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What to know if you have a car accident while visiting Florida and get injured

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

 

       In Florida if you drive a motorcycle you are not required to carry PIP or personal injury protection insurance.  If you drive any other vehicles it is required coverage in Florida.  Even if you reside in another state it may be a good idea to have personal injury protection, for example if you hit a non-moving object like a tree.  Check with your insurance professional to be sure and if there still is a question consult a personal injury attorney or auto accident attorney where you plan to drive.

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3 Things to do if you’ve been injured in an auto accident

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

 

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Go to the doctor or emergency room, regardless.  Sometimes injuries can be severe and not feel like anything because of shock.  Be safe and be careful by doing this first. Waiting can be bad for many reasons; one being your injuries can become worse by waiting to get treatment.

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3 Things you never want to do after an auto accident…

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

 

First, don’t try to tell yourself you are OK.  You may feel fine and still be injured.  Many times medical testing with X-Rays, CT’s or other tests can reveal unknown injuries.  Some may be serious, like back injuries or internal bleeding.  The internal injuries may have occurred in your accident and may be unknown directly after the accident; due to the likelihood most people have some level of shock after an accident.  Auto accidents and the associated injuries are known to be complex.

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