Car Accidents Are Often More Complex Than They Seem
According to statistics, you are likely to be involved in three or four car accidents during your lifetime. In most of these accidents, the collision results in little more than minor bruising and some cosmetic damage to your car — inconvenient, but nothing insurmountable. However, did you know that around 30 percent of San Diego car accidents result in at least one injury, or even a fatality? You are unlikely to have a plan in place for what to do after a serious car accident, meaning you and your family could face severe financial hardship due to you being out of work while you recover from your injuries. When you have been injured in a crash that was not your fault, a San Diego car accident attorney from Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP, could help you to recover the damages you are entitled to.
Driving carefully and safely will help you ensure you do not cause a car accident but, when you are affected by the actions of another motorist, our expert lawyers can provide the legal guidance and support you need.
San Diego Car Accidents — The Statistics
If you regularly use San Diego’s busy roads, you are probably aware that car accidents are more or less a daily occurrence. If you are involved in a minor accident, with no significant vehicle damage or injuries, you should be able to handle it by yourself, through your insurance company. When your San Diego car accident is more serious, the legal representation of an outstanding attorney can prove invaluable.
Did you know just how common San Diego car accidents are? According to the California Office of Traffic Safety’s 2015 statistics, San Diego’s roads claimed:
California Office of Traffic Safety’s 2015 Statistics:
- 9,237 total fatalities and injuries 1,047 of these involved at least one motorist having consumed alcohol. 629 accidents involved motorcycles. 706 pedestrians were involved in these accidents. 531 San Diego car accidents involved bicycles. 2,145 speed-related accidents. 600 hit-and-run accidents. 2,192 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).If you are affected by one of this year’s San Diego car accidents, a Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP, attorney will adopt a comprehensive and aggressive approach to recovering the compensation you deserve.
Common Injuries Sustained in San Diego Car Accidents
Although wearing a seatbelt will help protect you from some level of injury during a San Diego car accident, you are vulnerable when your car is struck by another vehicle. The higher the speed, the higher the risk of serious, or even catastrophic injury.
Some of the most common injuries inflicted on victims of San Diego car accidents tend to include:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Bruises, cuts and lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Internal injuries
While these injuries can vary in severity, you are likely to experience a lot of pain and discomfort while recovering. Our San Diego car accident attorneys understand how stressful it can be as you undergo medical treatment and worry about the financial impact of your collision. Therefore, when you instruct us to handle your case, you can rest assured that we will shoulder the burden of recovering the full amount of compensation you deserve, while allowing you to take the time you need to recover.
To schedule your free initial consultation with our expert San Diego car accident attorneys, call us today on 619-369-3323. You can contact us online if you prefer.