Orlando is notorious for car accidents. Between the traffic, distracted, speeding, and reckless driving, sometimes it can be difficult to avoid a crash. Remember, it’s never a good time to text, take selfies, tweet, surf, chat, or check Facebook, while you’re driving.
Even a minor car accident can be frightening and can have a great impact on those involved.
According to Consumer Reports, “Even the lack of immediate injury can be deceiving. The adrenaline rush accompanying even a low-impact crash can mask injury symptoms, and soft-tissue damage can take 24 to 48 hours to show up.”
“When you’re driving this car, you’re driving a thousand pounds down the road,” Trooper Montiero with the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release in the Orlando Sentinel. “We need to get back to putting responsibility with the driver that is operating that car. Ninety-four percent of crashes can be tied back to a human choice or error.”
Traffic crashes are on the rise in Central Florida
With all the road construction and the I-4 project, it seems car accidents are increasing. There’s barely a day goes by we don’t see or hear about a serious crash.”Driving safe is the driver’s choice, It’s no one else’s responsibility but the driver’s.”
Nearly 1,600 people died in traffic accidents in Florida just in the first six months of 2016. “We have a heart just like everyone else,” Montiero goes on to say. “We have to see these things and here in Central Florida, fatal crashes are a constant thing.”
The fact is, it just takes a split second and your whole life can change. The repercussions can last a lifetime. Understanding what to do after an accident can be confusing. Often times victims settle for less than they deserve.
The law office of James P. Kelley has experience handling all types of accidents. We understand every case is unique and can help you through the process of filing a claim and getting the compensation you deserve.
Contact the Law Offices of James P. Kelley today for a free consultation.