Auto Accident FAQs: Our Experienced Lawyers Serve Orlando and Central Florida Victims

After a motor vehicle accident, you should:

• Never leave the scene of an accident. Doing so is a crime in many states.
• Call the police and paramedics. If anyone is injured, call emergency medical services. After any auto accident, call the police. They will prepare a report that contains important information about the accident.
• Collect information. Exchange name, address, driver's license, and insurance information with all other drivers involved in the auto accident. Collect names, addresses, and phone numbers of witnesses. If you have a camera handy, take pictures to document the scene (e.g., skid marks, road obstructions, vehicle damage, etc.)
• Stay Safe. If possible, move your car out of the way of other motorists. Make your car visible by setting flares, turning on your hazard lights, and lifting the hood and trunk of your car.
• Never admit liability. Do not admit responsibility for an auto accident to anyone, including passengers, other drivers, or the police.
• Notify your insurance company. Give your insurance company prompt notice of the accident. Provide them with all the information they request.
• Get checked for injuries. Injuries sustained in an auto accident may take time to appear. Consult a doctor or go to a hospital after any accident, even if you just feel a little sore or shaken. Never settle an injury claim until a doctor has ascertained the full extent of your injuries.

At the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard, our auto accident lawyers have successfully handled claims on behalf of clients throughout the Orlando and Central Florida area.

Determining fault after an auto accident is a matter of proving who was careless, was negligent, or recklessly ignored the law. At Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard, we will carefully investigate your claim, determine whether the other driver was responsible, and clearly present your case. In certain situations, accidents may be caused by an automotive defect or poor road design. Our auto accident lawyers can identify all possible defendants.

Yes. Statistics show that auto accident victims who choose to "go it alone" in pursuing compensation generally receive substantially less than those who retain experienced lawyers. Insurance companies employ teams of lawyers, investigators, adjusters, and experts whose primary objective is to minimize the value of your claim. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, our auto accident lawyers can help you level the playing field. Contact our Orlando, Central Florida office today.