Lomita, CA Car Accident Injury Attorney

Automobile Collision Personal Injury Law Firm in Lomita, CA

If you've been seriously injured in an automobile accident, you will want to consult with a legal professional whose specialty is personal injuries. Determining the right lawyer will help get you on the way to an emotional recovery as well as potential monetary recovery.

What should you do first if injured in Lomita, CA in an accident?

Car accidents can be a traumatic experience. Before anything else, you should seek medical services if necessary. If you haven't already done so, speak to a healthcare professional to ensure that you are healthy, then call us today at (877) 278-6890.It stands to reason that traffic accidents are more typical in urban areas like Lomita, CA (where there are lots of people and vehicles) than outlying areas. No matter where the accident happens, you will want to gather the contact details of all individuals involved - including witnesses - and then contact us.Failure to stay at the location of an accident can result in penalties, fines, and potential jail time, but if you are involved in any type of accident, you should wait for the police to arrive. Dependent on the circumstances and if all people agree, you may be able to swap contact information and leave the location of the accident. In some scenarios - particularly if there are injuries involved - the parties are required to contact the police and report the accident, whether there was any other damage or not.Expectations following a traffic accident vary from area to area and can be complex. Here are some of the requirements you may encounter depending on where the accident occurs:

• The driver(s) must stay at the location until police arrive
• The responsible driver must contact law enforcement
• The responsible party must attend to any injuries of the non-responsible party
• If both parties are injured they can legally leave the scene of the accident if they drive to the hospital together

While you may not know what to do next, we do. Call us at (877) 278-6890 for a FREE CONSULTATION and allow our team of legal professionals to relieve you of the stress of dealing with the mess.Whether the cause of the accident was your fault or not, whether you were the driver, a bystander, a passenger, or involved in some other way, you are probably going to go through mental and physical effects from the accident. Take a breath, calm yourself, and call one of the best and most respected lawyers in the Lomita, CA area: Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.We've been through this process many times before, and our team of lawyers will not only help you answer the questions you have about "What's next?" but we will also address questions you may not have considered like the cost of property damage, medical costs (both current and in the future), loss of earnings and wages, legal liability, potential disability claims, and others. One thing you won't have to worry about is the cost of our services, because we don't get paid unless you get paid, and your initial consultation is FREE.

Accidents Involving Seniors

As mentioned in a report done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2017, 18% of all traffic fatalities in 2016 were among people 65 years of age and older. A 2019 report from AAA (The Automobile Association of America) found that per mile traveled, lethal crash rates escalate beginning at age 75 and rise dramatically after age 80. And while they concluded that this is mainly due to an increased risk of personal injury and medical issues, not an increased risk of crashes, if they are driving the other car you may be at a higher risk. If you or a family member in the Lomita, CA area have been in an accident involving a senior citizen, or if you are a Senior driver and have been in an accident, contact Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC for a free assessment and to talk about your potential solutions.It is well recognized that as we grow older we begin to lose many of our abilities. Our hearing can diminish, as can our eyesight, energy level, cognitive ability, and reactions. The inability - or slowed ability - to react to a risk or high risk circumstance can be the difference between evading an accident entirely or becoming part of the accident statistics. With the advent of superior medical technology and diet, people are living longer and have more active life styles. As a result, there are more older drivers on the road, and hence there are more accidents that involve senior drivers. According to Consumer Reports, in 2017 over 3.5 million Americans age 85+ held a driver's license. If you or a family member in the Lomita, CA area have been in an accident involving a senior citizen, or if you are over 65 and have been in an accident, contact Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC for a free assessment and to go over your potential solutions.

Failure to Yield Accidents

Drivers all over the Lomita, CA area "fail to yield" on a consistent basis, resulting in countless accidents. "Failure to yield" is precisely what it sounds like: someone fails to yield the right of way to someone else, which results in an accident.Failure to yield accidents are quite common in Lomita, CA and typically occur at intersections, with an excessive number of accidents due to illegal left-hand turns. Failure to yield accidents also frequently occur at blinking red lights when a car or truck fails to make a complete stop, blinking yellow lights, and when drivers assertively merge onto highways and/or when lanes merge.Whereas failure to yield accidents are often more minor, they may result in property damage and bodily injuries, which may bring about loss of revenue because of lost time at work and disability. We have seen our share of failure to yield cases at Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC and have plenty of experience litigating these cases. Allow us to work for you if you need a law firm who will fight for your legal rights to the fullest extent of the law. Call (877) 278-6890 today.

Texting While Driving Accidents

Texting behind the wheel of a moving vehicle is the worst conceivable thing you can do, and is not only dangerous, it is quite common. A 2019 Driver Knowledge study determined that 1 out of every 3 people text while driving, even though texting while driving will increase the chances of crashing a startling 23 times. And while 47 out of 50 states have banned texting while driving, it still takes place, and it still generates accidents on a regular basis. If you or a loved one or family member have been in a car accident while texting, or while the other driver was texting, you unquestionably need to contact us. Our track record for being able to help Lomita, CA area drivers is exceptional, and with the significant nature of this infraction you need a support team who is not only savvy with texting while driving accidents, but more importantly, their litigation.

Motorcycle Accidents

In 2018, 8.02% of US households owned motorcycles. (Motorcycle Industry Council, 2019)Although motorcycles are responsible for only 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled, riders account for 14% of all traffic deaths and 17% of all occupant (driver and passenger) deaths, (NHTSA, 2019) and while 20% of passenger car accidents result in personal injury or dying, 80% of motorcycle accidents end in injury or loss of life. Also, motorcyclist deaths were more apt to take place in metropolitan than in outlying areas (60% vs. 38%). (IIHS, 2019)If you know someone who was involved with or killed in a motorcycle accident, there is no more effective law firm in Lomita, CA than Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC to work with you. Click on our Contact link or call (877) 278-6890 right away to confer with one of our expert attorneys. We will fight for you.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists can be even more complicated than vehicle-to-vehicle accidents because the other party may or may not have insurance.Cyclists encounter quite a few of the very same complications as motorcyclists, but at reduced speeds. Bicycles usually are not as apparent as passenger cars and/or trucks, they aren't as steady on two wheels as a car is on 4 wheels, and any sort of accident including a bicycle has a very high percentage likelihood of contributing to physical injuries. 81% of pedestrian deaths in 2018 happened in urban locations, and 40% of pedestrian deaths among men and women 70+ in 2018 occurred at intersections, in comparison with 22% for those younger than Age 70. (IIHS, 2019).If you were in an accident involving a bike, a pedestrian, or a motorcycle you are likely to want a knowledgeable law firm. You need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. Call us at (877) 278-6890 today.

Teenage and Inexperienced Driver Accidents

As you can most likely imagine, the more practice anyone may get behind the wheel, the more confident they grow to be and the higher quality driver they become. Regrettably, teenage and brand new drivers are expected to "practice" on the road with the rest of us, and they typically have a lot to learn. A 2019 Texas A&M Transportation Institute study determined that Teens are more likely to speed and tailgate than experienced drivers. That same report revealed that Teens don't consider driving at 5 to 10 mph above the speed limit to be hazardous.The NHTSA found that drivers ages 15-20 had the greatest representation in speed related fatal crashes (32% and 22%) when compared to any other age group in 2016, and that driving too fast was a factor in 31% of Teen driver fatalities. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly 3 x more likely to be in a deadly accident than drivers aged 20+, and that motor vehicle accidents are the leading reason of death for US teens.Granted, no one starts as an outstanding driver; we all required practice, and a number of us are continuing to learn! But teenagers who don't have practical experience are clearly more inclined to getting into car or truck accidents. In spite of all of the research indicating that Teen drivers can make some poor judgments, the fact is that they are on the road with us, and their performance affects you and your loved ones.If you or someone you know has been associated with a traffic accident which involves a teenage or new/inexperienced driver, you need to get in touch with Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC so that we can assist you throughout the legal process. There are a great number of new drivers rolling onto the streets in and around Lomita, CA every day, and until they get the valuable experience they need, they are a risk to each of us. Call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC today for a free consultation. We will address your concerns about current and upcoming medical related bills, loss of income, psychological, and physical pain and suffering that will certainly occur, and the potential for lawsuits to help you get on with your life.

Emergency Vehicle Accidents

Sadly, people responding to any sort of accident are also subject to accidents of their own. In 2018, 168 people died in crashes involving emergency vehicles. The lions share of these fatalities were occupants of non-emergency vehicles (56%); fatalities among pedestrians, emergency vehicle drivers, and emergency vehicle passengers each amounted to about 13% to 14% of the deaths. When most people are attempting to get some place very quickly, crashes can occur. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident involving an ambulance, police car, firetruck, or other emergency vehicle, our law firm, Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC can assist you. Call (877) 278-6890 today to set up your initial consultation.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents

There are also other cars and trucks that respond to the scene of crashes; tow trucks for instance. While you might think about tow trucks as the men and women who make an appearance to help to clear up the consequences of a crash or assist an incapacitated car or truck, accidents involving tow trucks occur more frequently than you would anticipate, and can be the source of considerable damage to vehicles, along with severe injury to people. Like large over-the-road commercial transport trucks (semi-trucks, 18 wheelers, etc.) tow trucks are big, bulky, heavy and not very maneuverable. Their size and lack of mobility play a role in the destruction they can do, and when you put a towed-vehicle into the situation you increase the possibility of accidents even further.Department of Transportation vehicles and other service provider vehicles (tow trucks, power company trucks, freeway maintenance vehicles, etc.) are all around us, and yet we tend not to notice them as much because we are so comfortable with seeing them. The fact is, however, that they are heavy, on the move, and can present potential risks on the roads.You should call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC right now at (877) 278-6890 if you are involved with a vehicle accident with a commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicles typically have enormous organizations and/or corporations behind them, and those companies/corporations have seemingly unlimited resources that they may use to their advantage. You need a firm in your corner who will fight for your rights; Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will do that. Our accomplished attorneys have been assisting Lomita, CA area individuals for years, and we will guide you as well.Coping with personal injuries and physical damage caused by vehicle crashes in and around Lomita, CA can be complicated. Having an ally that is able to understand the ever changing statutes and legal landscape as it applies to automobile accidents and their consequences - attending to your present and potential physical, emotional, psychological, and economic needs - is our area of expertise at Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. Having a skilled team of legal professionals advise you throughout the legal process is priceless, and yet Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will not collect a dime from you until we win your lawsuit. You don't want to attempt to take on a legal case without the counsel of an auto accident lawyer that is familiar with the Lomita, CA court and legal system. To do so would be both frivolous and unrealistic. The challenges you face in the Lomita, CA courts will be insurmountable without the proper legal instruction and counsel, which is why you need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.As part of your claim you will need to consider the current and foreseeable future implications of the automobile accident. Health related bills, property damage, loss of income, pain and suffering, psychological distress, and compensation for death, among numerous other issues, will all need to be addressed, and planning to do so on your own and unrepresented is foolhardy. The opposing parties will be represented by legal counsel, and your own insurance company will want to get away with having to pay as little as possible, so you require someone who will rise up and fight for your rights. You need a firm who has engaged in these kinds of proceedings countless times before. You need someone who will fight for every penny you are due and who will make sure that that you will be provided for for the rest of your life if appropriate. You need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.Make no mistake about it, while the insurance claims-person that your insurance carrier will designate to the case is expected to be watching out for your needs, their job is to save the insurance underwriter money and settle any law suits with that in mind. Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will go toe-to-toe with your insurance firm - and any other parties as well - to make certain that you obtain the best arrangement possible, one that not only covers present obligations, but longer term expenses as well. Without a competent auto accident lawyer representing you, you don't stand a chance of getting an appropriate settlement. Call (877) 278-6890 right now for your free, no obligation consultation.

Auto Accident Lawyer in Lomita, CA

The law offices of Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC work to ensure that affected individuals of car accidents aren't further compromised by unskilled law firms. It isn't surprising that insurance providers are more profitable if they don't have to pay significant settlements; the more money they keep, the more profitable they are. Sadly, that viewpoint may include payments to you as well as other affected parties, so they will want to settle your legal claim for as little money as possible, but Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will fight to make certain that you get every dime that you are owed.