Road Debris Causing Car Accidents

Car accidents are responsible for injuring over 3 million people every year in the United States. According to the latest statistics from the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NTHSA), those who filed claims for injuries sustained in car accidents claimed over $2 billion (all together and in total) in 2018.

The chances are that you could be next. If you ever find yourself involved in a car accident, your best option is to speak with a knowledgeable attorney.

Accidents could occur for many different reasons:

• Malfunctioned car parts
• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence
• Fatigue and exhaustion
• Reckless driving
• Road rage
• Bad weather conditions
• Road debris

Lately, there have been many accidents caused by road debris. Here are a few tips on how to avoid road debris and how to prevent an accident.

Unsecured Loads

Did you know that almost two-thirds of all fatal road debris-related accidents were caused by unsecured loads and mechanical failures? There are several common types of road debris which can cause a car accident:

• Tires and other detachable vehicle parts
• Furniture, appliances and other household objects and items (not properly secured)
• Trailers (detached)

The majority of drivers are unaware of the dangers posed by unsecured loads. No one expects it to happen, but when it does, people end up injured or dead. If you were lucky enough to survive an accident caused by unsecured loads, speak with San Diego Car Accident Attorneys and schedule your free initial consultation. It is the only way to find out whether or not you are eligible to file a claim against a responsible driver.

Road Debris

Each year, over 500 people die as a result of road debris. The majority of accidents happen while the vehicle is trying to avoid the debris. However, by driving over or hitting debris on the road, they (debris) become unstable and can hit another vehicle behind or around you. There have been many situations where a vehicle passing the bridge hit the railings, causing the debris to fall down and damage the vehicles passing below.

These accidents are called no-contact accidents and are used to define accidents that occurred without a collision between two vehicles.

If this happened to you, you may find it hard proving that road debris was responsible for your accident. Without a proper attorney, you will most likely end up paying for all the damages out of your own pocket.

The only way of recovering some (or all) of the damages sustained from that accident is by speaking with one of knowledgeable San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys. Give us a call, schedule your consultation and see what can be done with your case.

To prevent these accidents from happening, you should:

• Secure your loads and fasten them directly to your vehicle
• Maintain your vehicle properly
• Retrieve any items that have fallen off your vehicle

Note the road and vehicles in front of you and pay attention to any heavy parts that may get dislodged, and keep a safe distance

How Much Does a San Diego Car Accident Attorney Cost?

Car accidents usually happen due to someone’s negligence. Typically, there are a few main reasons that lead to a car accident :

• Using a smartphone while driving (texting or speaking or browsing the web)
• Eating while driving
• Looking around your car for something (a lighter, a cigarette, money)
• Not paying attention to the road signs
• Not paying attention to other vehicles around you

When a car accident happens, the costs can be tremendously high. Without legal representation, you may never get compensated for the damages done to you and your vehicle. If you are a victim, you should seek legal help. Our Car Accident Lawyers in San Diego will help you understand the situation you are in and help you obtain the compensation you deserve. All you have to do is give us a call.

If you are wondering how much it costs to hire an attorney, here are some tips that will help you understand the full price of hiring an attorney.

There Is A Contingency

Yes, you read that correctly. When you hire an attorney, they will tell you straight away the amount they charge and how they do it. In 9 out of 10 cases, an attorney will tell you that they work on contingency, and will charge you a percentage of the total amount you receive. Now this percentage is what you should focus on; in San Diego, this percentage can be anywhere from 20 to 33 percent. This means that if your total settlement is $100,000, you will receive between $64,000 and $80,000 depending on how much your attorney charged you.

To find out how much the attorney charges, all you have to do is schedule a free consultation and speak with the attorney about your case.

The Best Chances of Winning

There is a reason why attorneys charge based on contingency. To understand it, you need to understand how it works:

• You have no initial costs
• Your attorney will cover all the fees and expenses during the process (this involves office fees associated with the case, such as copies, postage)

Note that attorney’s fees may be awarded separately in addition to your other damages if allowed so by the court and the California Code of Civil Procedure. But in most cases, these fees are calculated into the percentage that the attorney will take once you receive your full settlement.

Keep in mind the following – when working on contingency, your attorney has a financial incentive to win your case. They have the reason to get you the highest compensation possible, because of the more you receive, the more they will too. It is a win-win situation for both of you. You have nothing to lose if your case is not successful, and your attorney wins more money if they help you secure a higher settlement.

If you want to learn more about your case and how to determine the full cost of your potential settlement, be sure to get in touch with our Personal Injury Attorneys in San Diego. Call today and use the opportunity to schedule your free initial consultation.