Florida Auto Accident Lawyers

Automobile accidents take place in a split second, but they can change the lives of victims for years afterward. For a large minority of unlucky families -- about a fifth of those involved in auto accidents each year -- crashes take away a loved one forever, before they have a chance to say goodbye. In fact, accidents remain a top killer of American adults, the third most common after cancer and heart disease. Victims who live may sustain serious injuries, permanent disability, disfiguring scarring or even brain damage. Their attempts to recover can be complicated by soaring medical bills, missed work, ruined vehicles and insurance headaches. At Farah and Farah, we've been working with Florida auto accident victims for more than 25 years; we know you've got a lot on your mind, and we're committed to helping you get the compensation you need to move on.

Sadly, the vast majority of auto accidents are preventable, because more than 90 percent of American crashes are caused by careless and reckless driving. A 2006 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Traffic Center showed that distracted driving was the number-one cause of auto accidents. Chief among the distractions were sleepiness, trying to do something else (like talk on the phone or read) while driving, and staring at something outside the vehicle. Another common cause of distracted driving is intoxication with drugs or alcohol. Irresponsible drunk or high drivers who got behind the wheel in 2005 caused two-fifths of all the fatal crashes that year.

And a few unlucky drivers are victims of another kind of negligence: defective roads, autos or auto parts, all of which can turn a normal driving situation into a nightmare through no fault of their own. Federal, state and local government agencies are legally required to design and maintain roads that are safe and hazard-free. Auto manufacturers and auto parts companies have a duty not to make or offer for sale parts that they know or should know are unsafe. If any of them fail in that duty, they can and should be held responsible for any accidents that result.

The law on auto accidents is complicated in Florida, and hiring an experienced Jacksonville car accident attorney can make all the difference for victims who are serious about their claims. At Farah and Farah, we have more than 25 years of experience in Florida auto accident law; we know the law, and we've got a strong record of recovering significant sums for our clients. We promise to aggressively pursue your interests in court and get you the best possible results. And we never take a fee -- not even a consultation fee -- until your case is already won. For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today.