If you’ve been in a car accident, it’s wise to get as much information from the other driver. Many people fail to get all of the required information for their attorney and it can wind up taking a lot longer to resolve the case. Here are some of the details that you’ll want to get from the other driver.

• Name, address, phone number and their license number.
• Insurance information from the other driver, this should include the name of the company and their policy number.
• License plate number of their car and take pictures of their car as well as of your car.
• Write down as many of the details of the accident as you can recall. The date, time, location, weather, any other details that you can recall. You never know what will be helpful.

Include the lane that each driver was in when the accident occurred.

If there are any witnesses, be sure that you get their information as well.

Don’t worry if the witnesses don’t speak English, we can hire a translator to speak with them if we need to.

Always call the police, you’ll need a report number and they may give the other party a ticket in which case you don’t have to worry. Never give inaccurate information or incorrect information to the police. If you’re unsure, tell them that you don’t know. If you say anything inaccurate or incorrect you may have that used against you.

It’s vital to choose an attorney for your auto accident who will represent your needs. You shouldn’t simply choose a paralegal or a case manager. Always find a law firm where you can work into a relationship and stay in the loop with what is going on in your case. If you have any questions, these should be answered by your attorney.

You’ll also want an accident attorney that is aggressive. Most insurance agencies are seeking to pay out as little as possible on accidents. Insurance companies make a lot of money when they are able to deny or lowball accidents and injury claims. Thus, it’s typical for them to offer quick money and easy cash. It’s not at all unusual for them to offer a far lower amount than what you really deserve. Most victims don’t know this and they take the money that is first offered. This is a huge mistake and once you’ve signed, you’re done. You can’t get any more money. Never sign until you’ve spoken with our accident attorneys who knows what is going on with the case and can aid you in presenting a demand to the other insurance company. Remember, you want an aggressive attorney that will stand up for you and your needs. Always choose a car accident attorney in Miami who will fight for you and not settle for anything less.

It’s vital that your accident attorney understands personal injury law and will focus on this. The Beharry Law Firm is trustworthy and renowned for their knowledge in auto insurance. We’ve established ourselves as leaders in the industry to help those who have been the victims of a car accident. We will get you the compensation that you deserve.

The moment you have decided to seek the services of an auto accident lawyer; you should be prepared to answer basic questions. It is wise to answer as many as possible and as accurately as possible. If you do not know some of the answers, that is fine, because your attorney will conduct an investigation regarding the accident. Below are the main basic questions that you are required to know:

• • The exact place the accident occurred. It is wise to provide as many specifics about the location as possible.

• • Third party? Was there a third party and if yes do you have their contact information?

• • The street you were driving on and the direction. If a third party is involved, the attorney will also want to know the direction they were traveling. Provide as many details as possible, such as the lane both of you were driving in, how fast were you driving and how fast was the third party driving; and who caused the accident.

• • How the accident occurred? Did one of your car’s parts fail, which resulted in an accident?

• • Do you have contact information and insurance information for the other vehicle?

• • Did the police come to the scene of the accident or filed a report? If you did, your attorney will request a copy of the traffic accident report.

• • Did you secure any witnesses? Or have photograph evidence? All these help strengthen your claim and important to have.

• Which specific injuries did you suffer? If you received any medical treatment or simply consulted a doctor, you should tell your attorney.

It is wise to receive immediate medical attention after an accident even if you feel fine or seem uninjured. You should never wait! It is important to note that going to a hospital means that you will have medical proof to show the injuries you got. Apart from the legal aspect of showing proof, going to a hospital or letting medical professionals examine you is actually healthy.

Many people do not seek the services of an attorney immediately after an accident and this is a fact. Such a person tends to make mistakes while filling for a car accident claim. Some examples include:• Speaking to the opposing insurance company

• Giving false or incorrect recorded statements
• Not getting enough information at the scene of the accident
• Others do not call the police or simply forget to ask the other driver to provide insurance information
• Ignoring suggested medical treatment
• Lashing out and cause a scene that generally involves fighting, verbal abuse, etc.

All these are factors that may be used to invalidate a person’s claim and actually used against them in court. In some cases, it does not matter if the other person was the one at fault, their insurance company can use your mistake against you, which will make you seem to be at fault. As a matter of facts, if you do not ask the other driver for their insurance details, it will make it difficult to conduct a police investigation. Without the insurance information, it simply means more work.

If for example, you decide to disregard recommended health treatments, it will make it challenging to prove that you were wounded. As such, it is wise to follow through all recommended medical treatment so that you can make the work easy to prove that indeed you were injured. This makes it easy to receive a fair share of compensation.

The truth is . . . . . . it is challenging to get a settlement after a car accident case. It generally depends on the facts of your case. There is no doubt that every car accident victim should receive compensation or damages; nonetheless, it all relies on how strong your case is and if the other driver has suitable liability insurance. Also, because car accidents occur differently, the injuries do also vary and it can be different for every person.

There are times the case will go smoothly, such as assuming that the other driver has $15,000 in liability insurance, and your injuries, medical bill, and other expenses exceed $15,000, you are eligible to get the insurance policy limit.

At times, if you wait too long to file a claim or bring up a new claim, you may be unable to file for a personal injury claim. For example, in Florida’s statute of limitation has a lawsuit filing deadline, which is 2 years. A person has only 2 years to file for a personal injury claim for any injuries suffered. Although, there are certain exceptions that include claims against government agencies, medical malpractice claims, and others. Therefore, it is important to get the appropriate evidence needed.

If you have not spoken to a lawyer, then you should really consider doing that. Remember, there is a 2-year deadline mark and it gets closer by the day. After this deadline, it becomes hard to get an insurance company to settle the case. Also, the more you wait the harder it gets to validate your injuries and even may become hard to investigate the whole case. Therefore, with this in mind, you should consult a professional car accident attorney.

Our Miami car accident lawyers often see these common car accidents:

Low-Speed Impact: Low-speed impact accidents are those accidents that typically take place under 10 miles per hour. These are considered to be low-speed. Often, they result in whiplash injuries.

Front Impact: Front impact accidents are those that take place when someone hits someone with their car from the front such as a tree, wall, animal or another kind of object.

Rear Ends: These accidents are the kind that are very common when you come to a sudden stop and the car behind you doesn’t. They’re the most common type of auto accident and happen when another vehicle hits your vehicle from the rear. Typically, the driver in the back is the one that is at fault as they may have been following too close or otherwise distracted.

Side collision: These frequently result in the driver’s door, passenger door or sides of the car being hit by another vehicle. Such injuries may include a concussion or even broken bones.

It costs nothing to hire us. Our law firm does not charge you any fees upfront. If we don’t win your case, we don’t charge you anything. The retainer agreement that we use is a contingency fee basis, so we only get paid if we are successful in court.