The National Safety Council estimates that 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads and 4.4 million were seriously injured in 2015.
Factors that contribute to automobile and pedestrian accidents include:
- Excessive speed;
- Driver distraction (including texting and cellphone use);
- Failure to obey traffic controls;
- Failure to yield the right of way;
- Failure to keep right;
- Tailgating;
- Driver fatigue;
- Aggressive driving; and
- Many other dangerous behaviors.
If you or a loved one is a victim of a negligent driver, you may be entitled to personal injury protection benefits and underinsured motorist benefits or uninsured motorist benefits―in addition to filing a lawsuit against the vehicle operator.
You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Physical injuries;
- Medical expenses;
- Pain and suffering;
- Lost wages; and
- Property damage.
Contact our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys immediately―as there is a strict deadline to file a lawsuit and protect your legal rights. We will promptly secure evidence and witnesses―before they disappear. We work with doctors, accident reconstruction experts, financial experts and others to ensure you receive the financial compensation you deserve.