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As Orlando car accident lawyers, we are saddened by the tragic car accident that claimed the lives of four high school students. Last June 5, nine students from a Florida high school were driving to the beach in a 1997 Ford Explorer, when the vehicle overturned, killing four. In the aftermath, it became clear that several companies connected with the truck may be responsible.

Cooper Tire and Rubber Company and Ford Motor Company are two defendants named in the lawsuit. In addition, an auto repair company had recently serviced the SUV and may have responsibility; as well as, the company that sold the vehicle. Certainly, there have been many cases involving roll-over accidents which directly result from the design defect of the SUV.

As a father of four, the loss of any children really hits home. What is especially troubling about this situation is that it appears to continue to repeat itself. These types of rollover accidents can be addressed with proper design and safety engineering. Our children and families deserve such safety engineering. Profits should not be put above consumer safety.

For more information, you can read the Florida car accident book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. When I wrote this book, I hoped it would help people involved in a car accident protect themselves from insurance company adjusters and understand the important issues before it is too late. I also wanted to provide a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer. From the reviews we have received, it has done just that. For anyone injured in a Florida car accident, a Free copy of this book can be a great place to start.

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We recently reported on insurance company tactics that may prevent hardworking individuals involved in Orlando car accidents from being treated fairly. As we explained, many people involved in automobile accidents are embarrassed to seek medical attention believing their pain and stiffness would pass with time. Unfortunately, when it is later determined that those symptoms were the result of a serious injury, it may be too late to prove that the injury occurred in the car accident.

While many individuals want to believe that there is no need to seek medical attention following a car accident, the safest approach is to have a doctor perform a proper evaluation. Generally, that will provide the peace of mind you deserve. From a legal standpoint, the visit to your doctor or emergency department will document your complaints in the event, you do develop long-term difficulties.

Doctors advise that as soon as possible, after an accident, an initial evaluation at a local Emergency Room is positively recommended. The reason for that is: X-rays can be performed which will generally rule out broken bones or factures. In addition, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory medications can immediately be prescribed so as to address muscle strains and/or pulls.

If the onset of a serious injury is delayed, the failure to have a medical complaint recorded will affect your physical recovery. Back and neck injuries (like a herniated disc) are not always immediately determinable. They are often initially diagnosed as "Soft Tissue" injuries before an MRI or a CT Scan reveals a disc injury. Normal x-ray film - - cannot diagnose a disc injury. The failure to document medical injuries also permits the insurance company to deny that the injuries were caused by the car accident.

For more on insurance company tactics, you can read the Florida car accident book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. When I wrote this book, I hoped it would help people involved in a car accident protect themselves from insurance company adjusters. I also wanted to provide a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer. From the reviews we have received, it has done just that. For anyone injured in a Florida car accident, a Free copy of this book can be a great place to start.

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Photograph the cars involved in the accident, get the names of any witnesses and get yourself checked out by a competent medical doctor. As Orlando car accident lawyers we have seen too many people suffer AFTER a car accident because they failed to take these steps. Even worse is the situation where someone follows these steps, has an injury, but hires a lawyer who failed to properly represent their interests. In one case, our client lost more than two years patiently waiting for his prior lawyers to file a lawsuit on his behalf. Sadly, he hired lawyers who simply believe once the client signs the contract, you just “talk” to the insurance company and wait to see if they offer any money.

The truth is insurance companies know which lawyers try cases and which do not. Many Orlando lawyers who accept car and truck accident cases are NOT specialists. Only two percent of The Florida Bar is Board Certified as specialists in civil trial law, which includes car and truck accidents. As past Chair of The Florida Bar Civil Trial Certification Committee, anyone with a serious Orlando car accident case deserves an exceptionally qualified lawyer.

Unfortunately, too many people involved in Orlando car accidents turn to television or yellow page advertising when they need a lawyer. Yet, slick lawyer ads can be misleading. That is why I wrote the book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. While we limit the number of cases we accept, we can provide a free copy of this valuable book to anyone injured in car accidents. It provides a solid method for choosing the right lawyer; and, includes the questions everyone should ask before hiring a lawyer. Decent, honest people seeking to win their car accident case deserve a lawyer that is prepared to Go to War!

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As Orlando car accident lawyers we have seen too many people suffer AFTER a car accident because the lawyer they hired did not properly represent their interests. In one case, our client lost more than two years patiently waiting for his prior lawyers to file a lawsuit on his behalf. Sadly, he hired lawyers who simply believe once the client signs the contract, you just “talk” to the insurance company and wait to see if they offer any money.

The truth is insurance companies know which lawyers try cases and which do not. Many Orlando lawyers who accept car and truck accident cases are NOT specialists. Only two percent of The Florida Bar is Board Certified as specialists in civil trial law, which includes car and truck accidents. As past Chair of The Florida Bar Civil Trial Certification Committee, anyone with a serious Orlando car accident case deserves an exceptionally qualified lawyer.

Unfortunately, too many people involved in Orlando car accidents turn to television or yellow page advertising when they need a lawyer. Yet, slick lawyer ads can be misleading. That is why I wrote the book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. While we limit the number of cases we accept, we can provide a free copy of this valuable book to anyone injured in car accidents. It provides a solid method for choosing the right lawyer; and, includes the questions everyone should ask before hiring a lawyer. Decent, honest people seeking to win their car accident case deserve a lawyer that is prepared to Go to War!

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As specialists in Orlando car accident cases, we have people call or email, asking “Can I fire my car accident lawyer?” These individuals have been unable to speak to their lawyer, or have no idea what is happening with their car accident case. Others finally learn that after months, their lawyer has done very little on their case. They are disappointed, frustrated and upset.

We have been contacted by some car accident victims who have been neglected for a year or more by their lawyer. This is absolutely wrong and you should know that everyone who hires a Florida lawyer has the right to discharge their lawyer. If a lawyer does not treat clients with respect, does not take client telephone calls, or pawns clients off to a paralegal or case manager, that client should find a different lawyer. Remember, in every profession, including law, there are individuals who are dishonest, incompetent and uncaring.

We feel blessed that many Floridians have been helped by the Florida car accident book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. When I wrote this book, I hoped it would help people involved in a car accident protect themselves from bad lawyers. I also wanted to provide a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer. From the reviews we have received, my book has done just that. For anyone injured in a Florida car accident, a Free copy of this book can be a great place to start.

If you have questions about your car accident case, please do not hesitate to call or email us.

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Choosing well-qualified, caring doctors quickly is important for your health and for your car accident claims. As Orlando car accident lawyers, many of our clients have no health insurance; many have no doctor; and, they do not know where they should go for medical care following a car accident. We interact with the best medical doctors in the Orlando area; and, we can provide critical guidance when it counts.
The sad truth is many doctors refuse to see car accident victims, especially those without insurance. Many doctors also work for auto insurance companies, making thousands of dollars examining car accident victims and "discounting" the injuries suffered. If you innocently choose one of these “insurance or defense” doctors, you will have little opportunity to receive full and fair compensation for your injury. As a medical doctor and lawyer, Dr. Walter Ward knows which doctors genuinely care to help car accident victims. Do not run the risk of going to the wrong place for your medical care.

You should also know that those “car accident & injury clinics” like the TV lawyer advertisers need lots of "clients" to pay for all that advertising. Do you want to go where the focus is on profit or patient care? You should NOT be treated like a number by your doctor or your lawyer. You deserve the best medical care and the best legal representation. While we can not represent everyone that asks us, our goal is to make a huge difference for those who we do represent. Our results, including a $30 million verdict here in Orlando, demonstrate that hiring the right lawyer, right from the start, may help you reach your goal to win the highest award you deserve.

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We feel blessed that many Floridians have been helped by the Florida car accident book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. When I wrote this book, I hoped it would help people involved in a car accident protect themselves from insurance company adjusters. I also wanted to provide a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer. From the reviews we have received, it has done just that. For anyone injured in a Florida car accident, a Free copy of this book can be a great place to start.

After reading my book, people have shared that they had no idea that out of the 80,000 Florida lawyers- only 2 percent are certified as specialists in civil trial law, which includes car and truck accidents. Everyone should understand that car and truck accident cases have many complex issues that lawyers who do not specialize may not be aware of. Unfortunately, if a lawyer does not know the important issues involved in car and truck accident cases, it is the client who will suffer.

Many people have asked why we are giving away such a valuable book. Well, we believe that people deserve to be treated fairly. Over the past 20 years, we have seen too many decent, honest people taken advantage of after a car accident. This book gives injured people a fighting chance right from the start-Before it is too late.

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If you have been in an Orlando car accident you need a lawyer who has tried many cases and has achieved multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. You do NOT need a slick lawyer making empty promises. You do not deserve to be treated like a "number." As Orlando car accident lawyers, countless individuals have contacted us and complained about lawyers who would never return their calls, lawyers who would not try their case and lawyers who wanted to settle their car accident case for a fraction of what it was worth. Sadly, these people trusted lawyer ads and failed to properly check their lawyer's background. Any lawyer can promise to “settle car accident cases quickly” or be “aggressive” or have “experience.” But what does that really mean?

Our clients discover that our law firm offers (1) a Medical Doctor/Lawyer, (2) a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer; and, (3) a Critical Care Nurse. Our expertise in medicine and law provides a huge advantage when taking on the insurance companies. Our clients also learn that by limiting the number of cases we handle we are always prepared to go to trial. Insurance companies know which lawyers try cases and which do not.

After being appointed by two Florida Bar Presidents to serve as Chair of The Florida Bar Civil Trial Certification Committee, I wrote a popular book which reveals the secrets to successful car accident settlements and how to hire a "real" lawyer. Many car accident victims have benefited from Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured.

We make it easy to order your FREE copy of our book. You may order it now online; you may call and place your order with our staff; or, you may call after hours to leave your request on our voice mail. Our number for those in Orlando – 407-244-1212; all others can call toll-free – 800-381-8299. Whether your accident just happened or took place some months ago, you have time to learn the secrets to successful car accident recoveries. Your book will be mailed out the same business day we receive your order.

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The Florida Bar has certified a small number of Orlando lawyers as specialists to handle car accident cases. Orlando car accident victims must BEWARE that many Orlando lawyers who advertise on television, in the yellow pages and on the internet have never been qualified as a specialist in car accident cases. Of course, the slick ads never point that out. As Orlando car accident lawyers, we believe people injured in Orlando car accidents deserve a "real lawyer," personal attention and superior results.

Many innocent Orlando car accident victims choose a lawyer who will NEVER try their case. Of course, these folks have no idea that they have hired such a lawyer. As Orlando car accident lawyers, we know that a major reason our clients have been treated fairly is that we GO TO WAR for our clients! When necessary WE GO TO TRIAL. Insurance companies know which lawyers try cases and which do not.

When we go to trial we have been blessed with record results. Can we represent everyone that asks us to help? Unfortunately, we can not. As we have shared with other lawyers, our secret is limiting the number of cases we handle so that we are always prepared to go to trial. But, if we can not assist a deserving Orlando car accident victim, we will them find another "real trial lawyer." We believe clients deserve the best lawyer and the best results possible. Nothing less.

As our clients understand, a legal claim is a difficult, stressful situation. By communicating regularly with our clients we keep them up-to-date on both the medical and legal aspects of their Orlando car accident case. Well-informed clients suffer less anxiety during the legal process and can better assist us.

If you need assistance after an Orlando car accident, do what many have already done: Order a free copy of the Florida Car Accident Book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. If someone has been involved in an accident, it is a great place to start.

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If you need to see a doctor after an Orlando auto accident, but you do not have insurance, where should you go? If you have insurance, but you do not have an orthopedic doctor, or a pain management doctor, who should you see? Should you go to a chiropractor for your neck or back pain? As Orlando car accident lawyers, we interact with the best medical doctors in the Orlando area; and, we can provide critical guidance when it counts. Call or email us immediately after your car accident for free, important information.

Choosing well-qualified, caring doctors quickly is important for your health and for your car accident claims. The sad truth is many doctors refuse to see car accident victims, especially those without insurance. Many doctors also work for auto insurance companies, making thousands of dollars examining car accident victims and "discounting" the injuries suffered. If you innocently choose one of these “insurance or defense” doctors, you will have little opportunity to receive full and fair compensation for your injury. As a medical doctor and lawyer, Dr. Walter Ward knows which doctors genuinely care to help car accident victims. Do not run the risk of going to the wrong place for your medical care.

You should also know that those “car accident & injury clinics” like the TV lawyer advertisers need lots of "clients" to pay for all that advertising. Do you want to go where the focus is on profit or patient care? You should NOT be treated like a number by your doctor or your lawyer. You deserve the best medical care and the best legal representation. While we can not represent everyone that asks us, our goal is to make a huge difference for those who we do represent. Our results, including a $30 million verdict here in Orlando, demonstrate that hiring the right lawyer, right from the start, may help you reach your goal to win the highest award you deserve.

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For those of you who didn’t realize it, texting while driving is not allowed in all fifty states. While Orlando drivers can text and drive anywhere in Florida, most folks would understand the risks involved. As Orlando car accident attorneys, we carefully consider the use of cell phones and texting in all our car accident cases. Many jurors would consider it careless for drivers to allow themselves to be distracted by reading or sending a text message. It makes sense, texting and driving is dangerous, indeed any task which takes your attention away from the road while driving is potentially dangerous.

According to the Insurance Information Institute motor related accidents are the leading cause of death amongst 15-20 year olds. It has been found that drivers under the age of 25 have a section of the brain which is still developing when it comes to measuring risk taking. Therefore recognizing potential hazards and acting accordingly is sometimes not physically possible, which is why graduated licensing is recommended for young drivers. Now, if you factor in the added distractions of texting, friends in the car and so on and so forth, your average teenager is at much greater risk than an adult for being directly responsible for an accident. California bans drivers under 18 from using cell phones, which is a sensible move. It doesn’t matter how good of a driver you think you are or how good you think you are at multi-tasking, driving with the cell puts you at a greater risk of having an accident.

We work to uncover the truth in our Orlando car accident cases and expose dangerous choices by those drivers who injury or kill innocent people. For more information on how to find an expert attorney after an Orlando car accident, you may order your free copy of my book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. It provides a wealth of information about the important issues involved in car accident cases; and, how to steer clear of those lawyers who should not be handling your important case.

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Why do Orlando auto accidents often cause back and neck injury? What should Orlando auto accident attorneys do to understand the causes of continuing back and neck pain? As my partner, a medical doctor and attorney, Walter Ward, MD/JD, has taught both medical and legal professionals, ligament and muscle injury cause persistent pain and restricted motion.

At first glance many attorneys may dismiss Orlando auto accidents which do not involve a herniated disc or spinal cord involvement. To this group of attorneys, the lack of “objective” evidence makes the auto accident case too difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, the innocent driver or passenger suffering from neck or back injury needs an Orlando auto accident attorney who understands the very real nature of the pain and its cause.

In addition to Dr. Ward helping many Orlando auto accident clients understand both the medical and legal issues involved in their case; we also involve our staff nurse, Cindy Nixon, RN. As a critical care, registered nurse, Cindy manages the medical information, stays in close contact with our clients and assists with any health care questions along the way. Our clients find Cindy to be an invaluable resource.

Too many innocent people suffer an injury in Orlando and unknowingly settle for so much less. Yet, our clients have explained that people who are injured are not aware that there are law firms with an attorney who is also a medical doctor, a registered nurse on staff and a board certified civil trial lawyer. It is for that reason I wrote the book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. It helps protect innocent, decent people from falling into the hands of lawyers who have no business handling an important injury case. We continue to make a Free copy of this book available to anyone injured in Florida.

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