Legal Assistance for Injuries Received
In a Motor Vehicle Accident

No two car accidents are alike.  At best, they are a major inconvenience.  At worst, they are horrible, traumatic, and even deadly. 

A non-fatal car crash can leave you with serious personal injuries for years.  Even a car crash without serious personal injuries can leave you anxious and fearful for a long time.

But an accident that results in a wrongful death is the worse, in respect to the shock and heartbreak to the survivors.

You can be involved in a car accident without even being in a car.  Sometimes cars hit pedestrians or people riding bicycles or motorcycles, and sometimes pets are at risk.

Cars can even go off the road and damage your private property – you’ve all seen the occasional news story of the car running into somebody’s house.

Why You Need an Auto Accident Attorney
All accidents are costly, but for each the cost may vary depending on the:

• Serious Personal Injuries
• Wrongful Death
• Property Damage

You may be facing medical bills, need therapy, adaptive equipment, a new or repaired vehicle. You may not be able to go back to work for a while. Or ever. If your injuries were terribly severe, you might need retraining or education for a new career.

Auto Accidents and the Law
In California, a negligent driver is responsible for whatever serious personal injuries and damages you suffer. 

California has something called comparative negligence. This means that the degree of responsibility is determined proportionally. The court decides what percentage each driver is at fault for the accident. 

For example, you could be found 0 percent responsible for your car accident, and the other driver be found 100 percent responsible for your accident. Or, you could be considered 10 percent responsible for your accident and the other driver be held 90 percent responsible for the accident.

Even if a negligent driver is only 1 percent at fault for your injuries, he will be required by the court to pay 1 percent of your damages.

A driver may be found negligent in a motor vehicle accident for:

• Not paying attention
• Disobeying traffic laws
• Driving too fast
• Driving too slowly
• Driving while drowsy or fatigued
• Being under the influence of alcohol
• Being under the influence of drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter medication)
• Reckless behavior
• Talking or texting on a cell phone

Seven Others Who May Have Influenced Your Auto Accident
Sometimes, the driver isn’t the only party responsible for your injuries in a car accident. 

Depending upon the facts of your case, responsibility for that accident may have been caused by:

• The local, state, or federal government (for maintaining unsafe road conditions, for instance)
• The car manufacturer
• The car dealership or seller
• The car’s owner (if someone other than the driver)
• A passenger in the other driver’s car
• A passenger in your car
• A driver or pedestrian not hit in the accident

Liability is the Key
Figuring out exactly who is liable and to what degree they are liable, can mean a larger verdict or settlement for you.

David Olan has extensive experience in representing victims of auto accidents. He knows the insurance companies, and he knows the law. David Olan does not permit insurance companies to bully you.

Damages You Can Recover
If you suffered the following, you may be eligible for compensation.

• Physical Injuries
• Emotional Distress
•  A Wrongful Death
• Injury to or Loss of a Pet
• Medical Costs
• Pain and Suffering
• Lost Wages
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Loss of Financial Support
• Car Repair Costs
• Rental Car Expenses
• Other Property Damage

The Cost of a Car Accident Lawyer
In most situations, Olan Law takes car accident cases on a contingency basis.  This means that you pay no fees until the case is resolved.

In fact, it will cost you more in the long run if you don’t consult with a traffic accident attorney.  Insurance companies – even yours – are not there to help you. They have an army of company attorneys ready to protect their interests against your claim.

Time Limits to File a Car Accident Lawsuit
If you or a family member are considering a car accident lawsuit, you need to contact David Olan at Olan Law as soon as possible. That’s best for you, best for the case, and best for your family.

One reason is because of the deadlines (statutes of limitations). If you don’t file your lawsuit by the deadline required, then you give up your Constitutional right to ever bring a car accident lawsuit.

Another reason is because contacting Olan Law as early as possible allows them to investigate the case and to assess who the liable parties are. Witnesses’ memories fade. Records get lost.

Contact Us
Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation about your or a family member’s car accident.