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Farah & Farah Serves Clients in Orange County

Orange County was formed in 1845, renamed from Mosquito County, so named for obvious reasons. Taking up a huge area of Central Florida, Orange County was named for the fruit that constituted its main product that is until Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida put Orange County on the map as having the biggest concentration of amusement parks in the eastern U.S.

Now instead of green orange groves, which made up about 80,000 acres in the early 1970s, there are rows of housing developments and the accompanying traffic. One of the few growers in the region, Tropicana, is located within the Orlando- Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan area. The population of Orange County, according to the 2009 Census Bureau estimates was 1,086,480. Incorporated cities in the county include Apopka, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista which is part of Walk Disney World.

Let Our Attorneys Help you in Orange County

1. Auto Accidents

Interstate-4, which passes through Orange County, has been called one of the deadliest roadways in America. Reckless and distracted drivers seem to congregate along I-4 and when fog or haze move into the area, it can become a death trap. Poor maintenance of roads are also a factor that lead to auto accidents, made worse by the number of vehicles traveling over the surface.

An auto accident can cost you your life, time, your ability to earn a living and your health and the pain and suffering of loved ones. Contact an Orange County FL car accident lawyer at Farah & Farah if you have been involved in an accident on any road in Florida and South Georgia so we can determine if there is an at-fault party who may be financially responsible for your loss. You get one shot at compensation and with our help you can even out the playing field when dealing with insurance companies.

2. Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) helps people who are facing long-term health challenges that are serious enough to keep a worker off the job for at least 12 month or may result in death. Short-term disability is not covered under SSDI. If you or a loved one has become disabled and cannot return to work, Farah & Farah advises you to apply for Social Security disability benefits immediately. Your compensation rate may depend on how long you were in the work force and how much you have already paid into Social Security.

Let our Orange County FL Social Security disability attorneys at Farah & Farah help you challenge the roadblocks you may encounter on the way to collecting disability benefits. Remember, the majority of claims are denied the first time. Calling Farah & Farah betters your chances of receiving benefits sooner.

3. Pedestrian Accidents

Florida has the dubious distinction of being top in the nation for hit-and-run fatal accidents. Orlando, Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville have the most dangerous streets for pedestrians, according to the nonprofit group, Transportation for America. In Florida, 502 pedestrians were killed in 2008, while nationwide almost 12 people die every day after a pedestrian/motor vehicle crash. Florida, with its proliferation of streets that are not pedestrian friendly, has a long way to go to make the roads safe for everyone.

4. Motorcycle Accidents

We often hear at Farah & Farah that a motorist simply did not see a motorcyclist. Whether the motorist is distracted or just aggressive, we are all expected to share the roads in Florida, but sadly that doesn't happen. A motorcyclist is far more likely to die in an accident that leaves only minor injuries to the vehicle occupants. Distracted, aggressive drivers are prevalent on our highways, and accidents are an everyday occurrence. Often, these accidents involve motorcycle riders. While many of these accidents prove to be minor, many others ultimately result in fatal injuries. If you have lost a loved one as a result of someone else's negligence or recklessness, our motorcycle accident attorneys in Orange County Florida can help.

Orange County Accident Statistics

There were 16,092 accidents on the roads of Orange County in 2009, which is the fourth largest number of crashes following Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough counties.
Of those crashes, 1,304 were alcohol-related and there were 66 alcohol-related fatalities in Orange County in 2009.
Motorcycle riders experienced 493 injuries in the county and there were 25 motorcycle fatalities in Orange County.
Six bicycle riders died on the roads as a result of collisions with cars and there were 284 bicyclists injured in 2009.

Orange County Personal Injury Attorneys

The Orange County personal injury lawyers of Farah & Farah have been helping accident victims fight negligence and injustice for more than 25 years. If you believe you have a case that has resulted in personal injury to you or a loved one, it is important to contact our Orange County attorneys as soon as possible. Our attorneys are experienced in handling auto and trucking accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, nursing home abuse, product liability and medical negligence cases and we are familiar with local statutes and state laws that may apply to your case. Call us at 800-533-3555 or contact the attorneys on our Web site at www.farahandfarah.com.

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