Calhoun County, Florida – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has reported that three people died in a head-on collision on State Road 71, near SE Coley O’Bryan Road. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon, at around 1:45 p.m. According to the FHP, the female driver of a 2001 BMW sedan and her passenger were traveling southbound when the driver began passing several vehicles. A 1995 GMC SUV driven by a 68-year-old Donalsonville, Georgia man was traveling northbound when the two vehicles collided, caught fire, and came to rest on the east shoulder of intersecting State Road 73. Both drivers and the passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.
What Would You Do?
Knowing exactly what to do after an accident can save valuable time, which may mean the difference between life and death. At the very least, having a basic understanding of how to proceed in the moments after you’ve been involved in a car, motorcycle, bicycle, or truck accident may help you to avoid being held responsible for the negligence of another party. While law enforcement may take a considerable amount of time sorting through the details of accidents like those described above, the parties involved may have had mere seconds to make potentially life-altering decisions. It can be difficult to think quickly and clearly in the immediate aftermath of an accident, so it’s important for all drivers to memorize a plan of action that can be taken if an accident occurs. In this short video, I provide a basic framework for steps you should take if you’re involved in an accident.
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Beyond physical injury and property damage, we understand that a car accident can seem to turn your entire life upside down. You’ll have a lot of questions, but it can be difficult to know where to turn. Ortiz Law Firm is here to help by offering free consultations to accident victims. If you have any questions about your accident claim, or if you’re in need of a FREE case evaluation because you’ve been injured in an accident, please call us at (888) 321-8131, or fill out the contact form below.