of desperation will most likely override common sense. That is why it is important for motorists to know what steps and measures to take following a car accident in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties. There are times when motorists need to act quickly to the accident by making sure their lives are not in danger or they risk further injury. It is vital to make sure to take the necessary measures to make sure you and any passengers in your vehicle are safe and that injuries are attended to as quickly as possible. When an accident happens on a city street or avenue, motorists are advised to not move the vehicle until the authorities arrive. However, if it is necessary to move the vehicle, the Perazzo Law Firm recommends taking photographs of the accident scene and any damage to all vehicles involved. This can only be done if the driver or the vehicle owner has the physical ability to do so. In other words, if the driver is seriously injured, then he/she can ask a passenger or a bystander to do this for them. Different rules apply when the accident takes place on a highway or interstate. In this case, the vehicle must be moved over to the shoulder, if safe and able to do so. The driver and any passengers must get off the highway to avoid being crashed into by any oncoming traffic. Visit the Perazzo Law Website for more in-depth advice on how to handle car accidents on city streets, avenues, and highways. The advice below corresponds to accidents that occur on city avenues or streets and when there is no risk of further injury. Read carefully and keep a copy of these steps with you in your vehicle.

READ THESE STEPS CAREFULLY AND KEEP THEM WITH YOU

THE PERAZZO LAW FIRM’S TOP TEN FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT

IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE POLICE AND REPORT ANY INJURIES.
DO NOT LEAVE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.
IF THERE IS NO THREAT OF FURTHER INJURY, DO NOT LET ANYONE OTHER THAN A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL MOVE YOU OR ANY INJURED PARTIES.
DOCUMENT THE ACCIDENT BY TAKING PHOTOS OR VIDEO FOOTAGE OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLES INVOLVED.
CHECK THE VICINITY OF THE ACCIDENT SCENE FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.
GATHER EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY AND GET THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION.
GET COPIES OF THE POLICE REPORT AND THE OTHER MOTORISTS VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION.
SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE IN THE EVENT OF PAIN.
VISIT YOUR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
CALL PERAZZO LAW AT 888-PERAZZO FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE.