No one expects to suffer a car accident, however according to the World Health Organization (WHO) car accidents are considered the most common and the most tragic in the world.
We know that after suffering an accident you may feel insecure, with many doubts and not knowing what to do. At these times our Latin accident lawyers can help you and offer you the calm you need so much at this time.
Surely you will have questions like:
What should I do if I am last in a car accident?
How long do I have to file a lawsuit after an accident?
Who will pay for my car if it is totaled?
What happens if I can’t return to work on time?
Who will pay for the doctor’s visits?
Our group of car accident lawyers are ready to answer all your questions, advise you and represent you in your case.
You should know that we are committed to you, that is why we offer you our first consultation completely free and in Spanish. Contact us at 323-760-7605
What type of compensation am I entitled to after a car accident?
You should keep in mind that depending on the specific qualities of your case, you could request different types of compensation.
There are two types of damages that are recoverable in a car accident case. The types of damages are usually divided depending on the way in which it affected the victim. According to this, the damages can be divided into:
Economic damages: refer to what you have spent because of the accident, these may include past and future medical bills, past and future lost wages
Non-economic damages: These are more subjective, such as mental and physical pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in Los Angeles
Traffic accidents are common on the streets of the city of Los Angeles, people come and go on the roads exposed to any type of negligence that causes an accident.
Through all the cases that our law firm has handled, we have determined that the most common causes of car accidents include:
- Distracted driving: Drivers are often distracted by cell phones, GPS systems, etc. inside the vehicle.
- Drunk driving: under the influence of alcohol.
- Dangerous roads: If it is a dangerous road or in poor condition.
- Teen Drivers: Inexperienced teen drivers may have a poor understanding of traffic laws.
- Reckless Driving: Drivers traveling above the speed limit or following too closely.
- Illegal Turns: Illegal left turns and U-turns at traffic signals or uncontrolled intersections can cause a serious accident.
- Acceleration: Drivers travel too fast.
- Wrong drivers: Drivers traveling in the wrong direction on a road or highway.
