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Our Marin Injury Law Firm Can Help You Make Informed Legal Decisions
Arash Law knows that the word “accident” is too broad a term to describe most cases involving personal injury. The majority of the time, when something terrible happens, it’s because someone was careless and set off a chain reaction. An individual who owes another person a duty of care and then fails to uphold that duty can be held legally responsible for any harm that results.
Distracted drivers can sometimes cause traffic accidents, such as when they ignore traffic rules. Traffic accidents can have consequences for drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Our law firm represents victims of traffic accidents throughout Marin County, including San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, and all other accident sites.
Our Marin injury law firm is committed to advocating for victims, and we aim to help them pursue compensation for their suffering. If you’ve recently experienced an accident that led to injuries and other losses, we can help. The attorneys on our legal team have years of experience practicing personal injury law. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free initial consultation to learn how our dedicated attorneys can assist you.
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Marin County Traffic Accidents
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, around 1,000 people were injured or killed in traffic accidents in Marin County last year. Several accident-prone roads in Marin County have been targeted by the Highway Safety Improvement Program, including:
- Lucas Valley Road
- Panoramic Highway
- Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
- Point Reyes-Petaluma Road
However, traffic safety starts with cautious drivers. Increasing guardrails and making speed limit signs more visible are essential safety measures. Most collisions result from careless drivers who disregard traffic safety regulations or take their eyes off the road.
The Kinds Of Personal Injury Cases Our Firm Handles In Marin County
Our Marin injury law firm can handle cases that may involve the following injuries:
- Brain Injuries — Approximately 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year. The most common causes of these injuries are car accidents, gunshot wounds, sports injuries, defective products, and falls.
- Burn Injuries — According to the American Burn Injury Association, approximately 450,000 burn injuries are treated yearly. Depending on the severity of the injury, victims may need extensive medical care, including plastic surgery.
- Car Accidents — During the most recent reporting year, California had 3,602 fatalities and 273,000 injuries from traffic accidents. Driver negligence is a common cause of these accidents.
- Motorcycle Accidents — According to California’s latest report, there were 15,328 motorcycle injuries and 504 fatalities.
- Nursing Home Abuse — Cases of nursing home staff abusing and neglecting elderly residents can lead to long-term injury or even death.
- Spinal Cord Injuries — Accidents involving cars, slips and falls, violent acts, sports-related incidents, and more are common causes of spinal cord injuries. Injuries such as these can be costly. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), medical care for spinal cord injuries can cost $359,000 to more than $1.1 million in the first year.
- Wrongful Death — The actions of another person or business that result in the death of another must be held accountable in any case where the circumstances are careless, negligent, or intentional.
Our Marin County accident lawyers at our injury law firm can also manage the following types of cases:
- Aviation accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Birth injuries
- Child Injuries
- Construction accidents
- Defective products
- Defective medical devices
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medical malpractice
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability
- Public transportation accidents
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Truck accidents
- Tourist injuries
Common Causes Of Marin County Traffic Collisions
Driver error is one of Marin County’s most common crash causes, whether in a Lyft or Uber accident, truck collision, or motorcycle accident. It also contributes to many accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. Some examples of errors or negligence that lead to crashes include:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving (e.g., cellphone use, eating, using a navigation system)
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Dangerous weather conditions
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driver fatigue
Types Of Personal Injuries
The severity and type of personal injuries can vary depending on the accident. Here are a few of the most common categories of personal injuries in Marin County, California:
- Broken bones
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Bruises
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burns
- Soft tissue injuries
- Internal damage
Car Accident Laws In California
The “comparative negligence” system is used in California for insurance claims. According to California Civil Code (CIV) 1714, “Everyone is responsible not only for the consequences of their willful acts but also for the harm caused to another by their lack of ordinary care or skill in managing their property or person, except in cases where the latter has willfully or negligently caused it.”
Based on this law, trials involving car accidents will determine each driver’s fault percentage. When the plaintiff or victim is found partially at fault, the damages awarded will be reduced accordingly.
Deadline For Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit
The statute of limitations is a set of laws that regulates how long victims have to file a lawsuit. They are as follows for claims involving car accidents:
- Two years for personal injury lawsuits (CIV § 335.1).
- Three years for property damage lawsuits (CIV § 338).
- Six months for claims involving a government agency (Cal. Gov’t Code § 911.2).
After An Accident, Here’s What You Should Do
It’s possible to forget what to do after an accident. You can better prepare for the stressful situation by being aware of the steps to take:
- If you or anyone involved is injured, call 911.
- Do not leave the scene even if you are not injured.
- Even if no one is injured, the police should still be notified so that a report can be filed (a police report can help support your accident claim).
- Never move injured people or cars unless there is a safety concern.
- Document the damage and the scene with photos and videos.
- Make sure all drivers and witnesses provide you with their contact information.
- Seek medical treatment and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
- Report the accident to your insurance company.
- Consult a Marin County law firm about your rights.
Contact Our Marin Injury Law Firm!
Accidents can cause physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial hardship. For many people, pursuing a personal injury matter is overwhelming. We are here to assist you with your legal needs.
Our Marin County personal injury attorneys from Arash Law take cases on a contingency fee basis. Our lawyers only take a percentage of your settlement or court award. You don’t have to pay attorney fees unless we obtain compensation on your behalf. Nevertheless, certain case-related costs may still apply regardless of the outcome, and we will clarify this with you, along with our billing policy, before moving forward. Call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free initial case evaluation.
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