Orlando Auto Accident Lawyers

Florida Bicycle Accident Kills Lifelong Public Servant

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:13:15 +0000

Recently, a SUV struck and killed LeRoy Collins Jr., a retired rear admiral and submariner in the U.S. Navy, department head for Governor Charlie Crist and son of former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins. Collins, 75, was riding his bike at 6 a.m. one morning in Tampa when the SUV struck him. Collins was Gov. Crist’s Executive Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Crist interrupted a Cabinet meeting in the Capitol to make the announcement, drawing audible gasps from many in attendance.

Bicyclists are simply no match for a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds. Many bicyclists wear helmets that help when they take a spill, but offer little protection in a collision with a vehicle. Many Florida families receive news every day that a vehicle hit a loved one and injured or killed him or her. In many cases, victims and their families contact an experienced Orlando bicycle accident attorney such as James O. Cunningham to help them. If you or a close family member has sustained an injury in a bicycle accident and would like to speak with an experienced Orlando bicycle accident lawyer, call the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham today at 888-425-2004 or 407-425-2000.

Autistic Girl Hospitalized in Orlando Pedestrian Accident

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:04:20 +0000

An autistic six-year-old girl is in the hospital and clinging to life after a car struck and severely injured her on the evening of July 28. A spokesman with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the pedestrian accident occurred on Tivoli Drive in Deltona. The investigation into the pedestrian accident is ongoing, but early reports claim the little girl ran out of a house and into the path of a passing vehicle. First responders airlifted the girl to Arnold Palmer Hospital, and her condition is unknown.

Unfortunately, this tragic story about a pedestrian accident repeats every day in Florida. Our state leads the nation in pedestrian accidents annually, and, through no fault of their own, victims must contend with financial and emotional injuries in addition to serious physical injuries. Many victims turn to an experienced Orlando pedestrian accident lawyer such as James O. Cunningham to help them through this difficult time. If you or a close family member experienced injury in a pedestrian accident, you may wish to speak with an experienced Orlando pedestrian accident attorney. To schedule a free consultation, call the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham today at 888-425-2004 or 407-425-2000.

Local Man Killed in Central Florida Motorcycle Accident

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:57:56 +0000

A recent central Florida motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a 19-year-old former student and football player at Lake Brantley High School. The accident remains under investigation, but police say it occurred on the evening of July 12. Investigators say a car heading south on North Hunt Club Boulevard in Seminole County attempted to turn left onto Winchester Place, turning in front of the man riding a Suzuki who was traveling north. The motorcyclist did not have time to take evasive action and struck the side of the car.

The motorcyclist went to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he died of his injuries. This fatal motorcycle accident is both tragic and typical in that the drivers of passenger vehicles who fail to see motorcyclists and violate their rights of way cause most motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle riders have little protection in collisions with other vehicles and often suffer catastrophic and fatal injuries. If you or a close family member experienced injury in an accident caused by a negligent driver, Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer James O. Cunningham may be able to help. To schedule a free consultation with this experienced Central Florida motorcycle accident attorney, call him today at 888-425-2004 or 407-425-2000.

Orlando Toyota Recall Accident Attorney Concerned About Newest Toyota Recall

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:53:31 +0000

The world’s largest automaker has announced another in what has become a long series of recalls to replace parts that have caused accidents, injuries and deaths. The latest recall affects 412,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S. and addresses steering problems that can cause the steering to lock up unexpectedly. Toyota has recalled 373,000 Toyota Avalon sedans and 39,000 Lexus 470 SUVs to correct a defective part in the steering assembly.

Toyota claims that a part called a steering lock bar, which locks the steering wheel when one turns off the ignition, was improperly cast, and this can cause a crack to form on its surface. The crack can expand over time, causing the steering wheel to freeze in place while driving. The models affected by the recall include the 2000 through 2004 Toyota Avalon models as well as 2003 through 2007 Lexus 470 models. If you have sustained an injury in an accident caused by a locked steering wheel in one of the recalled models, Orlando Toyota recall accident lawyer James O. Cunningham may be able to help. Call him today toll-free at 888-425-2004 or 407-425-2000 to schedule a free consultation.

Central Florida Auto Accident Closes Eastbound Lanes of Interstate 4

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:49:13 +0000

Florida Highway Patrol officers closed all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Volusia County recently due to wreckage from an auto accident. Accident investigators say the accident occurred on July 30 near mile marker 121 in DeLand near State Routes 44 and US 92 East. Eastbound lanes were open again around 1:35 p.m. after the investigation was complete and the scene was clear of debris. The FHP did not officially release details about the accident, but officers at the scene reported that victims were receiving treatment for minor injuries.

It is certainly good news that the auto accident victims received only minor injuries. However, for victims and their families, this good news is tempered by the knowledge that a simple emergency room visit to treat minor injuries can result in medical bills costing thousands of dollars. Being involved in an auto accident caused by a negligent driver can cause profound economic hardship for victims and their families. Many accident victims seek the counsel of an experienced Orlando auto accident attorney such as James O. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham works hard to help each client receive fair and just compensation. To schedule a free consultation with this Orlando auto accident lawyer, call 888-425-2004 or 407-425-2000 today.

Alcohol Considered a Contributing Factor in Fatal Motorcycle Accident

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:41:29 +0000

Florida Highway Patrol accident investigators believe that alcohol was a contributing factor in a fatal motorcycle accident that claimed the life of an Apopka man on June 5. Police say the 37-year-old suspect was driving his van out of the Loyal Order of Moose lodge parking lot near Orange Blossom Trail and Rosamond Drive around 9:00 that evening when the accident occurred.

They report that as the man turned his van south onto Orange Blossom Trail, he drove into the path of the motorcyclist, violating his right of way and causing him to strike the front left side of the van. Accident investigators say the rider died at the scene from his injuries.

Drivers violating motorcyclists’ rights of way are a very common cause of motorcycle accidents in Florida. Whether the toxicology test come back positive for alcohol intoxication or not, the driver of the van was negligent in failing to observe the rider’s right of way and can be liable for damages. Call 888-425-2004 to schedule a free consultation with Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James O. Cunningham if you or a close family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident.

Police Asking for Help in Connection with Fatal Florida Hit-and-Run Accident

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:25:53 +0000

Accident investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol are asking for anyone who may be a witness of a fatal Central Florida hit-and-run accident to contact them as soon as possible. According to police, an Astatula man was walking along Duda Road near County Road 448A early on the morning of June 21, 2010 when a large truck struck and killed him. The truck then fled the scene.

Police say that the truck may have been a dump truck with the word “Prestige” on it. The truck continued traveling west on Duda Road after striking and killing the 32-year-old victim. Hit-and-run accidents are especially egregious and negligent as the drivers knowingly leave the scene when they know they injured or killed someone. James O. Cunningham is an Orlando hit-and-run accident attorney who has been helping accident victims and their families since 1977. If you or an immediate member of your family was injured or killed by a hit-and-run driver, call Orlando accident lawyer James O. Cunningham today at 888-425-2004 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Multiple Auto Accidents Make Travel on Interstate 95 Difficult

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:20:40 +0000

On the morning of June 28, 2010, travelers on Interstate 95 encountered multiple auto accidents that snarled traffic and sent an undisclosed number of people to area hospitals. Police investigated at least seven auto accidents in different sections of Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Most notable of these Central Florida auto accidents was a nine-vehicle crash, which blocked the southbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 191.

Accident investigators reported at least five separate auto accidents in the northbound lanes of I-95 near Melbourne and Fellesmere, some blocking northbound traffic. It rained heavily in Central Florida that morning, and weather was believed to be a contributing factor in the auto accidents.

Florida auto accidents caused by negligent drivers kill and injure thousands of people every year. Through no fault of their own, accident survivors must contend with economical and emotional injuries as well as physical injuries that can change the course of a life forever. If you or a close family member has been injured in an auto accident caused by a negligent driver, call 888-425-2004 today to schedule a free consultation with Orlando auto accident lawyer James O. Cunningham.

Wrong-Way Auto Accident on S.R. 408 Injures Three

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:15:11 +0000

A car heading eastbound in the westbound lanes of State Road 408 in west Orange County caused a recent auto accident that sent three people to local hospitals for treatment. Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigating the accident say the accident occurred around 3:26 a.m. near Pine Hills Road when a 2002 Mazda driven by a 25-year-old Orlando woman collided with a 2001 Saturn. Police say the driver of the Saturn swerved to avoid the collision, but both vehicles hit nearly head-on.

Both drivers received treatment at area hospitals with serious injuries, and a passenger in one of the cars was treated and released with minor injuries. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the auto accident, but wrong-way accidents generally involve intoxication of some kind. If you or a close family member has been injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk or drugged driver, Orlando auto accident lawyer James O. Cunningham may be able to help. He has been helping clients since 1977, and he gives each case and client the individual attention they deserve. To schedule a free consultation with this Central Florida auto accident attorney, call his law offices today at 888-425-2004 or locally at 407-425-2000.

GM Recall Due to Washer Fluid Heating System

Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:09:11 +0000

Just days ago, the struggling General Motors company recalled over 1.5 million vehicles for a strange reason. It turns out that a small company called Microheat provided a washer fluid heating system for installation in all kinds of GM vehicles. Cadillacs, Buicks, Hummers, Chevrolets and other GM models all have this system, which, according to recent reports, can overheat and cause a fire in the event of a short circuit.

GM reports that no one has been hurt from malfunctions to date, but several reports of fires have led to the recall, which falls on top of recent recalls including Toyota’s massive gas pedal issues. Drivers should think about how this recall applies to them and their GM vehicles.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of a recalled GM, call the offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A. He is an experienced Orlando personal injury lawyer and can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call today at 407-425-2000 or 888-425-2004.