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FAQ Friday -- Can failing to see a doctor immediately after a car accident prevent you from filing a car accident claim?

We discuss the answer in our blog below.

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Can I Still File A Claim If I Didn't See A Doctor Immediately After My Car Accident? Our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you with your claim regardless of whether or not you sought medical attention immediately after your accident.

ORLANDO, FL – Orlando police are investigating the circumstances behind a collision that happened before 9:30 a.m. at the EverBe Pulte Homes community. Officers said this crash occurred in the 6900th block of Reverie Park intersection. At this time, they have not confirmed the exact cause of this collision, specified the kind of occupants and vehicles involved, or if anyone needed to go to a hospital. ...

Orlando police investigate auto accident at EverBe Pulte homes ORLANDO, FL – Orlando police are investigating the circumstances behind a collision that happened before 9:30 a.m. at the EverBe Pulte Homes community.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a collision reported around 10:09 a.m. at the U.S. 1 and Pine Island Road intersection. Troopers have not yet arrived at the scene and have not been able to comment on the specifics of what led to this crash, confirm what kind of people and vehicles were involved, or say if anyone was injured or hospitalized. ...

FHP summoned to collision at U.S. 1 in St. Augustine ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a collision reported around 10:09 a.m. at the U.S. 1 and Pine Island Road intersection.

MIAMI, FL – First responders rushed a motorcyclist to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center, where they later died after colliding with a car in West Flagler Friday. This collision occurred around 5 a.m. in the area of Northwest 36th Court and West Flagler Street, according to WSVN. Upon arrival, Miami Police blocked both directions of the intersection for their investigation and so crews could clear the scene. ...

Motorcyclist’s life claimed in crash with car in West Flagler MIAMI, FL – First responders rushed a motorcyclist to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center, where they later died after colliding with a car in West Flagler Friday.

FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to McGregor Boulevard and Cypress Lake Drive, where a hit-and-run crash took place before 9 a.m. Deputies indicated this collision happened in the Cypress Lake area, west of Rutenberg Park. They are currently at the scene investigating the circumstances behind this crash and have not released information regarding what the driver or their vehicle looked like. ...

LCSO dispatched to Cypress Lake Dr. hit-and-run in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to McGregor Boulevard and Cypress Lake Drive, where a hit-and-run crash took place before 9 a.m.

TAMPA, FL – A three-year-old boy riding a bicycle succumbed to fatal wounds after he was hit by a Toyota RAV4 making a turn in the Del Rio community Thursday. My Sun Coast said this collision happened before 7 p.m. at the Pitch Pine Circle and North 56th Street intersection, which is along the Place One Condominiums. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who responded to the scene, said the boy’s siblings and his mother were behind him when the crash unfolded....

Boy, 3, on bike fatally hit by driver in Tampa’s Del Rio area TAMPA, FL – A three-year-old boy riding a bicycle succumbed to fatal wounds after he was hit by a Toyota RAV4 making a turn in the Del Rio community Thursday.

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - Three people lost their lives as a result of a fiery collision Wednesday night on U.S. Route 1 in New Smyrna Beach, according to ClickOrlando. The triple-fatal accident happened at the intersection with Skyline Drive, in front of New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport, at about 8:30 p.m. While local police have not said what led up to the crash, a motorcycle and another vehicle were involved, and the impact caused that other vehicle to catch fire....

3 killed in fiery motorcycle vs. vehicle crash near New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - Three people lost their lives as a result of a fiery collision Wednesday night on U.S. Route 1 in New Smyrna Beach, according to ClickOrlando....

JACKSONVILLE, FL - One person suffered injuries as a result of a wreck Thursday afternoon in Jacksonville's Five Points neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Completed Dispatched Calls for Service webpage. The incident was reported at the intersection of Oak Street and Goodwin Street, near a Publix Super Market store. Dispatchers first received the call at 2:29 p.m....

Person left injured after collision in Jacksonville’s Five Points area JACKSONVILLE, FL - One person suffered injuries as a result of a wreck Thursday afternoon in Jacksonville's Five Points neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Completed Dispatched Calls for Service...

MIAMI, FL - Authorities responded to an injury collision involving a hit-and-run driver late Thursday afternoon in northwest Miami, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department. The incident was reported at 9725 Northwest 117th Avenue. Dispatchers received the call shortly before 5:06 p.m. At this time, officials have not released any details indicating the circumstances of the event or the number of vehicles involved, but at least one party fled the scene....

At least 1 left injured after hit-and-run on NW 117th Ave in Miami MIAMI, FL - Authorities responded to an injury collision involving a hit-and-run driver late Thursday afternoon in northwest Miami, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department....

NAPLES, FL - Commuters faced long delays Thursday morning on Interstate 75 in northeast Naples that was attributed a crash and continued work at a nearby construction site, reports WINK. The accident was reported on the northbound lanes at Pine Ridge Road at around 6:00 a.m. While no specific details about the wreck has been made available, motorists said the scene only compounded traffic that was already present in the area due to construction work that was going on past 6:00 a.m., the time scheduled by the Florida Department of Transportation....

Collision, delayed construction causes backup on I-75 in NE Naples NAPLES, FL - Commuters faced long delays Thursday morning on Interstate 75 in northeast Naples that was attributed a crash and continued work at a nearby construction site, reports WINK....

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL - A 25-year-old man was hospitalized after being ejected during a crash Wednesday afternoon in St. Petersburg, according to Tampa Bay Times. The accident occurred on the southbound lanes of Interstate 275 approaching the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, at about 12:30 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol officials said the man was driving a Tesla southbound when he appeared to lose control of the car, causing it to run off the roadway and onto the shoulder before it hit a drainage pond and rolled into nearby mangroves....

1 hurt after ejecting from Tesla during crash near Sunshine Skyway in St. Petersburg PINELLAS COUNTY, FL - A 25-year-old man was hospitalized after being ejected during a crash Wednesday afternoon in St. Petersburg, according to Tampa Bay Times....

After being involved in a car accident because of another driver's negligence, you can file a personal injury claim against the other driver and seek justice and compensation. In a personal injury claim, evidence can be vital in determining liability. One of the types of evidence you can use to establish liability is dashcam footage. Dash cams continuously record the view through the front windshield or, at times, rear or other windows....

Can an Attorney Obtain Dash Cam Footage From the Other Driver? Our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you gather the relevant evidence for your case.

ORANGE COUNTY, FL - A single-vehicle collision Tuesday night in Lake Buena Vista claimed the life of a 23-year-old Winter Garden woman, according to ClickOrlando. The Florida Highway Patrol said the fatal accident unfolded on a stretch of Epcot Center Drive, south of Buena Vista Drive, with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Emergency responders were dispatched to the area at about 10:00 p.m....

Young woman dies after SUV crashes off Epcot Center Dr in Lake Buena Vista ORANGE COUNTY, FL - A single-vehicle collision Tuesday night in Lake Buena Vista claimed the life of a 23-year-old Winter Garden woman, according to ClickOrlando....

JACKSONVILLE, FL - One person was hospitalized after a collision Tuesday morning, July 23, in south Jacksonville that left wires downed, according to First Coast News. The incident was reported at the intersection of San Jose Boulevard and Old St. Augustine Road. It was first reported by First Coast at 11:17 a.m. Little information has been provided, but local police said a section of San Jose Boulevard at the intersection was shut down as the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, and other area agencies responded to the scene, where wires had fallen onto the ground because of the crash's impact....

1 sent to hospital after crash, wires downed at south Jacksonville intersection JACKSONVILLE, FL - One person was hospitalized after a collision Tuesday morning, July 23, in south Jacksonville that left wires downed, according to First Coast News....

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A single-vehicle wreck early last Saturday, July 20, near Miramar claimed the life of a 25-year-old driver from Hallandale Beach and left his two passengers injured, reports CBS News Miami. The fatal accident occurred on the southbound inside lanes of Florida's Turnpike at the Exit 47 ramp toward University Drive. First responders were dispatched to the area shortly after 2:22 a.m....

Man dead, 2 others left hurt after car crashes off Florida’s Turnpike near Miramar BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A single-vehicle wreck early last Saturday, July 20, near Miramar claimed the life of a 25-year-old driver from Hallandale Beach and left his two passengers injured, reports CBS News...

LEE COUNTY, FL - Three people were injured, one seriously, late Tuesday afternoon when a Florida Highway Patrol pursuit led to a head-on crash in Cape Coral, according to FOX 4 Now. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Hibiscus Drive and Pondella Road shortly before 5:00 p.m. FHP officials said troopers were following a reckless driver in a Ford sedan who had failed to make a stop in the area of State Route 78 (Pine Island Road) and Judd Creek Boulevard....

3 hospitalized after head-on collision involving fleeing vehicle in Cape Coral LEE COUNTY, FL - Three people were injured, one seriously, late Tuesday afternoon when a Florida Highway Patrol pursuit led to a head-on crash in Cape Coral, according to FOX 4 Now....

TAMPA, FL - A 29-year-old man was arrested for driving under influence Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 275 in Tampa, reports ABC Action News. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the the suspect admitted to having been on his cell phone when he crashed his speeding car into the back of another vehicle at around 3:18 a.m....

Driver on cell phone causes rear-end, rollover crash on I-275 in Tampa TAMPA, FL - A 29-year-old man was arrested for driving under influence Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 275 in Tampa, reports ABC Action News....

Experiencing a severe car accident can be traumatic and significantly shake one's confidence in driving.
Nevertheless, as driving is an essential aspect of our daily routines, it's important not to allow an accident to deter you from getting behind the wheel.

Below is a compilation of tips to aid you in resuming driving following a serious car accident.

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Tips For Getting Behind The Wheel After A Serious Car Accident Our Orlando personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm are here for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation

Car accidents can be traumatic events, resulting in a wide range of injuries, some of which are immediately apparent and others which take time to manifest. Injuries affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves are among the most common hidden injuries following a car accident. After a car accident, you may not initially consider seeing a neurologist. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves....

Signs You Should See a Neurologist After a Car Accident Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm are ready to help you seek the compensation you deserve for your car accident injury.

BREVARD COUNTY, FL - An 18-year-old Merritt Island resident lost his life Sunday morning, July 21, as a result of a collision on Interstate 95 in Brevard County that seriously hurt three other teenagers, reports ClickOrlando. The fatal accident occurred at mile marker 165, near St. Johns Heritage Parkway, at about 10:30 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Merritt Island man was driving a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder southbound on I-95 when he overcorrected to the right, causing the vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway, cross the entire southbound highway, and then roll multiple times before coming to rest on the outside shoulder....

Teen killed, 3 others critically injured in crash off I-95 in Brevard County BREVARD COUNTY, FL - An 18-year-old Merritt Island resident lost his life Sunday morning, July 21, as a result of a collision on Interstate 95 in Brevard County that seriously hurt three other teenagers, reports...

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Injuries were reported after a dump truck overturned Tuesday on Interstate 95 in southeast Jacksonville, according to Action News Jax. The rollover occurred on the northbound lanes of I-95 at Racetrack Road and was first reported on St. Johns County Fire Rescue's page shortly after 3:00 p.m. Officials did not immediately say how the wreck occurred or confirm the number of those injured, but the center and left lanes were shut down during the response....

At least 1 left injured after rollover dump truck wreck on I-95 in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, FL - Injuries were reported after a dump truck overturned Tuesday on Interstate 95 in southeast Jacksonville, according to Action News Jax....

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - One person was seriously hurt Tuesday morning when an SUV collided with a tree off Northwest 27th Avenue in Opa-locka, reports Local 10. Medics with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were dispatched to the scene in the 14900 block of the road. By 10:30 a.m., when a Sky 10 helicopter flew over the area, emergency responders were already working the site, where the car appeared to have run off the roadway and struck the tree....

Driver flown to trauma center after crash off NW 27th Ave in Opa-locka MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - One person was seriously hurt Tuesday morning when an SUV collided with a tree off Northwest 27th Avenue in Opa-locka, reports Local 10....

COLLIER COUNTY, FL - A vehicle overturned in a crash late last Saturday, July 20, in northeast Naples, according to WINK. The accident happened at the corner of Livingston Road and Golden Gate Parkway, in an area west of Interstate 75. Florida Highway Patrol officials was on the scene conducting an investigation following the incident, but officials have not released any information regarding the circumstances or the parties involved....

FHP responds to major rollover collision at NE Naples intersection COLLIER COUNTY, FL - A vehicle overturned in a crash late last Saturday, July 20, in northeast Naples, according to WINK....

TAMPA, FL - Authorities responded to a multi-vehicle collision early Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 275 in north Tampa, according to FL511 Tampa Bay. The wreck unfolded on the northbound lanes of I-275 at Exit 52 to Fletcher Avenue. It was first reported shortly before 1:00 p.m. Few details have been made available at this time, but the two right lanes were closed in the immediate aftermath....

Multi-vehicle wreck partially blocks northbound I-275 in north Tampa TAMPA, FL - Authorities responded to a multi-vehicle collision early Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 275 in north Tampa, according to FL511 Tampa Bay....

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ORANGE COUNTY, FL - A driver died last Saturday evening, July 20, following a collision in Orange County that left a motorcyclist critically injured, reports ClickOrlando. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Mitsubishi Mirage was traveling westbound on Meadow Bend Loop toward International Drive when the crash occurred just before 5:40 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicates an Indian motorcycle was heading northbound in the center lane of International Drive when the driver of the Mirage made a left turn onto International Drive, in front of the motorcycle....

1 dead, 1 left critically hurt after motorcycle vs. car crash in Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, FL - A driver died last Saturday evening, July 20, following a collision in Orange County that left a motorcyclist critically injured, reports ClickOrlando....

POLK COUNTY, FL - A 39-year-old woman from Jacksonville died following a single-vehicle wreck last Friday, July 19, near Davenport that injured three others, including her two children, reports News4Jax. The fatal accident took place on North Ridge Trail, prompting a response from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and first responders shortly after 7:54 p.m. Officials said a 36-year-old Orlando woman was driving a driving a 2024 Nissan sedan at a high rate of speed when the car veered off the roadway as it came upon a 90-degree corner....

Passenger killed, 3 others injured in suspected DUI crash near Davenport POLK COUNTY, FL - A 39-year-old woman from Jacksonville died following a single-vehicle wreck last Friday, July 19, near Davenport that injured three others, including her two children, reports News4Jax....

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning, July 22, on Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, reports Local 10. The fatal accident took place on the northbound lanes near Northwest 74th Street, just after 4:00 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was driving a Hyundai sedan northbound when, for reasons still unclear, the vehicle struck the rear-end of a cement truck....

Woman dies following car vs. cement truck crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning, July 22, on Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, reports Local 10....

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - A 70-year-old man lost his life last Friday afternoon, July 19, as a result of a two-vehicle collision in Punta Gorda that left another person seriously injured, reports WINK. Florida Highway Patrol officials said the fatal wreck took place in the area of Burnt Store Road and Notre Dame Boulevard. Troopers joined Charlotte County Fire and Emergency Services at the scene shortly after 1:39 p.m....

1 dead, 1 left seriously hurt following crash at Punta Gorda intersection CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - A 70-year-old man lost his life last Friday afternoon, July 19, as a result of a two-vehicle collision in Punta Gorda that left another person seriously injured, reports WINK....