Freeway Car Accidents in Los Angeles

Driving the freeway is an inherent part of  Los Angeles culture. It is an experience that can be devastating if you get into a crash.

Freeway car accidents in Los Angeles happen many times a day, every day. If you were hurt in a freeway wreck, contact our car crash attorneys for help pursuing compensation. Our law firm provides aggressive and effective representation to people hurt in car accidents.

Causes of Freeway Crashes

High traffic density contributes to the frequency of freeway crashes in the city. It can be impossible to maintain safe spacing between vehicles, and larger vehicles may obstruct the sight lines of smaller cars. A complicated system of interchanges can contribute to accidents.

Driver negligence is also a factor in almost every car accident. Drivers who are inattentive, speeding, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs cause crashes. Road rage may trigger dangerous conduct leading to accidents.

Our Los Angeles attorneys will review police reports, examine a vehicle’s electronic data, review freeway surveillance camera footage when available, and search for other evidence demonstrating an accident’s cause.  When another party’s negligence contributed to a crash, they can file a claim on behalf of an injured person seeking compensation.

Obtaining Fair Compensation for a Freeway Accident

Freeway accidents sometimes happen at high speeds and may involve multiple vehicles. Severe injuries are common, including injuries that leave a survivor permanently disabled. Obtaining reasonable compensation for such severe injuries requires a skilled and experienced legal professional.

The insurance company for the at-fault driver must compensate an injured person‘s losses, but their liability extends only to the driver’s coverage limits. When an injured person’s losses exceed the responsible driver’s coverage limits, the injured person must pursue a lawsuit holding the driver personally liable. Many drivers do not have sufficient assets to cover a severely injured person’s losses.

Our knowledgeable attorneys in Los Angeles could investigate whether other parties may have contributed to a freeway accident. Other drivers may have had a role in the crash, or a mechanical defect in one or more of the involved vehicles may have been a factor. Sometimes, poor highway design or maintenance leads to an accident, and in that case, the state or a local government may be liable.

Suing When Highway Conditions Contributed to the Crash

Governments are immune from many lawsuits, but legal claims for compensation are allowed when the negligence of a government employee or agency results in a personal injury. People injured in freeway accidents could claim compensation if they can prove that negligent design or maintenance of the road was a direct cause of their injuries.

California Government Code § 911.2  allows lawsuits against the state or a local government for injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. However, the injured person must submit a notice of claim to the appropriate government office within six months of the crash. Engaging a Los Angeles attorney immediately ensures the paperwork will be filed on time to preserve the right to sue the government agency responsible for maintaining the freeway.

After the agency has received the notice of claim, it has 45 days to review it and determine whether to pay. The agency can reject the claim, accept it in full, or accept it in part. When an injured person is not satisfied with the agency’s response, they can file a lawsuit in court.

Work with a Los Angeles Attorney to Obtain Fair Compensation for Freeway Crash Injuries

Freeway crashes can cause severe, permanently disabling injuries. Anyone whose negligence contributed to the accident should be held accountable.

Speak with our experienced attorneys if you were hurt or a loved one was killed in a freeway car accident in Los Angeles. We will advocate tirelessly to ensure you receive all the compensation you deserve.