San Fernando Car Accident Lawyer

Cars are the foundation of transportation in San Fernando and the rest of the Los Angeles metro area. Though they are convenient, they are also expensive and put drivers and passengers alike at risk of involvement in car accidents that occur on a daily basis in and around the city. Though we see these collisions so frequently, few stop to think about quickly and thoroughly a crash can turn your world upside down. The experienced San Fernando car accident attorneys at the Walch Law Group understand the long-lasting, far-reaching effects of these collisions. We also understand you need a check to pay for your expenses and closure to move forward with your emotional recovery; that’s why we start fighting for victims the moment we’re hired to get the compensation they deserve without any unnecessary delays. Get in touch with us today to get your questions answered and get started!

San Fernando is a relatively small town located northwest of downtown Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley. Though it only has a little over 24,000 residents, the latest numbers from California’s Office of Traffic Safety report that no less than 122 people were either hurt or killed in motor vehicle accidents within a single years – this doesn’t include the untold numbers of individuals who were hurt but chose not to notify the agency or law enforcement and generate an accident report. The city’s proximity to the massive, dangerous 5, 118, 405, and 210 freeways contributes to a high volume of cars on the roads at all times and brings in drivers who are often distracted, tired, impaired, or simply careless behind the wheel, elevating the risk of accidents for even the most cautious drivers.

It’s understandable car accident injury victims often want compensation from the party that caused their injuries. To pursue damages, most victims file personal injury lawsuits arguing they deserve compensation for the harm they suffered that was caused by another’s negligence. Though other at-fault drivers are most often sued, the potential defendants can be any person, business, or government agency who breached their legal duty of care to you and harmed you by doing so. It’s possible to prove negligence and recovery damages from:

• Repair shops
• Car or auto parts manufacturers
• Companies such as trucking companies who negligently hired a driver
• Government agencies responsible for designing, building, and maintaining safe roads

In California, victims of car accidents may sidestep proving the elements of negligence if they can show another driver was breaking a law, rule, or regulation at the time of the crash which caused their injuries. This concept, called negligence per se, creates the presumption that the other driver was negligent because they were breaking a law designed to promote safety or protect a group of people. San Fernando and the state of California have hundreds of traffic laws in place – a violation of any one can create the presumption of negligence and hold the other driver liable. Common violations include:

• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Illegal lane changes
• Driving under the influence
• Texting and driving
• Failing to yield
• Running a stop sign or red light

Once you establish that another party’s actions were negligent and they are liable for your injuries, a court may award you damages to make you whole for the harm you’ve suffered. Car accidents can leave victims with serious injuries, prevent them from returning to work, saddle them with costly vehicle repairs, and impact how they live the rest of their lives. Because of this, a negligent defendant may be ordered to compensate them for injuries such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and lost earning ability
• Disfigurement, disability, or scarring
• Property damage
• Medical expenses
• Loss of consortium (companionship)

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, you know just how rapidly a crash can upend the life you’ve worked so hard to build. Astronomical medical bills, costly vehicle repairs, and the inability to work for the short- or long-term can all make it difficult to stay on track financially. With all these pressing concerns it’s understandable you might think you don’t have the extra money to hire an attorney who can fight for your recovery. The skilled San Fernando car accident attorneys at Walch Law believe everyone should be able to get help pursuing the money they deserve for their injuries, so we take all our cases on a contingency fee basis – meaning you don’t pay us until you’re paid first. Contact us today to learn more about how over 45 years of legal experience delivering a success rate for clients of 95+% can give you the boost you to recover maximum possible compensation for your injuries.