Vehicle Accidents Attorney in Fishhawk

Fishhawk Ranch Car Accident Lawyers Represent Those Injured in Car Crashes

Florida Personal Injury Law Firm Pursues Damages for Injured Clients

If you are involved in an accident and a resident of Fish Hawk Ranch in Florida, don’t forget to grab your smartphone before you leave your vehicle – you’ll need it to document the crash.

Report the Accident

The days of having to look for a pay phone or go knocking on doors asking to use the phone to report an accident are over: nearly everyone carries a smartphone now. Because of the availability of smartphones, there’s really no excuse not to report an accident and notify your insurance company.

Document the Scene

Although most people do not routinely carry a camera with them, they rarely leave home without their smartphone. When you’re involved in an accident, remember to use your phone to take photos or videos of:

  • The front and back of the other driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance
  • License plates
  • The accident scene
  • Vehicle damage
  • Business cards of any witnesses to the accident
  • The other driver, as proof that he was driving

Capturing this information digitally is much more efficient and accurate than writing it down, and you can easily email or text it to your insurance agent or attorney.

Accident Apps

Most insurance companies now offer accident applications that can be downloaded to a smartphone and then pre-loaded with emergency contact information, personal data, and vehicle information that will be readily available in the event of an accident. These apps commonly track your location using GPS and include complete checklists of what to do in the anxious moments following an accident, and even in what order.

Contact an Experienced Florida Personal Injury Attorney

If you were injured in a collision in Fishhawk Ranch, contact the accident attorneys at George Hunter, P.A. online or call 813-853-0720 to set up your free initial consultation today.

The Importance of Retaining a Qualified and Experienced Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

In almost every instance, when an insurer learns about an accident or wrongful death that is covered under its policy, they will approach the victim with a quick offer to pay for medical expenses if he or she signs a release of liability, essentially agreeing not to seek further damages. To a person who has just survived an accident and/or lost a loved one, taking this fast money to cover expenses may seem like a good idea. However, the offers are almost always relatively low. The reason that the insurer is making the offer is to quickly dispense with the liability that they've incurred on behalf of their insured.