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Despite significant safety improvements in automobiles like seatbelts, airbags, backup mirrors, road sensors, and four-wheel drive and in the design of roads, CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY NORTH HOLLYWOOD wants you to know that car accidents remain a major cause of death and injury in North America. In 2012 alone, AAA reported over 36,000 traffic fatalities.

The odds are strong that almost every car driver will be involved in at least one serious automobile accident in a lifetime. Sometimes car accidents result in litigation.CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY NORTH HOLLYWOODwants you to be aware of your rights and responsibilities when it comes to automobile accident litigation.

If you are involved in a car accident, know what to do. Keep a checklist with your license, ownership, and insurance so you do not forget steps.

Litigation after an Accident

Not every automobile accident involves litigation. If no one is injured or there are only minor injuries, it is quite realistic to assume claims for medical care and automobile damage may realistically be solved by the drivers’ insurance companies. If the damage is extensive or injuries are serious, a lawsuit could results.

Most automobile accidents involve two drivers. One or both driver and/or any passenger may be involved in litigation. A driver or a passenger may claim that one of the drivers is guilty of negligent driving. There are cases where only one car and one driver are involved. In this case one or more passengers or a pedestrian who may have been injured inthe single vehicle may claim their injury was the result of the driver’s negligence.

Litigation could also be against a government agency claiming the agency failed to properly design or maintain the road or intersection.

Litigation might also involve a car manufacturer. This is a product liability claiming a design or manufacturing defect caused or contributed to the accident.

Litigation might be against a repair company or individual claiming the mechanic or service center left the vehicle in a hazardous condition.

Special Issues

Special circumstances can make litigation more difficult. These include:

Hit-and-Run Accidents: The driver who caused an accident flees the scene. It may make bringing a law suit against him/her difficult or impossible.

Car-Pedestrian Accidents: If a car collides with a pedestrian, the pedestrian will often suffer severe injuries or death. It is often difficult for pedestrians to make claims against the drivers since car-pedestrian accidents are often attributed totally or in part to pedestrian behavior.

If you wish to hire a personal injury lawyer, or you want to find out more about personal injuries involving car accidents contact a CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY NORTH HOLLYWOOD.