Car Accident Attorney in the San Fernando Valley

About Car Accidents

Of all the types of vehicle accidents that can occur on the road, car accidents are the most frequent and are the leading cause of injury among young drivers. There are many things that can go wrong on the road leading to a car accident, but the majority of accidents are caused by driver error, which accounts for 80% of all auto accidents in the United States. Some common driver errors leading to car accidents include:

• Speeding
• Failure to signal turns
• Tailgating
• Failure to Observe traffic signs & signals
• Aggressive lane changing
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Distractions (cell phones, radios, other passengers, etc.)

San Fernando Valley Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a car accident that was caused by another driver's errors, a San Fernando Valley personal injury attorney can help you. When a driver commits an error on the road that leads to the injury or death of another person, they can be held liable for damages. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus assist car accident victims with personal injury claims and wrongful death suits, and will fight hard to make sure negligent parties provide compensation to injured victims and their families. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can be awarded compensation for such things as medical expenses, including prescription costs, doctor bills, and rehabilitation, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

In addition to driver error, other causes of car accidents may occur and other parties can be held responsible if their negligence caused an accident. Mechanical failure has been known to cause car accidents in San Fernando Valley, and whether a part manufacturer, mechanic, or engineer is proven to be negligent, they may also be held liable for damages resulting from a car accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you should immediately contact a San Fernando Valley Car Accident Attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus!