The moments after a car accident can be confusing, but taking the right steps is crucial. First, call 911 for medical help. If you're dizzy, stay in your car; if you're able, assist others. Document the scene by taking photos of the vehicles and surroundings from all angles. Gather contact and insurance information from other drivers and witnesses. Lastly, call the police to report the accident.

Most car accidents are minor, but some cause life-changing, permanent injuries. When that happens, securing full compensation becomes critical — not just for current costs, but for lifelong care. It’s often best to wait until you reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) before starting your case. Because permanent injury claims are complex, having experienced legal representation is essential.

After a car accident, many victims want to know how to prove fault. There's no exact formula — fault is determined by evaluating several factors, like whether a driver broke a law (speeding, DUI, illegal turn) or the type of accident, such as a rear-end collision. While rear drivers are often at fault, exceptions exist. Because proving fault can be complicated, having an experienced lawyer is crucial to protecting your rights.

Part of the Florida legal system is what is known as contributory fault, which is explained under Florida Statutes §768.81 (2012). Per this section of the law, if you are pursuing a negligence action and are found to be partially at fault, you are still able to recover damages; however, economic and noneconomic damages which would be awarded will be diminished in proportion. What this means is that if you are determined to be 20% at fault for the accident, and were going to recover $100,000 in damages, it would be reduced in proportion to how much you were at fault and, instead, would only recover 80%, or $80,000.

Whiplash is a common neck injury sustained in car accidents. It occurs from the neck being distorted past its normal range of motion by being over-extended. For example, when hit from behind, the jolt of the vehicle can cause the neck to extend forward and then be thrust back when the driver’s body hits the seatbelt. Reports estimate that whiplash is the most common nonfatal injury sustained in car accidents, with more than a million people suffering from it each and every year. What makes this injury so common is that the car accident does not even need to be severe for it to happen; it can be sustained at speeds as low as 15 mph.