Vehicle Accidents
The vast majority of cases handled by The Scranton Law Firm involve vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 2.6 million people in the United States were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 2006 and approximately 43,000 people were killed. With statistics like that, it is almost a certainty that you or someone you know has been involved in a vehicular accident at some point.
There are many different kinds of vehicle accidents. The most common vehicle accidents are Auto Accidents. However, traffic accidents involving Bicycles, Busses, Motorcycles, Trains, Pedestrians, Public Transportation / Common Carrier Accidents, and Large Trucks are also very common in California and around the nation. Regardless of the type of accident you are involved in, it is always advisable to contact an experienced California attorney to help protect your rights and the value of your claim.
There are a number of potential causes for vehicular accidents. Most often, it is the Negligence of another driver that caused the damages and injuries. However, there are an infinite number of other potential causes, many of which are not easily discovered. For example, defective car or truck design, road and weather conditions, vehicle maintenance, defective products, unsafe road design, and even your own Negligence must be considered. Failure of seat belts and shoulder harnesses, car seats, bumper systems, tires, airbags, computer sensors, and countless other possible causes of injury must also be investigated. All of these factors can affect your ability to recover damages and must be carefully analyzed by an experienced attorney.
There are a variety of injuries that can result from vehicle accidents including cuts and bruises, whiplash, broken bones, scaring, back and neck injuries, soft tissue injuries, paralysis, burns, brain damage, and even death. Some injuries are minor with no long term damage and others can have life-long permanent effects. Soft tissue injuries are very common in vehicle accident cases. These injuries can be very difficult to prove and document. Severe injuries, such as brain damage or loss of limbs, add complexity to the case and can drastically increase the suffering felt by the victim and their families. Not all injuries are readily apparent after an accident and many significant injuries can easily be overlooked. If you are involved in any type of accident, it is critical to get medical attention immediately. You should also seek the advice of an experienced California accident attorney as soon as possible. A good attorney will thoroughly investigate the extent of all physical injuries suffered prior to settling any claim. Determining the nature and extent of injuries is a critical component to a person’s physical recovery as well as the recovery of monetary damages in a lawsuit.
By far the most common theory of liability in vehicular accident cases is Negligence. However, other theories of liability such as defective product design, defective product manufacturing, or unsafe road design may also be available. Depending on the facts of the case, potentially responsible parties could include other drivers, employers, product designers and manufacturers, or even government agencies.
If liability can be established, the plaintiff in a vehicle accident case may be entitled to receive compensation for their physical, emotional and economic losses that resulted from the accident. The damages available depend on the facts of each individual case but can include past and future medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and possibly punitive damages. The goal of awarding damages to the injured person is to make them whole. Talk to an experienced vehicle accident attorney to get an explanation of the damages you may be entitled to.
When a vehicle accident happens, insurance company adjusters are among the first people involved. Their objective is clear and always consistent: minimize the amount that the insurance company needs to pay out. In order to protect your rights and maximize your recovery, you need to have an experienced attorney on your side. It is also important to note that vehicle accident claims are subject to various Statutes Of Limitations which limit the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit.
The Scranton Law Firm has over 30 years of experience representing people injured in vehicular accidents in California. We also help those who have been injured as a result of Airplane Accidents, Boat And Jet Ski Accidents, Battery And Intentional Torts, Construction Accidents, Dog Bites And Attacks, Drunk Driving And Alcohol Related Accidents, and Swimming Pool Accidents accidents. We have recovered over $400,000,000 for our clients and we can help you too. Call us today for a free consultation with one of our experienced accident attorneys.
