What To Do In The First 72 Hours After A Florida Car Accident

What To Do In The First 72 Hours After A Florida Car Accident

The hours after a crash are loud, confusing, and easy to get wrong. What you do in the first three days shapes both your recovery and your claim.

1. Get evaluated, even if you feel fine

Adrenaline masks pain. Soft tissue injuries and concussions often surface two or three days later. A documented medical evaluation creates the record everything else depends on.

2. Understand the 14-day rule

Florida's personal injury protection coverage generally requires you to seek initial medical care within 14 days of the accident. Miss that window and benefits can be denied regardless of how real your injury is.

3. Document everything

Photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries. The crash report number. Names of witnesses. Keep a short daily note about pain levels and what you could not do that day.

4. Be careful with recorded statements

Adjusters may call quickly. You are not required to give a recorded statement before you understand the scope of your injuries.

Next step

Epic Medical Centers treats auto accident injuries across Florida and can usually see new patients same day. Find the location nearest you and get evaluated.