The moments following a motor vehicle collision are often a blur of adrenaline, confusion, and fear. In Florida, the actions you take in these initial minutes can significantly impact your physical recovery and your eventual legal claim. Knowing what to do after a car accident is the first step in building a protective shield around your rights. At Cowen Edwards,
Our Florida accident lawyers at Cowen Edwards are here to assist you after you have been injured on a cruise ship. Even though you expect that you will be kept safe from harm on a cruise ship, an accident can happen at any given moment. After you have been involved in a cruise ship accident, there are some things that
After a collision on a Florida interstate or highway, it may be a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)officer who responds to the scene. In an accident caused by a careless driver, you may be dependent on the crash report the officer will write up about your collision. This report can be critical evidence to make sure you aren’t blamed for a
Many Fort Lauderdale residents wind up as personal drivers for the most important passengers of all…their children. Children sometimes have busier schedules than their parents. They have to be shuttled to school, to doctor’s appointments, to soccer practice, or just to the mall. Children of all ages end up spending a lot of time in the family vehicle. With the
After a car accident on a busy Fort Lauderdale highway, you may be quickly calling 911 to get help for injured victims and to get officers on the way to conduct an investigation. But sometimes, accidents aren’t that serious and you may wonder if you need to contact authorities or report the accident at all. In Florida, there are clearly
Fort Lauderdale is a premier destination for tourists. At any one moment, hundreds of pedestrians can be walking towards the beach or seeking fine dining and shopping downtown. Local residents are also depending on their feet to walk to work or school. They may also park and head into a grocery store. It’s great to take a stroll in such
Car accidents are a part of life on the busy interstates and streets across Broward County. When you are struck by careless drivers, car insurance providers for those drivers don’t always immediately accept blame and provide support for your recovery. Insurance adjusters may try to pin the blame on you. A crash report from an investigating officer, like a Broward
After a collision on a Fort Lauderdale highway or boulevard, you may be left spending time in the emergency room and later, some time at a body repair shop. If a reckless driver caused your crash, you’ll want to make sure that those medical bills and the cost to get your car back on the road aren’t dropped in your
