Car Accident Lawyer Orange City

Fighting for the Rights of Car Accident Victims How Our Car Accident Lawyers Can Help

Investigate the Crash

When you hire our highly trained and compassionate car accident attorneys, we will conduct a thorough review of the events of the crash. We will collect all information and evidence available to build a strong case.

Defend Your Rights

You have rights after a car crash, but other drivers, insurance companies, and even police officers may not always respect those rights. Our car accident lawyers make sure our clients are treated fairly.

Secure Compensation

Hiring a car accident attorney gives you the greatest chance of securing maximum compensation for your losses. We help clients get compensated for medical bills, property damage, and more.

In 2023, there were 9,213 crashes in Volusia County resulting in 6,231 injuries and 110 fatalities. On average, that is more than 25 accidents per day.

—Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles

After a car accident in Orange City, FL, the best course of action is to hire the personal injury law firm of Chanfrau & Chanfrau as soon as possible. We have been serving the communities of Volusia County and Flagler County for over 45 years, and during that time, our car accident attorneys have helped numerous victims of car accidents achieve significant settlements.

We have personal injury law offices in Daytona Beach, DeLand, and Palm Coast, FL. We offer initial consultations free of charge. To schedule a review of your car accident case, please fill out our online form or call (386) 258-7313.

Our family of personal injury lawyers, William M. Chanfrau, Jr., Kelly Chanfrau, and W. M. Chanfrau, Sr., is ready to help with your case.

Call Now For a Free Consultation

Our attorneys do not charge a single cent upfront for personal injury cases. If you have been injured in a car accident, we offer free consultations and will handle your lawsuit on a contingency basis. This means we only get paid if we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf. Call us at: (386) 258-7313

“In September of 2023 a drunk driver hit six vehicles including my husbands pick up truck. My husband was injured and his truck was declared a total loss. We were left with no vehicle, no transportation, and no answers…It was a wonderful decision on our part to become their clients. The firm is attentive, and they guide you through the entire process, making sure that you understand every step of the process - especially because of the storm of paperwork that accompanies these kinds of cases. I don't think we would have been able to do much on our own. We are so grateful to this firm and recommend their services…” -Claudine Romero

For decades, our state operated under the legal framework known as pure comparative negligence. In March of 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 837, Civil Remedies into law, changing our state to the usage of modified comparative negligence. 

This change means that if a Florida car accident victim is determined by the courts to be primarily at fault for their crash, they cannot receive any compensation whatsoever. Furthermore, the amount of compensation awarded is in direct proportion to what percentage the victim is found to be responsible for their accident. 

This law makes it imperative to hire a team like ours that has won over a billion for victims, since you may recover nothing in your lawsuit if your legal team fails to prove that you were not the most to blame for your wreck.

Pursuing the Full Compensation You Deserve

Potential Forms of Compensation In a Car Accident Case

The financial stress after a car accident can be severe for many local families. Fortunately, our personal injury lawyers are available to pursue every possible form of compensation on your behalf. After a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:

The party responsible for the car accident should be responsible for paying for vehicle repairs or a replacement. We will go to battle for you to ensure that you are properly compensated for your vehicle.

Vehicle Repairs

The party responsible for the car accident should be responsible for paying for vehicle repairs or a replacement. We will go to battle for you to ensure that you are properly compensated for your vehicle.

Medical Expenses

If you suffer a personal injury in a car accident, the medical expenses can be steep. Our personal injury lawyers help our clients achieve just compensation so they can focus on recovery.

Lost Wages

You may be out of work after a car accident, especially if you are injured. In extreme cases, victims cannot return to work at all or must switch occupations. It is possible to calculate your lost wages and receive compensation for these effects.

Emotional Trauma

Serious car accidents can lead to severe emotional trauma for some victims. Our compassionate lawyers understand the connection between car accidents and depression, and we will fight for you to be compensated for your hardship.

One of the leaders of our personal injury team, William M. Chanfrau, Jr., explains what a victim can do to help themselves and increase the chances of success in their car accident claim. Our attorney truly has a passion for helping his clients emerge from their accident with compensation for their property damage, physical suffering, financial losses, and more.

“Chanfrau and Chanfrau rock! In April of 2024 I was rear ended at a stoplight by a driver on the phone, with no front brakes, revoked license and out of state. 2 weeks later my fiance was T-boned on her motorcycle and totaled it, suffering alot of roadrash. Roxie and Bill Jr. went to work immediately and fought hard for resolutions to both of our cases, and while hers is still pending, we are extremely satisfied with the professionalism and compassion that we were treated with. Highly recommend them to help with any personal injury.”

-Jim Faralli - 5-Star Google Review

Don't Delay—There Are Strict Deadlines

Statute of limitations laws set hard deadlines for when lawsuits must be filed. If you miss your deadline, you almost certainly lose the ability to ever receive compensation for your losses. Here are the relevant statute of limitations for Florida car accidents. 

Personal Injury

A personal injury lawsuit is the type of claim filed by the injured victim of a car accident that was caused by someone else's negligence. In Florida, you have just two years from the date of your crash to file a personal injury claim. 

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death lawsuit is filed by the surviving family members of an individual who was killed in a car crash by a negligent driver or third party. In our state, you have only two years from the date of your loved one's passing to file a wrongful death suit.