Trusted South Gate Car Accident Lawyers Advise, Know Your Rights if You are Injured in a Car Crash

The most experienced South Gate car accident attorneys have indicated that many car accident victims are often unaware of their many rights. Another thing many people don't realize is just how often car collisions occur in South Gate, California.

Car Accident Statistics Show Who is at Risk

The California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) noted that in 2006, there were seven auto accident deaths in South Gate and 340 traffic accident-related injuries. Motorcycle accidents injured seven. DUI collisions accounted for one fatality and 35 injuries. Three pedestrians died and 44 were injured in city traffic collisions. Seven motorcyclists were also injured. In 2007, six car collisions ended in six fatalities.

Even if You are Partially at Fault, You May be Entitled to Compensation

A number of car crash injury victims believe that since they were speeding, failed to yield the right of way or made an illegal turn that the resulting accident was their fault. They assume full responsibility for the car crash and wrongly believe that they have forfeited any right to be compensated for their injuries. But a knowledgeable South Gate car accident lawyer realizes that there are other factors that come into play. California's pure comparative negligence law says that even if a driver is partially at fault, the individual may still be able to recover some of the injuries and damages that were caused by the other driver's negligence. This underscores the importance of consulting an experienced car collision lawyer should you ever become involved in a car crash.

Even if the accident was partially your fault, a good car crash lawyer will assemble all the facts and establish what you may be entitled to. The lawyer will fight for your right to receive fair compensation for your damages--including medical expenses, lost wages and any other costs you incurred while your car was being replaced or repaired.

The Best Law Firms Provide Free Initial Consultations

The finest car crash lawyers in South Gate will provide a free initial consultation. They will also not take their fees until after you have been paid--in other words, after your lawyer has received a negotiated settlement with the insurance company. If you are injured in a car accident, you should at least consult with a car accident lawyer who can explain your rights and options. Try to find a lawyer who has a successful track record, a skilled professional who you can trust to stand up for your rights, someone who is truly interested in helping you.

Trust the valuable advice in "The Seven Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Personal Injury Claim" by California personal injury attorney John Bisnar. The book 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.

1111 South Grand Avenue, Suite 101

Los Angeles, California 90015
1-800-561-4887

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BISNAR | CHASE 2006-2010 Super Lawyers names outstanding lawyers from more than 60 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. BISNAR | CHASE has received this award for five consecutive years. Brian Chase was named one of the 2010 Top 50 Orange County Lawyers.

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