Rear-end collisions are common in densely populated areas, such as Santa Ana. They typically cause neck and shoulder injuries such as whiplash, and more severe impacts can cause spinal dislocation, followed by a plethora of side effects.
If you are suffering or lost a loved one due to a rear-end collision, a Santa Ana rear-end collisions lawyer could help you seek financial awards that could pay for your injuries. Call Ben Crump, PLLC, at (844) 730-0233 today for a free case review. We can review the details of your accident and answer your questions. We work on contingency, which means we do not collect upfront fees from you, and we will not receive any money unless we win a settlement for you.
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit for a Rear-End Collision in Santa Ana
It is not too hard to prove negligence in rear-end collisions because they tend to happen at intersections, parking spots, and traffic jams. They also usually occur due to distracted driving, such as someone not paying attention to the road, texting, eating, or talking, which are common causes of most general accidents.
Other common causes of rear-end collisions include:
- Tailgating: When someone is following too closely, many other factors can play into them not having enough time to stop, such as being distracted, road conditions, or sudden stops.
- Speeding: If someone is speeding and does not realize you are braking, or if they are driving while distracted or when the roads are bad, they may not judge their braking distance properly, causing them to rear-end you. Speeding can also cause more damage as it makes the impact more violent.
- Driving under the influence (DUI): If someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, their judgment may be off. They may have blurry vision or even be drowsy, depending on the substance they are using. It can be challenging to maneuver a car under these conditions.
Make sure you can prove the other driver’s negligence before you file your lawsuit. Sometimes accidents happen because of other factors, and you want to make sure that your negligence does not outweigh the other driver’s.
California follows the comparative negligence law, under California Civil Code (CIV) §1714. This means that both parties are responsible for their share of the accident as it applies. For example, even if you are 2% at fault, you will be responsible for that share, which will come out of your compensation.
Negligence
Every driver has a duty of care to drive responsibly and not put others in danger. If there is a breach of duty of care and that negligence is what caused the accident, and that accident caused your injuries or pain and suffering, then you should be safe to file a lawsuit.
Statute of Limitations
These are your time limits for filing legal actions. California allows you to file your personal injury lawsuits within two years of the accident, according to California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) §335.1. This is also the time frame to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If there is a government vehicle involved, you have six months to file, per California Government Code (GOV) §911.2. There are also other exemptions based on age and personal property damage, which you can discuss with a Santa Ana personal injury attorney.
For a free legal consultation with a rear-end collisions lawyer serving Santa Ana, call (844) 730-0233
How a Santa Ana Rear-End Collisions Lawyer Can Help You
There is more to a case than paperwork. You will need to make sure you collect evidence, interview witnesses, and get help from people who understand the value of your losses from a legal standpoint.
When you enlist a Santa Ana rear-end collisions lawyer, we can take on all that extra burden. We can file, interview, and take on the responsibility of reliving the accident that you should not have to endure.
We understand your case’s value is more than compensation; it is getting back what you lost emotionally, which does not always happen. However, it does help to know that your suffering does not need to be a financial burden because someone was not “paying attention” or whatever the reason for the accident is.
Contact Ben Crump, PLLC, today. Our compassionate lawyers are ready when you are. The consultation is free, and you will not pay unless we win financial awards for you.
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Awards for Damages
Seeking compensation can be a hassle with all the paperwork, time limits, and everything else involved in following the law. Our lawyers are here to apply those laws to your case correctly so that your rights are protected.
Compensation covers the damages that come from an accident. They are both monetary losses and losses of life duties. You also may accrue living expenses for things you may not usually need, such as cleaning services or therapy.
Economic damages are your medical bills, loss of wages, prescriptions, funeral and burial costs, and any financial strain the accident has added to your life. Our legal team calculates these with receipts and sometimes with the help of expert medical testimony.
Non-economic damages are for pain and suffering, such as a loss of companionship and emotional stress. These are more challenging to value.
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Our Santa Ana rear-end collisions lawyer wants to set you up for success. We always make sure to treat each client with the respect they deserve. We want to advocate for your rights and make sure that you are getting the most out of the litigation process. A flawed process can create challenges and lower compensations. We want to prevent that from happening to you.
Call Ben Crump, PLLC, today at (844) 730-0233 for your free case evaluation. There is no case too tough for us to handle, and you do not need to stress about paying upfront. Our contingency fee plans work, so you only pay when we win your case. The sooner you call, the sooner we can build your case and start working for you.
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