Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyers
Auto Accident Injury Attorneys in Bakersfield, CA
More than a 1,000 people were injured in Bakersfield car accidents in 2009, reports the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP also reports that of the 1,000 car accident related injuries that took place in 2009, 163 injuries were sustained in accidents involving alcohol. Alcohol-related car crashes are responsible for thousands of injuries in the U.S. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, every minute, one person is injured in an alcohol-related crash. Serious injuries can also be sustained in drugged driving accidents, head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, sideswipe collisions and hit-and-run accidents.
If you or someone you know suffered a serious injury in a Bakersfield car accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Although no amount of money can restore health, it can help alleviate some of the financial burdens that may have been placed on you and your family. In a personal injury claim, you may be awarded money for medical expenses, lost income, emotional stress, physical pain, and disfigurement. To ensure your legal right to compensation is not denied, seek the counsel of a Bakersfield car accident attorney at the law firm of Estey Bomberger.
Bakersfield Car Accident Causes
There are a number of factors that can cause a car accident. Oftentimes, it is a combination of factors that can contribute to a car accident occurring. Examples of auto crash causes, include:
- Faulty vehicle equipment
- Bad weather
- Missing or damaged road signs
- Negligence on the part of another driver
- Poor road, bridge or ramp conditions
- Malfunctioning streetlights or traffic signals
- Poor vehicle repairs.
Types of Car Accident Injuries
The different types of injuries that can be sustained in a Bakersfield car accident, include head injuries, bone fracture injuries, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, concussion, amputation (limb loss) injuries, internal organ injuries, eye injuries, back injuries, burn injuries and fatal injuries.
Do Not Wait to Take Legal Action
Waiting to take legal action can eliminate your ability to file a claim. In the state of California, victims are typically allowed two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim. To protect your ability to file a claim and potentially, the amount of compensation you may be awarded in a settlement, it is highly recommended you:
- Seek medical attention immediately after your car collision
- Seek legal advice as soon as possible
- Do not accept a settlement from an insurance company before talking to a Bakersfield personal injury attorney at Estey Bomberger
- Keep medical and accident records safe and secure.
Starting the Claims Process
To begin the claims process, call a Bakersfield car accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. There is no fee to call. Our trusted lawyers can also be contacted by email. Simply fill out and submit a free online case consultation request form and we will get in touch with you promptly. We take all cases on a no recovery, no fee basis.