The Law Offices of Siamak Vaziri is dedicated to helping California residents who have been victims of car accidents. Los Angeles and Orange County in particular have seen an ever-increasing number of car accidents due to constantly congested freeways, highways and streets. There are approximately 6 million car accidents every year in the United States, with half involving injuries and two-thirds of injuries are of a permanent nature.
Most accidents occur due to irresponsibility on the part of a driver. Distraction is a leading cause for accidents: talking on a cell phone, adjusting a radio, talking to passengers, eating, or drinking. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (even when under the legal limit), or driving while tired will impair a driver’s abilities and reaction time. Driving recklessly, such as speeding or disobeying traffic signs is also a major cause of accidents in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Consequences and Compensation
A car accident, no matter how minor, can result in injury to the driver and/or the passengers. Most injuries are sustained by the driver, followed by passengers, pedestrians and finally cyclists. Neck, spine, head and back injuries as well as fractures and broken bones are most common, at times resulting in a permanent disability or disfigurement.
The amount of compensation you may receive will depend upon the severity of your injuries and who was at fault. If you were not at fault, you may be eligible to receive compensation for a variety of losses:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Loss of current and future wages
- Compensation for mental pain and anguish
- Compensation for the loss of enjoyment of life
- Impact on your lifestyle or livelihood
If you have been the victim of a car accident, it is imperative that you retain a legal counsel that will help you get the compensation you need and deserve. At the Law Offices of Siamak Vaziri, we will fight for your rights and future so you can move on with your life.
Frequently Asked Questions: Auto Accidents
What should I do if I’m involved in an auto accident?
- Seek police and medical attention immediately. The police will need to make a report of the incident, and a trained medical professional will need to assist you with any injuries you may have sustained. NOTE: You may not feel any pain immediately after an accident but that does not mean you are uninjured. Some injuries may take hours or even days to present themselves.
- Seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in personal injury and auto accidents to find out your rights and what compensation you may be able to receive.
I was injured in an auto accident. What can I do?
If you have already retained the services of an experienced attorney, you should consult them on whether you can file a personal injury claim and receive compensation for your injuries.
What makes me eligible to receive compensation for my injuries?
- Your injuries must be a direct result of the auto accident
- You must not have been 50% or more at fault in the accident
- Your attorney must prove the negligence of the party responsible
What can I receive compensation for?
You may be eligible to receive compensation for present and future medical expenses and wage loss, mental pain and anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and more.
How much money can I get?
This will depend upon several factors: who was at fault in the accident, the severity of injuries you received, the impact the accident had on your lifestyle, and more. Your best option is to work with a competent and aggressive law firm, such as the Law Offices of Siamak Vaziri, whose attorneys use their experience and passion in this area of law to protect your rights and get you the compensation you need and deserve.
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