We may have had fewer cars on the road for a few months here in South Florida, but things are starting to go back to normal, and that means that the chances that you will get into a Miami car accident are going up. Follow these tips if you get into an accident during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Car accidents, even minor ones, are stressful. During a global pandemic, when everyone is on high-alert and concerned about containing a deadly virus, auto accidents can be even more traumatic.
If you have not done so already, it can be worthwhile to think about what you would do if you were in a car accident during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some tips to help you stay safe after an accident.
Do What You Would Do in Any Other Accident
Even during a pandemic, you need to make sure you follow protocol (and the law) after a Miami car accident. Make sure you do not leave the scene of the accident before filing a police report. If anyone was hurt, call emergency services for help. You should also concentrate on gathering evidence to prove that you were not at fault.
Once you have documented the accident and made sure everyone is safe, then you need to get in touch with an attorney and your insurance.
Practice Social Distancing
Before the pandemic, exchanging insurance information with another driver after an accident was easy. You could just walk over to them, hand them your info and take theirs.
Not so during COVID-19. Now, we have to make sure that we are all practicing social distancing as much as possible when interacting with other people. This can make exchanging information a bit awkward, but there are a few ways to do it safely. For instance, you can ask the other driver to set down their documentation somewhere so that you can take it. Depending on how comfortable you are handing out personal information, you can also exchange phone numbers and text insurance details to each other.
Whatever you decide, be sure to wear a mask when speaking to the other driver to lower your chances of spreading the coronavirus.
Consider Where You Will Get Medical Care after a Miami Car Accident
It is always critical to seek medical attention right away if you have been in a Miami car accident. If your injuries are not severe, however, you might want to consider forgoing a trip to the hospital. Instead, get in touch with your primary care provider to see what your best options are for care. In some cases, you may be able to receive care using telemedicine.
Get Ready for Some Delays
Under normal circumstances, your car accident would have taken months to resolve. Now that COVID-19 has impacted almost every sphere of life, you can expect it to take a lot longer for your insurance claim or personal injury case to finally have some closure.
Are you ready to pursue your case? Contact us today and set up an appointment to speak to an attorney. Call us at 1-800-24-7-CRASH or write to us at [email protected].
