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After a car accident in Florida, here’s what to do — in order.
Plain-language guides from our team, plus the official Florida links you’ll need for your crash report, your insurance claim and any medical or legal questions.
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Your first two weeks
Five steps after a crash
You don’t have to do these alone. Call any of our clinics and we’ll walk you through the parts that apply to you.
1
Call 911 and get the crash reported
Florida requires a police crash report when anyone is hurt, a car has to be towed, or damage looks like $500 or more. Photograph both cars and exchange insurance information.
2
Get evaluated, even if you feel fine
Neck and back pain from a crash can take days to show up. Seeing a licensed provider within 14 days protects your PIP medical benefits. We bill your PIP insurer directly.
3
Open a claim with your own auto insurer
Florida is a no-fault state: your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays first, no matter who caused the crash. Every Florida driver must carry at least $10,000 in PIP. Write down your claim number.
4
Get a copy of your crash report
Reports are sold through the state’s official Florida Crash Portal. For the first 60 days, only the people involved and a few others named in the law can get one.
5
Decide whether you want a lawyer
You can start care at County Line with or without an attorney. If you want legal advice, The Florida Bar runs a lawyer referral service.
From our team
Guides and answers
The Florida PIP 14-day rule
What the deadline means for your coverage.
Your first visit
What a car accident evaluation includes, step by step.
Injuries we treat
Whiplash, neck, back and other crash injuries.
Frequently asked questions
Insurance, lawyers, appointments and billing.
Accident injury A–Z
Plain definitions of insurance and medical terms.
Articles
Recovery, safety and insurance articles from our team.
Official sources
Florida government links
Get your crash report
Florida Crash Portal · flhsmv.gov
When a crash must be reported
Traffic crash reports · flhsmv.gov
Required car insurance in Florida
PIP and property damage minimums · flhsmv.gov
Florida PIP law, §627.736
The statute behind the 14-day rule · leg.state.fl.us
Find a lawyer
Lawyer Referral Service · floridabar.org
These links open official state websites. County Line Chiropractic is not affiliated with these agencies.
What to bring to your first visit
Photo ID
Your auto insurance card or policy number
Your PIP claim number, if you have one
Crash report number, or the police agency that responded
Your attorney’s contact information, if you have one
A list of medications you take
Missing something? Come in anyway. Our front desk can help you get it.
Attorneys and case managers
For medical records requests, billing questions or help coordinating a client’s care, contact the clinic directly.
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