San Francisco Auto Accident Attorney
Car Accident Causes
Car Accidents have many causes. However, intoxicated drivers are very high on the list of those responsible for car accidents. These accidents are the #1 cause of death in people 35 years old and younger. If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, it is strongly advised that you contact a San Francisco car accident lawyer immediately. At the Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III, the personal injury lawyer would like to discuss the details of your case with you and determine what types of claims could be made.
In 2007, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that there were more than 6 million car accidents in the USA. Almost 2.5 million individuals were injured in these accidents. In fact, one person dies in a fatal crash approximately every 13 minutes in our country. Some of the most common causes of car accidents include:
- Drunk or drug intoxicated driver
- Inattentive driver
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Weather related
- Elderly driver
- Inexperienced teenage driver
21st century science, with all of the incredible technological advances, including cell phones with text messaging, video, traffic alerts, GPS capabilities is exciting. However, it has proven to increase driver distraction when they have these devices. You have probably seen people driving while sending a text. Even with the California law requiring hands-free systems, people still do what they want to, and this can include sending text messages or not using a hands-free device. This situation of a distracted driver is very dangerous for the other drivers on the road. Erratic driving as well as drifting out of the correct lane is common with mobile phone users on the road.
San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer
DUI vehicle operators are a serious situation in the Bay Area. Many fatal accidents result from DUI drivers causing chaos on the roads. These are serious situations that cause devastating accidents to innocent individuals who are following the "rules of the road". When a reckless, negligent or drunk driver causes an accident, their insurance must cover your damages, both injuries and property damage. At the Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III, an attorney would like to discuss the details of your case with you in order to determine what type of personal injury claims could be made. Often there are more types of claims than you are aware of. Don't try to deal with the insurance companies on your own. Attorney Nelson Barry will seek maximum compensation for your injuries and other damages.
Contact a San Francisco Car Accident Attorney from the Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III to fight for maximum compensation for your car accident injury claim. |