Personal Injury in San Jose: Leading Causes of Car Accidents
Car Accidents and Their Causes
Car accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence in California. If you have been injured as a result of an accident, a San Jose personal injury attorney can help you to fight for compensation. The success of your case depends on proving the fault of another party, if not already admitted. Even beyond that, the specific factors involved may have an impact on the amount you ultimately receive. This can apply whether you settle out of court of go to trial, due to the likelihood that a jury will award a greater amount for certain acts of recklessness or other such considerations. Determining the specific cause of the accident is thus an important part of the investigation your legal representation will undertake. Some of the leading causes of
car accidents include:
- Distracted driving (talking on the phone, texting, eating)
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Reckless driving
- Rain
- Running red lights
- Failing to observe stop signs
- Teenage drivers
- Driving at night
- Design defects
- Unsafe lane changes
- Wrong-way driving
- Illegal turns
- Tailgating
- Driving under the influence of drugs
San Jose Personal Injury Lawyer
The Dunnion Law Firm has been providing personal injury assistance to those in need since 1975. We care about our purpose and do not take the trust placed in us lightly and we will always act with your best interests in mind. Part of our address of your case will include determining the most suitable party or parties against whom to file suit. Oftentimes it is simply the other driver who is at fault but there may be instances where a third party is involved. These could include the manufacturer of a defective car part, or the institution that served a drunk driver alcohol. We will aggressively pursue whatever compensation is available to you.
Contact a San Jose personal injury lawyer
if you have been injured in a car accident, no matter the cause, to see if you have a valid claim.
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