Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
Car Accidents & Injuries
Every year millions of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and this type of accident is the leading cause of injury among people ages 1-34. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every 10 seconds someone in the U.S. is involved in a car accident. Auto accidents sometimes occur because of weather or road conditions, but the majority of car accidents are caused by irresponsible driving behavior. Some common causes of car accidents include:
- Cell Phones (phone calls, text messaging, and emailing)
- Driver Fatigue
- Passenger Distractions
- Looking at the Scenery
- Adjusting the Radio
- Rubbernecking (drivers watching what is going on around them instead of the road)
- Reckless Drivers
- Drunk Driving
- Driver Negligence
- Speeding
- Distracted Driving
Personal Injury Attorney for Car Accident Claims in Los Angeles
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident, our injury lawyers will speak with you to determine what type of action should be taken in your case. If a car accident was caused by another person’s careless, recklessness or negligence, and resulted in physical or psychological injuries, or wrongful death, you may be able to receive compensation. Your Los Angeles personal injury lawyer can help you determine who is at fault for your injuries and will take the appropriate legal actions to hold them accountable for their actions.
Sometimes a car accident can be caused by a defect in the automobile or roadway. In these situations, your lawyer will need to prove that these factors caused the accident and in turn, your injuries. Our experienced attorneys have a thorough understanding of the dynamics of all types of car accidents and know how to make sure client’s personal injury claims result in the highest level of compensation possible.
Contact a Los Angeles Auto Accident Attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today if you have been injured in a car accident!