Vehicular Accidents:
The lawyers at Williamson & Krauss are
experienced at handling car and truck accident
cases, and have handled complex cases from the
insurance claims level through trial and appeal.
Failure to use reasonable care while operating a
motor vehicle constitutes negligence.
Determining who was at fault in an auto accident
means figuring out who was negligent, and thus
responsible for causing the accident. A finding of
negligence is often based on the operator’s failure
to obey traffic signs or signals, failure to signal
when turning, failure to follow the speed limit, driving
a car under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or
violation of some other law.
Collisions caused by hit and run drivers can still
lead to claims, even if the driver of the car who
caused the crash is not identified.
While car crashes comprise a significant portion of
personal injury and wrongful death claims, it would
be wrong to think that they are always simple to
resolve. They often involve extremely complex
issues of evidence and insurance law, which the
lawyers at Williamson & Krauss have
considerable experience dealing with.
If you have been injured in a car, truck, tractor trailer,
motorcycle or other motor vehicle accident as a
driver, passenger, or pedestrian, and it was the
result of someone else’s negligence, you may be
entitled to recover monetary damages for pain and
suffering, payment or reimbursement of reasonable
medical expenses incurred or which will be incurred
in the future, and lost wages.
The lawyers at Williamson & Krauss are
experienced at handling car and truck accident
cases, and have handled complex cases from the
insurance claims level through trial and appeal.
Failure to use reasonable care while operating a
motor vehicle constitutes negligence.
Determining who was at fault in an auto accident
means figuring out who was negligent, and thus
responsible for causing the accident. A finding of
negligence is often based on the operator’s failure
to obey traffic signs or signals, failure to signal
when turning, failure to follow the speed limit, driving
a car under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or
violation of some other law.
Collisions caused by hit and run drivers can still
lead to claims, even if the driver of the car who
caused the crash is not identified.
While car crashes comprise a significant portion of
personal injury and wrongful death claims, it would
be wrong to think that they are always simple to
resolve. They often involve extremely complex
issues of evidence and insurance law, which the
lawyers at Williamson & Krauss have
considerable experience dealing with.
If you have been injured in a car, truck, tractor trailer,
motorcycle or other motor vehicle accident as a
driver, passenger, or pedestrian, and it was the
result of someone else’s negligence, you may be
entitled to recover monetary damages for pain and
suffering, payment or reimbursement of reasonable
medical expenses incurred or which will be incurred
in the future, and lost wages.
What to Do When You Have a Car Accident
If you have been involved in an automobile accident,
or injured as a pedestrian:
1. Try to obtain as much information as possible
about the vehicles involved in the accident and the
driver’s name, address and license number, as well
as the owner’s name and address, including their
insurance company and coverage information.
2. Make note of the direction and position of the
vehicles, the weather at the time of the accident, the
time of day and lighting conditions, and names and
addresses of any witnesses. Make sure the police
are aware of any traffic violations the other operator
committed.
3. If you are injured, get medical attention promptly.
Although it is not uncommon for symptoms to
surface several days later, it is important when you
seek medical attention to provide the medical staff
with an accurate history of the accident and all of
the body parts which are causing pain.
4. As soon as possible, notify your insurance agent
or insurance company about the accident. You have
a duty to cooperate with your insurance company.
However, be aware of the fact that your own
insurance company may have interests which are
adverse to yours.
5. It is also a very good idea to obtain photographs
of all vehicles involved, as well as visible injuries
and location of the accident, including any defects
in the road or blocked or obstructed traffic signals.
Contact a lawyer promptly to determine further
rights and responsibilities arising from your
accident. You should not offer statements to
insurance company representatives or investigators
without first understanding your rights.
If you, a relative or friend has been injured in a
vehicular accident, call us today at (818) 226-5700
or contact us online for a FREE CONSULTATION.
If you have been involved in an automobile accident,
or injured as a pedestrian:
1. Try to obtain as much information as possible
about the vehicles involved in the accident and the
driver’s name, address and license number, as well
as the owner’s name and address, including their
insurance company and coverage information.
2. Make note of the direction and position of the
vehicles, the weather at the time of the accident, the
time of day and lighting conditions, and names and
addresses of any witnesses. Make sure the police
are aware of any traffic violations the other operator
committed.
3. If you are injured, get medical attention promptly.
Although it is not uncommon for symptoms to
surface several days later, it is important when you
seek medical attention to provide the medical staff
with an accurate history of the accident and all of
the body parts which are causing pain.
4. As soon as possible, notify your insurance agent
or insurance company about the accident. You have
a duty to cooperate with your insurance company.
However, be aware of the fact that your own
insurance company may have interests which are
adverse to yours.
5. It is also a very good idea to obtain photographs
of all vehicles involved, as well as visible injuries
and location of the accident, including any defects
in the road or blocked or obstructed traffic signals.
Contact a lawyer promptly to determine further
rights and responsibilities arising from your
accident. You should not offer statements to
insurance company representatives or investigators
without first understanding your rights.
If you, a relative or friend has been injured in a
vehicular accident, call us today at (818) 226-5700
or contact us online for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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