Common Causes
Speeding, inattentive drivers, poor road conditions and other factors contribute to thousands of automobile accidents in the United States each year.
Accident Injuries
A wide range of injuries, from cuts and bruises, broken bones and internal damage to permanent disability and even death are the result of automobile accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions drivers
may have about what they should do after they have been involved in an automobile
accident.
Automobile accidents result in millions of injuries and deaths each year in the United States. More than 2 million traffic accidents were reported across the country in 2006, including 1.5 million involving passenger vehicles. If you have been involved in an automobile accident, you may have legal rights to be compensated for your medical bills, damage to you vehicle, loss of income and other damages.
Accidents on our nation’s roads, highways and interstate freeways are caused by many factors. In some cases, speeding and dangerous, reckless driving is to blame. In others, the unsafe design and maintenance of the road or defects in the vehicle are at fault. People injured in automobile accidents should contact an attorney as soon after the accident as possible in order to protect their rights. Extensive investigation may be necessary to determine who was at fault and what legal rights to financial compensation may exist.
Automobile accidents can result in significant physical injuries and even death. Broken bones, internal soft-tissue damage, back pain, and head injuries are common in such accidents. Even when driven at slow speeds, a collision between two or more vehicles can exert intense force, resulting in serious injuries. At high speeds, automobiles can be deadly. If you have been involved in an automobile accident, you should seek medical care immediately to determine what, if any, injuries you have sustained.
People who are involved in automobile accidents likely have a lot of questions but few answers. Concerns about missing time at work, what information they should exchange with the other driver at the accident scene and other issues are likely in doubt. Knowing the answers to these questions can help ease the shock of the accident and help the injured person move in the right direction.
The experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated auto accident attorneys at Fitts Zehl, LLP are here to help people injured in car accidents. We will aggressively represent your interests and see that you get the best possible legal outcome in your auto-accident case.
Contact us today for an immediate and confidential review of your case.
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