Auto Accident Lawyers
The lawyers and attorneys at our firm offering free consultations to victims of auto accidents. Car accidents take a severe physical, emotional and financial toll on those involved. And all too often, the insurance companies whose job it is to fairly compensate the injured are more interested in getting victims to accept a low settlement. They are not above taking advantage of the overwhelmed auto accident victims in order to obtain a low settlement agreement. Our auto accident lawyers know how devastating these tragedies are, and are committed to making sure the people we represent get the justice they deserve.
No amount of money can truly make up for the suffering of auto accident victims and their families. But payment for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering can go a long way in helping those dealing with such a catastrophe get their lives back on track. That is why the auto accident lawyers at our firm work so hard to make sure our clients receive all of the compensation the law allows.
Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for people under 30, and they disproportionately affect those between 15 and 24, and over 75. Every 12 minutes, one person dies because of an auto accident. Every 14 seconds, a car accident results in an injured victim. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were almost 43,000 deaths in 2002 because of car accidents. Of the 6,316,000 car accidents that occurred that year, about 2.9 million resulted in injuries. While these statistics are alarming, our auto accident lawyers know they represent real lives. Because of that, our firm will do everything in our power to represent our clients with dignity and compassion.
Aftermath of an Auto Accident
As the statistics indicate, victims of car accidents suffer tremendously. In many instances, they are permanently disabled. The victims of auto accidents may need to pay for special nursing care, specialized equipment and expensive prescription drugs for the rest of their lives.
The medical consequences of car accidents are often made worse by the financial difficulties that can follow such a tragedy. The injured victims of car accidents might never be able to work again, and in the case where a fatality occurs, the family of a victim is often left without an important means of financial support. On top of this, victims must face daunting medical bills and, sadly in some cases, funeral expenses. The innocent victims of auto accidents should never have to worry about money while they work to heal their physical and emotional wounds.
The financial and medical issues faced by the victims of auto accidents are almost always accompanied by complicated legal matters. Unfortunately, the physical and emotional upheaval that follows a car accident often leaves victims and their families overwhelmed. Insurance companies know this, and will not always deal with car accident victims in good faith. This means they may delay paying on claims, or make settlement offers that do not even begin to cover a victim's pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages. When a victim refuses to accept an unfair settlement, the insurance company may put a lawyer on the case, purely with the intent of intimidating a victim into accepting a low-ball settlement offer. That is why it is important that victims and their families have an experienced auto accident lawyer on their side to protect their legal rights.
Causes of Auto Accidents
Auto accidents can be attributed to various causes, and often there are several factors that contribute to a single accident. For that reason, it can take time to establish fault for an accident. The auto accident lawyers at our firm have years of experience investigating auto accidents, and representing victims. Such expertise is vital if all parties responsible for an auto accident are going to be held accountable for the injuries and damages they caused.
The actions of a driver play a huge role in most auto accidents. About 40 percent of car accident fatalities occur because of a drunken driver. Another 30 percent of car accident fatalities can be attributed to driving above the speed limits and well over 33 percent occur because of reckless driving. Driver errors, such as failure to yield the right of way, following too closely, driving at excessive speeds, unsafe passing, and disregard of a traffic control device, also cause many accidents. Finally, distracted drivers - those who are talking on their cell phones, changing the radio, etc. - are responsible for many auto accidents.
Vehicle defects can also cause car accidents. Sometimes the injuries suffered in an accident will be made worse by a design or manufacturing defect, such as one which makes an SUV more susceptible to rolling over in an accident or a gas tank more likely to ignite in a collision, or a manufacturing defect which causes a seatbelt to fail or an airbag to deploy improperly.
Often poor road design causes auto accidents. A poorly designed roadway, intersection, or means of controlling traffic can at times cause or contribute to an accident. Poorly placed road signs or barriers can cause unnecessary injury when vehicles collide with them. At times, such defects will result in liability by the governmental agency responsible for the design and maintenance of the roadway.
Very often, two or more of the factors listed here combine to cause an auto accident. This is when it can be tricky to establish fault. Our auto accident lawyers conduct thorough investigations in all cases, and our clients can be assured that we will make sure they receive compensation from all parties responsible for an auto accident.
Legal Help for Auto Accident Victims
When you are involved in an auto accident, it is important to act quickly to obtain legal representation. Most states have a statute of limitations governing how soon a claim must be filed after an auto accident for it to be valid. Different limitations may also apply, depending on whether the responsible party is a private person or entity, or a government entity. Missing any of these deadlines makes it impossible to file a lawsuit. The best thing any car accident victim can do is to contact a qualified auto accident attorney at once to see if they have a valid claim.
Our firm has represented hundreds of auto accident victims with the compassion they deserve. If you or a loved one were injured in an auto accident, you have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form or call 1-800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636) to speak with an experienced auto accident lawyer at our firm.
