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First Steps
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Florida
The actions you take in the first 60 minutes after a crash can make or break your insurance claim and medical recovery.
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Insurance
Florida PIP Insurance Explained: What Every Driver Needs to Know
Florida is a no-fault state. Your own PIP insurance pays your medical bills first but there are strict rules most people do not know about.
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Car Accident Injury Symptoms That Appear Days Later
You walked away feeling fine but 48 hours later you are in serious pain. This is extremely common. Here is why you must see a doctor anyway.
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How to Get Your Florida Car Accident Police Report
The police report is the single most important document after a crash. Here is exactly how to get yours and what it means for your claim.
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How Is Fault Determined in a Florida Car Accident?
Florida uses modified comparative negligence. You can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault.
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Insurance
What to Do If You Are Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Florida
Over 20% of Florida drivers are uninsured. Here is how to protect yourself and still recover compensation after a crash.
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Hit and Run Accidents in Florida: Your Legal Rights
If you are the victim of a hit and run in Florida you still have options for compensation even without identifying the other driver.
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How to File a Car Insurance Claim in Florida: Step by Step
Filing your claim correctly from the start prevents delays denials and underpayment. Here is the complete process.
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Florida Car Accident Statute of Limitations: Do Not Miss Your Deadline
Miss the deadline to file your lawsuit and you lose your right to sue forever. Here are the critical deadlines every accident victim must know.
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Best Medical Treatment Options After a Florida Car Accident
Knowing which type of doctor to see and when can speed your recovery and protect your insurance claim.
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First Steps

What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Florida

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The First 60 Minutes Are Critical

After a car accident adrenaline is pumping and your brain is in shock. Most people do not know what to do and mistakes made in the first hour often hurt them weeks later when dealing with insurance companies.

Step 1: Check for Injuries and Call 911

Before doing anything else check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Even if you feel fine call 911. A police report is essential for any insurance claim in Florida.

Florida Law: You are legally required to report any accident involving injury death or property damage over $500 to law enforcement.

Step 2: Document Everything

  • Photos of all vehicles from multiple angles
  • Photos of any visible injuries
  • Photos of road conditions and skid marks
  • Screenshot the location on Google Maps

Step 3: Exchange Information

Get full name address phone license number insurance info and license plate from every other driver. Also get contact info from any witnesses.

Step 4: Do NOT Admit Fault

Do not say sorry or anything that could be interpreted as an admission of fault even if you think the accident was partially your fault.

Step 5: Seek Medical Attention Within 14 Days

Critical: Under Florida PIP law you have 14 days from the accident to seek medical treatment or you forfeit your PIP benefits. Even if you feel fine see a doctor. Many serious injuries do not show symptoms for 24-72 hours.
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Florida PIP Insurance Explained: What Every Driver Needs to Know

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What Is PIP Insurance?

Florida is a no-fault insurance state. After a car accident your own auto insurance pays for your medical expenses regardless of who caused the crash. This coverage is called Personal Injury Protection or PIP. Florida law requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $10000 in PIP coverage.

What Does PIP Cover?

  • 80% of reasonable medical expenses up to policy limits
  • 60% of lost wages if you cannot work
  • Death benefits up to $5000
Important: PIP only covers 80% of medical costs not 100%. You are responsible for the remaining 20% unless you have additional coverage or pursue a claim against the at-fault driver.

The 14-Day Rule

To receive PIP benefits you must seek medical treatment within 14 days of the accident. Miss this window and your claim is denied with no exceptions. If your provider diagnoses an Emergency Medical Condition you get the full $10000. Otherwise benefits are capped at $2500.

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Car Accident Injury Symptoms That Appear Days Later

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Why You Feel Fine After an Accident

Immediately after a car accident your body floods with adrenaline and endorphins which are natural painkillers that can completely mask injury symptoms for 24 to 72 hours or longer. This is why many accident victims feel fine at the scene and then wake up days later barely able to move.

Most Common Delayed Symptoms

Whiplash

The most common car accident injury. Symptoms include neck pain stiffness headaches shoulder pain and dizziness often appearing 24-48 hours after impact.

Back Pain

Can indicate anything from muscle strain to herniated discs. Frequently does not appear until the day after the crash.

Headaches

Can signal whiplash concussion blood clots or traumatic brain injury. Never dismiss a headache that starts after a car accident.

Concussion and TBI

You do not need to hit your head directly. Watch for confusion memory problems difficulty concentrating and sleep disturbances.

Florida Law: You have 14 days to seek medical treatment to preserve your PIP insurance benefits. Do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
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How to Get Your Florida Car Accident Police Report

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Why the Police Report Matters

The Florida Traffic Crash Report is the foundation of every insurance claim and legal action. Insurance adjusters rely heavily on it. Without it your claim becomes significantly harder to prove.

What Is in the Report?

  • Date time and exact location of the crash
  • Names contact info and insurance details of all drivers
  • Officer narrative of how the crash occurred
  • Fault determination and citations issued
  • Names and contact info of witnesses
  • Diagram of the crash scene

How to Get Your Report

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Purchase your report at BuyFlCrash.com for $10. Reports are typically available within 3-10 business days of the crash.

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Our team can request your accident report on your behalf at no cost. Fill out the form on our homepage.

Tip: If you were not given a crash report number at the scene you can find it using your name date and location at BuyFlCrash.com.
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How Is Fault Determined in a Florida Car Accident?

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Florida Modified Comparative Negligence

As of 2023 Florida law allows you to recover damages as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example if you were 30% at fault and suffered $100000 in damages you can recover $70000.

Who Determines Fault?

  • Police report and the officer assessment of who was cited
  • Insurance investigation where adjusters review evidence and statements
  • Photos video footage witness statements and skid marks
  • Which driver violated right-of-way or speed limits

Common Scenarios

Rear-End Collisions

The driver who rear-ends another is presumed at fault in most cases. This can be overcome if the front driver suddenly cut off the rear driver or had malfunctioning brake lights.

Left-Turn Accidents

A driver making a left turn is generally at fault for failing to yield. If the other driver ran a red light fault may be shared.

Warning: Do not give a recorded statement to the other insurance company without consulting an attorney first. Statements can be used to assign you a higher percentage of fault.
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What to Do If You Are Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Florida

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Florida Uninsured Driver Problem

Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the United States with approximately 20% having no insurance at all. If you are hit by one of these drivers your path to compensation is very different.

Step 1: Use Your PIP Coverage First

Your own PIP coverage kicks in regardless of whether the other driver is insured. This covers 80% of your medical expenses up to $10000.

Step 2: Check for Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Uninsured Motorist or UM coverage is optional in Florida but highly recommended. If you have it your own insurance pays for injuries and damages when the at-fault driver has no insurance. UM typically covers medical expenses beyond PIP limits lost wages and pain and suffering.

Tip: Check your insurance policy right now for UM coverage. If you do not have it add it. It is usually inexpensive and invaluable if you are hit by an uninsured driver.
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Hit and Run Accidents in Florida: Your Legal Rights

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What Is a Hit and Run?

A hit and run occurs when a driver leaves the scene without stopping identifying themselves or rendering aid. In Florida hit and run is a felony if there are injuries or fatalities.

What to Do Immediately

  1. Call 911 immediately
  2. Note vehicle make model color partial plate and direction of travel
  3. Look for witnesses or dashcam footage
  4. Check for nearby security cameras
  5. Do NOT leave the scene yourself
  6. Seek medical attention within 14 days to preserve PIP benefits

Compensation Options

Your PIP Coverage

Your own PIP insurance covers medical expenses up to $10000 regardless of whether the other driver is identified.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

A hit and run driver is treated as an uninsured motorist. If you have UM coverage it can compensate you for injuries beyond your PIP limits.

Florida Law: Failing to stop after an accident causing injury is a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
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How to File a Car Insurance Claim in Florida: Step by Step

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When to File Your Claim

File your insurance claim as soon as possible after the accident ideally within 24 hours. Most Florida auto insurance policies require prompt notification and delays can jeopardize your claim.

Step 1: Gather Your Information

  • Your policy number
  • Date time and location of the accident
  • Police report number
  • Other driver information and insurance details
  • Photos and documentation from the scene

Step 2: Report to Your Insurance Company

Provide the basic facts when where who was involved and extent of apparent damage and injuries. Keep the conversation factual and brief.

Important: Do NOT give a recorded statement about your injuries at this stage. See a doctor first. Your understanding of your injuries may be incomplete in the first 24-72 hours.

When to Involve an Attorney

Consider consulting a personal injury attorney if your injuries are serious fault is disputed the insurance company denies your claim or the other driver was uninsured. Most Florida personal injury attorneys work on contingency with no upfront cost.

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Florida Car Accident Statute of Limitations: Do Not Miss Your Deadline

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Florida Car Accident Deadlines

Personal Injury Lawsuits: 2 Years

As of 2023 Florida law gives accident victims just 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This was recently reduced from 4 years and many people are unaware of this change.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits: 2 Years

If a loved one was killed in a car accident the family has 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Property Damage Claims: 4 Years

Claims for vehicle damage and other property damage have a 4-year statute of limitations.

Critical: Florida changed the personal injury statute of limitations from 4 years to 2 years in 2023. Consult an attorney immediately to understand your specific deadline.

14-Day PIP Deadline vs 2-Year Lawsuit Deadline

Do not confuse these two deadlines. You have 14 days to see a doctor to preserve PIP benefits and 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing the 14-day medical deadline does not affect your right to sue but missing the 2-year lawsuit deadline ends your case permanently.

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Best Medical Treatment Options After a Florida Car Accident

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Why the Right Medical Provider Matters

After a car accident in Florida the medical provider you choose can significantly impact both your physical recovery and your insurance claim. PIP insurance has specific rules about which providers can certify your injuries.

Who Can Treat You Under PIP?

  • Medical doctors and osteopathic physicians
  • Dentists
  • Chiropractors
  • Physician assistants and APRNs
  • Physical therapists when referred by above providers
Important: Massage therapists cannot diagnose an Emergency Medical Condition under PIP rules. Always start with a physician for maximum benefits.

Types of Care You May Need

Emergency Care

If you have severe pain loss of consciousness or suspected fractures go to an emergency room immediately. ER visits are fully covered by PIP.

PIP Urgent Care Clinics

Our network of Florida clinics can see you same-day with no out-of-pocket cost. We accept PIP directly.

The Importance of Consistent Treatment

One of the biggest mistakes accident victims make is stopping treatment once they start feeling better. Inconsistent treatment gives insurance companies grounds to argue your injuries were not serious. Follow your treatment plan completely.

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