Car Accident Attorneys, Camp Pendleton

If you’ve been injured in a car accident you need a local Camp Pendleton personal injury attorney to get the compensation you deserve.  Although an at-fault driver may appear genuinely concerned for your well-being, their insurance companies will do all within their power to reduce or eliminate payouts.  After a car accident there are several steps that need to be taken to protect your rights to full compensation, and consulting with car accident attorneys is one of them.

Car Accidents and Liability

The aftermath of car accidents can range everywhere from a minor fender-bender to multiple fatalities depending on speed and many other factors.  The more serious an accident victim’s injuries the more important it is to establish liability, who is at fault.  The primary cause of a car crash is often a single driver being negligent or reckless by speeding, changing lanes without checking or signaling, running a red light or stop sign, driving while distracted (such as using a cell phone), or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Mechanical problems or poor road condition may also contribute or be a primary cause.  So liability may be shared among both drivers, car manufacturers, mechanics, and even state or city road maintenance departments.  The insurance companies involved will be working hard to place the blame elsewhere.  That’s because medical bills alone can quickly reach tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars – or more.

Common injuries include visible but often superficial cuts and bruises as well as serious internal injuries that might not be so obvious right away.  In addition to fractures, broken bones, and dental injuries, there may have been a concussion which can lead to brain damage that may take months to properly diagnose.  Damage to muscles, ligaments, and other connective tissue (particularly in the neck and spine) may not show symptoms for several weeks.