Auto Accidents – Central Florida Car Accident Lawyers in Daytona Beach

As more drivers take to the nation's roadways, more auto accidents occur. The Central Florida car accident attorneys and personal injury lawyers at our Daytona Beach firm have handled thousands of auto accident cases across the state. At Chanfrau & Chanfrau, we can help you pursue damages from those responsible if you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligence.

• Causes of Auto Accidents
• Auto Accident Types
  • Single-Vehicle Accidents
  • Multiple-Vehicle Accidents
  • Commercial Vehicle Accidents
• Defective Auto Parts
• Florida Law
• Uninsured Motorist Insurance
• Pursuing Compensation

Causes of Auto Accidents

A number of factors can contribute to an auto accident, and whether the outcome is a minor fender-bender or a major injury crash, the repercussions can be tragic, and costly. Some contributors to auto accidents are:

• Bad weather
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Driver fails to yield right of way
• Speeding
• Blind spots
• Driver fails to yield to road signs warning of danger
• Driver loses control of the vehicle
• Road rage
• Driver swerves to avoid person, animal, or object in roadway
• Driver distraction

There are almost too many causes of auto accidents to list. The effects of auto accidents can not only result in the destruction of a vehicle, they can inflict life-long medical problems and often fatal injuries to the victims.

Our Central Florida car accident attorneys have many years of experience handling personal injury cases resulting from car crashes. Contact our car accident lawyers in Daytona Beach today for a free consultation.

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Auto Accident Types

Automobiles come in all shapes and sizes. Accidents that involve bigger vehicles and multiple vehicles often have horrific consequences. Here are the most common types of accidents involving automobiles:

Single-Vehicle Accidents

Collisions with trees, buildings, and other objects are some examples of single vehicle accidents. Some vehicles can be prone to rollover accidents as well, and many single vehicle accidents are due to faulty equipment such as brake failure, mechanical failure, and defective safety protections. Motorcycle accidents often involve a single vehicle.

Multiple-Vehicle Accidents

Auto accidents involving more than one vehicle generally result in head-on, rear-end, and/or side-impact collisions. Liability in these cases is frequently contested by the parties involved in the accident. The preservation of evidence and detailed accounts of what happened are crucial in multiple vehicle accident lawsuits.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Commercial vehicles generally refer to large trucks and buses, an automobile weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Large vehicles like these traveling on our roadways can be difficult to control and drivers are often held to strict federal and state rules and regulations in the operation of them. A collision with a commercial vehicle, particularly in higher-speed areas like highways and interstates, often has deadly consequences. Truck accidents are frequent causes of highway fatalities.

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Defective Auto Parts

Malfunctioning equipment in an automobile can be the cause of severe and even fatal auto accidents. The designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a vehicle have the responsibility to ensure that an automobile is safe and effective, and they are subject to product liability damages if the cause of a crash is found to have been due to faulty equipment. An automobile found to have defective auto products may not be isolated to one car: it may affect an entire line of vehicles. Brake failure, improperly latching seatbelts, and airbags that fail to deploy are all examples of defective auto parts.

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Florida Law

By virtue of the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, state law recognizes the operation of an automobile, including motorcycles and golf carts, as a dangerous undertaking and imposes liability for damages on the owner of the vehicle, whether it is being operated by the owner or being used by another individual. According to Florida no-fault insurance laws, a "serious" injury must have been incurred before damages can be recovered from the party responsible for the accident.

A permanent injury, significant scarring or disfigurement, or death must have resulted from an auto accident before a valid claim can be made for pain and suffering or quality of life damages.

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Uninsured Motorist Insurance

A large number of motorists in Florida do not carry liability insurance coverage. That's why it is highly recommended that uninsured motorist insurance be purchased by drivers in order to protect themselves and their loved ones financially in case they are involved in a collision with an uninsured motorist. Uninsured motorist coverage is well-worth the expense. Our car accident lawyers in Daytona Beach can answer your questions about insurance and auto accident liability if you would like more information.

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Pursuing Compensation

Auto accidents can be sudden, tragic, life-changing events. If a crash is due to someone else's negligence, be it another driver or a company that's responsible for faulty auto equipment, vehicle owners and passengers have rights to pursue monetary damages in a number of areas, including:

• Lost wages (past and future)
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Damage to property
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of quality of life

Auto accidents in Daytona Beach are common occurrences, and drivers and passengers should know their rights should they ever become involved in an accident. The Central Florida car accident attorneys of Chanfrau & Chanfrau are ready to help you re-build your life after a devastating auto accident.

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Contact Our Car Accident Attorneys

Auto accidents in Daytona Beach and surrounding areas are sadly common, and injuries resulting from them can cause a devastating impact to your financial security. The Central Florida car accident lawyers at Chanfrau & Chanfrau, attorneys at law in Daytona Beach, are skilled litigators in these types of personal injury cases. Contact our Central Florida law firm today to schedule a free case review.

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I was on my way to play golf one early Saturday morning, when I was violently rear-ended by a drunk driver, forcing my car off the road and slamming it into a tree. The paramedics told me afterwards that they were convinced they were going to find a dead body in the car. Fortunately, even though I did have serious injuries, after contacting Chanfrau & Chanfrau, my wife and I were able to get a timely settlement from the other driver and have begun to put our lives back together again. Anytime my wife and I had questions, Bill Chanfrau and his wonderful staff were there to help. They are professional yet personable in every way.

- Marshall Bradley

I needed a lawyer to help me with a terrible accident I was injured in. I didn't want to hire one of those TV lawyers and wanted a specialist. I was referred to Mr. Chanfrau who is board certified. He was even better than I heard and did a great job on my case. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a qualified attorney.

- Robert Fremont

I was afraid of lawyers until I met Mr. Bill Chanfrau of Chanfrau & Chanfrau. My neck was broken in a bicycle/car accident. After surgery, the insurance company offered me a ridiculous settlement. Mr. Chanfrau told me to file suit. We went to trial and got a verdict that was more than ten times the amount the insurance company wanted to pay me. I felt protected and always knew Mr. Chanfrau was concerned for me. He kept me informed and always called and explained what to expect. He even made the insurance lawyer look silly in court. He's the best!!

- Star Evans