Visalia Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys
Motor vehicle accidents destroy too many lives. In 2013 alone, 223,000 people were injured and 3,104 were killed in California traffic accidents, according to the California Highway Patrol. And while, auto accidents are common, every accident and each life that is affected is unique. When someone is injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident, the entire family suffers. In many cases, several family members are injured or killed in a single accident. Our Visalia motor vehicle accident attorneys are here to help you and your family recover the compensation you need and deserve so that you can move forward with your lives.
Driver Negligence
Driver negligence is the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents. When a negligent driver is at fault, you can hold them financially responsible. This puts you up against their insurance company. Unfortunately, the insurance companies fight hard to avoid paying or pay you far less than you deserve. Our Visalia motor vehicle accident attorneys know how to deal with the insurance companies. We know their tricks and how to beat them so that you can win maximum compensation.
Examples of driver negligence leading to motor vehicle accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for the conditions, even within the speed limit
- Intoxication
- Fatigue
- Unsafe passing
- Failure to yield
- Failure to signal
- Running red light or stop sign
- Following too closely
- Failure to dim headlights
- Failure to maintain lane
- Failure to use caution in school zones
- Failure to use caution in construction zones
- Racing
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalk
Defective Roadways
Roadway defects can cause accidents, and in some cases cause injuries to be worse in accidents which have another cause. When a defective roadway contributes to injuries or death, the government entity responsible for design, construction, and/or maintenance of the roadway can be held responsible. The time limits in cases against the government are typically very short, and special procedures must be followed.
Roadway defects are not always obvious when an accident occurs. Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your accident to determine if a defective roadway claim is appropriate in your case. Examples of roadway defects that can cause accidents and injuries include:
- Malfunctioning traffic signal
- Lack of appropriate warning signs
- Debris left in road
- Excessive oil and gravel
- Dangerous intersection design
- Damaged or missing guardrail
If you or someone you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, the Visalia accident attorneys of the Law Office of Curtis Floyd are here to help. Please call (661) 633-2055 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
