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 & 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. |