Personal InjuryA Covina Car Accident Lawyer Is Aware of the City's Accident Profile
A knowledgeable Covina injury attorney will tell you that Covina has its own car accident and traffic profile, and that this information can be useful when seeking compensation for a car collision injury. But, before addressing this subject, perhaps a cursory overview of car accident statistics in Covina, California may prove helpful.
Car Accidents in Covina End In Many Needless Tragedies
As recently as 2006, the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) showed that six people were killed and 134 people were injured in Covina car collisions. Pedestrian car accidents killed four and injured 13. Bicycle accidents injured 20. Motorcycle accidents injured one person and killed six. Drunk drivers caused two deaths and six injuries. In 2007, six car crashes ended in seven fatalities. In 2008, Covina reported 811 motor vehicle collisions resulting in 150 injuries and five deaths.
Covina's Unique City Accident Stats Can Be Useful
"The most skilled Covina car accident lawyers have come to realize that a city's traffic accident facts and statistics can be useful," notes John Bisnar. For example, in 2008, speeding caused 238 crashes in Covina, turning left without yielding caused 83 accidents, and red-light runners caused 55 collisions. Over the years, savvy lawyers have also become familiar with Covina's accident-prone intersections: 19 crashes each at Azusa/Cypress and Vincent/San Bernardino, 17 at Citrus/Covina, 16 at Badillo/Grand and 13 at Lark Ellen/San Bernardino. "If you suffer an injury in a car accident and seek compensation for damages, this information and experience can help you when your lawyers prepare your case for trial or go through settlement negotiations," adds Bisnar.
Seasoned Car Accident Lawyers Use Accident Data Wisely
Successful Covina car crash lawyers will analyze previous car accidents, their cause and severity, and where they occurred. If, for example, a Covina intersection is improperly designed and often confuses motorists, or is poorly controlled or enforced so as to encourage red-light scofflaws and unsafe turns, this information can become useful. The ability to properly evaluate a car accident takes skill and practice. All the more reason for those involved in a car crash to seek the advice of an experienced car collision lawyer. The finest Covina lawyers offer free no obligation consultations to accident victims. Many can be retained on a contingency basis (you don't pay their fees unless they win or settle your case).
For more advice, please read "The Seven Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Personal Injury Claim" by California personal injury attorney John Bisnar. The book ($14.99 value) is free to accident victims--just go to www.BestAttorneyBooks.com to get a copy sent to you, or you can buy one at www.Amazon.com. Be sure to check out other Los Angeles County car accident lawyers who practice with BISNAR | CHASE.
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