CAR ACCIDENT RECENTLY?

In 2002 more than 6.3 million people were involved in auto accidents in the United States. In these collisions, approximately 3 million people suffered injuries and more than 42 thousand people were killed. While almost half of these accidents led to some type of an injury, often the pain and symptoms associated with an injury does not present for weeks or even months after a collision. At the Fernandez Firm, we specialize in representing people injured in automobile accidents and want to assist you. If you have questions and need to consult with an attorney, please call us today.

Injured in an Auto Accident

If you believe that you or someone you know may have been injured in an automobile collision, click here for a free case evaluation.

Quick Guide if You Have a Car Accident

The National Safety Counsel recommends that you take the following actions if you are involved in an automobile collision. Click here for more information...

Frequently Asked Questions Following Automobile Collisions

Important facts you need to know before you settle your case or speak to anyone about medical bills, wage loss or property damage following an auto accident? Click here for more information...

FEATURED ARTICLES

• Handling Your Property Damage Claim
• Cell Phones 'Blind' Drivers
• Study Finds Fault With Many Cars' Head Restraints

SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS

• $274,434 Jury Verdict - the Plaintiff suffered cervical and lumbar sprain/strain after being injured in a low impact T-Bone collision.
• $100,000 Dollar Settlement - 37 year- old Plaintiff suffers neck, shoulder and head injuries after being side-swiped by dump truck that loses control.
• $600,000 Policy Limits Settlement - 49 year-old Plaintiff suffers aggravation of a pre-existing low back injury requiring a revision decompression and posterior spinal fusion.
• $450,000 Excess Policy Limits Settlement - the deceased Plaintiff and his wife were struck as they attempted to cross the street at an intersection in Orlando, Florida. This horrible and, ultimately, fatal collision was in full view of their three minor children who were visiting Disney World from Mexico. At the time of the incident, the defendant driver only had $10,000 in insurance coverage which their insurance company refused to timely pay. After suit was filed but prior to trial the case was successfully settled with the defendant’s insurance company for an amount well in excess of the available insurance coverage.