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Take Action After a Serious Crash

A car crash can create several problems at once: injuries, missed work, medical bills, transportation issues, and calls from insurers asking for information before you know the full extent of the harm. Even a collision that appears straightforward may involve disputed fault, incomplete insurance information, multiple policies, or symptoms that develop over time.

The Costello Law Group represents people injured in car accidents in Cooper City, Broward County, and throughout Florida. Attorney Joshua Costello handles the legal and insurance issues directly, helps preserve evidence, and keeps the claim focused on the facts and documented losses.

Protect Your Rights From the Start

What to Do After a Florida Crash

Safety and medical care come first. When possible, take practical steps that create a reliable record:

Call law enforcement and obtain the report or exchange information.
Photograph vehicle positions, damage, traffic controls, debris, road conditions, and visible injuries.
Collect driver, owner, insurance, and witness information without arguing about fault.
Seek appropriate medical evaluation and follow the treatment plan.
Notify your insurer, keep claim documents, and speak with counsel before signing a broad release for another carrier.

Understand Your Coverage and Claim

PIP and the Injury Claim Are Different

Florida Personal Injury Protection coverage may pay a portion of qualifying medical expenses and lost income regardless of who caused the crash. Initial medical services generally must occur within 14 days for PIP medical benefits. Benefit levels, emergency medical condition findings, policy terms, deductibles, exclusions, and billing rules can affect what is paid.

A liability claim against an at-fault party addresses different losses and requires proof of fault, causation, and damages. Depending on the injuries and coverage, uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits may also be relevant. The attorney should review every available policy rather than assume the other driver’s visible insurance card tells the full story.

Build Your Case With Strong Evidence

Proving Fault and the Full Impact of an Injury

Evidence may include the crash report, photographs, video, vehicle data, witness statements, medical records, phone records when lawfully obtained, and expert analysis. Common issues include rear-end collisions, unsafe turns, lane changes, red-light crashes, distracted driving, speeding, and impairment. Florida’s comparative-fault law can reduce damages based on a claimant’s share of responsibility and may bar recovery when that share exceeds 50 percent in a covered negligence action.

Damages may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering when legally available, and future care supported by medical evidence. Florida generally provides two years to file a negligence action, but the correct deadline depends on the facts and defendants. Waiting can also make evidence harder to obtain.

Discuss Your Case and Next Steps

Speak Directly With a Cooper City Car Accident Attorney

Contact The Costello Law Group after a serious Florida collision. Joshua can review the crash, insurance policies, treatment records, and next steps while you focus on recovery.

Get Answers Before You Take Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What information should I save after a car accident?

Keep the crash report number, photographs, witness contact information, insurance details, medical bills, and correspondence about the collision. Save receipts for related expenses and records of missed work. If you do not have every document, you can still contact the firm to discuss what happened.

Is a PIP claim the same as a claim against the other driver?

No. Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, provides certain benefits under applicable insurance coverage regardless of who caused the crash, subject to eligibility requirements and limits. A claim against another driver involves that driver’s legal responsibility and available coverage. Depending on the circumstances, both types of claims may need to be evaluated.

What if the other driver has no insurance?

There may still be options, depending on your policy and the circumstances. Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, if available and applicable, may help with injury losses. Other coverage may address certain expenses. A review of the policies is necessary before determining what benefits or claims are available.

Can you help with an accident outside Broward County?

Yes. Based in Cooper City, The Costello Law Group serves clients in Davie, Pembroke Pines, and throughout Florida. Contact the firm with the location of the crash and a brief description of what happened so Joshua Costello can evaluate your case.

Based in Cooper City. Serving Davie, Pembroke Pines, and clients throughout Florida. Contact The Costello Law Group at (954) 591-8099 to discuss.

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