Traffic Accident Lawyers – Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys
Millions of people are injured in traffic accidents every year. Some of the factors that may lead to traffic collisions and accidents include: Impaired, unlicensed or drunken drivers, dangerous intersections, poorly designed and maintained roads, faulty car equipment such as defective airbags, defective tires and damaged or worn roadway markings.
The owner of a vehicle may negligent for a traffic accident through his negligence in permitting a known unsafe driver to use his vehicle. A corporate owner may be liable for an accident that occurs with a truck that was loaded improperly or had mechanical failure due to improper maintenance. A motorcycle operator may have modified his cycle, eliminating safety reflectors in favor of a sleeker look.
In some cases, the injuries sustained in a traffic accident can be made worse by defective automobile components, including collapsing seatbacks, seatbelt buckles which unlatch during impact, airbags that do not deploy during impact, contaminated steering systems, and protruding objects in the interior of the car.
When involved in a traffic accident it is important to make sure a police report is filed, you should not give any written or recorded statements to an insurance adjuster. As a business, insurance companies are primarily concerned with limiting their payout. Your needs are secondary. While the insurance company may present what you think is an attractive settlement offer, it is in your best interests to contact an attorney who will put your needs before the insurance company interests. It is always best to discuss your situation with a skilled attorney before you decide to enter into discussions with an insurance representative.
The Statistical Abstract 2001 (the most recent year to date) stated there are 230,429,000 vehicles traveling United States roads. They are categorized as follows:
- 137,633,000 cars
- 4,903,00 motorcycles
- 84,188,000 vans
- 7,858,000 trucks
- 750,000 buses
According to the World Almanac for 2006, traffic accidents led to 44,800 deaths in 2003 alone.
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and have suffered you may be eligible for compensation to recover from pain and damages, disability, emotional pain, wrongful death, disfigurement, loss of opportunity to enjoy life, scarring, interference with parental relationships or martial relationships and other types of general damages.
In addition, traffic accident victims may be entitled to recover from economic damages related to past, present, and future lost of wages, medical bills, and future earnings, and out of pocket expenses.
Because of the complexities involved in traffic accident cases, it is important that you act quickly and contact an attorney with any questions or issues. Proving negligence takes an investment of time, experience, and resources – advantages that only a qualified attorney can provide, knowing your legal rights can help protect you and your family.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a traffic accident, you need an experienced lawyer to protect your rights. Contact an attorney today.
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