Personal Injury Lawyer

The most common example of a personal injury case is a car accident. Our personal injury lawyers in Daytona Beach have recovered millions of dollars for car accident victims. Whether the car accident was a relatively minor fender bender or a major collision, drivers can file personal injury claims to pursue compensation for medical bills, property damage, and more.

Motorcyclists love the Daytona Beach area, especially during Bike Week and Biketoberfest. However, the roads can be treacherous for motorcycle riders. After a motorcycle accident, you need a personal injury lawyer to handle the legal side of your personal injury case so you can focus on recovery. At Chanfrau & Chanfrau, we represent injured motorcyclists from Central Florida and beyond. 

Collisions involving large trucks are extremely dangerous, often resulting in life-altering injuries. On top of that, truck accident cases can be highly complex because of the number of entities involved (besides the truck driver, the shipping company or loading company could also have some liability). Our personal injury attorneys know how to build a comprehensive personal injury claim that will pursue all available compensation after a truck accident.

In Florida, tourists and locals alike love to spend time on the water. However, when a boating accident occurs, a fun day can turn into a disaster. After a boating accident, you need a personal injury attorney familiar with maritime law off the Florida coast. The personal injury lawyers at Chanfrau & Chanfrau have successfully handled these cases before, and they're ready to go to work for you.

There is a high rate of injury in the construction industry, and an on-the-job accident can sometimes result in substantial or even permanent loss of wages for a construction worker. If negligence or faulty equipment contributes to an incident that harms you, the personal injury lawyers at Chanfrau & Chanfrau can help.

A dog attack can be a traumatic experience. Besides serious injuries, these incidents can also lead to lifelong emotional trauma and disfigurement, especially when the victims are children. Our personal injury lawyers know how to navigate Florida law and handle dog bite cases so that victims receive the compensation they need, and that pet owners are held responsible for their negligence.

State and federal laws mandate certain standards of care for the elderly residents of nursing homes. Unfortunately, these laws are violated every day, and instead of receiving compassionate, professional care, many nursing home patients suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of their caregivers. If this happens to someone in your family, our personal injury attorneys can help.

We trust doctors, hospital personnel, and pharmacists with our health and the health of our families, but in some cases, the conduct of these professionals results in serious harm. An alarming number of injuries and deaths that occur in a hospital setting can be attributed to doctor and hospital staff errors. If you believe your family has been affected by medical malpractice, our personal injury lawyers can help you investigate.

Child injuries and fatalities are most commonly caused by automobile accidents, bike accidents, and drownings, particularly in private pools. A child can also be harmed by a defective product, commonly a toy or playground equipment. In some tragic cases, a child is the victim of abuse. Our Daytona Beach personal injury lawyers represent injured children.

Statistics from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome show that approximately 1,300 babies are treated for shaken baby syndrome each year, and approximately 25 percent die from their injuries. This form of child abuse is a crime and should be criminally prosecuted. Perpetrators should also be held responsible in a civil suit. 

Our Daytona Beach personal injury lawyers have handled dozens of cases of sexual child abuse, pursuing caregivers, family members, and serial predators - anyone who has physically and emotionally damaged a child with this devastating form of abuse. We know that this type of injury is difficult to treat and that the effects can be long-lasting. We can help you collect restitution through a civil suit against the responsible party.

If your loved one's death was caused by the misconduct or negligence of another, you may consider pursuing a wrongful death claim. Over the years, our Daytona Beach firm has helped many families achieve justice through wrongful death cases. Although financial compensation cannot bring a loved one back, it can help ease the burden of your loss by covering funeral expenses, the cost of therapy, the loss of financial support, and more.