Orlando Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Many lawyers reject car accident claims involving little car damage. Yet, an Orlando car accident lawyer who does not consider the amount of hidden car damage fails to understand the true impact of the car accident. Molded car bumpers can hide the extent of damage to the steel frame beneath it. Without removing the plastic skin covering the steel bumper or frame, it is impossible to determine the extent of crush damage to the car. Car accident clients may benefit from having an auto shop or auto repair facility take a closer look. Photographs showing car damage to the steel frame or underlying steel bumper can be quite helpful in proving the significance of the impact on both the car and the occupants.

Car insurance companies often "low ball" car accident claims based on photographs showing little or no evidence of the impact. As Orlando car accident lawyers, we know that photographs can be deceiving. In addition, any impact, whether a head-on collision, a rear end collision or a side impact can cause the driver to be thrown around inside the car and traumatized. Neck and back injury, along with disk herniation can result. In car accident cases, proper and timely medical evaluation and documentation can be very important in successful presentation of the claims.

There are many challenging Orlando car accident issues when clients seek justice. We provide a great resource: Seeking Justice:An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. In addition, we have immediately available answers to many frequent car accident questions. Sadly, the insurance company representative can not protect you while trying to save his car insurance company money. You need to protect yourself. This information should help.

Car accidents result in most of the injury claims in the U.S. This is not surprising since every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sadly, car accident injury and brain damage results in million dollar damages to those injured. As Orlando car accident lawyers, we see too many preventable car accident cases with tragic results.

All of us have an obligation to drive safely, not drink and drive and to put down those cell phones. Legal claims following a car accident occur when people fail to pay attention or act unreasonably. How may times have we seen a driver “fly past” to get through the yellow light. We have represented families who were heading to school when a careless driver tried to “save a few seconds” only to change lives forever. There is nothing sadder than to speak with the parent of a child who was needlessly killed or seriously injured. As a parent of four, I know I would do anything to protect my children and these parents deeply regret they could not have done anything to stop the car accident from occurring.

Recently, I read a tragic story of an Orlando boy who was killed in a scooter accident. The boy, only 7 years old, ran out in front of another vehicle. It was a familiar Orlando neighborhood where this car accident fatality happened. From the story it does not appear to be a car accident caused by any driver carelessness. However, it is hoped that people driving in neighborhoods where children frequent would always remain alert.

Many people involved in Orlando car accidents need a lawyer to obtain the millions of dollars of damages caused by careless or drunk drivers. 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.

Orlando car accident cases involving rear end collisions involve unique claims. Rear-end impacts are the most common type of car accident, making up millions of insurance claims every year - most for property damage. Rear-end accidents that involve low-impact collisions, often do not result in immediate, severe pain. However, rear-end car accidents occurring at low speeds can often lead to serious injuries that affect individual’s ability to work and live normally. Many of our clients do NOT seek medical help right away. These rear end car accident clients assume their back and neck pain will go away. Sadly, the delay in seeking treatment may make their injury more difficult to treat. In addition, the insurance company for the driver who caused the rear end accident will claim the injury must not have been severe if our client did get immediate medical treatment or evaluation.

As Orlando car accident lawyers handling rear-end car accidents, we understand how the initial shock of the rear end accident generally prevents clients from immediately appreciating the extent of injury. We have successfully recovered settlements and awards for rear end auto accident clients who did not immediately seek medical help, but who did suffer injury in the car accident. In those cases, it is important for our clients to understand and relive the time of the rear end impact. We consult with jury consultants and help our clients understand the psychology involved when a driver or passenger is sitting at a red light, completely unaware of careless driver approaching from the rear. When the explosive impact occurs, clients often feel stunned, confused and dazed. Psychologically, most hardworking folks believe they “will get better,” so they delay going to the hospital, medical clinic or doctor’s office. As we have shared with insurance claims representatives, jurors and our clients, this is NORMAL.

As my partner, a medical doctor and attorney, Walter Ward, MD/JD, has taught our clients, it is important to fully understand the anatomy and medicine involved in rear end collisions. Obviously, an innocent driver or passenger suffering real injury deserves an Orlando auto accident attorney who understands how to deal with the medicine and bring the truth to light.

Too many innocent, honest 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 decent, honest 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. Or just call me at 407-244-1212.

Our Orlando car accident clients are empowered to make important decisions about their car accident case. As Orlando car accident lawyers, we teach our clients about all the key facts and law that applies to their car accident case. As Orlando injury lawyers, we encourage all of our clients to ask us any question about their injury and accident case. Here are just a few of the most frequently asked questions by Orlando car accident clients and our responses.

Q: I was in a car accident, do I need to go to a doctor right now?
A: If a car accident causes you pain, especially in your back or neck, you should see a doctor. Often, our clients are such hardworking individuals they want to assume “everything will be fine in a few days.” Of course, only a medical doctor can determine the extent of your injuries. If you have something significant and you bring a car accident claim against the other driver, you will need documentation of your injuries, when they occurred and the necessary treatment. Often, expensive tests, such as MRIs and Ct Scans are required to fully evaluated car accident clients. Only when the extent of the injury and prognosis is determined, will you be in a position to know how the car accident will affect you in the long-term. That is why you must get the necessary medical care and NEVER settle your car accident case too early.

Q: Do I have to go to court (trial) for my car accident case?
A: We prepare every Orlando car accident case for trial. The car insurance company knows by our conversations, letters and our reputation, that we work every case as if it is our only car accident case and we are Going to Trial! It is true that most of our car accident cases settle; however, we insist that our car accident clients are treated FAIRLY. We do NOT just take what the insurance company wants to pay. So, as our car accident client, you will prepare for trial with us, however, you, like most of our clients may receive a money settlement without ever going to trial.

Q. What is this PIP car insurance?
A. Florida Car accidents are controlled by Florida's "No-Fault" law which is found in the Florida Statutes, Chapter 627. "No-Fault" means that if you are injured in an automobile accident, 80% of your medical bills and up to 60% of your lost wages will be paid by your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, regardless of fault. To cover the additional 20% of the medical bills not paid by one's PIP, a car insurance policy may have applicable medical payments coverage. When we get a phone call from car accident clients we ask them to send along their car insurance policy and declarations page so we can review all the available benefits. We want to obtain every dollar of insurance benefits to which you are entitled.

We feel fortunate to have helped so many car accident clients and we continue to make available 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. Or just call me at 407-244-1212.

As summer approaches, high school and college students will be more at risk for Orlando car accidents. With students soon attending graduation activities and beginning summer break, Orlando injury lawyers know there will be car accidents caused by distracted drivers. As students drive to parties and other events, their minds will not always be focused on the road ahead. Sadly, car accidents involving teenage drivers can result in horrible tragedies.

The Tampa Tribune recently quoted law enforcement who find that young people probably make the worst choices this time of year. With more students traveling as their school year ends, law enforcement foresees more car accidents, some with devastating consequences. Obviously, we wish that our students remain aware of the risk of car accidents and avoid the all-to-familiar distractions. Whether it is turning around to speak with friends in the back seat, or drinking and driving after a party, there are so many ways our teens can be put at risk for car accidents.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 3,000 teens between the ages of 15 and 19 in the United States were killed in car accidents in 2009. More than 350,000 were treated for serious injuries. Tragically, about 400 Florida teens lost their lives in car accidents.

To help individuals and families involved in a car accident, I wrote the book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. While we limit the number of car accident 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 battle the insurance companies and their team of lawyers.