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Santa Ana Car Accident Lawyer – What We Can Do For You
With a population of nearly 340,000 residents, Santa Ana is a large, bustling city with tens of thousands of cars on the road at any time. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported that there were 2,461 accidents with injuries and fatalities in the most recent year of data available (2015).
When one considers the fact that most accidents involve more than one person, the number of injuries to drivers and passengers is even higher. If you’re the victim of a car accident, you need to understand your rights. Consider retaining the services of a California personal injury lawyer who focuses on vehicle accidents.
Car Accident Injury Damages
Most people who’ve been involved in an accident aren’t prepared for the financial consequences that accompany injuries. The unfortunate reality is that your insurance policy may not come close to covering all of your expenses, and your medical bills may continue to mount for some time. Here are some of the expenses commonly associated with car accident injuries:
- Hospital stays
- Surgery
- Emergency room visits
- Lost wages
- Follow-ups with specialists
- Physical therapy
- Medication and medical equipment
- Trauma therapy
This doesn’t include calculations for property damage or pain and suffering. A California car accident lawyer can review your case and create an itemized list of your projected expenses.
The Importance of Swift Action
If you’ve been in a car accident, your first priority should be to see to your immediate medical needs. If you are seeking legal counsel, though, it’s important to contact a car accident lawyer as early as possible. A personal injury lawyer with experience in car accident litigation can work with your medical team to ensure that you not only get the best treatment, but to make certain that your recovery is documented for presentation to the parties responsible for damages or to the California courts.
Accidents Involving Other Factors
Car accidents can occur at any time and any place, but there are also circumstances that may affect the type and degree of the injuries that you sustain, and the amount of damages to which you’re entitled.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are many times lighter than standard-sized automobiles. They offer little protection from the road. Motorcyclists that are struck by negligent drivers usually sustain injuries from the initial impact and additional injuries from the roadway. This can often increase the extent of injury and the length of the recovery process.
Commercial Trucks
Because of their immense mass, getting hit by a large truck can cause severe injuries, even at low speeds. Commercial trucks and their drivers are required to have special licensing and meet federal and state safety regulations. Unfortunately, not all trucking companies enforce these requirements and allow their operators to drive unsafe vehicles with little rest.
Drunk Driving and Intoxication
Driving a car is dangerous enough when the drivers are sober, but when drugs or alcohol are involved, it increases the risk. If you believe that the driver who hit your car was drunk or on drugs, you should let the police know immediately. Even if the other driver is arrested for DUI, it won’t affect your civil case for damages.
Work and Lost Wages
If you’re injured in an accident, you may not be able to work until you’re partially or fully recovered. Your employer should make reasonable accommodations to assist you in returning to your job, but in some cases, you won’t be able to return to work at all. A California accident lawyer will fight for your lost wages and diminished work capacity.
The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates in Santa Ana and the Surrounding Areas
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’ll probably need help getting your life back together. A car accident lawyer can answer the questions you have and work to provide the support you need in the days and weeks following the crash. The personal injury lawyers at the Santa Ana Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates are here for you. Call now for a free consultation.
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