What is the first thing I should do after a Florida car accident?

If you’re involved in an automobile accident, the first thing you should do is make sure that you’re not injured. If you are injured or if you even feel like you might be injured, of course we recommend seeking medical treatment and calling 911. Assuming that you’re not injured or you’re feeling okay to not go to the hospital immediately, call 911, get the police and make sure the police fill out a accident report. You can use that later to help document that an accident actually occurred, to help fix your vehicle, as well as filing a claim if you realize that you’re injured at a later date.

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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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