CrashAidWhat to do after a car accident in Florida: a step-by-step checklist
After a Florida car crash, get to safety, call 911 when anyone is hurt, photograph the scene, exchange insurance information, and see a qualifying medical provider within 14 days so PIP benefits stay available. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service — English and Spanish — at (941) 770-2727, ready to connect you with a participating lawyer so you can pursue the compensation you deserve.
Florida’s 14-day PIP rule: why first medical care must come fast
Under Florida Statute § 627.736, Personal Injury Protection medical benefits generally require initial services and care from a qualifying provider — a hospital, emergency department, licensed physician, osteopathic physician, dentist, or chiropractor — within 14 days of the crash. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service, English and Spanish, at (941) 770-2727 to help you protect benefits and pursue the compensation you deserve.
How long you have to file a Florida car accident claim
For most negligence claims that accrued after March 24, 2023, Florida Statute § 95.11 generally allows two years to file a lawsuit — House Bill 837 cut the prior four-year period in half. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service, English and Spanish, at (941) 770-2727 so you can act while evidence is fresh and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault in a Florida car accident?
Yes — Florida uses modified comparative negligence. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, but if you are found more than 50% at fault for your own harm, Florida Statute § 768.81 generally bars recovery from the other party on a negligence claim. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service, English and Spanish, at (941) 770-2727 to help you fight unfair blame and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor accident — and how much does a car accident lawyer cost?
Even a crash that looks minor can hide soft-tissue injuries, disputed fault, or a quick insurer release that closes your claim forever. Most Florida car accident lawyers work on contingency — a fee from the recovery, not an upfront bill — and CrashAid’s attorney referral is free. Call (941) 770-2727 for English or Spanish help so you can pursue the compensation you deserve.
Uber and Lyft accidents in Florida: whose insurance may apply
Uber and Lyft coverage in Florida depends on the app period: off, waiting for a request, or carrying a passenger under Florida Statute § 627.748. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service for rideshare passengers, drivers, and other motorists — English and Spanish — at (941) 770-2727 so you can pursue the compensation you deserve.
Hit-and-run and uninsured driver crashes in Florida
Leaving a Florida crash is a crime under §§ 316.061 and 316.027, and many drivers carry little or no bodily-injury liability coverage. Your own uninsured-motorist coverage — if you did not reject it in writing — can step into the shoes of a missing or uninsured driver. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service, English and Spanish, at (941) 770-2727 to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Motorcycle accidents in Florida: different rules for riders
Florida generally treats motorcycles differently from passenger cars — PIP usually does not cover a rider even if that person owns a car with PIP. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service for riders and passengers, English and Spanish, at (941) 770-2727 so you can pursue the compensation you deserve from the at-fault driver and available coverage.
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Florida car accident guides
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