Category : Car Accidents

Taking Legal Action After Drunk Driving Accidents in Tampa

Frank Fernandez
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal but can also lead to severe traffic accidents. Even the smallest amount of alcohol can impair a person’s ability to safely operate their vehicle, putting everyone else on the road at risk for accident and injury. Severe drunk driving accidents cause debilitating and life-threatening injuries, often forcing victims to spend weeks in the hospital, undergo surgery, and take time away from work....

Reckless Driving in Lakeland? Here’s What to Do About It

Frank Fernandez
Reckless driving often defies definition, but you recognize it when you see it. Reckless motorists challenge your sense of safety and endanger your life, even in a scenic Florida city like Lakeland. They navigate the roads in ways that make them lose control, regardless of weather and road conditions. Reckless drivers often cause preventable, high-impact accidents, and they seriously injure people. If you and your family travel in traffic near a reckless driver, you can’t...
Car Accidents

Can I Get Compensation for Anxiety After a Car Accident?

Frank Fernandez
Car accidents often prove extremely traumatic. Not only can they result in severe injury, they can increase anxiety or prove difficult for many people to cope with. You may find yourself suffering from a range of emotional challenges, including increased anxiety or PTSD. Can you claim compensation for anxiety or emotional distress after a car accident? Can I get compensation for anxiety after a car accident? Yes, you can get compensation for anxiety after a...
Car Accidents

The Dangers and Legal Implications of Car Driver Fatigue

Frank Fernandez
A survey conducted in the U.S. has revealed that 37 percent of drivers on the road on any given day have gotten fewer than the minimum seven hours of sleep needed for optimal function. While drivers commonly experience tiredness on the roadway, particularly during major life changes—such as a new baby at home or moving to a new location. However, for some individuals, fatigue becomes such a problem that it creates deficits in the skills...
Car Accidents

Car Accident Scenarios: Who Bears Liability

Frank Fernandez
After a car accident, most involved parties concern themselves with determining who bears liability. This constitutes an important determination, as the liable party must compensate those who suffered injuries or damage to their property in the accident. Below, we discuss some common accident scenarios, along with a determination of liability for each case. We should note that this does not constitute a complete consideration of all the factors that could come into play. If you...
Car Accidents

Three-Car Accident: Who Pays?

Frank Fernandez
In a car accident, the person who causes the accident bears a legal responsibility to compensate others who have experienced injuries or property damage. This seems like a simple concept; however, many factors determine liability, and some cases involve more complexities and obstacles than others. One type of accident that can prove particularly complicated involves more than two vehicles. If you are in a three-car accident, a car accident attorney can thoroughly investigate your case...
Car Accidents

Distracted Driving Costs Lives and Money

Frank Fernandez
Distracted driving constitutes a major source of death and injury in the U.S., with more than 3,000 people killed in accidents caused by distracted drivers each year and many thousands more suffering injuries that can alter the course of their lives. The dilemma of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways had posed such a concern that lawmakers passed a bill that allows the police to pull someone over and issue a citation if they witness the...
Car Accidents

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident?

Frank Fernandez
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., resulting in more than 38,000 fatalities each year. The victims of these accidents include the occupants of passenger cars or buses, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians. After a fatal accident, much focus goes into determining fault—whose careless or reckless actions caused the collision. If someone you love has died in a car accident, let Frank and Jennifer Fernandez and the legal...
Car Accidents

Rear-End Collision Injuries

Frank Fernandez
There is a common misconception that rear-end collisions are minor accidents, resulting in minor injuries. That may be true in a few lucky instances, but it is not always true. These crashes happen in an instant. In addition to property damage, rear-end crashes can severely injure those involved. Also, the nature and extent of the injuries are not always immediately apparent. In some cases, it is evident that the injured person needs immediate medical treatment....
Car Accidents

Types of Car Accidents Where You Need To Involve A Lawyer

Frank Fernandez
People are involved in car accidents every day. According to auto insurance industry experts, the average driver will be in a car accident once every 18 or so years. Therefore, throughout a lifetime, the average driver will be in about four car accidents. Even though many drivers are careful behind the wheel, certain factors put individuals more at risk for a collision. Human factors such as inattention, fatigue, and impairment from alcohol or drugs, as...