Tag: Beverly Hills car accident lawyer

Accidents can occur at any time, whether day or night. Nonetheless, some hours pose higher risks of crashes and injuries than others. According to the National Safety Council, most fatal crashes occur between 8:00 pm and 11:59 pm during summer and spring. On the other hand, the peak time of fatal crashes in winter occurs between 4:00 pm and 7:59 pm. Generally, the peak time of fatal and non-fatal crashes starts in the afternoon and goes into the night. It’s best to stay alert on the road irrespective of the time, as accidents can happen when you least expect them. Our Beverly Hills car accident attorney works with victims to obtain compensation for accident-related injuries or fatalities, so do not hesitate to reach out if you suffered injuries. Factors That…

According to The Zebra (culled from data out of the U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA, and the Fatality Analysis Reporting System – FARS), California is home to some of the most dangerous roadways in the nation. If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured, seek the legal guidance of an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer. The I-5 The I-5, which runs through several major counties in California (including Los Angeles) ranks third in terms of the most-dangerous roadways in the United States. Because it’s also a major truck route, it sees more than its fair share of deadly truck accidents. Sections of the Top 3 Deadliest Roadways California is the only state in the country to contain sections of three of the most dangerous roads, including: I-5, which – in…

Of all the dangerous driving practices out there – and there are plenty – excess speed is the deadliest of all. The statistics routinely find that speed kills, and motorists who fail to maintain safe speeds put everyone on our roadways at increased risk. If you’ve been harmed by a speeding motorist, reach out to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer today. The Sobering Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares all the following speed-related statistics: In 2020 alone, 11,258 people were killed by speeding motorists. For more than 20 years, excess speed has played a role in about one out of every three fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, excess speed featured in 29 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. Excess speed is exceptionally dangerous and often…

It is very rare for car accidents to be litigated in open court in front of a judge. The overwhelming majority of car accidents are settled between you and your insurance company, as well as you and the driver who caused the accident. Settling out of court saves time, money, energy, and sanity (in most cases). Alternative Dispute Resolution  If settling your car accident case doesn’t seem possible, remember that you can ask the other side to participate in ADR or Alternative Dispute Resolution. ADR includes mediation and binding arbitration. Mediation is an interactive process where an objective, professionally-trained mediator assists you and the other party in agreeing to a fair settlement. Binding arbitration is similar to mediation except that the arbiter decides, like a judge, what the outcome will…