Injured by a Drunk Driver During the Holidays? South Florida DUI Victim Injury Attorney Will Fight For You
The holiday season is a time of comfort and joy, laughter, peace on earth, goodwill toward men, and drinking . . . lots of it. One study shows that the average person at least doubles their alcohol consumption between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Naturally, this means you can expect a significant increase of drunk drivers out on the road.
The statistics are staggering. In 2019, drunk driving led to 10,142 deaths. Of those deaths, 210 occurred in the week between Christmas and New Years' Day.
Florida is certainly no exception to these tragic statistics. In fact, Florida saw 814 deaths due to drunk driving in 2018. That’s about 8% of the national death toll, much more than our fair share. In comparison, New York only had 307. And deaths are only part of the story. Many more people are seriously injured and mentally traumatized by harrowing accidents caused by drunk drivers. In 2019, Florida saw 6,134 drug and/or alcohol-related crashes with 686 incapacitating injuries, 1,350 serious but non-incapacitating injuries, and 1,869 minor to moderate injuries.
Needless to say, it's important to keep you and your family safe from drunk drivers this holiday season. No one wants to be a holiday DUI accident victim. Here are some tips that can help with that:
For the Sober Driver:
You’ve got the first step down! Driving sober is the best thing you can do to stay safe this holiday season.
Always wear a seatbelt. This is good advice any time, but especially around the holidays with an increased risk of DUI accidents and injuries in South Florida. Don’t just buckle yourself, make sure everyone in the vehicle is strapped in—especially children.
Put the phone away. Trust us, you don’t need any further distractions. Your eyes need to be on the road and other drivers so you can stay safe.
Maintain a safe distance from other drivers. A drunk driver can’t hit you if you stay far enough away from them. It is wise to keep a safe distance from all drivers, but especially if you have reason to suspect they may be driving under the influence.
Drive cautiously and defensively. Come to complete stops at stop signs and stoplights. Even if you have a green, watch for cross traffic. Don’t run yellow lights. If another car makes you nervous, put some distance between you. Go the speed limit. Taking a little extra time can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe.
Pay special attention late at night. If you are coming home late from a holiday party with your family or friends, be extra careful. The majority of DUI accidents, injuries, and fatalities happen after dark. But be careful during the day, too! A holiday DUI can happen at any time of day.
Call the police if you see someone driving dangerously. This could protect not only you, but any other drivers this potentially drunk driver may come across. You’re not being a snitch, you’re caring for those around you.
If you plan on drinking:
Don’t drive—period. It’s that plain and simple. You don’t want to deal with the legal consequences of causing an accident or injury. DUI patrols increase significantly during the holidays, and you don’t want to get caught. Even if you are just buzzed, your reaction times are impaired and that puts you at greater risk of being injured by a seriously impaired driver.
Have a designated driver. Whether it is a spouse, a friend, or a family member, have a designated driver and hold them to it.
Make a plan to get home. If everyone plans on drinking, make a plan ahead of time to get home. Whether it’s an Uber, a taxi, or your step-mom, make a plan and stick with it. Trust us, your aunt doesn’t want you crashing on her couch.
Keep an eye on your friends and family. They might hate you for a night, but they’ll thank you in the morning. If someone is visibly impaired or you’ve seen them drinking a good bit, don’t let them get behind the wheel. You are not only protecting them, but also those around them.
Were You Injured in a South Florida DUI Accident?
You’ve been careful. You planned. You drove cautiously. But it wasn’t enough to protect you from a reckless and negligent drunk driver.
What do you do now? First of all, you’re not alone. It happens. Unfortunately, DUI accidents are a part of some people’s Christmas story. Fortunately, we’re here to help. You have an experienced Florida DUI Victim Accident Lawyer on your side. If you’re a victim of a Fort Lauderdale DUI accident, please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954)755-7803 to schedule your free consultation.
Here are some steps you can take right away to ensure you are covered in the case of a holiday DUI accident.
Call the police - no matter what.A police report is one of the most important pieces of evidence in your Florida DUI Injury case. Even if no one is seriously injured, you need to document who is at fault and especially record the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of the driver who hit you. This is especially important around the holidays, late at night, or if you have suspicion of a DUI.
Tell the officer you believe the driver was drunk. This may seem like common sense, but you don’t want this important fact to be overlooked!
Get their information as soon as possible. This includes license plate, name, address, insurance information, and more. You don’t know how they will behave, they did just cause a DUI accident, after all. You want to get this information so you can track them down if they try to flee the scene before police arrive.
Contact a Florida DUI Victim Accident Lawyer as soon as possible. You may receive a small amount of money from the drunk driver’s insurance company, and of course your own Personal Injury Protection policy. But if this is the drunk driver’s first DUI, their insurance will likely not cover the full extent of your injury, medical bills, lost work, and emotional trauma. It’s great that the driver will now face criminal charges, but that doesn’t help you. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to pursue the full compensation you deserve through a civil case against the holiday DUI driver.
Are You The Injured Victim Of A Drunk Driver In Florida? Call for a Free Consultation Today
If you were hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver you need to speak with an experienced Florida DUI victim lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954)755-7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and all points in between.
[post_title] => Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer . . . Or Was it a Drunk Driver? South Florida DUI Victim Lawyer Will Fight For You
[post_excerpt] => Were you injured by a drunk driver in Florida in the holiday season? our Florida DUI Injury attorney will fight for you to recover everything you're entitled to
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => open
[ping_status] => open
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => holiday-drunk-driving-injuries-florida-dui-injury-attorney
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2021-11-23 00:00:00
[post_modified_gmt] => 2021-11-23 00:00:00
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => http://rlf.flywheelsites.com/holiday%2ddrunk%2ddriving%2dinjuries%2dflorida%2ddui%2dinjury%2dattorney/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[1] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 2900
[post_author] => 6
[post_date] => 2019-08-22 00:00:00
[post_date_gmt] => 2019-08-22 00:00:00
[post_content] =>
Florida Attorney Explains how You Can Ruin Your Lawsuit Through your Social Media Use
Although the use of social media has many advantages, there are also consequences of social media if not used properly. When it comes to Florida Personal Injury cases, the use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can have a negative effect on the outcome of your injury lawsuit in Florida.
The insurance adjusters of the opposing council are thorough in investigating social media sites of the injured party to try to find anything regarding the accident of injury that can be used against them. Luckily, there are ways to use your accounts wisely to prevent your information from being wrongly used or falling into the wrong hands during your Florida injury lawsuit.
Privacy Settings for Social Media After an Accident in Florida
Every popular social media site has privacy options on the setting tab attached to your profile. It is always smart to make sure that your account is a “private account,” which means that the only people that can view your posts are the ones that you’ve accepted as your friend and they will not be viewed by anyone randomly searching your account.
Each post you make on Facebook also has an option to select who views that post and if it is on “public” then anyone who clicks on your profile can see that picture or status change.
If your accounts or posts are "public," then an insurance adjuster or investigator will be able to see your social media posts. Insurance companies will sometimes "spy" on you after an accident to discern whether you are truly injured, or whether you are truly as injured as you say you are.
Accepting Friend Requests on Social Media After an Accident in Florida
No matter the situation, it is always imperative to be careful when accepting friend requests from anyone on social media.
Make sure you definitely know who the person sending you a friend request is. Just because their profile says they live in your city does not mean it’s wise to accept their friend request or to ask them to be your friend if you do not personally know them. If you’ve made your account private, a person will only be able to view your posts once you’ve accepted their friend request.
What You Post on Social Media After an Accident Could Affect your Case and your Settlement Offers
In general, it is always best to be cautious of what you post online and on social media. When an injury lawsuit is involved, it is even more imperative to be sure not to post anything that can be taken the wrong way.
For example, do not post anything that shows any type of physical activity if you are involved in if you have an ongoing personal injury case. For example, if you have an injury that you say changes how you walk, but you post on Instagram about your daily jogs - an insurance company could try to use that as evidence against you.
In addition, you can mark in your settings to prevent anyone from “tagging” you in a picture or post without your permission. The insurance adjuster is able to spin whatever they see on your social media in their favor to discredit your claim. Even if a friend posts an older photo, and tags you - an insurance company may think it's recent and use it as evidence against you. Often people post statuses about their accident to update their Facebook friends online as well, but that is not at all a smart decision if you plan on pursuing a claim against those involved.
Injured in Florida? Our Accident and Injury Attorney offers FREE Consultations
At the Law Office of Andrew G. Rosenberg, P.A we aspire to get you the best results and compensation from your injury lawsuit, which is why we always advise that the best way to completely avoid social media affecting your case is to not post at all while your case is open.
Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954) 755-7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and all points in between.
[post_title] => How Social Media Can Screw Up Your Legal Matter: What Can I Do To Try And Protect Myself With Social Media?
[post_excerpt] => Social Media can really screw up your legal matter. When involved in a lawsuit, learn how to "protect" yourself on social media, says Florida Attorney
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => open
[ping_status] => open
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => how-to-avoid-the-misuse-of-social-media
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2019-08-22 00:00:00
[post_modified_gmt] => 2019-08-22 00:00:00
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => http://rlf.flywheelsites.com/how%2dto%2davoid%2dthe%2dmisuse%2dof%2dsocial%2dmedia/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[2] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 2861
[post_author] => 6
[post_date] => 2019-05-16 00:00:00
[post_date_gmt] => 2019-05-16 00:00:00
[post_content] =>
The Car Crash Police Report is Wrong. What Can I Do?: South Florida Car Accident Attorney Shares Advice
If you were involved in a Florida car accident, and received a police report with factual errors - there are steps you can take to make sure your insurance adjuster gets the correct information.
Maybe your situation went something like this: You were in a car accident in South Florida and you called the police. They took your statement and the statement of the other car's driver. Finally, you get he police report, but the facts are all wrong.
If you’ve read our article about Why You Should Call the Police After a Car Accident, then you know how integral the police report is to your car accident personal injury case.
A police report is an important document that insurance companies use to help determine liability and possible negligence in a car accident. But what if the police report does not accurately reflect what happened? What if the report has the facts wrong? If you disagree with the details of the police report after your accident, there are steps you can take to make sure your insurance adjuster gets the correct facts of the case. This can help ensure you don’t end up paying for an accident that wasn’t your fault, and can help ensure that you still have the ability to seek compensation from the at-fault driver.
You Can Request An Amendment to Your Florida Police Report
Because the police report is usually your main piece of unbiased evidence for your insurance adjuster, you need the information in it to be as accurate as possible. Unfortunately, the fact of the matter is that mistakes happen in police reports. Maybe the responding officer misheard something on the scene, or wrote down the wrong time of day, or even mixed up the make of your car.
If this happens, you must contact the police department through their non-emergency number to ask how to go about getting the report amended. The same officer who wrote the report will most likely be the one to handle the amendment, so it is important to be as polite as possible. We recommend being kind, polite, and asking for help. The fact of the matter is anyone, including police, typically like to be able to help someone when they kindly ask for help. People feel good about helping people. Express your concerns, note any issues, be gracious and ask how they can help you out.
Factual Errors vs Non-Factual Errors in a Florida Police Report
If the police report of your car accident has factual errors, you can usually get the report amended to reflect what actually happened. This process is simple as long as you have documentation to prove the error on the report. A factual error would be something like having the wrong make of the car, or the wrong street name where the car accident occurred, or maybe the wrong time of day, etc. This is the time when all those pictures you hopefully took at the scene of the accident and the statements you gave to doctors will come in handy.
If the errors in the police report are not factual or there is no proof to correct the error, amending the police report will be difficult. An example of non-factual error is something like a statement from a witness. If you don’t agree with a statement in the police report, you have the option to write your own account of the event and request that it be submitted as evidence with the police report. Unfortunately, because this evidence is disputable, it may not be included with the report.
Act Quickly if there is any Error in a Police Report from a Car Accident
Time is of the essence when it comes to the police report and any corrections you think should be made. The insurance company will need the correct documentation to assess who is at fault and if you need to amend the police report, it needs to be done sooner rather than later. The moment you find the error, check the report for any other potential errors and contact the police station to get the report amended as soon as possible.
Were you Injured In A Florida Car Accident? Schedule a FREE Consultation to see how our Injury Attorney Can Help
If you were injured or hurt in a Florida car accident you need to speak with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at 954-755-7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and all points in between.
[post_title] => Auto Accident: Police Report Is Wrong, What Can I Do? Florida Car Accident Attorney Shares Advice
[post_excerpt] => After a Florida car accident, you called the police. They arrive and finally you get the police report - but the facts are all wrong. What can you do? Find out.
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => open
[ping_status] => open
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => auto-accident-police-report-is-wrong-what-can-i-do
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2019-05-16 00:00:00
[post_modified_gmt] => 2019-05-16 00:00:00
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => http://rlf.flywheelsites.com/auto%2daccident%2dpolice%2dreport%2dis%2dwrong%2dwhat%2dcan%2di%2ddo%2d/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[3] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 2849
[post_author] => 6
[post_date] => 2019-01-02 00:00:00
[post_date_gmt] => 2019-01-02 00:00:00
[post_content] =>
South Florida Car Accident Lawyer Explains 10 Steps of Complete Timeline of a Car Accident Injury Claim From Start to Finish
To understand how and when to file an injury claim after a car accident, you need to have an idea of the timeline involved and the steps you will need to take. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the process of filing a Florida car accident injury claim from start to finish.
Step 1: Consult With a Florida Car Accident Attorney
Because time is of the essence and you might be too injured to travel, most Florida personal injury attorneys will visit you in the hospital or your home soon after the accident.
This allows them to get the details of the car accident and decide about where to start the painstaking and meticulous work of investigating the facts and building your case. Some of the questions a car accident lawyer might ask if you were injured in a Florida Car Accident might include:
What were the weather conditions?
How fast were you driving?
How did the accident happen?
How many other cars were involved?
What insurance do you have and have you had any communication with them?
You can also expect your car accident attorney to informally touch on your initial hospital visit and doctor’s report. Lawyers are not as callous as many people believe. We genuinely want to know how you're doing, what your medical condition is, and how your life may be affected as a result of the injuries you sustained in the car crash.
Your lawyers may ask you to sign a form that grants them access to your medical files, insurance policies, police records from the accident, and other relevant information. This puts the injury attorney in a position to make some evaluations and determine whether there is enough evidence and damage to warrant a case before the courts. We offer free consultations, and many other lawyers also usually offer the first consultation for free. This consultation is enough of an overview for the car accident lawyer to determine whether you have a car accident injury case in Florida or not.
Step 2: Accident Investigation After a Florida Car Accident
After the initial consultation with a car accident lawyer, if you have a case or the makings of a case, the lawyer and his investigative team will then get to work and compile the relevant evidence, including talking to any witnesses. This is after you have permitted them.
Compiling evidence may include:
Taking photos of the accident scene
Taking photos of the damaged vehicles
Gathering current and past medical information
Assessing road conditions
Looking at insurance policies
This will help the lawyer determine if you have proof of negligence, fault, and causation. The more supportive evidence they collect, the stronger your car accident case will be.
Concerning policy obligations, the responsible insurance company may want to settle if they feel that they are considerably exposed. This usually happens before discovery or negotiations have been conducted. This tactic is prevalent with insurance companies as at this stage the full extent of your injuries has not been medically documented. Your lawyer should advise you not to agree to anything before a thorough consultation and investigation into your claim so you have an idea of what you might be legally entitled to in terms of compensation and damages.
Step 4: Medical Reports After Florida Car Accident
The basis of your injury case after a car accident lies in the existence of supportive evidence that speaks to negligence, fault, and causation of the crash. Eyewitnesses or CCTV cameras in the area of the accident scene are valuable forms of evidence. The other driver is also a witness.
The other equally important part of your car accident case is your medical report. Documentation of injuries is an important part of litigation, and your lawyers know this. So don't be surprised if they recommend that you see a highly specialized doctor, occupational therapist, forensic expert, or other rehabilitation professional. These doctors will be sure to not only diagnose and treat you but will also document your injuries which will serve as proof that your injuries were actually caused by the car accident.
The responsible insurance company may request that you attend medical appointments with their own doctors. This is to verify the credibility and validity of your injuries. Although a tedious affair, it is a necessary legal process. Your lawyer may choose to be present for these appointments and will have advised you on what to expect. Good communication with your lawyer regarding these appointments cannot be overstated.
Step 5: Depositions after a Florida Car Accident
A lawyer may conduct oral depositions to support your claim. Depositions are more or less like interviews for the car accident lawyer to ask questions to learn more about the accident, you, your injuries, how your injuries impact your life, and more. These are done with the help of family members, employers, colleagues, and accident witnesses.
Step 6: Discovery and Investigations After a Florida Car Accident
A discovery meeting is usually a one-day event but can go as long as two or three days, depending on circumstances. The purpose of discovery is to provide the parties involved in the accident - you and any other drivers or passengers in other cars - an opportunity to gather and assess the strength of the opposition. Cross-examination and special requests can be made by the opposition (the other driver involved in the car accident case), but your lawyer can accept or deny these requests.
Step 7: Mediation after a Florida Car Accident
The process of mediation is often presided over by a retired judge or a qualified neutral party. For a Florida car accident injury claim, mediation can happen at any point during the court process. It is not uncommon for the mediation to take place one to two years after the accident, usually to ensure that the client’s injuries have reached a plateau. Most claims are settled at this point. If mediation is unsuccessful, the claim will proceed to a pre-trial conference.
Step 8: Pre-Trial Conference after a Florida Car Accident
A pre-trial conference after a car accident is usually in a boardroom with the judge, the lawyers, and in some cases the insurance companies. Typically only the judge and the lawyers discuss during this meeting.
Step 9: Court and Trials after a Florida Car Accident
If the parties fail to reach an agreeable damages settlement for your car accident injuries (in alternative dispute resolution or other negotiations), your injury lawyer will present your case to the courts with thoroughly documented evidence. Here, in a trial, your lawyer will seek to establish the credibility of your injury claim stemming from the car accident and prove the negligence of the other driver or drivers involved. An experienced injury lawyer will do well in these endeavors.
Step 10: Settlement Awards after a Florida Car Accident
If the court rules in your favor, you are likely to receive financial compensation for your car accident injuries. The award is non-taxable and will be paid to you, after your attorney's fees are subtracted, in about 30 days.
Have You Been Injured In A Florida Car Accident? We Offer Free Consultations
If you were hurt in a car accident you need to speak with an experienced Florida car accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs law office directly at 954.755.7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and all points in between.
Call to schedule a free consultation today: (954) 755-7803
[post_title] => 10 Steps of a Car Accident Injury Claim: South Florida Car Accident Lawyer Explains Process
[post_excerpt] => Car Accident Attorney breaks down the step-by-step process you go through when you file a Florida car accident injury claim with an injury lawyer in Florida
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => open
[ping_status] => open
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => car-accident-injury-claim-step-by-step-process
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2019-01-02 00:00:00
[post_modified_gmt] => 2019-01-02 00:00:00
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => http://rlf.flywheelsites.com/car%2daccident%2dinjury%2dclaim%2dstep%2dby%2dstep%2dprocess/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
)
[post_count] => 4
[current_post] => -1
[in_the_loop] =>
[post] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 3008
[post_author] => 6
[post_date] => 2021-11-23 00:00:00
[post_date_gmt] => 2021-11-23 00:00:00
[post_content] =>
Injured by a Drunk Driver During the Holidays? South Florida DUI Victim Injury Attorney Will Fight For You
The holiday season is a time of comfort and joy, laughter, peace on earth, goodwill toward men, and drinking . . . lots of it. One study shows that the average person at least doubles their alcohol consumption between Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Naturally, this means you can expect a significant increase of drunk drivers out on the road.
The statistics are staggering. In 2019, drunk driving led to 10,142 deaths. Of those deaths, 210 occurred in the week between Christmas and New Years' Day.
Florida is certainly no exception to these tragic statistics. In fact, Florida saw 814 deaths due to drunk driving in 2018. That’s about 8% of the national death toll, much more than our fair share. In comparison, New York only had 307. And deaths are only part of the story. Many more people are seriously injured and mentally traumatized by harrowing accidents caused by drunk drivers. In 2019, Florida saw 6,134 drug and/or alcohol-related crashes with 686 incapacitating injuries, 1,350 serious but non-incapacitating injuries, and 1,869 minor to moderate injuries.
Needless to say, it's important to keep you and your family safe from drunk drivers this holiday season. No one wants to be a holiday DUI accident victim. Here are some tips that can help with that:
For the Sober Driver:
You’ve got the first step down! Driving sober is the best thing you can do to stay safe this holiday season.
Always wear a seatbelt. This is good advice any time, but especially around the holidays with an increased risk of DUI accidents and injuries in South Florida. Don’t just buckle yourself, make sure everyone in the vehicle is strapped in—especially children.
Put the phone away. Trust us, you don’t need any further distractions. Your eyes need to be on the road and other drivers so you can stay safe.
Maintain a safe distance from other drivers. A drunk driver can’t hit you if you stay far enough away from them. It is wise to keep a safe distance from all drivers, but especially if you have reason to suspect they may be driving under the influence.
Drive cautiously and defensively. Come to complete stops at stop signs and stoplights. Even if you have a green, watch for cross traffic. Don’t run yellow lights. If another car makes you nervous, put some distance between you. Go the speed limit. Taking a little extra time can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe.
Pay special attention late at night. If you are coming home late from a holiday party with your family or friends, be extra careful. The majority of DUI accidents, injuries, and fatalities happen after dark. But be careful during the day, too! A holiday DUI can happen at any time of day.
Call the police if you see someone driving dangerously. This could protect not only you, but any other drivers this potentially drunk driver may come across. You’re not being a snitch, you’re caring for those around you.
If you plan on drinking:
Don’t drive—period. It’s that plain and simple. You don’t want to deal with the legal consequences of causing an accident or injury. DUI patrols increase significantly during the holidays, and you don’t want to get caught. Even if you are just buzzed, your reaction times are impaired and that puts you at greater risk of being injured by a seriously impaired driver.
Have a designated driver. Whether it is a spouse, a friend, or a family member, have a designated driver and hold them to it.
Make a plan to get home. If everyone plans on drinking, make a plan ahead of time to get home. Whether it’s an Uber, a taxi, or your step-mom, make a plan and stick with it. Trust us, your aunt doesn’t want you crashing on her couch.
Keep an eye on your friends and family. They might hate you for a night, but they’ll thank you in the morning. If someone is visibly impaired or you’ve seen them drinking a good bit, don’t let them get behind the wheel. You are not only protecting them, but also those around them.
Were You Injured in a South Florida DUI Accident?
You’ve been careful. You planned. You drove cautiously. But it wasn’t enough to protect you from a reckless and negligent drunk driver.
What do you do now? First of all, you’re not alone. It happens. Unfortunately, DUI accidents are a part of some people’s Christmas story. Fortunately, we’re here to help. You have an experienced Florida DUI Victim Accident Lawyer on your side. If you’re a victim of a Fort Lauderdale DUI accident, please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954)755-7803 to schedule your free consultation.
Here are some steps you can take right away to ensure you are covered in the case of a holiday DUI accident.
Call the police - no matter what.A police report is one of the most important pieces of evidence in your Florida DUI Injury case. Even if no one is seriously injured, you need to document who is at fault and especially record the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of the driver who hit you. This is especially important around the holidays, late at night, or if you have suspicion of a DUI.
Tell the officer you believe the driver was drunk. This may seem like common sense, but you don’t want this important fact to be overlooked!
Get their information as soon as possible. This includes license plate, name, address, insurance information, and more. You don’t know how they will behave, they did just cause a DUI accident, after all. You want to get this information so you can track them down if they try to flee the scene before police arrive.
Contact a Florida DUI Victim Accident Lawyer as soon as possible. You may receive a small amount of money from the drunk driver’s insurance company, and of course your own Personal Injury Protection policy. But if this is the drunk driver’s first DUI, their insurance will likely not cover the full extent of your injury, medical bills, lost work, and emotional trauma. It’s great that the driver will now face criminal charges, but that doesn’t help you. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to pursue the full compensation you deserve through a civil case against the holiday DUI driver.
Are You The Injured Victim Of A Drunk Driver In Florida? Call for a Free Consultation Today
If you were hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver you need to speak with an experienced Florida DUI victim lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954)755-7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and all points in between.
[post_title] => Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer . . . Or Was it a Drunk Driver? South Florida DUI Victim Lawyer Will Fight For You
[post_excerpt] => Were you injured by a drunk driver in Florida in the holiday season? our Florida DUI Injury attorney will fight for you to recover everything you're entitled to
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => open
[ping_status] => open
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => holiday-drunk-driving-injuries-florida-dui-injury-attorney
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2021-11-23 00:00:00
[post_modified_gmt] => 2021-11-23 00:00:00
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => http://rlf.flywheelsites.com/holiday%2ddrunk%2ddriving%2dinjuries%2dflorida%2ddui%2dinjury%2dattorney/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[comment_count] => 0
[current_comment] => -1
[found_posts] => 4
[max_num_pages] => 1
[max_num_comment_pages] => 0
[is_single] =>
[is_preview] =>
[is_page] =>
[is_archive] => 1
[is_date] =>
[is_year] =>
[is_month] =>
[is_day] =>
[is_time] =>
[is_author] =>
[is_category] => 1
[is_tag] =>
[is_tax] =>
[is_search] =>
[is_feed] =>
[is_comment_feed] =>
[is_trackback] =>
[is_home] =>
[is_privacy_policy] =>
[is_404] =>
[is_embed] =>
[is_paged] =>
[is_admin] =>
[is_attachment] =>
[is_singular] =>
[is_robots] =>
[is_favicon] =>
[is_posts_page] =>
[is_post_type_archive] =>
[query_vars_hash:WP_Query:private] => 1e2eed0d14f079876962224d55ff9c5e
[query_vars_changed:WP_Query:private] =>
[thumbnails_cached] =>
[allow_query_attachment_by_filename:protected] =>
[stopwords:WP_Query:private] =>
[compat_fields:WP_Query:private] => Array
(
[0] => query_vars_hash
[1] => query_vars_changed
)
[compat_methods:WP_Query:private] => Array
(
[0] => init_query_flags
[1] => parse_tax_query
)
)
Were you injured by a drunk driver in Florida in the holiday season? our Florida DUI Injury attorney will fight for you to recover everything you’re entitled to
After a Florida car accident, you called the police. They arrive and finally you get the police report – but the facts are all wrong. What can you do? Find out.
Car Accident Attorney breaks down the step-by-step process you go through when you file a Florida car accident injury claim with an injury lawyer in Florida
You’ve been careful. You planned. You drove cautiously. But it wasn’t enough to protect you from a reckless and negligent drunk driver.
What do you do now? First of all, you’re not alone. It happens. Unfortunately, DUI accidents are a part of some people’s Christmas story. Fortunately, we’re here to help. You have an experienced Florida DUI Victim Accident Lawyer on your side. If you’re a victim of a Fort Lauderdale DUI accident, please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954)755-7803 to schedule your free consultation.
If the police report of your car accident has factual errors, you can usually get the report amended to reflect what actually happened. This process is simple as long as you have documentation to prove the error on the report. A factual error would be something like having the wrong make of the car, or the wrong street name where the car accident occurred, or maybe the wrong time of day, etc. This is the time when all those pictures you hopefully took at the scene of the accident and the statements you gave to doctors will come in handy.
If the errors in the police report are not factual or there is no proof to correct the error, amending the police report will be difficult. An example of non-factual error is something like a statement from a witness. If you don’t agree with a statement in the police report, you have the option to write your own account of the event and request that it be submitted as evidence with the police report. Unfortunately, because this evidence is disputable, it may not be included with the report.