With decades of collective experience, the Orlando and Central Florida car and auto accident attorneys at McElyea, Santos & Barnard P. A., are renowned for representing car, truck, and motorcycle accident victims. We have obtained significant auto accident verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. Committed to protecting the rights of those injured as a result of another party's negligence, our personal injury lawyers help auto accident victims hold reckless parties accountable for their actions. If you have been injured, the car accident attorneys at our firm will file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf and pursue fair compensation for you.
A certain number of motor vehicle accidents are inevitable given the amount of time we spend on the road. Each year thousands of drivers are injured in auto accidents but do not receive fair compensation. In fact, it is standard practice for insurance companies to offer low initial settlements to victims. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard P. A. — serving Orlando and Central Florida — our car and auto accident attorneys can assist in determining the value of your case and help you get the compensation you deserve. Without experienced legal assistance, many victims are left responsible for most of the expenses resulting from an auto accident, even if they were not at fault.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3 million people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 2004. Car accident injuries can vary in type and severity, but many of the most common are quite serious. For example, auto accidents are the leading cause of brain and spinal cord injury. Often, however, the full extent of a victim's injuries is not apparent until days, even weeks, after an accident, so it is important for victims to monitor themselves carefully for some time after the incident.
A variety of factors — such as cell phone use, automotive defects, substance abuse, and reckless driving — can result in a serious car accident. If you have been involved in an auto accident, contact our personal injury attorneys and schedule a case consultation. We will help you get compensation for your physical pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
We recognize that if you have been injured in a car accident, there are many lawyers to choose from. However, what distinguishes our auto accident attorneys is their extensive experience and proven skill in this legal area, combined with their meticulous investigative talents. With the help of qualified engineers and accident reconstructionists, we gather ample evidence to show jurors what happened in an accident and who is at fault.
Our investigative team begins by surveying the car accident scene. We take photographs, measurements, and witness statements. When all the available evidence is collected, our reconstructionists then carefully review the findings. Early auto accident scene investigation may be integral to your lawsuit's success. If you are an Orlando or Central Florida resident and have been injured in a car accident, contact our auto accident attorneys today.
Note: Auto accident reconstruction is not required for every case. If a lawsuit involves a simple rear-end collision, it would not be in the client's economic interest to conduct a full car accident reconstruction. Accident reconstruction is useful in more complex cases, such as instances of vehicular rollover, seatbelt failure, or unsafe road design.
Crashworthiness refers to a motor vehicle's ability to prevent occupant injuries in the event of a crash. Automobile manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their vehicles are crashworthy whether they are aware of potential safety hazards or not. If a car or auto accident was the result of an auto defect, our Orlando firm can file a product liability claim on the victim's behalf for fair compensation.
Making a vehicle crashworthy requires safety features designed to minimize occupant injuries, prevent ejection from the vehicle, and reduce the risk of fire. For example, the goal of crashworthiness has resulted in the presence of seatbelts, airbags, padded dashboards, shatterproof windows, and collapsible steering columns in our cars. When flawed or insufficient safety design leads to a serious personal injury, or even a wrongful death, we identify the responsible party (or parties) and help our clients maximize the return on their claim. Our car and auto accident attorneys also handle claims involving structural design flaws and automotive defects, tire tread separation and blowouts, seatbelt defects, air bag failure, roof crush, and defective fuel systems.
When a car does not perform as safely as an average consumer would reasonably expect, the manufacturer is liable for a victim's injuries. To speak with our Central Florida car and auto accident attorneys, contact McElyea, Santos & Barnard P. A., and schedule a consultation today.
Although state law does require drivers to purchase liability insurance for property damage, there is no such requirement for personal injury coverage. Similarly, many drivers choose to purchase the lowest amount of coverage permitted by law. These uninsured or underinsured motorists are also unable to bear the cost of a serious accident. The result is that responsible drivers are sometimes required to pay damages for an auto accident that was not their fault.
We believe that car accident victims should not be financially responsible for the negligence or carelessness of other drivers. If you are involved in an auto accident where the at-fault driver is underinsured or has no insurance at all, you may be able to pursue a claim with your own insurance company. We can help you get monetary compensation for your injuries.
Although your insurance company may be obligated to pay damages for your medical expenses and other financial hardships caused by an auto accident, the process is difficult. Claims are frequently delayed, underpaid, or wrongfully denied. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard P. A., our Orlando, Central Florida auto and car accident attorneys can represent clients when dealing with powerful insurance companies. Contact our personal injury law firm today and arrange a consultation with our skilled lawyers.
Our car and auto accident attorneys know how emotionally and financially difficult coping with a collision can be. When a serious injury or death occurs as a result of a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the lives of the victims and their families can be turned upside down. Our trial lawyers will represent you to obtain fair compensation and lessen the burden on auto accident victims.
We have obtained substantial auto accident verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients, and we can help you too. If another driver's negligent actions or an automotive defect has resulted in harm to you or a loved one, contact our Orlando, Central Florida auto and car accident attorneys and schedule a consultation.
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