Tag: Beverly Hills Car accident attorney

If you have been injured by another driver’s negligence, such as speeding, distraction, or impairment, you’ll need to file a claim and negotiate a fair settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. You will also, however, need to address your recovery, your return to work, and your emotional and physical pain and suffering. In other words, you aren’t in a great position to take on the insurance company, and even if you were, you are unlikely to stand a decent chance of obtaining fair compensation. The fact of the matter is that the insurance company is very skilled at twisting the words and efforts of claimants in a manner that damages their own claims, and your best interests are best served by having an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney…

You recognize that distracted drivers are some of the most dangerous motorists out there, but you may not realize that there are some tell-tale signs of distracted driving that you should be on the lookout for. If you’ve been injured by another driver’s distraction – or any other form of negligence – don’t wait to speak with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney. The Most Dangerous Distraction The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares that texting (and other forms of smartphone usage) is the most dangerous distraction – killing 3,142 people in 2020 alone. The Signs of Driver Distraction The most common signs that the driver near you on the road is texting or is otherwise distracted include: Lane Drift – Even if the roadway is straight as…

While Beverly Hills is a small city that spans less than 6 square miles (compared to Los Angeles’s footprint of 503 square miles), it sees more than its fair share of car accidents, and tourists play a primary role in this risk factor. If you or someone you love has been injured by another driver’s negligence, it’s time to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer. The Statistics According to Beverly Hills Magazine (relying on statistics culled from UC Berkeley’s Transportation Injury Mapping Systems), Beverly Hills averaged about 400 traffic crashes per square mile from 2015 to 2020, while Los Angeles averaged about 232 per square mile. Tourism is considered an important piece of this puzzle. Instagram Driven Nestled near both Hollywood and Los Angeles, Beverly Hills attracts…

Car accidents are one of the most common varieties of personal injury claims, and they tend to be as dangerous as they are terrifying. The losses you experience as a result of even a relatively mild car accident can be immense, and an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney will help to ensure that your complete range of losses are well represented in your well-executed car accident claim. Your Losses The losses you experience as a result of another driver’s negligence typically fall into several basic categories. Property Damage to Your Vehicle The property damage to your car is often the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the losses you incur. Your Medical Expenses The more serious the accident, the more significant you can expect your medical bills…

If you go to the emergency room for injuries from a car crash, will the doctors keep you in the hospital? This will depend on the nature of your injuries, as patients with catastrophic injuries will often need constant medical care in the days following the accident. Other patients might go home with a treatment plan they need to follow. Some reasons that a patient might have to stay in the hospital include: They are unconscious or in a comaThey need emergency surgery or surgery in the coming daysInfection monitoring and prevention with burns or similar injuriesInternal organ damageTo monitor and control brain or spinal swellingTo monitor and control internal hemorrhaging A patient might be admitted to the general hospital or the intensive care unit (ICU). Hospitalization can be costly,…

MD: Road rage is common on our roads and can cause avoidable accidents and injuries. Has this irresponsible behavior victimized you? Don’t forget to contact a Beverly Hills car accident attorney to help you get just compensation. Aggressive driving, aka road rage, is driving behavior anger causes. It makes a driver drive dangerously, disregard other road users’ safety, rights, and courtesy. The term “road rage” gained its first use in a Los Angeles news station in 1987. A driver with this behavior shows these danger signs: Tailgates other vehicles;Yells at or curses other drivers;Intentionally cuts off other drivers;  Blocks other vehicles’ entry;Speeds;Weaves through traffic;Honks furiously;Makes obscene gestures to fellow drivers;Deliberately hits other vehicles; Gets out of their car to confront other drivers;Physically assaults other drivers. This post examines this unbecoming…

Many reckless drivers run red lights, risking the lives and well-being of themselves and everyone else around them. In an effort to curb this issue, many municipalities have installed red-light cameras to catch defaulters. These cameras flash offenders several times when they run through intersections. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that cameras have significantly reduced fatal crashes by 21% percent in large cities. Unfortunately, drivers continue to run red lights, often with disastrous consequences. If you have been injured by a driver that ran a red light, there is a good chance that you are entitled to compensation. To learn more, call us today to schedule a case evaluation with a lawyer. Common Causes of Red Lights Accidents The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the Insurance…