Work Zone Car Accidents in Boston and Elsewhere Targeted by MassDOT Campaign
The state of Massachusetts is getting in on this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. According to Richard A. Davey with the Massachusetts Department of Transportaion (MassDOT), transportation officials with the Department are teaming up with Construction Industries of Massachusetts (CIM) leaders in Devens, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Massachusetts State Police Colonel Marian McGovern and Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Secretary Mary Beth Heffernan to help push this campaign in the area.
The aims is to prevent work zone car accidents in Boston and elsewhere. This year’s event is taking place from the 23rd through the 27th of April. During this time safe driving advocates will be reaching out to drivers across the state asking them to have some compassion when traveling through Massachusetts’ work zones. Safe and responsible driving habits are one of the only ways to help keep both motorists and workers safe in these areas.
To help to make sure that drivers are being safe in these areas, there will be additional officers from the Massachusetts State Police at roughly 25 state highway work zones throughout the week.
Our Boston accident attorneys understand that there have been more than 70 accidents reported in our state’s work sites involving either a police cruiser or a state trooper. Officers in the state kicked off a new Work Zone Awareness program back in November and the program has already cited more than 3,000 drivers for speeding through our work zones. Another 400 were cited for not wearing seat belts and almost 100 more were cited for aggressive diving.
“Dedicated workers are building and maintaining the roads and bridges we rely on every day to get us where we need to go safely,” said Victor Mendez with the FWHA.
Secretary Davie adds that we’re entering the heart of the highway construction season. The sun is coming out, the weather is clearing up and workers are hitting our streets to help to improve our roadways for everyone. This is a time when drivers need to be reminded that construction zones come with an important warning: please slow down through work zones.
Both speeding and distracted driving has been proven to be two of the top causes of car accidents in these areas. These poor driving habits result in deadly consequences for motorists, law enforcement officials as well as public works employees. All drivers should slow sown, halt the distractions, avoid tailgating and keep an eye out for roadside workers when passing through these areas.
The Work Zone Awareness program that’s been working since November to help make these areas safer for workers has been funded through state and federal highway money. So far, the program has run up a tab of nearly $500,000 but has helped to save lives along the way.
If you, a friend or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Boston or elsewhere throughout the state, contact Boston Injury Lawyer Jeffrey S. Glassman to schedule a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights. Call 877-617-5333.
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Kingston Car Accident Keeps Four Students from Class, Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, April 5, 2012
Car Accident in Quincy Lands Uninsured Motorist Behind Bars, Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, April 21, 2012
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Car Accident in Quincy Lands Uninsured Motorist Behind Bars
A recent hit-and-run car accident in Quincy left a local male driver with multiple charges and in deep trouble with law enforcement officers. According to the Quincy Herald-Whig, the accident happened just before 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Broadway and 24th.
Local officers say they’ve arrested the 46-year-old suspect on charges of driving while his license was suspended, leaving the scene of an accident, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle as well as improper lane usage. He is currently being held at the Adams County Jail.
Our Boston car accident attorneys understand what a headache it can be to be involved in an auto accident with a driver who isn’t licensed and who doesn’t have the proper car insurance to cover the damages they’ve caused. Many times, innocent, responsible and insured drivers are left to front the bill in these costly accidents. That’s why it’s important for you to contact and experienced attorney if you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident with one of these irresponsible drivers. You’ll need experienced representation to fight for your rights and the deserved compensation to cover the damages.
In the Quincy car accident, police report that the collision happened when a U-Haul truck attempted to cross over the eastbound traffic to make a turn. As the truck attempted to make the turn, a pickup truck slammed into it. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries.
The uninsured and unlicensed driver fled the scene of the accident and was located by officers nearby, on Vermont and 22nd.
According to USA TODAY, about one out of every seven driver doesn’t have the proper motor insurance. Industry groups estimate that nearly 15 percent of all motorists are uninsured, which is a number that is expected to climb along with gas prices and unemployment rates.
“Over the last 20 years, uninsured motorists and the unemployment rate have tracked fairly closely,” says David Corum, vice president of the Insurance Research Council.
In 2007, insured drivers paid out nearly $11 billion for other motorists with no insurance policies. Some drivers have that part of car insurance that covers uninsured motorists. Some don’t.
Officials even conclude that state laws that make it a requirement to have this kind of insurance have been proven ineffective in keeping drivers insured. Some just can’t afford it and are willing to risk the well-being and the financial stability of those who play by the rules. Experts also conclude that nearly 5 percent of drivers in the state of Massachusetts don’t have any kind of car insurance. In our state, drivers are required to show proof of insurance before they’re allowed to register a vehicle.
If you, a friend or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident in Boston with an uninsured motorist, contact Boston Injury Attorney Jeffrey S. Glassman schedule a free and confidential appointment to discuss your case. Call 877-617-5333.
Car Accident in Quincy Lands Uninsured Motorist Behind Bars
A recent hit-and-run car accident in Quincy left a local male driver with multiple charges and in deep trouble with law enforcement officers. According to the Quincy Herald-Whig, the accident happened just before 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Broadway and 24th.
Local officers say they’ve arrested the 46-year-old suspect on charges of driving while his license was suspended, leaving the scene of an accident, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle as well as improper lane usage. He is currently being held at the Adams County Jail.
Our Boston car accident attorneys understand what a headache it can be to be involved in an auto accident with a driver who isn’t licensed and who doesn’t have the proper car insurance to cover the damages they’ve caused. Many times, innocent, responsible and insured drivers are left to front the bill in these costly accidents. That’s why it’s important for you to contact and experienced attorney if you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident with one of these irresponsible drivers. You’ll need experienced representation to fight for your rights and the deserved compensation to cover the damages.
In the Quincy car accident, police report that the collision happened when a U-Haul truck attempted to cross over the eastbound traffic to make a turn. As the truck attempted to make the turn, a pickup truck slammed into it. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries.
The uninsured and unlicensed driver fled the scene of the accident and was located by officers nearby, on Vermont and 22nd.
According to USA TODAY, about one out of every seven driver doesn’t have the proper motor insurance. Industry groups estimate that nearly 15 percent of all motorists are uninsured, which is a number that is expected to climb along with gas prices and unemployment rates.
“Over the last 20 years, uninsured motorists and the unemployment rate have tracked fairly closely,” says David Corum, vice president of the Insurance Research Council.
In 2007, insured drivers paid out nearly $11 billion for other motorists with no insurance policies. Some drivers have that part of car insurance that covers uninsured motorists. Some don’t.
Officials even conclude that state laws that make it a requirement to have this kind of insurance have been proven ineffective in keeping drivers insured. Some just can’t afford it and are willing to risk the well-being and the financial stability of those who play by the rules. Experts also conclude that nearly 5 percent of drivers in the state of Massachusetts don’t have any kind of car insurance. In our state, drivers are required to show proof of insurance before they’re allowed to register a vehicle.
If you, a friend or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident in Boston with an uninsured motorist, contact Boston Injury Attorney Jeffrey S. Glassman schedule a free and confidential appointment to discuss your case. Call 877-617-5333.
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Arvizu v. Puckett & Liability in Boston Car Accident Cases
When an at-fault driver is involved in a Boston car accident while working, who can be held liable?
Our experienced Boston injury attorneys can help you identify liable parties to get you the award you are entitled to. 
The Supreme Court of Texas recently heard a case involving the question of vicarious liability. Arvizu, et al. v. Puckett, et al., No. 11-0023 (Tex. S.Ct. Mar. 30, 2012). Vicarious liability is centered on the agency law principals where an employer can be held liable for the negligence of an employee when the employee acts negligently while furthering the employers business.
Agency law becomes more complicated where there is a subagency component. A subagent is defined as a person who was appointed by an agent to perform an act that the agent consented to have done on behalf of the agent’s principal. In order to qualify as a subagent, the agent must be responsible to the principal for the subagents conduct. Where an action is taken by a subagent, legal consequences are carried by the principal and not the appointing agent.
This subagency liability is seen in Arvizu, et al. v. Puckett. This case involved a car accident between Cantu and Juana Arvizu (plaintiff).
The relevant factual information is as follows. Montgomery County Auto Auction (MCAA) and Puckett Auto Sales had a longstanding commercial relationship. Puckett was at an auto auction held by MCAA trying to sell a pickup truck owned by Puckett. The pickup truck did not sell so Puckett instructed MCAA to deliver the pickup to another auction house. MCAA then instructed an MCAA employee, Cantu, to drive the Puckett pickup to the other auction house. While Cantu was traveling to the second auto accident, he was involved in a car accident with plaintiff causing injuries to plaintiff and plaintiff’s son.
Plaintiff sued Cantu, MCAA, and Puckett for negligence claiming that MCAA and Puckett should also be held liable for Cantu’s negligence under the theory of vicarious liability. Thus, the question for the court became whether two parties can simultaneously be in control of the same person, in this case Cantu.
In the initial trial court a jury found that there were three layers of liability. MCAA was employed by Puckett. Cantu was an employee of MCAA, not Puckett. Thus, Cantu an MCAA were both responsible for transporting the pickup for the benefit of Puckett and under Puckett’s control.
Puckett appealed this jury decision stating that the decision that both MCAA and Cantu were both under Puckett’s control was too much of a material conflict. In support of this contention, Puckett was responsible for proving that by finding that Puckett was liable for the actions of both MCAA and Cantu, a different judgment needed to be entered. Puckett was unable to meet this standard and therefore, lost their case.
The court found that Cantu was under the control of Puckett while transporting the vehicle therefore, leading to the nonemployee mission liability. This is the type of liability found where there is subagency. In this case Puckett was the principal who instructed their employee, MCAA, to transport the vehicle. MCAA was thus the agent, instructing a subagent, Cantu, to transport the vehicle. Because of the existence of this type of relationship the court found that Cantu, MCAA and Puckett should all be held liable for the injuries plaintiff’s sustained.
If you have been injured contact Boston Injury Lawyer Jeffrey S. Glassman for a free and confidential appointment. Call 877-617-5333 today.
Additional Resources:
Arvizu, et al. v. Puckett, et al., No. 11-0023 (Tex. S.Ct. Mar. 30, 2012).
Three Teens Killed in Dorchester Car Accident
A recent car accident in Dorchester left three young motorists dead. The early morning accident happened just before 5:00 a.m. as three motorists headed north on Morrissey Boulevard. According to local firefighters and Massachusetts police officers, emergency responders tried to save the motorists, two 19-year-olds and one 20-year-old, after the accident left them trapped in their vehicle, which had flipped over.
Two died at the scene of the accident and one died later at the Boston Medical Center, according to 7NEWS.
“It’s the scariest thing to find out — one day you talk to them and then the next day they’re gone. It’s devastating,” said Amanda Hines, a cousin of one of the victims.
As we recently reported on our Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, this time of the year is a dangerous time for teens to be on our roadways. It’s this time of the year when teens flock to our roadways to attend prom, graduation and set out on summer break. Parents and guardians are urged to talk with the teen drivers in their family to help to make sure that these young drivers are keeping safety as a top priority behind the wheel.
Following the recent Dorchester accident, state police are working with reconstruction experts to try to figure out what exactly happened and how the vehicle ended up how it did, flipped over — entrapping the young motorists. So far, experts know that the car was heading north on Morrissey Boulevard right by Pope’s Hill, but veered off the road between two guardrails. After that, experts believe that it rode up a hill, flipped over and ran into the concrete abutment of a bridge.
Dave Procopio, a Massachusetts State Police spokesperson, says that officials with the department haven’t ruled out any causes yet. He says they’re looking into speed and where the young motorists were coming from. According to preliminary investigations, it appears that the motorists were attending a party in Boston earlier in the night. Police have been able to conclude that none of the motorists were buckled in at the time of the accident. One of the passengers was ejected from the sedan in the accident.
Mile for mile, teens are involved in three times as many fatal car accidents as older drivers. These accidents take the lives of roughly 3,000 teens every year. This young age group of drivers has the highest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers ages 15- to 24-years-old represent less than 15 percent of the nation’s population but account for nearly a third of the total costs of auto accident-related injuries.
Boston Injury Lawyer Jeffrey S. Glassman offers free and confidential appointments to discuss the rights of victims and the families of victims. Call 877-617-5333 today to schedule your appointment.
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Program to Reduce Risks of Drunk Driving Accidents in Boston and Elsewhere through MA, Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, April 15, 2012
Kingston Car Accident Keeps Four Students from Class, Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, April 5, 2012
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Risks of Car Accident in Boston and Elsewhere Higher for Returning Military Personnel
According to a recent USAA study, returning military personnel typically experience about 15 percent more car accidents in Boston and elsewhere.
In these accidents, they’re typically at fault and the increase spans through the first six months they’re back from active duty. Their accidents are typically higher than the six months prior, while driving overseas. USAA, a popular insurer for those in the armed forces and their families, conducted its study be looking at more than 170,000 deployments over a three-year period. The study took place while everything was going on if Afghanistan and Iraq.
What the study concluded is that many of these soldiers continued an overseas combat-like driving style once they returned to the states. The auto accident rates for both Marines and Army members rose by nearly 13 and 25 percent, respectively. This doesn’t surprise researchers though, considering nearly 15 percent of these auto accidents were caused by “objects in the road,” which can be compared to “explosive devices” and other dangerous roadside obstacles found at war.
Our Boston personal injury attorneys understand that wasn’t the only correlation between on-duty driving and military personnel risks for accidents here. Officials with USAA also determined that there was an interesting correlation between the number of deployments of a driver and their rates of auto accidents on our roadways. Drivers who had been deployed more than twice were involved in nearly 40 percent more accidents. Those deployed only twice were in less than 30 percent more accidents and those who had only been deployed once had a less than 15 percent increase in accidents than a normal driver. According to a recent study, deployments typically have lasted from 8 to 14 months, since 2001.
The age of the military personnel was also relevant in the number of accidents they experienced once they got home. Military personnel who are 22-years-old and younger were involved in many more wrecks than those who were 30-years-old and older.
Military rank also played an important role in these soldiers’ risks for an auto accident. Higher ranked soldiers were typically involved in less auto accidents than their lower ranked soldiers.
“USAA has also shared the study with academics and traffic safety experts and has taken steps to make USAA members aware of the behind-the-wheel risks for returning troops,” said officials with USAA.
Officials with the Office of Public Affairs of the Army said they had nothing to do with it since it was headed by the insurance company and not the government.
The USAA survey and its findings are just another addition to the growing library of information regarding both the physical and psychological effect that deployment and war have on our soldiers.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car accident in the Greater Boston Area or elsewhere throughout the state of Massachusetts, contact Boston Injury Lawyer Jeffrey S. Glassman. Our law firm offers free and confidential appointments to victims and the families of victims. Call 877-617-5333 to schedule your appointment today.
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Arvizu v. Puckett & Liability in Boston Car Accident Cases, Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, April 17, 2012
Motorists Warned of Overnight Road Closures on Interstate 93, Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, April 3, 2012
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A Car Accident Lawyer Knows Orange County Problems
A truly knowledgeable Orange County car accident lawyer is aware of the troubling car crash statistics in the county. Roads and freeways jammed with rush-hour commuters, the rise in unlicensed and impaired drivers–all create a dangerous environment that leads to tragedy for drivers on a daily basis. Savvy car accident lawyers in the county know the county’s accident statistics and unique traffic problems can be helpful in evaluating a car accident case.
Orange County’s Alarming Car Accident Statistics
Smart car crash lawyers know that, in 2006, Orange County car accidents resulted in 178 deaths and 14,185 injuries. Drivers who were impaired by drugs or alcohol killed 75 and injured 1,501. A total of 41 pedestrians were killed and 726 were injured in car collisions. Bicycle vs. car accidents killed 16 and injured 1,020. And 24 motorcyclists were killed and 752 were injured in car crashes.
The Unique Traffic Problems of Orange County
Knowledgeable Orange County car crash lawyers are also aware of the county’s unique traffic problems. For example, the county once again ranked number one in the nation for worst traffic congestion.
A major on-going traffic problem in the county has become derisively known as the “Orange Crush.” Located in the heart of southern the county, this pretzel-work of freeways has 34 routes–including off-ramps and on-ramps–serving a whopping 629,000 cars a day. The massive interchange, which includes 66 lanes over 13 bridges, has become a traffic nightmare. Here, cars, trucks and motorcyclists vie for space and endlessly weave in and out of limited access HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes to create a huge bottleneck and potential for car accidents.
The county also suffers from having 20 dangerous intersections. Topping the list is the intersection at Warner Avenue and Newland Street, followed by the intersection of Warner Avenue and Springdale Street.
Another problem contributing to Orange County’s high car crash rate is the number of drunk drivers who populate its streets and freeways. In fact, Newport Beach ranked highest in the state for alcohol-related car accidents.
Still another potentially dangerous area in the county is Laguna Canyon Road. This twisting, narrow canyon roadway has been the sight of numerous horrific accidents that have killed many drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians over the years.
Consult a Knowledgeable Orange County Car Accident Lawyer
Unfortunately, many car accident victims fail to seek the wise counsel of a knowledgeable car accident lawyer–a skilled legal professional who knows the county’s traffic problems and accident statistics. The best Orange County car collision lawyers offer free, no obligation consultations to accident victims. They can quickly assess your car accident and advise you what you should do next.
Since 1978, Bisnar | Chase lawyers have represented over six thousand people in car, motorcycle, truck, pedestrian and other personal injury cases. The law firm has an “AV” rating, the highest level of professional excellence, by Martindale-Hubble. John Bisnar, who is the author of this article, and his partner Brian Chase each have a “10″ Avvo rating, the highest possible. John was named a “Community Hero” by the United Way, while Brian was named a “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in 2004 and one of the 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers. You should settle for nothing less than the finest legal representation available. For more information on a Orange County car accident lawyer, get “The Seven Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your California Personal Injury Claim” at http://www.BestAttorneyBooks.com or call 1-800-561-4887.
Copyright 2009 Bisnar Chase LLP. All Rights Reserved.
A Brief Introduction to Car Accident Lawyers
In case you have a car accident in New York City your search for legal help must start with law firms that specialize in such cases. Start immediately after any emergency medical issues are addressed. Search for phrases like “personal injury”, “injury & accident” or “car accident lawyer” in listings found in the phone book or on the Web. You may even jot down contact information in advance for car accident lawyers that you see advertised in public.
The number of motorists who experience car accidents yearly in New York City is 225,000 and this leads to having several lawyers who claim to be car accident experts. New York City has the boroughs of Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan and Brooklyn. When getting legal help, you should ensure that the lawyer helping you knows the area where you got involved in the accident and that the person has practiced law in the area.
Some specific highways and streets in the city if New York, are notorious “black spots”. If a lawyer knows about those spots, it can be helpful. The other thing that can be beneficial is if a lawyer knows the people working in the local court system. Therefore, it would be recommended for you to seek the services of a lawyer who practices in the area where your accident took place. For example, if your accident occurred in Brooklyn, getting a lawyer who practices in Brooklyn will be beneficial for the lawyer will have familiarity with the roads, other attorneys and judges in the area.
Almost all of the lawyers who specialize in car accidents have a section that details the settlements and verdicts that they have encountered when solving cases on their websites or on printed material. Usually, lawyers list the financial settlements, which their law firms have won for the victims of car accidents. You may also find client testimonials but it is not possible to speak with their previous clients. You must try your best to find a lawyer whose firm has won such settlements before saying yes to use the legal services offered by that firm. This can help you in verifying whether such settlement claims are genuine.
Car accident lawyers may agree to waive their fee until you collect a settlement. Certain ones may declare that they will charge you nothing at all for their services in the event that they don’t succeed to win any compensation for you. You should always ask to validate such promises in writing.
It is necessary for you to start legal action immediately in cases related to car accidents. The kind of claim, which you are filing can affect how much time you have to do so. In New York, people generally have three years in which they can file a claim but other case issues can affect this time.
The amount of money that you can expect your lawyer to take after subtracting the expenses charged for contingency fees or in situations where you had not paid your lawyer in advance is thirty three and a third percent. The lawyers can also deduct fees to recover monetary damages. As an illustration, if the amount you receive as net settlement is two hundred thousand dollars, the lawyer’s fees cannot surpass 666,66 dollars. This is just an example because other issues can affect lawyer’s fees.
Even if the state of New York were a “No Fault” legal authority area as regards to car accidents, you would still require a lawyer. The No Fault clause represents the idea that your insurance company will pay for the damages or injuries you incur due to an accident based on your policy limits. Your insurance company will compensate you without considering who caused the accident.
You might still need a car accident lawyer if injuries are serious and likely to be permanent or if the accident has led to a death. If the fault is not a clear-cut issue or if a police report is incorrect, you’ll need a lawyer. Also there are times when you do not have proper insurance, the limits of your liability insurance are too low or your insurance carrier has involved its own legal help in the case.
New York traffic accident lawyers specialize in dealing with cases involving traffic accidents. For work related injuries you should visit our page on New York workplace accident lawyers.
5 injured in South Seattle 3-car accident
Five people were injured, one critically, when three vehicles were involved in an accident in South Seattle this morning.
KIRO TV reports that a Honda Accord, Toyota Yaris and a Ford Taurus collided at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South Graham Street at 8:10am.
According to KIRO TV, a 40-year-old woman was critically injured in the accident. Four other people including two adults and two juveniles were injured in the rollover accident.
The impact of the collision caused one vehicle to rollover. At intersections, this is often caused by one car traveling at excessive speed at the time of the accident.
While no cause of the car accident was listed, the investigation will determine the likely cause. Police will most likely determine whether speed, running a red light or driver distraction were factors in the accident.
Rollover accidents account for nearly 33 percent of car accident fatalities and more than 10,000 people die every year in rollover crashes. In the past few years, automobile manufacturers have made strides in protecting vehicle occupants in rollover crashes by increasing roof strength.
People who are suffer serious injures in rollover car accidents including lacerations, fractures, traumatic brain injuries or paralysis due to another driver’s negligence may be able to obtain compensation for medical bills, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.
The Farber Law Group, a Bellevue rollover car collision attorney will work tirelessly to ensure that negligent parties are held liable for your injuries.
This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. Our Bellevue office is here to assist you.
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Some Advice From a Car Accident Lawyer in the City of Orange
Like most California cities, the city of Orange has had to contend with an unwelcome share of car accidents. An experienced Orange car accident lawyer will tell you that car accidents can get pretty complicated. This is why you need a car accident lawyer who is familiar with the unique accident statistics and traffic problems found in the city of Orange.
Your Orange Car Accident Lawyer Should Know the City’s Accident Statistics
A local Orange car crash lawyer will know that in 2006 alone, 10 people were killed and 814 were injured in Orange car crashes. He or she will know that three pedestrians were killed and 33 were injured in car collisions; that drunk drivers caused eight fatalities and 94 injuries; and that, in 2007, 14 car collisions ended in 14 fatalities.
Your Orange Car Accident Lawyer Should Know the City’s Special Traffic Concerns
Knowledgeable Orange car accident lawyers will also be aware of the city’s unique traffic problems–problems that can be a contributing factor in a car collision. For example, heavy traffic conditions on Cannon Street and Santiago Canyon Road have been known to create an accident-prone condition: Motorists driving southbound on Cannon Street in the right-turn-only lane will cut into traffic waiting to make a left-turn as they get three to four car lengths from Santiago Canyon Road.
Another problem arises when afternoon traffic on westbound Santiago Canyon Road queues so badly to turn right onto Cannon Street that motorists make right turns from the #2 lane to avoid the wait. Still another problem occurs during early morning commutes when motorists traveling westbound on LaVeta turn left onto Parker Street. There are often quite a few near misses caused by conflicting turn movements for left and right turns at this intersection. These and other local contributing factors can be important when a car collision lawyer presents his or her case to a jury.
Evaluating Your Car Accident Lawyer
The steps involved in choosing a qualified Orange car crash lawyer are fairly straightforward. Aside from the basic qualifications of credentials and experience, you’ll want to know if they have the local city knowledge–about traffic problems and car accidents–to intelligently handle your case. They should also have the financial ability and staffing resources to mount an effective case against powerful insurance company lawyers and their experts. Finally, you should, at the very least, consult with a car crash lawyer if you have been injured in a car accident. Most offer free, no obligation consultations to accident victims.
Since 1978, Bisnar | Chase lawyers have represented over six thousand people in car, motorcycle, truck, pedestrian and other personal injury cases. The law firm has an “AV” rating, the highest level of professional excellence, by Martindale-Hubble. John Bisnar, who is the author of this article, and his partner Brian Chase each have a “10″ Avvo rating, the highest possible. John was named a “Community Hero” by the United Way, while Brian was named a “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in 2004 and one of the 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers. You should settle for nothing less than the finest legal representation available. For more information on an Orange car accident lawyer, get “The Seven Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your California Personal Injury Claim” at http://www.BestAttorneyBooks.com or call 1-800-561-4887.
Copyright 2009 Bisnar Chase LLP. All Rights Reserved.