Complete Charlotte County, FL accident reports and news.
Accidents in Charlotte County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Charlotte County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Charlotte County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Charlotte County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
In a crash backing out of a driveway, a Punta Gorda resident died of injuries in the freak accident at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
he Florida Highway Patrol has identified the man killed today in a rollover crash on Bermont Rd. as 42-year-old Thomas Christopher Coleman.
The exact time of the crash occurred is unknown as there were no witnesses, according to FHP.
Ft. Myers-Naples, FL
A pedestrian was killed Sunday after walking into the path of a minivan traveling on U.S. 41 in Port Charlotte, authorities said.
The name of the victim has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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