Los Altos, CA Car Accident Injury Attorney

Car or Truck Accident Injury Lawyer in Los Altos, CA

If you have been seriously injured in an automobile accident, you will want to talk to a legal professional who specializes in personal injuries. Picking the right law firm will help get you on the path to a mental recovery as well as potential monetary recovery.Experience and knowledge are your allies when you have to deal with the process of filing a claim for loss and the ensuing fight for justice, especially in the Los Altos, CA area. Our attorneys have years of experience in all areas of law, but our specialty is helping our clients recover from the trauma and hardship caused by motor vehicle accidents and their effects. You don't pay us anything unless we recover the damages you are owed. We can help you with these types of injuries/accidents:

Accidents Involving Seniors

As indicated by a report done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2017, 18% of all traffic deaths in 2016 were people 65 years of age and older. A 2019 study from AAA (The Automobile Association of America) found that per mile traveled, lethal crash rates increase starting out at age 75 and increase sharply after age 80. And while they came to the conclusion that this is principally due to an increased risk of personal injury and medical problems, not an increased risk of crashes, if they are driving the other car you may be at a greater risk. If you or a family member in the Los Altos, 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 remedies.It is well-known that as we get older we begin to lose a lot of of our capabilities. Our hearing can diminish, as can our eye-sight, energy level, cognitive ability, and reactions. The failure - or slowed ability - to react to a threat or unsafe situation can be the difference between preventing an accident completely or becoming part of the accident statistics. With the advancement of improved medical technological advances and nutrition, people are living for a longer period and have more active life styles. As a result, there are more senior vehicle operators on the road, and as a result there are more accidents involving elderly 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 Los Altos, 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 consultation and to discuss your potential remedies.

Failure to Yield Accidents

Motorists all over the Los Altos, CA area "fail to yield" on a consistent basis, resulting in many accidents. "Failure to yield" is precisely what it appears to be: someone fails to yield the right of way to someone else, bringing about an accident.Failure to yield accidents are quite common in Los Altos, CA and commonly occur at intersections, with an excessive quantity of accidents resulting from left-hand turns. Failure to yield accidents also frequently occur at flashing red lights when a car or truck fails to come to a complete stop, flashing yellow lights, and when drivers assertively merge onto highways and/or when lanes merge.While failure to yield accidents are typically more minor, they could still result in property damage and bodily harm, which may contribute to loss of revenue because of lost time at a job and disability. Our attorneys have seen our share of failure to yield cases at Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC and have a great deal of expertise trying these cases. Allow us to represent you if you need legal counsel who will fight for your rights to the fullest extent of the law. Call (877) 278-6890 today.

Texting While Driving Accidents

Texting driving is the worst conceivable thing you can do, and is not only dangerous, it is quite commonplace. A 2019 Driver Knowledge study determined that 1 out of every 3 people text while driving, even though texting while driving elevates the possibility 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 can cause accidents on a routine 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 most definitely need to contact us. Our track record for being able to help Los Altos, CA area drivers is exceptional, and with the significant nature of this offense you need a legal team who is not only skilled 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)While motorcycles are responsible for only 0.6% of all motor vehicle miles traveled, riders account for 14% of all traffic fatalities and 17% of all occupant (driver and passenger) deaths, (NHTSA, 2019) and while 20% of passenger vehicle accidents result in personal injury or death, 80% of motorcycle accidents bring about injury or loss of life. Also, motorcyclist fatalities were much more likely to happen in metropolitan than in agricultural areas (60% vs. 38%). (IIHS, 2019)If you know anyone who was involved with or killed in a motorcycle accident, there is no better law firm in Los Altos, CA than Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC to aid you. Click on our Contact link or call (877) 278-6890 immediately to speak with one of our accomplished lawyers. 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.Bicyclists experience several of the exact same problems as motorcyclists, but at decreased speeds. Bicyclists usually are not as obvious as passenger cars and/or trucks, they aren't as steady on two tires as a car or truck is on four tires, and a traffic accident involving a bike has a high percentage likelihood of bringing about bodily trauma. 81% of pedestrian fatalities in 2018 took place in metropolitan environments, and 40% of pedestrian deaths involving someone 70+ in 2018 took place at intersections, in comparison with 22% for those younger than Age 70. (IIHS, 2019).If you were in any sort of accident involving a bicycle, a pedestrian, or a motorcycle you are likely to require a skilled attorney. You need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. Call us at (877) 278-6890 today.

Teenage and Inexperienced Driver Accidents

As you can likely imagine, the more training someone is getting when driving, the more assured they grow to be and the more efficient driver they end up. Regrettably, Teen and brand new drivers are required to "practice" on the road with the rest of us, and they usually have a lot to learn. A 2019 Texas A&M Transportation Institute study determined that Teens are much more likely to speed and follow at closer distances than more mature drivers. That same report revealed that Teens do not consider driving at 5 to 10 mph above the speed limit to be dangerous.The NHTSA found that drivers ages 15-20 had the highest percentage in speed related fatal crashes (32% and 22%) 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) determined that per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are almost 3 times more likely to be involved in a life threatening crash than drivers aged 20 and older, and that car crashes are the primary cause of loss of life for US teens.Granted, no one starts as a really good driver; we all needed practice, and several of us are continuing to learn! But teenagers who do not have experience are definitely more prone to getting into car or truck accidents. Despite all of the research indicating that Teen drivers can make many mediocre choices, the reality is that they are on the road with us, and their behavior affects you and your loved ones.If you have been involved in an accident which involves a teen or new/novice driver, you need to connect with Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC so that we can support you throughout the legal process. There are countless new drivers rolling onto the roads in and around Los Altos, CA every single day, and until they get the working experience they need, they are a threat to each of us. Call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC today for a free discussion. We will focus on your questions about existing and upcoming health-related charges, loss of income, psychological, and physical pain and suffering that will inevitably occur, and the possibilities for going to court to help you get on with your life.

Emergency Vehicle Accidents

Regrettably, people responding to crashes are also subject to accidents of their own. In 2018, 168 people died in accidents involving emergency vehicles. The bulk of these fatalities were occupants of non-emergency vehicles (56%); deaths among pedestrians, emergency vehicle drivers, and emergency vehicle passengers each amounted to about 13% to 14% of the deaths. When people are making an attempt to get somewhere fast, accidents can occur. If you or a loved one were hurt in an accident involving an ambulance, police car, firetruck, or other emergency vehicle, our law firm, Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC can help 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 location of collisions; tow trucks for example. While you may think of tow trucks as the men and women who show up to help to tidy up the aftermath of a crash or assist an disabled vehicle, accidents involving tow trucks occur more often than you would imagine, and can cause significant damage to vehicles, as well as serious accidental 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 agile. Their size and decrease in mobility play a role in the physical damage they can do, and when you add a towed-vehicle into the situation you elevate the possibility of accidents even further.Department of Transportation cars and trucks and other support vehicles (tow trucks, power company vehicles, freeway maintenance trucks, etc.) are all around you, and yet we normally do not notice them as much because we are so used to seeing them. The fact is, however, that they are heavy, on the move, and can present potential issues on the roadways.You should call Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC as soon as possible at (877) 278-6890 if you are involved with a vehicle accident with a business vehicle. Commercial vehicles typically have prominent companies and/or corporations behind them, and those companies/corporations have deep pockets that they can use to their advantage. You need someone in your corner who will fight for your rights; Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will do that. Our highly trained law firm has been assisting Los Altos, CA area individuals for years, and we will assist you as well.Managing personal injury and physical damage due to car or truck collisions in and around Los Altos, CA can be intricate. Having an ally that is able to translate the ever-changing legislation and legal landscape as it pertains to car accidents and their consequences - dealing with your existing and future physical, emotional, psychological, and economic needs - is our area of expertise at Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC. Having an experienced team of legal professionals serve you throughout the legal process is invaluable, 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 struggle with a legal situation without the services of an auto accident law firm that is knowledgeable with the Los Altos, CA court and legal system. To do so would be both frivolous and impractical. The difficulties you face in the Los Altos, CA courts will be insurmountable without the proper legal guidance and counsel, which is why you need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.As part of your legal claim you will have to take into account the current and possible future consequences of the accident. Medical bills, property damage, loss of income, pain and suffering, psychological pain, and reimbursement for death, among numerous other issues, will all have to be addressed, and attempting to do so all by yourself and unrepresented is foolhardy. The rival parties will be represented by attorneys, and your own insurance company will want to get away with spending as little as possible, so you require someone who will stand-up and fight for your rights. You require someone who has engaged in these types of proceedings a multitude of times before. You require someone who will fight for every nickel you are owed and who will make sure that you will be provided for for the rest of your life if appropriate. You need Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC.Without a doubt, while the insurance policy claims-person that your insurer will assign to the case is expected to be watching out for your needs, their job is to save the insurance firm money and settle any claims with that in mind. Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will go toe-to-toe with your insurer - and any other parties as well - to see to it that you obtain the best settlement possible, one that not only covers present expenses, but future expenses as well. Without a specialized accident lawyer or attorney 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 Los Altos, CA

The law offices of Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC work to make sure that affected individuals of automobile accidents aren't further compromised by unskilled legal representation. It seems logical that insurance underwriters are more lucrative if they don't pay out enormous settlements; the more money they help keep, the more profitable they are. Sadly, that viewpoint includes repayments to you as well as other affected parties, so they will want to settle your insurance claim for as little money as feasible, but Law Offices of John C. Ye, APLC will fight to ensure that you get every dollar that you are due.