Do I need to call the police if I have a car accident in Florida?

If you’re involved in an automobile accident in the state of Florida, you’re actually required to call the police, and it’s always a good idea for purposes of your case as well. So, if you’re involved in an accident, call the police immediately. And what that allows us to do is it allows us to not only get the police out there to help preserve the evidence, but it also documents the fact that there was an accident, so if later the other side says that they didn’t get in an accident with you, or the insurance company’s giving you a hard time about whether or not this accident occurred, we have this police report to rely on to prove that the accident actually happened.

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John Pape

John Pape is the Managing Partner at Weston & Pape and has more than 30 years of experience representing injured clients across Florida. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, he has devoted his entire career to personal injury cases, including motor-vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and nursing-home neglect. Recognized by Verdict7, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Premier Lawyers of America, John is known for his thorough preparation and commitment to achieving meaningful results for his clients.

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