Winter Park, FL (May 12, 2021) – At 8:18 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, May 12, a serious car accident with injuries occurred in Winter Park.
According to Orange County officials, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of FL-400 around the area of Fairbanks Avenue. Several vehicles were traveling in the area when they were involved in a collision due to reasons that are not yet known. The vehicles were all left with extensive damages.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those with injuries. One or more victims were hospitalized as a result of their injuries.
The right lane of traffic was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Florida
Highways are some of the most common places for car accidents in the entire state of Florida. In just one recent year’s time, over 400,000 car accidents took place in the state due to the negligence of others. Out of these accidents, a large percentage occurred on major highways. These accidents take place due to many different reasons including speeding, distracted driving, intoxicated driving, and more. If you have been hurt in an accident that is not your fault, you have a variety of options moving forward.
Being injured in a Florida car accident can have a lasting impact on every aspect of your life. Because of this, you will likely have a wide array of questions that you cannot answer on your own. For instance, what types of deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with your claim? Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to court? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that you can answer when you have the help of a Florida personal injury attorney by your side.
At Your Damage Lawyer, PLLC, we have diligently assisted those injured in serious car accidents over the years. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the midst of an accident. We will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, lost income, therapy costs, and so much more. Please contact a Florida accident attorney at (561) 564-0233 for the help you deserve in your time of need.
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