Los Angeles Single Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Single vehicle accidents, despite the name, often result from another driver’s reckless actions on the road or another party’s negligence. For example, a single-vehicle crash might occur when a driver swerves to avoid a vehicle weaving between lanes, or when a motorist hits a poorly maintained piece of highway. In addition, single-vehicle wrecks can result from defective automobile parts. In any of these situations, it is extremely important for an injured party to seek advice from a Los Angeles single-vehicle accident attorney.

HOW SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

The Los Angeles single-vehicle accident lawyers at our firm routinely help clients with crashes that occur in a wide variety of ways. We often work with drivers and vehicle passengers who have been in single-vehicle crashes caused by the following:

• Another driver’s negligence;
• Driver’s own negligence (driver of the car involved in the single-vehicle crash);
• Mechanic negligence;
• Poorly maintained roads;
• Defective auto products, like brakes or tires; and
• Inclement weather.

When a driver is injured in a single-vehicle crash, it is important to speak with Los Angeles single-vehicle accident attorneys to learn more about filing a claim. The injured driver may be able to obtain compensation through a first-party insurance claim. However, in situations where another party is responsible for the accident, the injured driver may be able to file a lawsuit against that party in order to seek financial compensation for losses.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN A LOS ANGELES SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH

It is extremely important for anyone injured in a car crash to pay attention to the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. The California statute of limitations for the majority of single-vehicle crashes in two years. In other words, an injured person has two years from the date that she sustained injuries to file a lawsuit. While two years might seem like a significant amount of time, it can take months to determine whether an insurance company will pay a reasonable settlement and whether it is necessary to file a lawsuit.

Moreover, in some cases, the statute of limitations can be much shorter—as little as six months from the date of the accident before a claim becomes time-barred. Given the limited statute of limitations, you should begin working with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Similarly, a passenger involved in a single-vehicle collision should learn about compensation options from a single-vehicle accident lawyer in Los Angeles. Even if the driver was at fault, the passenger may be able to file a third-party claim through that negligent driver’s insurance company and ultimately may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver to obtain damages. If another party bears responsibility for the crash, the injured passenger, like the injured driver, may be able to file a claim against that party with the help of a lawyer.

CONTACT A LOS ANGELES SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT LAWYER

While most people might assume that single-vehicle crashes always result from the driver’s own negligence, the facts of each case can be much more complicated. Indeed, numerous parties may bear responsibility for an accident. If you were injured in a single-vehicle crash, a Los Angeles single-vehicle accident attorney at El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers can discuss your options for seeking compensation. Contact us for more information.