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What to Do If You Are Involved in a Palm Beach Auto Accident

Numerous Palm Beach car accidents occur daily. In fact, it is very rare that one can go through a day without seeing or hearing of the occurrence of a Palm Beach auto accident. The chances are very likely that you, too, may be involved in a Florida car crash. As a victim of an auto accident, you need to know and understand your rights.

Before you sign anything, be sure you read Evan Fetterman’s FREE book, Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients - Wear Clean Underwear. It contains the vital information you need to help you after your involvement in a Palm Beach auto accident.

If you are involved in an auto accident, there are many things you should and shouldn’t do. Immediately following an auto accident, be sure to:

  • Call the police and obtain a police report. You will need this report later to prove liability in your accident case.
  • Do not admit responsibility, even if you feel you may be responsible. Leave this for the police, and possibly a jury, to decide. There may have been other factors that contributed to the accident that you are unaware of.
  • Do not fall to the pressure of insurance adjusters. Soon after an accident, insurance adjusters will be contacting you. They may want to hear your side of the story so that they can determine liability. They may also want you to sign a release of liability. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING until you consult with an attorney.
  • Go to a doctor. A doctor can help you determine how serious your injuries are and how they will impact your life. Even if you do not feel injured, you should still see a doctor, as it can sometimes take days or weeks for your injuries to appear.

Once you have taken care of yourself, you need to defend your rights. The insurance adjusters are not going to stop calling until you give them a statement. Even if you have always paid your dues on time and have been a great driver, they will not willingly hand you money. It is their job to make sure they pay out the least amount of money possible.

You need to consult a lawyer, if you haven’t already. A Palm Beach auto accident attorney can help you defend your rights and receive the compensation to which you are entitled, including:

  • Past, present and future medical expenses
  • Property damage
  • Car repair costs, or fair market value if your car is determined to be irrepairable.
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering

If you have been involved in a Florida car accident, you need expert representation. The experienced accident attorneys at Fetterman & Associates can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact our office today at 1-800-LAW IN FL (529-4635) for a free, no obligation legal consultation regarding your auto accident case.
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648 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: 561-845-2510
Toll Free: 1-800-LAW IN FL (529-4635)

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648 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: 561-845-2510
Toll Free: 1-800-LAW IN FL (529-4635)

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