Vehicle Accidents in Los Angeles
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Vehicle Accidents in Los Angeles
A presentation brought to you by ourpersonal injury attorneys in Los Angeles
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Car Accidents in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a populated and highly transited city in California. It is also one of the largest cities in the United States and one that has heavy traffic.
Vehicle accidents or collisions between cars and pedestrians are not uncommon. Victims of such accidents should seek help not only for their injuries, but also for their losses.
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Statistics for Vehicle Accidents in California
Los Angeles and San Francisco have two of the highest reported numbers of car accidents recorded in the state of California.
The California Office for Traffic Safety lists the following most common types of vehicle accidents:
• alcohol and drug-impaired driving accidents,• collisions with motorcycles, • collisions with pedestrian and bicycles.
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California Laws Governing Driving Safety
The California Vehicle Code regulates the manner in which drivers should conduct on the road and the reporting of vehicle accidents.
An accident must be reported to the California Department of Motor Vehicles if a person is injured, killed or if the property damage exceeds a certain amount.
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What to Do if You are Involved in a Vehicle Accident in LA
If you have been involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, the first step is to seek adequate medical attention. Even small injuries, especially to the head, can have severe consequences if not treated.
If you are able to, you should assess the situation and investigate the extent of the damage. Any proof from the actual accident scene can be useful in a personal injury lawsuit.
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Insurance Compensations for Vehicle Accidents in LA
Insurance companies should provide a significant degree of the monetary compensations for your property damage in a car accident. However, sometimes they can refuse to pay and justify this by stating that the accident did not cause the injury.
A personal injury lawyer can help you deal with such insurance problems and obtain the rightful compensations.
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Types of Compensations You Can Obtain as the Victim of a Vehicle Accident in LA
The types of compensations obtained in a personal injury case include those for:
• economic damages: medical bills, lost wages, etc.;
• non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress.
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The Emotional Impact of a Vehicle Accident in LA
Apart from the physical injuries, a vehicle accident can also cause significant emotional distress.
A personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help you obtain monetary compensations for the professional treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress.
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Personal Injury Attorney Assistance in Vehicle Accident Cases in California >>
A personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help you obtain compensations from the one who caused the accident and from the insurance company.
If the accident was caused by both parties, a lawyer can represent you in a shared fault injury case.
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>> Personal Injury Attorney Assistance in Vehicle Accident Cases in California
Our personal injury lawyers in L.A. can help you file for a lawsuit and prove negligence, if you are the victim of a vehicle accident.
We can help you claim the legal compensations that will cover all of your economic and emotional losses.
Thank you for your attention!
For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)[email protected]
http://www.lapersonalinjuryattorney.net/
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