Vehicle Accidents

Did you know that 1 person dies every 12 minutes or 5 persons in every hour, due to a vehicle-related accident?

Vehicle accidents account for nearly 25 percent of all accidental deaths in the country annually. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that approximately 45, 000 people die in vehicle-related accidents each year.

And as the number of motor vehicles increase each year, one’s chances of getting involved in an accident becomes potentially high.

Common vehicle accidents like crashes, collisions and rollover accidents may involve not only cars but other vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles, buses, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), trains, trucks, big rigs and trailers, as well. Accidents happen even in boats and airplanes.

In most of these accidents, one is likely to suffer from injuries, or worse – death. People who survive vehicle accidents often find it difficult to cope with the tragic change in their conditions, especially in serious cases of head and spinal cord damage, injuries that could sometimes lead to paralysis or permanent disability.

Federal and state laws compensate victims for the injuries and damages they suffered by allowing them to file claims against the parties responsible for an accident.

Under the law, a vehicle accident victim can make the following claims:

• Claims for serious injuries
• Claims against an uninsured driver
• Claims for medical expenses resulting from the accident
• Claims for loss of income
• Claims for pain and suffering

Aside from these economic and non-economic damages, the court or jury may also award punitive damages against the offending party in an accident, such as in cases of repeat or chronic DUI offenders.

Aside from the extent of injuries, the factors which caused a vehicle accident may determine how a claim is going to be pursued and what are the damages a victim may receive as compensation.

Our skilled personal injury lawyers at Attorney Services Etc have gained expertise and experienced handling issues related to vehicle accidents including claims litigation and settlement.