Tampa Automobile Accident Lawyer
 Automobile accidents are responsible for over 3 million injuries a year, many of them are serious. They are the leading cause of injury in the United States. A large percentage of traffic fatalities were alcohol related.
Auto accidents are becoming more common because of driver distractions, such as cell phones. Auto accidents can also be caused by mechanical failure, driver error, road hazards, weather conditions, and many times by just inexperienced drivers.
The experienced Pinellas Auto Accident Attorneys at Holland & Lamoureux, P.A. will investigate every possible contributing cause of a crash to ensure that you receive full compensation for your injuries. If needed, we will assist you in finding the appropriate medical specialist to treat your injuries.
Courts look to a number of factors in determining whether a driver was negligent. Law of negligence generally decides auto accidents. A driver who drives unsafely, with willful and wanton disregard that his driving may cause an accident may also be liable for an accident caused by such intentional or reckless conduct.
Under the law of product liability, an automobile manufacturer or supplier may be responsible for injures caused by a defect in the vehicle, or a component of the vehicle, as in the Firestone tire litigation. In another example, if a mechanic improperly repairs a vehicle that causes an accident, the mechanic and his repair shop may be liable for injuries sustained.
Poorly maintained roads and malfunctioning traffic control signals are other factors that can contribute to an accident. Serious accidents can be caused by improper design, maintenance, construction, signage, lighting or other highway defect, as well as improper striping on the road’s passing lanes, a sharp obstruction or problem with the roadway that obstructs drivers’ vision, or poorly placed trees and utility poles.
Finally, if an accident is caused by an intoxicated driver, DUI, a bar or social host may be liable for damages sustained if they served an obviously intoxicated guest.
It is essential in all automobile accident cases that measures are taken to promptly preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injures. Call the injury lawyers of Holland & Lamoureux, P.A. now at (866) 225-4907 if a loved one or you are a victim of an auto accident. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Don’t delay.
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