Car Accidents
Cars have become one of the necessities in life. Millions of Americans own a car and use it daily. Due to the frequency of its use, car accidents have also increased.
In 2005, about 6.5 million car accidents happened in the United States. Thousands have died and millions have been injured. Every 13 seconds a person dies in a car accident. Claims have reached a total of more than $230 billion.
Statistics have reached such figures that made these incidents one of the main causes of death.
Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents happen due to various reasons. Studies show that there are four factors that contribute to the increasing numbers of car crashes.
• Mechanical defect
• Road conditions
• Distractions
• Poor driving
• Weather conditions
Poor driving performance has been the primary cause of accident in combination with any of the other factors. In fact, 95% of car accidents involve negligent drivers.
Claims in Car Accidents
Victims of car accidents are entitled to file a suit. The law provides for mechanisms on how to pursue a case against the negligent individuals. Claims may lie against the offending driver, insurance company or car owner or operator.
Favorable claims may entitle plaintiffs to reparation in the form of damages covering medical expenses, loss of earnings, loss of consortium, property damage and other monetary obligations.
Vindication of Car Accident Claims
Favorable award in support of the offending party happens most likely in car accident claims. Plaintiff has only to establish the negligence of the other party and its connection with the injuries sustained. This may appear simple but navigating through various laws is more complicated than you think.
A case no matter how strong would still fail if not pursued with vigor and dedication. Evidence no matter how convincing would still be inadmissible if not handled properly.
Our Los Angeles lawyers are highly skilled in building and establishing your case and knowledgeable in applying tort laws and principles. We are also expert in preserving evidence that would crumble the other party’s defense.
Our more than a decade of dedicated legal service has earned us the necessary expertise in the field of personal injury cases. Our aggressive representation has given us a fine reputation in the legal community.
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