Types of Accidents

Every year, millions of Americans across the nation are seriously injured in accidents with devestating results in a change of life for those involved and their families. As attorneys, we can't change the past, but we can make sure that you and your family members are assisted in these difficult times.

Our highly skilled San Diego car accident lawyers will fight to get you the results you deserve.

Below are some of the more common accident cases that our attorneys handle. If you have any questions about your accident, or feel more comfortable talking to one of our attorneys in person or on the phone, please contact us at
1-619-333-3333.

Trucking Accidents Automobile Accidents SUV Accidents Bicycle Accidents Motorcycle Accidents

Rollover Accidents ATV Accidents Train Accidents Defective Auto Accidents Pedestrian Accidents

Trucking Acidents

Semi-truck accidents are an enormous problem in the United States, and when an enormous vehicle is involved in such a wreck, the wake of damage can be nothing short of devastating. These vehicles can weigh several tons, and when they build up a large amount of speed, they will destroy anything within the immediate area. Statistics show that the number of semi-truck accidents around the United States is holding quite steady. Below is a brief look at the number of accidents involving large trucks in recent years, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):
2006
Injury crashes: 60,058
Fatal crashes: 4,968
2005
Injury crashes: 61,611
Fatal crashes: 4,951
From the statistis above, the number of semi-truck accidents is at an alarming rate, and thousands of people are killed every yearfrom these accidents. If this has happened to you or someone you love,the legal procedures of a truck accident can be incredibly complicated. For example, it may not be clear whether to file a legal claim against the driver of the truck, other drivers involved, the trucking company or a third party.

Automobile Accidents

Automobile accidents number in the thousands every year in the United States, and many of them are quite serious in nature, in that people who were involved in these accidents face life-threatening medical problems and perhaps a lifetime of pain and suffering. Serious automobile accidents can occur at any time and in any place, and you need to know that if you or someone you love has been injured in such a circumstance, there are actions you need to take to protect your rights. Causes of Serious Automobile Accidents
It would not be possible to list every potential cause of serious automobile accidents, but there are some causes that are more prevalent than others. Below are a few of these examples:

1. Speeding
2. Reckless driving
3. Unsafe driving in hazardous conditions
4. Failure to yield
5. Tailgating or following too closely
6. DUI
7. Road rage
8. Failure to stop at a signal or stop sign
9. Failure to recognize a dangerous situation
10. Failure to drive defensively

Of course, the list above represents only a handful of examples that cause serious accidents. There are many other reasons that they occur.

SUV Accidents

SUV's have become a staple of the American automotive industry. In recent years, SUV's have been seen by many as an option that offers drivers more space and power, and many choose such a vehicle because of the perceived additional safety they provide. However, SUV's have proven to present extreme dangers as well. SUV Safety Risks SUV safety risks are actually numerous in nature, and below are a few examples of them:

1. SUV Rollovers
2. Rough handling
3. Inability to drive at high speeds
4. Unsafe or defective parts

These are only a few accident examples of the many that oocur on our freeways. A driver and its passengers may not be any more safer in an SUV than in a smaller vehicle, truck, or another type of vehicle. In addition, SUVs can cause a lot of damage to another automobile in an accident because its body shape is higher and typically larger, and could crush the body of the lower sedan.

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