Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers
With more than six million auto accidents occurring each year in the U.S., the chances of a driver becoming one of the 40,000 casualties or one million people injured are very high. The Sacramento car collision lawyers at Estey Bomberger have represented auto accident victims in claims involving SUV rollovers, single and multiple vehicle collisions, hit and run crashes and accidents caused by defective automobile parts and dangerous road conditions.
Causes of Sacramento Auto Accidents
The causes of auto accidents vary widely, but in the majority of situations, driver negligence or inattention is a factor. Drivers that are not paying attention to the road or impaired by alcohol or drugs are putting the public at risk. A manufacturing defect may cause a driver to lose control of a car and collide with a stationary object such as a tree or a guardrail, or another vehicle. In any of these situations, if a negligent or reckless act by a driver or manufacturer caused the auto accident, then they may be responsible for damages. The Estey Bomberger law firm has recovered more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Damages can help the victim pay for costly medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Between 25-50% of all car accidents are caused by distracted drivers. Driver fatigue and falling asleep at the wheel accounts for about 100,000 crashes every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Alcohol impaired driving is a factor in about 30% of all auto accidents. While driver negligence is the reason for the majority of collisions, it is not the only cause. Auto defects also contribute to the large number of auto accidents each year. Automobile defects may result from poor design and/or manufacturing of vehicles or vehicle parts. Defective auto parts that may cause a crash include:
- Tires
- Seatbelts
- Airbags
- Steering wheels
- Transmission
- Brakes.
If you have been injured in an auto accident and you suspect that a defect in the vehicle may have played a role in the crash or your injury, you should contact a Sacramento personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Defective products fall under an area of law known as product liability law. This law can be very complex and make it difficult to determine liability. An attorney knowledgeable in product liability law can guide you through the legal process and explain all laws that apply to your claim. Do not have the vehicle repaired or destroyed until you talk to a lawyer.
Auto Accident Injuries
Of the six million auto accidents that happen every year, more than 100,000 end in serious injuries. Serious or catastrophic injuries can affect the victim’s ability work and enjoy life, causing tremendous physical and emotional pain, as well as financial burden. A serious auto accident injury may include brain injury, head injury, spinal cord injury, loss of a limb, lacerations, concussions, coma, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and wrongful death. When injuries are serious, it is even more important to get full and fair compensation for your medical bills, future medical care, lost earnings and wages, pain and suffering and other accident related expenses. If your injuries leave you unable to work, the compensation you receive for your injury claim may be your only source of future financial income. If a loved one has died in a fatal accident, family members may be entitled to compensation in a auto accident wrongful death claim.
Serious Injuries. Serious Results.
At Estey Bomberger, our proven record of case results in auto accident cases has garnered us nationwide recognition from our peers. Because of the verdicts and settlements we have recovered for our clients, many other attorneys frequently refer auto accident cases to us. If you or a family member lost a loved one or was injured due to an auto accident, one of our attorneys can assist you with your Sacramento personal injury claim. Our Sacramento auto accident attorneys have the necessary resources and knowledge to investigate, prepare and try an auto accident case. Contact us at (916) 903-5216 to speak to an attorney immediately. We are accessible 24 hours a day to discuss your case. All consultations are free, and we are only paid if we recover money for your case.