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Most Dangerous Intersections in Boca Raton

One of the joys of the holiday season is spending time with friends and family. In Florida, one of the unintended side effects of this is more drivers on the road than usual, making it imperative to drive defensively to avoid a potential car crash. According to 2019 data published by The Palm Beach Post[1], the most crash-prone intersections in Boca Raton are:

• Glades Road and South State Road 7, suburban Boca Raton, with 83 accidents in 2019
• Glades Road and Airport Road/NW 15th Avenue, Boca Raton, with 79 accidents in 2019

If you find yourself involved in a car crash at one of these intersections, or anywhere else, keep the following steps in mind:

• Call 911 and report the accident. Tell the 911 operator the location of the accident and let them know if anyone is injured and requires an ambulance. Even if you think it is a minor fender-bender, call the police anyway to report the accident in case you need to file a lawsuit later.

• Take down the police officer’s name and badge number. This will make it easier to obtain a copy of accident report.

• Take photos and videos of the accident scene. This includes images of the vehicles involved, any visible injuries that you or your passengers experienced, photos of the overall crash scene and anything else that you think is pertinent. Make sure to also take photos of the driver’s license and insurance card for the other driver.

• Take down the phone numbers and email addresses for any witnesses.

• If you know you are seriously injured, take an ambulance directly to the hospital from the accident scene. If you think you are ok, you should still be seen by a medical professional within 24 hours. When you are involved in an accident, your body will trigger its “fight or flight” reaction. This allows your body to block feelings of pain. After you start to relax later, you may realize that you were injured more severely than you initially thought. The longer you wait to seek medical attention, the more difficult it will be to prove that your injuries were a result of the accident.

• Contact your insurance company. Most insurance companies have strict deadlines for reporting an accident.

• Contact ECanter Lawyers for a free case evaluation. We will review the details of your accident, the accident report from the police, and any injuries that you are aware of to date to determine the best course of action for you to recover the maximum possible settlement from your accident.

If you have been injured in an accident, you owe it to yourself to recoup your expenses for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Call us 24/7 at 561-903-4644.

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[1] The Palm Beach Post. What were Palm Beach County’s most dangerous intersections in 2019? (palmbeachpost.com). Accessed October 29, 2021.