Car Accidents:

Car Accidents: Automobile accident claims are by far the most common type of civil tort litigation pending in our court system today. Except in those states where legislation has been passed doing away with fault as an issue (no fault laws), these cases are litigated or settled under general negligence principles.

The plaintiff attempts to demonstrate, or prove in a court of law, that the defendant was negligent, that the negligence was a proximate cause of the accident, and that the accident caused the plaintiff's injuries.

Not only may the defendant contest these issues, but under common law the defenses of contributory negligence and assumption of risk may also be raised to defeat the liability portion of the claim. Damages may be attacked on the basis that they were not proximately caused by the accident (causation) or on their severity.

Automobile accidents on our nation's roadways pose a significant risk to the traveling public. In fact, auto accidents are the leading cause of death for those under the age of thirty-four.

In the United States there are approximately five million motor vehicle accidents yearly. Approximately 40,000 people are killed annually in car accidents. Many of these accidents involve children and teens. Traffic accidents cost the public more than $150 billion per year, and statistics indicate that every American is likely to be involved in at least one auto accident during his lifetime

If you're involved in an auto accident, it is imperative to know what actions to take in order to protect your legal rights.

If you, or a loved one, have been injured in an accident, you may be owed for lost income, treatment, pain and suffering from your injury. Please contact a personal injury attorney immediately.