Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fort Lauderdale, and Broward County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.

Get information on car crashes from the region's police departments

The Miami Police Department offers information on accidents. You can request copies of their collision reports at this link. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department can also be contacted, and can provide collision reports as well.

The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a car crash.

When someone is injured in a car crash in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the area include:

• Memorial Regional Hospital South
• Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Mercy Hospital
• University of Miami Hospital

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out if medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

What to do after a serious injury accident in Miami or Fort Lauderdale

When someone has been injured or killed in an accident, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Miami personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.