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In Florida, state records show over the past 5 years, crashes rose 63 percent from 229,210 to 373,853. Injuries increased 34 percent, and deaths jumped 21 percent over the same 5 years, according to The Gainesville Sun. 

If you are involved in an accident in Florida, there are things you should not do following a vehicle accident such as: 

• Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than the police and your attorney. 

• Do not speak with the other driver's insurance representative without seeking legal advice. 

• Do not sign any medical authorizations or insurance forms without first seeking legal advice. 

Why do most attorneys advise their clients not to give recorded statements? 

Should you be in an accident, you can expect that an insurance claims adjuster will call you to take a recorded statement. The adjuster may seem like your best friend so your first inclination may be that giving the statement may expedite the potential for settling a claim. However, doing so may be detrimental to any future legal action on your behalf.  

Your case can be weakened should you say the wrong thing to the claims adjuster. It is the claims adjuster’s job to seek the least possible compensation for claimants. They are experts at getting claimants to say things that can lessen the at-fault party’s liability, or reduce the amount the claimant can demand for compensation. Consult with your attorney before giving a recorded statement.

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you avoid missteps. 

Our Fort Myers accident law firm can help you with obtaining the best reimbursement for your personal injury claim. We will work with you to be sure you do not settle until you have completed all of your medical treatment. We will also be sure that your injuries have healed as much as the physicians say they can. This way you will know the total cost of your injuries. 

We also have the expertise to know when to sign release forms or checks with releases on them. Prematurely signing releases and checks can release the insurance company from responsibility before all claims are paid.

“If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you will need assistance dealing with your insurance claim. Contact our experienced attorneys at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to determine your rights,” said Attorney Randall Spivey. 

Fort Myers Accident Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.