What to Know If You Are Injured in an Orlando Auto Accident

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on July 2, 2012

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were at least 235,461 auto accidents recorded in our state in 2010, an average of 640 accidents every day. These accidents claim the lives of around 2,500 Floridians each year and injure tens of thousands more.

If you are injured in an auto accident, if you are able, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of receiving the fair and just compensation you deserve. Some very important ones to remember include the following:

• Document as much as possible
  If you can, make sure to write down as much as possible about the accident and anyone involved in the accident, including witnesses. Make sure to document names, license numbers, contact and insurance information, road and weather conditions and anything else that you notice. Sometimes, the most trivial observation can be very important to proving your case and receiving compensation.
• Take photographs if you can
  If you have a camera or cell phone with a camera, take as many pictures as possible, including the people and vehicles involved, the accident scene, road conditions and anything else that seems important.
• Keep all documentation organized
  Make sure to keep all information in one place, including any pictures and documentation from the accident scene, medical records, insurance papers and other information. Your Orlando personal injury lawyer may need this later to build an effective case.
• Contact an experienced Orlando auto accident attorney
  It is highly recommended to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as practical after the accident. This allows your lawyer to begin building your case and protecting your rights as quickly as possible. It also allows access to the freshest and most important information about the accident.

If you or a close family member has been injured in an auto accident, you need to focus on healing and recovering from this accident, not dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. That is why many injured people rely on Orlando personal injury attorney James O. Cunningham. He has nearly 40 years of experience helping injured clients and their families receive the compensation they deserve. Call 888-425-2004 today to schedule your free consultation.

James O. Cunningham

Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients’ physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients’ personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.