Florida Hit and Run Car Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 10% of all car accidents are hit and run accidents, and the prevalence of these accidents has been rising for more than ten years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that most hit and run accidents are either drunk driving accidents or involve a hit and run driver who is uninsured. That is, in most hit and run accident, the motorist leaves the scene of the crime to conceal intoxication or to avoid legal problems.

Being in a Florida hit and run car accident can be devastating. If there are no witnesses, especially, it can be hard to get compensation from your insurance company. You will need to take the time to file a police report about the accident. You may also feel angry and shaken. If you are alone at the scene of the accident and are injured, it is up to you to seek medical attention – with no help from the other driver involved in the accident.

If you are in a suspected Florida drunk driving accident or a Florida car accident that is hit and run, the first thing you will want to do is call emergency services if you or anyone else is injured. The first priority is to get medical help. Next, make sure that you call the police at once. Leaving the scene of a Florida car accident is a crime, so you want to report that crime.

As soon as you have done this, start documenting the accident. In a Florida hit and run accident, documentation is even more important. Take photos of your car, get the contact information of any witnesses, and jot down anything you remember about the driver of the other car. These details can help police catch the motorist.

You will next have to deal with your insurance company. This can be frustrating, since many policies do not cover hit and run Florida car accidents or uninsured drivers. Read over your policy carefully. Consider contacting a good Florida car accident attorney in order to get legal advice and help about your situation. A good, experienced attorney can help you deal with authorities and your insurance company. He or she can even investigate the accident.


If you have been injured in a Florida hit and run car accident, contact a qualified Florida car accident attorney today by contacting the Flaxman Law Group. The Flaxman Law Group have extensive experience handling Florida car accident cases and have successfully helped thousands of victims recover for their injuries. The Flaxman Law Group is proud to serve clients in Miami, Hollywood, Homestead, and surrounding South Florida communities. Call today for a free accident consultation to discuss your case.

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